Who We Are
The mission of Chesterfield Day School is to provide a personalized education of unparalleled excellence
for students of diverse backgrounds.
Our Vision
Through meaningful work, Chesterfield Day School students will develop fundamental skills, think creatively and critically, identify and solve complex problems of the world, express themselves to the community, and grow in character.
Our Values
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Major Accomplishments1962 – Founded as the first Montessori preschool in the St. Louis area—St. Louis Montessori Academy by Mrs. Elna Amant 1971 – Becomes a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and begins serving students ages 6-9 1974 – Relocates to 1100 White Road in Chesterfield, allowing the school to add classes through Sixth Grade 1977 – The first Sixth Grade class graduates 1980 – Becomes affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS) 1982 – Accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) 1983 – Addition to the building to increase preschool, K/1 classrooms and administrative offices 1984 – School changes its name to Chesterfield Day School 1987 – Addition to the building to increase 2nd/3rd grade and 4th/5th/6th grade classrooms 1989 – Second ISACS evaluation/accreditation 1991 – Purchased the “Little House” next to the White Road campus for expanded programs 1995 – Most recent addition to the White Road facility is completed, including additional space for the 4th/5th/and 6th grade program 1996 – Third ISACS evaluation/accreditation 2002 – Fourth ISACS evaluation/accreditation 2005 – Long-time Head of School Dr. Barb Fulton passes away after 30 years of service to CDS 2010 – Fifth ISACS evaluation/accreditation 2012 – CDS’s 50th Anniversary celebration 2017 – CDS graduates its 40th class of Sixth Graders! 2017 – Peggy Fiala named Head of School |
Beyond CDSOur start-to-finish program yields graduates who are highly sought after by area secondary schools. According to the administrators at these schools, what makes a CDS student unique and coveted are the following characteristics:
After graduation, our students flourish in a number of different secondary schools, including:
Chaminade College Preparatory School John Burroughs School MICDS St. Louis Priory School Westminster Christian Academy Whitfield School Villa Duchesne Visitation Academy Top Area Public Schools |