preschool

Across the majority of Missouri, there are at least three times as many children than there are available licensed child care slots.

A Missouri Republican wants to require preschools and daycare centers to tell parents if there are other children attending who have not been vaccinated against measles or other illnesses.

Over the past two weeks 25 cases of shigellosis were reported to the Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services. Spokesperson Andrea…

Governor Nixon says high quality preschool programs are a great investment for the state, but continues to hold back money he asked for last year.Nixon…

Some child-care providers in Joplin are upset with a proposal to expand the size of the Joplin School District's early childhood program.District…

Studies have shown that students who went to preschool have higher rates of achievement later in school. It's also believed that preschool has a positive…

This week at nine Springfield elementary schools, kids are making friends, learning social skills and getting ready to start their formal education.…

Missouri senators have endorsed legislation that could lead to the development of a preschool rating system by private or nonprofit groups.The bill given…

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is proposing $30 million of additional state spending for early childhood education programs.The governor's budget includes adding…

Southwest Play School is the first parent-owned and operated preschool in Columbia and has been educating children for almost 50 years. Sharen Garrett…