Early Childhood Department
The Early Childhood Department at Whatsoever Community Center is focused on child-initiated learning and creative development for children ages 6 weeks - 6 years old. Our program provides a time of fun, creativity, exploration, security, and compassion. The teaching staff strives to nurture the active and receptive qualities of their students in a safe environment.

Because of the many challenges facing young people today, the Pre-School curriculum (Emerging Language and Literacy Curriculum partnered with Creative Curriculum) at Whatsoever incorporates the development of social skills as well as scholastic preparation for our student's transition to the public school system. In this way, we have been providing the Northeast Kansas City area with quality early childhood programming and services since 1952.

Infant/Toddler: Early learning and daycare center for young children ages 6 weeks to 2 years.  Emotional Beginnings Curriculum. QRS (Quality Rating System) participant. Accredited through NAEYC (National Assosiation for Education of Young Children). 

Cost: $125/week for full time care. State assistance is accepted.

Preschool Program: Educational program for children ages 2-6. Emerging Language and Literacy Curriculum. ORS participant. Accredited through NAEYC (National Assosiation for Education of Young Children).

Cost: Potty-trained $75/week full-time, $40/week part-time; Non-potty trained $95/week full-time, $55/week part-time. State assistance is accepted.

Ratios:  The number of children enrolled in this program varies from year to year. The required staff/client ratio for Preschool is 6 to 1 and the Early Learning Center is 4 to1. Staffing for this department consists of a program director, lead teacher and assistant teacher.

Enrollment:  Please make an appointment to discuss the enrollment process and take a tour of the program.  Enrollment packets are available in the Early Learning Center or Preschool Parent Resource Centers.  All forms must be completed and reviewed by the Director before a child may attend school. 
 
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:30pm

This program is primarily funded through United Way, client fees, the State of Missouri Food Program and Division of Family Services.