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Independent Preschool Program since 1950

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young girl smiling and holding up snack she made

Welcome to Lucky Lane Early Childhood, a fun and educational place for your little one to make friends and engage with the world around them. We are fully licensed in the state of Missouri and have been helping young minds flourish since 1950.

 

As an independent, play-based, non-profit preschool, we are dedicated to providing exceptional early education to a diverse range of students. Our goal is to help children, ages two through PreK, develop confidence and lifelong learning habits. We do this by encouraging healthy young minds and bodies to thrive with a range of stimulating activities and strive to create sense of community as we invite families to join us for our annual celebrations throughout the year.

 

Families can take an active part in their child's educational experience through various volunteer opportunites such as: being a room parent, signing up as a library reader, visiting as a classroom guest speaker, joining our school board, and more!

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Preparing students for a lifetime of learning

Children learn best through their experiences, rather than through rote memorization and activities that have no connection to their lives outside of school. Our students participate in an integrated thematic curriculum that engages them in meaningful activities that include:

  • Dramatic play

  • Science

  • Art

  • Communication arts

  • Manipulatives

  • Sensory tables

 

Our teachers work hard to foster the self-confidence students need to express themselves creatively. We encourage independent thinking and natural curiosity through highly stimulating activities. Our play-based methods help young minds and bodies grow and thrive.

Creating a nurturing environment

Young minds are full of potential. It is our job as educators to help children understand that they have the power to become whoever they want to be. We bolster crucial communicative skills by encouraging positive interactions between themselves and their peers. Imaginative play and creative exercises help children discover their unique inner voice. By using trial and error to solve problems and influence their environment, children can learn profound lessons. We consider this revelation to be a cornerstone of our educational approach.

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playground equipment at nursery school

Lots of room to play!

Your children will romp on five fully equipped playgrounds containing new, state-of-the art playground equipment and newly added nature playground.  In addition, there is plenty of open space to run and play on 4 acres! The school also includes a small playground designed especially for the smallest of Lucky Laners.

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Kids love our wheel toy room

Lucky Lane's multi-purpose building houses the wheel toy room. This room gives children the opportunity to master the skills of pedaling and improve their gross motor skills. This is both crucial for healthy physical development, and a whole lot of fun!

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class of toddlers listening to a teacher read a book

Igniting imaginations in the library

Lucky Lane is fortunate to have a library which houses hundreds of books. Students enjoy story time with our wonderful librarian and are able to check out books on a weekly basis. Fostering a love of reading early on will dramatically improve fluency, imagination and the ability to think abstractly.

Annual School Events & Community

  • Meet the Teacher Open House

    • ​Visit your child's classroom, meet the teachers, and connect with other families prior to the start of the school year.

  • Fall Fundraiser 

    • ​A fun opportunity to get students and parents involved in helping the school, and as a non-profit establishment, all funds we generate go directly towards helping enrich your child's learning experience.

  • School Pictures 

    • Lucky Lane has the privilege of working with alumna parent, Jaclyn Miller for school pictures. Jaclyn is a professional family photographer who visits the school to photograph kiddos that opt-in to picture day every fall. View more of her work at www.jaclynmillerphoto.com. ​

  • Trunk or Treat 

    • ​This spin on trick or treating gives families the opportunity to get into the Halloween spirit as they decorate their trunks and mingle with other Lucky Laners. This provides a safe and fun opportunity for students to fill their candy buckets.

  • PreK Conferences 

  • Adopt-a-Family 

  • Winter Celebration 

  • Class Parties

    • ​Parents help plan several celebrations throughout the school year, such as Halloween, Winter Celebration, and Special Person Day. Activities include crafts, games, a tasty treat, stories and songs.

  • Sweetheart Dance 

    • ​Students are invited to dress their best and bring a special adult date as they dance the night away. Music, lights, and bubbles create a fun atmosphere for students and their loved one.

  • Annual Giving Campaign 

  • Book Fair 

  • Special Person Day 

  • Teacher Appreciation Week 

  • Lucky Fun Day & Last Day of School

    • This is a spring annual event where we invite families to join students to celebrate the end of the school year. Activities include special performances, tasty treats, a class project raffle, silent auction, and more! 

  • Popsicles on the Playground 

Our Daily Schedule

Our days are packed full of fun-filled and educational activities, beginning early in the morning and going well into the afternoon. Take a look at our schedule below!

 

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Before School Care

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Morning Curriculum

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Afternoon Curriculum

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM After School Care

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