about 3's & 4's
CURRENTLY FULL FOR FALL 2021.
Complete registration to be put on the wait list.
4-days a week advanced early education program that gives children
excellent foundational skills in a loving environment.
Monday - Thursday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Child must be 3 by July 31st and potty trained
Co-op available (SUSPENDED FOR 2020-2021 DUE TO COVID-19)
Complete registration to be put on the wait list.
4-days a week advanced early education program that gives children
excellent foundational skills in a loving environment.
Monday - Thursday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Child must be 3 by July 31st and potty trained
Co-op available (SUSPENDED FOR 2020-2021 DUE TO COVID-19)
shannon drilingas
Mrs. Shannon holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Missouri State University and has been with the ECC for over 7 years!
She is married to the Creative Director at the Webster-Kirkwood Times and has two sons, both students in the Webster Groves school district. Honorable mention goes to the family cat named Boo.
Mrs. Shannon's sons are also a part of the Webster Waves swim team in the Summer! They enjoy taking family trips, kayaking and camping.
She is married to the Creative Director at the Webster-Kirkwood Times and has two sons, both students in the Webster Groves school district. Honorable mention goes to the family cat named Boo.
Mrs. Shannon's sons are also a part of the Webster Waves swim team in the Summer! They enjoy taking family trips, kayaking and camping.
teaching philosophy
"Foster a life long love for school and learning. If children start off with a great preschool experience, they will carry that with them. Preschool should be FUN!"
daily schedule |
Favorite projects & books |
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Free play with morning work or games
Circle Time (talk about the day's activities, calendar, weather, and letter of the week) Story Time Snack Playground Project (art, games, puzzle, science) Day's Review Story Time Pick Up |
Arts & crafts projects
Puzzles Games Fine Motor Tasks Beginning Writing and Scissor Skills Alphabet and Sound Recognition Shapes and Colors Taking Turns, Sharing, and Working as a Caring Classroom Community We fill our "Sea of Stories" with so many fish (books!) Curious George Nursery rhymes Any favorite book that children may bring in related to our theme of the week We like making connections between books and our world! |
sample projects
class aides
Desley Wells
Ms. Desley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Masters degree in Social Work. She lives here in Webster Groves with her two sons, dog, and two cats. She has most recently been a stay at home mom for the last 6 years but prior to that she worked in child welfare and managed care as a social worker and therapist. She has extensive knowledge in child development, family systems, mental health, and trauma. She is passionate about helping those in need and finds immense joy in working with children. She enjoys going on adventures with her boys, reading, writing, baking, and spending time with friends. And, her youngest son is a recent alum of Webster Groves Presbyterian ECC!
Ms. Desley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Masters degree in Social Work. She lives here in Webster Groves with her two sons, dog, and two cats. She has most recently been a stay at home mom for the last 6 years but prior to that she worked in child welfare and managed care as a social worker and therapist. She has extensive knowledge in child development, family systems, mental health, and trauma. She is passionate about helping those in need and finds immense joy in working with children. She enjoys going on adventures with her boys, reading, writing, baking, and spending time with friends. And, her youngest son is a recent alum of Webster Groves Presbyterian ECC!
Webster Groves Presbyterian Early Childhood Center
45 West Lockwood Ave Saint Louis, Missouri 63119
ecc@wgpc.org 314.962.9210 x3110