Little Explorers Learning Academy

Programs

A room for every age,six weeks to twelve years.

Children grow out of rooms at their own pace, and they move up when the teachers and you agree they are ready. Here is what each room is working on — and what your child will be doing all day.

Children in the Infants room at Little Explorers Learning Academy

6 weeks – about 12 months

Infants

Gentle, responsive care in a calm room built for the smallest explorers.

Our infant room is quiet, soft and unhurried, with a small team of consistent primary caregivers so your baby sees the same familiar faces every day. Teachers talk, sing and get face to face with each baby throughout the day, and there is plenty of supervised tummy time and floor play. Naps and feedings follow your baby's own rhythm rather than a clock, and you get daily notes so you always know how the day went.

  • Responsive, one-on-one care and tummy time
  • Songs, talking and face-to-face play all day
  • Naps and feedings on your baby's own rhythm
  • Daily notes so you know how the day went
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Children in the Toddlers room at Little Explorers Learning Academy

About 12 – 24 months

Toddlers

Room to move, things to touch, and grown-ups close by.

This is the age of busy feet and busy hands, so our toddler room is set up with safe spaces to climb, push, fill and dump. Teachers use simple words and songs all day long, name what children are doing, and read picture books together in small groups. Children begin learning to share and settle with gentle guidance, and there is sensory play, water play and plenty of messy fun along the way.

  • Safe spaces to climb, push, fill and dump
  • Words, songs and picture books every day
  • First friendships and gentle guidance
  • Sensory play, water play and messy fun
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Children in the Preschool room at Little Explorers Learning Academy

About 2 – 3 years

Preschool

Busy hands, big ideas, and the first real feeling of 'I did it.'

Preschool days are full of art, pretend play, puzzles and building, with teachers nearby to help children stretch an idea a little further. Children practice early counting, colors and sorting in small, hands-on groups, and they get lots of chances to use their words, wait their turn and share. You will see growing independence in small, kind steps, from putting on their own shoes to cleaning up together.

  • Art, pretend play and building every day
  • Early counting, colors and sorting
  • Practice with words, waiting and sharing
  • Growing independence in small, kind steps
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Children in the Pre-K room at Little Explorers Learning Academy

About 4 – 5 years

Pre-K

Kindergarten readiness without the pressure — confidence first.

Our Pre-K room builds the skills children need for kindergarten in a relaxed, playful way: letters and their sounds, writing their own name, and listening and taking turns in a group. Children practice following multi-step directions and working through a project from start to finish, with teachers who coach rather than rush. We also focus on self-help skills like managing their belongings and asking for what they need, so the first day of kindergarten feels like a step they are ready for.

  • Letters, sounds and name writing
  • Counting, patterns and hands-on math
  • Listening, taking turns and following directions
  • Self-help skills for a smooth kindergarten start
Three Little Explorers graduates in blue caps and gowns holding their preschool diplomas in front of the classroom mural
Our last Pre-K class, on graduation day — caps, gowns and a diploma with our name on it.
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Children in the School Age room at Little Explorers Learning Academy

About 5 – 12 years

School Age

Before and after school, plus full days over summer and breaks.

We are here for before-school and after-school care, with a calm start to the morning and a relaxed afternoon that includes snack, homework help and quiet space to read. On full days over summer and school breaks, children jump into hands-on projects, games with friends, and plenty of outdoor time. Older kids get room to be themselves while still having grown-ups close by who know them well.

  • Before-school and after-school care
  • Full days over summer and school breaks
  • Homework help and quiet space
  • Projects, games and plenty of outdoor time
Ask about the School Age room

Which room is right for us?

If your child is close to a birthday, or you are not sure whether they belong with the older toddlers or the young preschoolers, tell us their age and what they are already doing. We will talk it through — the goal is the room where they will be comfortable and stretched, not the one that matches a number.

School-age families: ask us about before and after school care during the school year, and full days over summer and school breaks.

A child's hands sorting colored wooden shapes into a tray

Tell us your child’s age and we’ll point you to the right room

Tell us a little about your child and what you are looking for. There is no obligation — most families start with a tour.

We use your details only to answer you about enrollment. Prefer to talk? Call or text 636-493-1012.

Talk to the school

Call or text636-493-1012Where to find usLittle Explorers Learning Academy230 Jungermann Rd
St. Peters, MO 63376
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Serving families in St. Peters, St. Charles and the surrounding communities. Call or text and we will set up a time to visit.

Come see it

A tour takes about half an hour.

You will walk the rooms while children are in them, meet the teacher your child would be with, and get honest answers about availability and what the first weeks look like. Bring your child along if you can.

Call or text 636-493-1012 — a real person answers.