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Our Little Miners benefit from being a part of the Missouri S&T Community, including field trips to the Experimental Mine
Little Miner Graduates on to big things!

This state-licensed, curriculum-based facility welcomes children of faculty, staff, and students of Missouri S&T, as well as community members. We offer full time care for students ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, along with before & after school care for students up to the age of 8. 

Operating Hours

  • The Child Development Center operates year round, but is closed for University closures and Center Professional Development Days. 
  • The hours are 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Facility Features

  • 6 classrooms serving ages 6 weeks to 8 years. 
  • The facility has a large outdoor play area for pre-K and school aged children, and an outdoor play area built for infants and toddlers. 
  • Nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks are prepared on site, with menu components guided and approved by the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
  • The center uses research-based Project Construct curriculum, which includes regular assessment for teachers to provide parents with feedback on their children’s development.
  • In consultation with the director, lead teachers, and their professor, Missouri S&T Education students will teach lessons and create materials for children in the center.
  • The facility has a full time director, assistant director, and 2 full time teachers in each classroom. 

Child Development Center

S&T Child Development Center, 1207 N. Elm Street, Rolla, MO, 65409
Phone: (573) 341-6036
Email: childcenter@mst.edu

Operating Hours

Monday:6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday:6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday:6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday:6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday:6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed