The Children's School at Stephens College

The Children's School at Stephens College

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The Children’s School at Stephens College is a laboratory preschool and elementary school located in Columbia, Missouri since 1925.

Transform your learning experience this fall designed to immerse you in intensive, focused learning experiences. At Stephens, we know there’s a better way to learn—and a better way to find your path. The Children’s School at Stephens College traces its roots to 1925, when Stephens College established one of the nation’s earliest college laboratory nursery schools. This initiative placed the instit

Photos from The Children's School at Stephens College's post 04/24/2026

Today was an exciting day! All the children at CSSC came to the crossing of the bridge to celebrate our seniors graduating! We love our college students!

Stephens College - Classroom Teacher - The Children's School at Stephens College 03/20/2026

We’re growing at CSSC for the 2026–2027 school year! ❤️📚

We’re looking for special teachers who are passionate about working with both our youngest learners and our college students. If that sounds like you, we invite you to apply and become part of our team!

Apply here:

Stephens College - Classroom Teacher - The Children's School at Stephens College The Children’s School at Stephens College (CSSC) serves as an authentic laboratory school embedded within our teacher education program. It provides a dynamic, hands-on learning environment where pre-service teachers gain real-world teaching experience. Our preschool program serves children ages 3...

03/12/2026

Our Big Friends + Little Friends Read‑a‑Thon Fun!
One of our favorite parts of Read‑a‑Thon week is watching our Big Friends from the Elementary School share stories with our Little Friends in Preschool. 💛📖 The room was full of cozy corners, giggles, and sweet moments as our older readers proudly took the lead and our younger learners listened intently. These cross‑age connections are so special — and such a beautiful reminder of the community we have here at CSSC! 🌟

03/09/2026

📚💙 Happy FIRST DAY of the Read‑a‑thon! 💙📚
We’re officially underway, and we can’t wait to see all the reading our kiddos do over the next two weeks! 🤩
First Step: Sign up!
Every student who signs up earns a prize right away — it’s our little way of celebrating their participation and getting everyone excited to read! 🎁✨
Let’s make this our best Read‑a‑thon yet! Keep an eye on updates throughout the week! 👀💙📖

02/19/2026

Ms. Harmon’s math group is wrapping up their measurement unit by exploring capacity! 🧪📏 They’re doing an awesome job!

02/17/2026

🌟 Now Accepting Applications for the 2026–27 School Year! 🌟
The Children’s School at Stephens College is excited to announce that our application period is officially OPEN! 🎒✨
If you’re looking for a warm, creative, and child-centered learning community where students explore, grow, and thrive, we’d love to meet you! 💛
👉 Schedule a tour today to see our classrooms in action, meet our amazing teachers, and learn what makes CSSC such a special place for young learners.
📅 Spots fill quickly—don’t wait!
📞 Contact us to schedule your visit or learn more.
We can’t wait to welcome new families into our school community! 🦁💛
https://stephens.edu/the-childrens-school-at-stephens-college/visit-cssc/

Photos from The Children's School at Stephens College's post 02/12/2026

Yesterday’s Spanish lesson with Sra. Aguilar was all about Valentine’s Day vocabulary, and the elementary students dove right in. They made comecocos (fortune tellers), colored valentines in Spanish for friends and family, and practiced new words with enthusiasm. ¡Feliz día de amor y amistad!

But the sweetest moment came from the younger group. While they were working, they suddenly broke into a numbers song we learned earlier this year—completely unprompted. Then they asked Sra. Aguilar to play it, and the whole class sang along with so much heart. It was one of those small, perfect teaching moments that reminds you why we do what we do.

Here’s a little glimpse of their joy and confidence as they sang together. 💛🎶 ¡Qué maravillosos son los niñitos! (Video in comments!)

02/03/2026

CSSC students were filmed today reciting the Pledge of Allegiance for KMOU 8!

Be sure to tune in each day to see when CSSC Elementary is featured on their broadcast. Our kids did an amazing job, and we can’t wait for you to see them Shine!

Photos from The Children's School at Stephens College's post 01/30/2026

💯 100 Days Smarter. 100 Years Stronger. 💯

Today marks a milestone that has literally been a century in the making! We are officially celebrating the 100th Day of School during our historic 100th Anniversary Year! 🎉

At CSSC, the number 100 represents more than just counting days on the calendar. ✨ It’s 100 years of partnership with our college community. ✨ It’s 100 years of "Friday Feels" and hands-on learning. ✨ It’s 100 years of seeing every child for exactly who they are.

From our youngest learners taking their first bold leaps into learning to our older students exploring 100 years of history, today we celebrate the joy of learning that has echoed through our halls for a century.

Happy 100th Day, CSSC family! Here’s to making history together. 💚

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1200 E Broadway
Columbia, MO
65215

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm