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. Class descriptions are listed below.

Tuesday/Thursday AM: Communication/Motor/Play Skills
The Tuesday/Thursday class is designed for three and four year olds who have had little or no formal preschool experience. The curriculum emphasizes building play skills, language development, emotional/social growth, and the development of motor skills. Children must be 3 years of age before August 1st of the calendar year.

Monday/Wednesday/Friday AM 
The Monday/Wednesday/Friday class is designed for three and four year olds who have had little formal preschool experience. The curriculum emphasizes building play skills, language development, emotional/social growth, and the development of motor skills. Fridays will be devoted to enrichment activities (i.e. project-based, art, science, STEAM, music) Children must be 3 years of age before August 1st of the calendar year.

Monday-Friday PM: Pre-Readiness Skills
The Monday - Friday class is designed for four and five year olds to prepare children for the foundational skills needed for the transition to Kindergarten the following school year.  Due to this class being 5 half-days per week, the focus is on pre-readiness skills.  Curriculum focuses on an active, hands-on approach to learning in the areas of literacy, mathematics, social/emotional, and physical development. Children must be 4 years of age before August 1st of the calendar year.  Attendance expectation for this class is 95%. A certified preschool teacher will provide art, music, PE, library, and STEAM activities daily on a rotational basis. 

Monday-Friday Full-Day Class Description: Kindergarten Readiness Skills
The Monday – Friday full-day class option is designed for four and five year olds to prepare children for a successful transition to Kindergarten the following school year. Curriculum focuses on an active, hands-on approach to learning in the areas of literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, creative arts, social/emotional, and physical development. Children must be 4 years of age before August 1st of the calendar year. A certified preschool teacher will provide art, music, PE, library, and STEAM activities daily on a rotational basis. 

***Full-day only:  Tiger P.A.L.S. wrap around care will be provided through the STRIPES 360 program. This is an additional cost. More information regarding costs will be coming.***

Monday - Thursday PM: Peer Model Program
The Monday - Thursday PM class is designed for four and five year olds. The Peer Model Program within the Republic R-III School District provides an opportunity for typically developing children to be integrated into our Early Childhood Special Education classrooms to serve as positive peer models for our children with special needs within the learning environment. This class has specific criteria for participants. Eligibility is determined through a screening process and is based upon the needs of Individual Early Childhood Special Education.

Tuition information is available here.

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!