Welcome to  the joys of learning at Ladue Chapel Nursery School--a place where young children, individually and as a group, begin their quest for knowledge about themselves, others and the world in which they live. For more than 50 years Ladue Chapel Nursery School has provided the important "first step" in education for thousands of children. 

GOAL
Through the years, one thing has remained the same, our goal to enrich the lives of children so that their emotional, social, physical and intellectual development may be achieved while providing a firm foundation for the enjoyment of learning and living.

PHILOSOPHY
Our Philosophy states that a good nursery school provides opportunity for growth in children, parents and teachers and lays the groundwork for a democratic way of living.  Children construct knowledge and learn best through play,  by exploring and experimenting with the wealth of materials made available each day. The children are encouraged to be active and  interested participants in the learning experience.

MISSION
Our Mission is to provide a warm and happy, as well as challenging environment where children play and learn in ways appropriate to their age and development.

ACCREDITATION
Ladue Chapel Nursery School is accredited by the Missouri Accreditation of Programs for Children and Youth.   Our program has been reviewed and meets the standards of excellence for child care and education.  Missouri Accreditation is committed to the recognition of programs that provide the highest quality for children infancy through elementary school age. 

SCHOOL DAYS
Each day begins with warm greetings from the teachers and fellow classmates.  A morning meeting may include calendar, weather report, counting, graphing, rhyming, stories, public speaking, classroom jobs and a discussion of the day ahead.  Free play in the classroom is a time when children may explore the book corner, blocks, imaginative play, writing center, science area and music. Art media is provided, as well as any special projects to go along with the ongoing theme at the time. A mid morning snack provides opportunity for socialization and sharing in the table duties. Outdoor play on two large playgrounds  includes sliding, swinging, climbing, and tricycle riding on the bike path.  A large indoor area is available during inclement weather.
Program Highlights include
  • A Science on the Move program where children learn about everything from camouflage to habitats.
  • Real Live owls visit our school each year from the World Bird Sanctuary.
  • Nature Walks to explore our world.
  • Sledding when it snows and ice skating in January for our older children.
  • Our oldest classes put on a play culminating at the end of the school year.
  • An on-site library, Books can be checked out by families.
  • A yoga class with our Yogi, Miss Kathy, keeps  us limber and focused. 
  • A music class with Miss Alicia,  where songs are carefully chosen to help teach the pre-reading skills of rhyme, sequence, pattern and vocabulary.



9540 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO  63124  (314) 993-3993













+ SCHOOL NEWS: September  7 - School begins    Parent Orientation Orange and Purple -11:00
                                  September 8 - Parent Orientation Blue and Red - 11:00
                                   September 9 - Parent Orientation Yellow-2 day and Green
                                   September 10 - Parent Orientation Yellow-3 day    
                                   September 13 - Early Morning Fun, Afternoon Enrichment, LCNS101
              September 14 - Science - Bees and Wasps
                                   September 17 - Board Meeting
              September 20 - Dad's Picnic
Photos By Sandy Wasserman