Early Childhood Center

We strive to provide a warm, nurturing atmosphere that promotes growth and development of the total child. The center staff constantly work to ensure the health and well-being of the children who attend our center.

Childhood Center Staff

Believing that all children have worth and importance, the center staff constantly work to provide experiences that will help each child meet with success, and develop a positive self-concept through learning to express feelings, control actions, and develop a balance between independent and dependent behavior.

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Centers (ECC) at South Technical High School are operated by the College and Career Readiness Department of Special School District of St. Louis County. The purpose of the ECC Center is to provide a high quality child care setting as a demonstration laboratory for students enrolled in the ECC program. The center is a place for young children to play and learn. We believe it is the responsibility of the school administration, the ECC staff, the students, and the parents, working together, to ensure the health and well-being of the children who attend our centers.

Registration Fee
Checks & Money Orders
Cash Payments
Tuition is Due in Advance

Tuition is due in advance of care provided. Payments are considered late as of 10:00 a.m. Wednesday each week. If you have forgotten to make a payment, you will receive a written reminder. Please pay the balance immediately. If the tuition is not paid by Friday, you must pay your balance in full in the main office, and bring the receipt to the center director before your child is allowed to attend.
Late Fees
Absences

There will be no credit or rescheduling for days of absence. In case of serious illness or vacation, where the child misses a full week, a 50% credit will be given. Advance notice is required for a one-time vacation reduction. Please indicate your intent to use this credit by placing a note in the tuition box. A doctor’s verification is needed for credit due to illness. No tuition will be charged for days the center is closed.
Extra Days
Late Pick-Up

We strive to provide a warm, nurturing atmosphere that promotes growth and development of the total child. Believing that all children have worth and importance, the center staff constantly work to provide experiences that will help each child meet with success, and develop a positive self-concept through learning to express feelings, control actions, and develop a balance between independent and dependent behavior.