Learning Star Preschool is a positive, safe and fun preschool in Columbia.

Locally owned and family operated.

Play.

We create classrooms that foster learning through playful activities, being curious and exploring the world around us.

Love.

Our school-family is built on relationships. Being kind and loving to ourselves and to others.

Learn.

This environment allows children to learn to be themselves, be accepting of others, solve problems, resolve conflict, and many other life and school-readiness skills.

Elly B.

"Best place in town to take your kiddos! You’re apart of a wonderful family who loves and cherishes and teaches your kids! Would recommend to anyone!"

Parent

Learning Star Preschool
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Parent

"Best place in town to take your kiddos! You’re apart of a wonderful family who loves and cherishes and teaches your kids! Would recommend to anyone!"

Jennifer G.

"Our daughter is thriving here! She loves it and they truly do serve the whole family. Very attentive staff and outside the box thinking."

Parent

Learning Star Preschool
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2019-07-22T14:40:03+00:00

Parent

"Our daughter is thriving here! She loves it and they truly do serve the whole family. Very attentive staff and outside the box thinking."

Kim H.

"Michelle and her staff provide an impeccable learning environment for my 3 year old. They are welcoming, informative, and the curriculum is outstanding. I highly recommend Bright Star!"

Parent

Learning Star Preschool
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2019-07-22T18:59:18+00:00

Parent

"Michelle and her staff provide an impeccable learning environment for my 3 year old. They are welcoming, informative, and the curriculum is outstanding. I highly recommend Bright Star!"

Jackie S.

"Such a welcoming and warm place for our family! We adore the teachers and they provide a safe and open environment for our child and his peers."

Parent

Learning Star Preschool
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2019-07-22T18:59:59+00:00

Parent

"Such a welcoming and warm place for our family! We adore the teachers and they provide a safe and open environment for our child and his peers."
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Learning Star Preschool

Classes accommodate age ranges from 2 to 12 years.

We provide nourishing content for children to flourish and grow.  Each classroom supports the developmental level of the students and challenges them to gain more skills and abilities.

Learn More about each Classroom

Three preschool kids building blocks together focusing on the table block towers
Michelle holding a girl outside in her arms, both looking at camera and smiling

Our owner is our director and involved in the day-to-day operations.

Michelle Lally is the owner and director of Learning Star Preschool. She is passionate about creating classrooms for children to learn and grow. Michelle is a mother of 3 children: Jonathan, Griffin and Anastasia. Michelle started her child care business in 2002 in her home in St. Louis, it has evolved and grown through the years, but being able to connect with everyone in the school-family, students, teachers and families is something she looks forward to every day.

Meet our staff and explore career opportunities.

Every teacher at Learning Star Preschool works as a team to create a positive, calm classroom atmosphere. Parents and staff communicate openly and work together to provide a positive experience for each child.

Meet our Staff

Learning Star Preschool staff standing outside in the grass in front of a tree, three teachers in front (with the owner, Michelle), 5 teachers in back

Keep updated on your child, through our app.

We use an app-based platform, Brightwheel, to communicate with parents and share information about your child’s day.

This app allows for continuous updates about your child’s activities, including meals, diapering or using the toilet, and naps.

Parents and teachers can communicate openly with the messaging feature and teachers can share photos and videos with parents.

Mobile application illustration that shows a feed where a kid has been checked out of class (with time), whether he napped, at lunch, and a photo uploaded by a teacher

We would love to tell you more about us and answer your questions!

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