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Early Childhood Education: Childcare Beyond Daycare   The Goddard School encourages a child's lifelong love of learning. Whether gently holding an infant, encouraging toddlers to share or providing preschoolers with enriching activities, caring teachers support the healthy development of children from six-weeks to six-years-old, year round. Developmental Guidelines form the basis of unique lesson plans that are brought to life in fun and imaginative ways in learning centers including music, dramatic play, creative art, science, computers, blocks and puzzles. Daily Activity Reports, a corporate Quality Assurance program and accredited continuing education for teachers are just a few of the reasons Goddard is setting the standard in childcare. (less) ... (more)

Educational Birthday Parties   Mad Science birthday parties are for children 4-12yr and offer an entertaining and educational alternative to other more traditional entertainers. Our 45 to 60-minute extravaganzas enthrall children with hands-on fun, while educating them at the same time. Add to the excitement with unique upgrades such as bubbling potions, cotton candy and rocket launches. Themed party supplies and goody bags are also available. Mad Science also provides ideal entertainment for school, scouting and corporate events. For more information call Mad Science or visit our website. (less) ... (more)

   Offered for a diversity of learners, from young explorers to budding enthusiasts to skilled gardeners, the Missouri Botanical Garden's courses have been expertly designed to educate, inspire, and enrich. Most importantly, they are intended to strengthen the connections each of us has with the natural world. We offer courses of children and families starting with Strollerobics, Little Sprouts (ages 2-3), Garden Buds (ages 4-6) and growing into Oaks & Acorns (ages 7-13) the SAGE Service Program (for high school students). Visit us online at www.mobot.org/classes for more information and a full list of offerings. (less) ... (more)