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Parent and Child Together Program (PACT)

The Parent and Child Programs are designed for a parent(s) and their child to attend together. The emphasis is on parent education, parent support, and an enriching shared parent-child experience. This is an opportunity for the child to explore the outside world in a safe, nurturing environment. For the parent, this is a unique time to observe his or her child in a group setting, meet new families, and explore new experiences. Classes are offered during both the fall and spring semesters. Each class varies in length. The PACT program serves families with children from birth to five years of age.

Contact Ladue Early Childhood Center at (314) 993-5724 for further information.

PACT Facts

  • Please enroll at least one week prior to the start of the first class
  • Additional child discount: $10 off per class
  • All classes are limited
  • All programs are contingent upon sufficient enrollment
  • In the event of school closure, we follow Ladue School District weather guidelines
    • There are no refunds due to weather closures
  • Only students who are enrolled may attend
    • (Siblings will need to enroll and must be age-appropriate)

How to Enroll

  1. Complete this form (one form per child attending)
  2. Check payments can be dropped off at the LECC (secure drop box located outside front entrance for your convenience)
    • Make checks payable to Ladue School District

Motor and Movement Mondays

Join us in our beautifully constructed “Big Room” where parents and children play together for 15 minutes, followed by 30 minutes of motor time in the gym or toddler playground, pending weather conditions. Come explore with your child while meeting new families. Parents and caregivers are responsible for supervising their child/children.

  • Ages: Walkers - 4 years old
  • Day of the Week: Mondays (10 weeks)
  • Time: 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. (45 minutes)
  • Dates:
    • Sept. 14, 21, 28
    • Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26
    • Nov. 2, 9, 16
  • Fee:
    • Residents: $125.00
    • Nonresidents: $150.00
  • Limited to 15 Families
  • Location:
    • Big Room (10:45-11 a.m.)
    • Gym (11-11:15 a.m. or until 11:30) - weather permitting
    • Toddler Playground (11:15-11:30 a.m.) - weather permitting
  • Teacher: Ms. Melissa

Monday Music

Children will experience the joy of music through song, movement, and interactive play! Together, we will explore instruments and sing musical stories. 

  • Age: Birth - 4 years old
  • Day of the Week: Mondays (10 weeks)
  • Time: 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. (45 minutes)
  • Dates:
    • September 14, 21, 28
    • October 5, 12, 19, 26
    • November 2, 9, 16
  • Fee:
    • Resident: $125.00
    • Nonresident: $150.00
  • Limited to 12 Spaces
  • Location: Music Room
  • Teacher: Ms. Li

Read and Play

Join us as we share story time and art with you and your child. We will introduce an activity related to the story for you and your child to do together.

We will introduce the following books: 

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
  • Happy in Our Skin by Fran Manushkin
  • The Okay to be Different by Todd Parr
  • Blankie by Leslie Patricelli
  • Age: 6 months - 36 months
  • Day of the Week: Mondays (4 weeks)
  • Time: 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. (45 minutes)
  • Dates:
    • Sept. 14, 21, 28
    • Oct. 5
  • Fee:
    • Resident: $50.00
    • Nonresident: $60.00
  • Limit to 10 Spaces
  • Location: Room 101
  • Teacher: Ms. Melissa

Friday Music

Children will experience the joy of music through song, movement, and interactive play! Together, we will explore instruments and sing musical stories.

  • Age: Birth - 4 years old
  • Day of the Week: Fridays (10 weeks)
  • Time: 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. (45 minutes)
  • Dates: 
    • Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25
    • Oct. 2, 9, 16, 30
    • Nov. 6, 13
  • Fee:  
    • Resident: $125.00
    • Nonresident: $150.00
  • Limit to 12 Spaces
  • Location: Music Room
  • Teacher: Ms. Li

My Buddy & Me

Join us for a special time where you and your buddy (parent, grandparent, nanny, special adult) will play together through songs, art activities, big room time, and outdoor time (weather permitting) while meeting other families. This is a great opportunity for children to become familiar with LECC. Families will bring a snack for their child.

  • Age: 14 - 36 months
  • Day of the Week: Mondays (4 weeks)
  • Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m. (90 minutes)
  • Dates:
    • Nov. 23, 30
    • Dec. 7, 14
  • Fee:
    • Resident: $75.00
    • Nonresident: $90.00
  • Limit to 10 Families
  • Location:
    • Room 101 (10-10:45 a.m.)
    • Big Room (10:45-11 a.m.)
    • Gym 11-11:30 a.m.
  • Teacher: Ms. Melissa

Playtime

Join us in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where you and your child can meet other families while exploring developmentally appropriate activities through free play and songs.

  • Ages: 4 - 36 Months Old
  • Day of the Week: Mondays (6 weeks)
  • Time: 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. (45 minutes)
  • Dates:
    • Oct. 12, 19, 26
    • Nov. 2, 9, 16
  • Fees:
    • Residents: $75.00
    • Nonresidents: $90.00
  • Limited to 10 Spaces
  • Location: Room 101
  • Teacher: Ms. Melissa

Mindful Movers Yoga

This interactive class blends singing, storytelling, yoga poses, and overall connection through mindful movement and experiences, designed for walkers through age 3 and their grown-ups.

  • Ages: Walkers to age 3
  • Day of the Week: Fridays (4 weeks)
  • Time: 10:30 - 11 a.m. (30 minutes)
  • Dates:
    • Oct. 2, 9, 16, 30
  • Fees:
    • Residents: $50.00
    • Nonresidents: $60.00
  • Limited to 12 Spaces
  • Location: Music Room
  • Teacher: Ms. SonJoria