St. Martin's Child Center has been home to more than three generations of families, incorporated in 1972.
Our warm and welcoming Center has a focus of enlightening and developing every child's skills to their maximum potential.
We are an early childhood program that welcomes all children and their energy.
We are independently owned with a Board of Directors from the community.
St. Martin's Child Center is supported by the Department of Social Services (Child Care Subsidy), Head Start, United Way, the Variety Club.
We are conveniently placed among neighbors in a residential area that is known for it's networked community.
Look further to see the wonderful ideas, skills, and creations that our children produce through their art, play, and cognitive development.
St. Martin's Child Center stands out with a great reputation for thirty– three years as providing quality services at an affordable rate.
We stand tall when we say that we are solid like a rock in our North County Community.
Consider St. Martin's Child Center when you want to experience a positive Early Childhood Development Center.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Martins Child Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
99 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Martins Child Center?
The application deadline for St. Martins Child Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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