Mary Institute & Country Day School (MICDS) was founded in 1859 as a nonprofit, independent preparatory school offering education to students from pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.
MICDS consists of three programs based on age with the pre-K through fourth grade age group represented by the Ronald S. Beasley Lower School, grades five to eight represented by a single-gender Middle School and grades nine to 12 represented by the Upper School.
The Head of MICDS is Lisa Lyle, formerly of the Blake School in Minnesota. There are 1,202 students enrolled at MICDS.
Located in the lower level of a residence, Montessori Learning Center teaches children ages 2 1/2 to 12 from 7am to 6pm. The learning center accepts children for five half or full days per week. In addition, the school provides before and after-school care for Bierbaum Elementary School and a thematic summer program.
Teachers provide instruction in five areas: practical life, sensorial, math, language and culture. The school also has a playground and provides lunch and snacks.
Casa Dia Montessori is a daycare center providing children with individualized eating, sleeping and interactive schedules. Different age groups have exercises featuring grasping games, toys and puzzles. For a limited time only, the daycare is also offering free enrollment- a savings of $75.
For two-year-olds, the center features Montessori exercises with sensorial math and language. Toilet training is also taught. The facility has the capacity for 192 children and openings are available for children six weeks to 10 years. The daycare also has a pick-up and drop-off system that's coordinated with Oakville School.
Countryside Montessori School is conveniently located on Ladue Road and offers parents and children various options, including summer camps, kindergarten, preschool and toddler programs, Mom's Day Out and more. The grounds have a playground, hiking trails, open space and even a couple of ponies.
Peace Lutheran Church and Preschool offers a wide variety of organizations and services. Its youth and missionary programs have gone to Alaska and Germany and have several volunteer opportunities. In the church, its choir includes all ages and instruments such as bells and brass. Peace Lutheran also hosts a variety of seasonal and community events. The Boar's Head Christmas festival features musical events and plays. It also hosts an Easter egg hunt, Last Supper recreation and pork sausage dinners.
The preschool opened in 1977 and served ages 3 to 5 from September to May. In 1997, it expanded to ages 2 to 12 and is open year round from 6am to 6pm. The school also provides a breakfast, lunch and an after-school snack.
Learn & Play Daycare is a state licensed center. All faculty and maintenance staff have had background checks and fingerprinting. The center is clean and has well-landscaped grounds and a play area. The daycare follows Montessori educational guidelines.
