Wee Care Learning Center first opened its doors on september 3, 1985.
Its initial purpose is to provide child care for the children of the nurses and staff at Jefferson Memorial Hospital.
It quickly grew into much more and became an integral part of the entire community.
As our facility and capabilities have grown we have taken great pride in the active realization that we are what we are because of our dedicated teachers and staff, engaged students and supportive parents.
As our future unfolds, we will continue to prove that Wee Care is not just our name, it's our mission!.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Student Body
Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 20%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Wee Care Learning Center first opened its doors on september 3, 1985. Its initial purpose is to provide child care for the children of the nurses and staff at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. It quickly grew into much more and became an integral part of the entire community. As our facility and capabilities have grown we have taken great pride in the active realization that we are what we are because of our dedicated teachers and staff, engaged students and supportive parents. As our future unfolds, we will continue to prove that Wee Care is not just our name, it's our mission!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Wee Care Learning Center?
The application deadline for Wee Care Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Wee Care Learning Center is St. Pius X High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Lady Catholic School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Twin City Christian Academy (7.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1030 St Pius Drive
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 931-7487
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 931-7487
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Catholic School
(Catholic)
1599 Saint Marys Ln
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 931-2963
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 931-2963
2.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 187 students
723 Horine Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 115 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
30 Saint Agnes Dr
Bloomsdale, MO 63627
(573) 483-2506
Bloomsdale, MO 63627
(573) 483-2506
9.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 103 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Christian Outreach School ![Christian Outreach School Photo - Chapel Service with guest Randy Mayfield]( "Christian Outreach School Photo - Chapel Service with guest Randy Mayfield")
(Christian)
4450 Outreach Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3466
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3466
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1030 St Pius Drive
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 931-7487
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 931-7487
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
723 Horine Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 115 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Outreach School ![Christian Outreach School Photo - Chapel Service with guest Randy Mayfield]( "Christian Outreach School Photo - Chapel Service with guest Randy Mayfield")
(Christian)
4450 Outreach Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3466
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3466
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
1930 Meyer Drury Dr.
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 223-7330
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 223-7330
13 miles
Gr: K-10 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3
Gibault Catholic
(Catholic)
501 Columbia Ave
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 922-9751
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 922-9751
14.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Lady Catholic School
(Catholic)
1599 Saint Marys Ln
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 931-2963
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 931-2963
2.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 187 students
723 Horine Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 115 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
30 Saint Agnes Dr
Bloomsdale, MO 63627
(573) 483-2506
Bloomsdale, MO 63627
(573) 483-2506
9.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 103 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Christian Outreach School ![Christian Outreach School Photo - Chapel Service with guest Randy Mayfield]( "Christian Outreach School Photo - Chapel Service with guest Randy Mayfield")
(Christian)
4450 Outreach Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3466
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3466
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Saint Joseph School
(Catholic)
6024 Old Antonia Rd
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-9027
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-9027
9.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
723 Horine Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 115 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Outreach School ![Christian Outreach School Photo - Chapel Service with guest Randy Mayfield]( "Christian Outreach School Photo - Chapel Service with guest Randy Mayfield")
(Christian)
4450 Outreach Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3466
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3466
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Saint Joseph School
(Catholic)
6024 Old Antonia Rd
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-9027
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-9027
9.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Catholic School ![Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo - Good Shepherd SchoolPreschool - 8th Grade]( "Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo - Good Shepherd SchoolPreschool - 8th Grade")
(Catholic)
701 3rd Street
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-3311
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-3311
10.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
523 S 4th St
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 337-7855
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 337-7855
11 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Mississippi
Crystal City, MO 63019
(636) 937-4411
Crystal City, MO 63019
(636) 937-4411
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Mississippi
Crystal City, MO 63019
(636) 937-4411
Crystal City, MO 63019
(636) 937-4411
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 238 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
821 American Legion Dr
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 465-0395
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 465-0395
1.4 miles
Gr: PK | 141 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Mid-meadow Ln
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4063
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4063
1.9 miles
Gr: K-3 | 1,045 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Mid-meadow Ln
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4750
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4750
1.9 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 804 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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