Welcome to the Republic Early Childhood Center (EC)! This school building in the Republic School District serves 3- and 4-year-old students, preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond. Registration details and instructions are available here.

Please note: Enrollment to the Republic Early Childhood Center is not limited to students who live within Republic School District boundaries. Transportation is not provided by the district.

Watch the video below to hear from two students who explain what it's like to spend the day at EC!

The Republic Early Childhood Center utilizes the Missouri Early Learning Standards to drive all instruction. With its additional unique learning opportunities, Republic Early Childhood Center prepares students for Kindergarten and the rest of their educational journey. Data collected during Kindergarten screenings shows that students who attended Republic EC perform 4% higher on the Kindergarten Observation Form Assessment than students who did not attend EC.

All teachers at Republic EC are certified based on the standards set by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This certification also requires a Bachelor's degree. All classrooms have a paraprofessional or aid.

Each EC team member creates a safe, welcoming environment to provide a foundation of life-long learning for every student.

Students are placed in classes based on their age, as well as their developmental needs, as we aim to support students' overall development to set them up for success throughout the rest of their education. Click here for our enrollment information page, which includes class descriptions.

Click here for our enrollment information page, which includes tuition details.

Discounted tuition rates are available for families who qualify for Free and Reduced Meals. More information is available here.

Click the button below to register your student for EC!