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Best Special Needs Schools in Arnold, Missouri (2026)

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Mustard Seed Pre-School Inc

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Arnold, MOAges 2-5

The Mustard Seed Preschool, located in Arnold, Missouri, has been nurturing young minds for over 40 years with a mission to create a fun-loving environment where children can learn, grow, and build lasting friendships. Catering to children aged 2.5 to 5 years, the preschool offers a range of programs designed to support their developmental needs. The program introduces 2.5-year-olds to a classroom setting on Fridays, while the three-year-old program operates two half days per week and the four-year-old program provides options for either three or two half days per week. Each session is crafted to ensure that learning is engaging and enjoyable, aligning with the school's motto that The dedicated staff consists of energetic and caring educators, many of whom are experienced Christian mothers with diverse educational backgrounds ranging from some college to master's degrees. The low student-teacher ratio fosters personalized attention and creates a stable learning environment; families can expect continuity as teachers remain consistent throughout the school year. Under the leadership of Pamela Steinkamp since 2007, who has been part of the Mustard Seed community since 1981, the school also emphasizes strong partnerships with families and community involvement through various events. With its commitment to creating confident learners in a supportive atmosphere, The Mustard Seed Preschool stands out as a nurturing haven for early childhood education.

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Comparing school options in Arnold

Both Arnold listings are private. St. John's Lutheran School on Jeffco Boulevard is a Christ-centered school running from preschool through eighth grade, and The Mustard Seed Preschool on Missouri State Road teaches part-time classes for young children. Public special education in Arnold comes from Fox C-6, the largest school district in Jefferson County, headquartered on Jeffco Boulevard.

This page explains how Fox C-6 organizes special education, where Arnold preschoolers get evaluated, what a private school can and cannot offer a child with an IEP, and how MOScholars money works.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Special Needs Schools in Arnold

Is there an autism school in Arnold, MO?
Not on this page. Fox C-6 serves autistic students inside its own schools, and the district says every Fox school has a special education program in place. Autism is one of the Missouri eligibility categories Fox uses, along with learning disability and other health impaired. If a district program cannot meet your child's needs, the IEP team discusses more specialized placements outside the building.
How does Fox C-6 organize special education?
Fox runs special education on a site-based model. The district is split into geographic areas, each with authority over its own special education staff, and two Directors of Special Services oversee the work from the district office at 745 Jeffco Boulevard. Special education staff in each building are supervised by the building principal, so the principal is a natural first call after your child's teacher. Fox also keeps an annual census of children ages 3 to 21 with disabilities.
Where are Arnold preschoolers evaluated for delays?
Fox C-6's Don Earl Early Childhood Center sits on Jeffco Boulevard in Arnold, and the district has a Director of Early Childhood Education. Missouri makes each local district responsible for finding, evaluating and serving children ages 3 to 5 through Early Childhood Special Education, which can happen in a district classroom, at home or in a community preschool. For babies and toddlers, Fox refers families to First Steps, Missouri's birth-to-3 program.
How long does a Fox C-6 evaluation take?
Put your request in writing to the principal. Under Missouri's State Plan, the district has 30 days to decide whether to evaluate, and if it proceeds, it must finish the evaluation and make an eligibility decision within 60 calendar days of your consent. Delays for summer break, holidays or illness are allowed only with documented just cause. Ask for a copy of every notice.
Does Fox C-6 help kids with dyslexia or ADHD?
Yes, through either an IEP or a 504 plan. Missouri's evaluation rules list dyslexia as a condition within specific learning disability, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder appears under other health impaired, both categories in Fox's eligibility criteria. Bring outside testing to the team, but expect Fox to run its own assessments. A 504 plan fits a child who needs accommodations without specialized instruction.
Can my child keep an IEP at St. John's Lutheran School?
Private schools do not write IEPs. When you enroll your child privately, the public district where the private school sits can instead offer an individual service plan, a smaller set of services for parentally placed students. Ask Fox C-6 what it offers St. John's students. St. John's describes itself as a Christ-centered school with preschool for ages 2 to 4, elementary for kindergarten through grade 4, and middle school for grades 5 to 8.
How can MOScholars help an Arnold family?
MOScholars scholarships come from donations to nonprofit Educational Assistance Organizations, which earn donors Missouri tax credits. A student with an IEP, or an ISP developed under federal special education law, qualifies if the plan is dated within 36 months of the application; other students can qualify by household income. Funds can pay private school tuition, tutoring and educational therapies. Confirm a school is a qualified school before you count on the money.
What should I ask The Mustard Seed or another Arnold preschool?
Ask about schedule, staff and support. The Mustard Seed has taught young children for more than 50 years, takes children from 2 and a half to 5, and runs part-time morning, afternoon and extended-day classes two or three days a week. Ask how teachers handle a child who needs extra help with transitions or speech, and whether Fox early childhood staff can deliver services at the preschool.

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