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At Centenary Preschool & Early Learning Center, children learn, explore, play, and grow in a loving Christian environment.

Why Families Choose Centenary

✔ Christian Foundation
✔ Experienced, Loving Teachers
✔ Kindergarten Readiness
✔ Safe, Nurturing Environment
✔ Indoor & Outdoor Play Areas
✔ Small Class Sizes
✔ Curriculum Focused on the Whole Child

Quick Facts

  • Serving families since 2004
  • Ages 6 weeks–5 years
  • Full-time and part-time options
  • Summer and school-year programs
  • Convenient Cape Girardeau Location
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Our Classrooms

Cloud Room

The Cloud Room is home to our youngest learners and marks the beginning of each child's journey at Centenary.

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The Red Racers Room is where curiosity takes off and exploration begins.

Orange Adventurers

Once children turn one, they are ready to embark on new adventures in the Orange Adventurers room.

Green Explorers

The Green Explorers Room is where our two-year-olds truly begin to blossom.

Bluebirds

Th Bluebirds Room is where our 3- to 5- year olds soar.

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What Will They Learn?

Everyday your child will be exposed to the following through the use of play and curriculum...
Literacy
  • Letter recognition
  • Phonics
  • Story comprehension
  • Writing readiness
Math
  • Counting
  • Number recognition
  • Patterns
  • Shapes
Science
  • Nature exploration
  • Experiments
  • Observation skills
Social Development
  • Sharing
  • Cooperation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Friendship building
Fine Motor Skills
  • Cutting
  • Coloring
  • Writing
  • Manipulatives
Gross Motor Skills
  • Outdoor play
  • Indoor gym activities
  • Movement games
Faith Development
  • Bible stories
  • Prayer
  • Christian values
  • Chapel opportunities

Tuition Rates

$75 registration fee is required to reserve your child’s spot. (non-refundable)

Infants – Age 2 (5-day option only):

  • Year-round: $960/month
  • School year (Aug–May): $920/month

Ages 2 – 5:

  • Year-round:
    • 5 days/week: $800/month
    • 3 days/week: $645/month
  • School year (Aug–May):
    • 5 days/week: $775/month
    • 3 days/week: $620/month

Payment Options:
Tuition may be paid monthly in one payment or split equally into two payments.

School Hours

Monday–Friday

7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

"Since starting, Damien’s social skills have SKY ROCKETED. He loves ALL his teachers and talks about them daily! My husband and I joke (but are semi serious) about his teachers being his “TeeTees”. They are so attentive to him and all the little ones! It’s also nice that they show up for the kiddos, outside of school. Ms. Peighton attended Damien’s second birthday and it just made his day!" 

"To put it simply, we love Centenary because our boy loves Centenary! He absolutely adores his teachers and the time he spends with his school family. It is evident in the pictures and videos we receive of him and the way he lights up when he sees everyone in the mornings. All of the staff is so caring and takes the time to learn each child and how to best foster their interests and personalities. From the toys they prefer to play with to their favorite meals/snacks! Even teachers from other classrooms saying good morning and knowing each child by name is so comforting! We could not be more appreciative of everyone at Centenary!"

"This has been, without a doubt, the best preschool we could have chosen, and we can’t recommend it highly enough! Our experience here has exceeded every expectation. The teachers and staff have made such a positive impact on our son. We were so impressed that we encouraged a family member to enroll their child here, and they have been just as impressed as we have. Truly thankful to have found this preschool."

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