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Wilkinson Early Childhood Center is a community of children, parents, staff, and Maryville University faculty and students dedicated to preparing autonomous citizens for a democratic society. Education is a process through which learners try to make sense of the universe. This constructivist process involves social, ethical, cognitive, symbolic, and physical growth and development. Children construct knowledge by building relationships between people, objects, and events. Staff members collaborate to structure an open, caring and stimulating environment. In this environment, children make choices and develop positive dispositions towards active learning through themes, projects, and centers. The staff develops and shares expertise through participation in Wilkinson Early Childhood Center-Maryville Professional Development School Partnership. Working together staff, parents, and children create a community of life-long learners.

Enrollment

Wilkinson ECC is a St. Louis City Public Magnet School. Magnet schools are (tuition-free) public schools within the SLPS district. In order to enroll in Wilkinson ECC, an application must be completed in advance. Due to the popularity of Magnet schools, openings are allocated by lottery. Learn more about the lottery process here, SLPS Magnet Schools.

Grade Configuration: PK3, PK4, K, 1st, 2nd
Principal: Dr Yvette Levy
Address: 1921 Prather Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139
Phone Number: 314-645-1202

Family Handbook (updated for 2024-2025)

The Wilkinson Family Handbook can be viewed online here.

Drop-off (updated for 2024-2025)

Morning Drop-off is 9:15 - 9:25 am at the front of the school on Prather Ave.

After 9:25 am, parents should bring tardy students to the cafeteria door (Mitchell Ave) for sign-in.

Students arriving after 10:30 am will need a doctors note to remain at school.

Pick-up (updated for 2024-2025)

Afternoon pick-up is from 4:00 - 4:25 pm at the gym doors at the rear of the school.

Use the Pikmykid app to announce your arrival when picking up your child.

Extended Care (updated for 2024-2025)

Extended care is available from the school for a fee.

Before care starts at 7:30 am. After care ends at 5:45 pm.

More information about extended care is available here.