St. Paul's Parents’ Day Out Program
Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school is currently closed. All three classes are at capacity with waitlists.
As a nine month part-time childcare program with enrichment, our waitlists do not carry over to the following school year. If your child is still on the 2024-2025 PDO waitlist at the start of 2025, you are encouraged to go through the Open Enrollment process in hopes of securing a spot for the 2025-2026 school year.
Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year begins in January. Details on the priority and open enrollment timeline will be available soon.
We have three classes each year: Nursery class (6-14 months), Toddler class (14+ months to young two's) and the Preschool Class (2+ to turning 5). Children are placed in their classes based on their age as of August 1st prior to the start of the school year.
Our program meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM from mid-August through mid-May annually.
The 2025-2026 school year begins August 18, 2025 through May 15, 2026.
We follow St. Paul's K-8 School for major holidays, school breaks and weather-related closures.
Elizabeth Knehans
PDO Director
St. Paul's Lutheran Church & School
12345 Manchester Road
Des Peres, MO 63131
314.822.0447 x 205
If interested in enrolling or to inquire about scheduling a tour, please contact Elizabeth Knehans, PDO Director at (314)822-0347 or at eknehans@stpaulsdp.org.
"Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." - Mark 10:14
St. Paul's Parents' Day Out Program is growing and we are seeking additional individuals to join our Sub Crew!
We are looking for individuals to sub on days when one of our regularly-scheduled staff members cannot come to work. When needed, subs will be contacted about their availability and will work as an assistant where needed. If you are interested in this part-time employment opportunity, please email PDO Director, Elizabeth Knehans at eknehans@stpaulsdesperes.org or contact her at 314-822-0347.
*Please note that a separate form is required for each child enrolling in the program.*
St. Paul’s PDO will not be offering our Preschool Camp during Summer 2024.