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Early Childhood Education is crucial because it marks a critical period of rapid brain development where experiences and opportunities lay the foundation for future learning, social skills, and overall well-being, impacting a child's trajectory throughout life; essentially, high-quality early childhood education can significantly improve cognitive, social, and emotional development, setting children up for success in school and beyond. -American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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Parkway Early Childhood Family Newsletter

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Missouri

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five

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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S Teacher of the Year Katie Sawyer!!!!

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Now Scheduling Play-Based Screenings for 24-25

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New research shows that Missouri Parents as Teachers Parent Education Programs improve outcomes for young children

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NATURE LEARNING in the News

Click here for the complete First Alert 4 story

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Parkway Early Childhood featured in new ebook!

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Toy Lending Library

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Parker's Promise

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Upcoming Events & important Dates

Tomorrow

No School (Professional Development)
Saturday

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Central High Craft Fair
Sunday

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Central High Craft Fair
November 12, 2025

Half Day PK-12 (Professional Development)
7:00 PM Board of Education Regular Meeting

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Parkway Early Childhood Center Map

14605 Clayton Road

Ballwin, MO 63011

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Top Stories

Parkway begins largest-ever facility upgrades this summer

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In memory of Don Senti, former Superintendent

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Elizabeth Malloy named Principal of Shenandoah Valley Elementary

Dr. Malloy brings nearly 20 years of experience in education, with a strong focus on instructional leadership, student success, and staff collaboration.

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Parkway journalists collect awards at state, national level

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Parkway School Board election results

Unofficial election results indicate that Jeffrey Spector has been re-elected and John Kilper has been elected to the Parkway Board of Education.

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Parkway takes proactive steps to address budget challenges and protect students and staff

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Loretta Smith named Principal of Central Middle

Ms. Smith has extensive experience in middle school education and is passionate about student success, staff collaboration, and fostering a strong school community.

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Parkway Board of Education considers cell phone-free classrooms

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