Santa made his annual stop early Wednesday morning at the Special Learning Center.
He brought cheer to most of the children at the center.
He also frightened a few.
And he had gifts for each child.
Along with Santa were some local emergency responders and Tom Henke, as the former St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher brought a gift for the SLC.
In October, he hosted his 29th annual Tom Henke Golf Classic to raise money for the center. Over those three decades, his efforts have brought in about $1.5 million for the center.
On Wednesday, he presented the school with an oversized check for $36,300.
The center serves more than 900 children through therapy programs, special-education classes, child care and other services.
Joe Gamm/News Tribune photo: Blayke Wilson, 3, was not intimidated by Santa on Wednesday morning, as she said, "Ooh," when she saw the gifts he brought for her.
Joe Gamm/News Tribune photo: Taylor Ousley holds Ava Rustemeyer as they wait to meet with Santa on Wednesday morning at the Special Learning Center.
Joe Gamm/News Tribune photo: One-year-old Inez Troesser, left, clings to Kylie Mosier as they enter a room in the Special Learning Center where Santa was waiting. Mosier holds the hand of 1-year-old Brooklyn Crumbley as Taylor Ousley and Julian Weber, 1, follow along.
Joe Gamm/News Tribune photo: As Santa meets with children, Tom Henke, left, presents the Special Learning Center a check for $36,300. The former Major League Baseball player raised the money during his 29th annual Tom Henke Golf Classic.
Joe Gamm/News Tribune photo: Amelia Dawson, 2, leans into Santa on Wednesday at the Special Learning Center. Santa and first responders visited with the children at the center.
Joe Gamm/News Tribune photo: Blayke Wilson, 3, was not intimidated by Santa on Wednesday morning, as she said, "Ooh," when she saw the gifts he brought for her.
Joe Gamm/News Tribune photo: Keri Morris leads Maddox Allen, 2, left, and Tion Lige to meet Santa on Wednesday morning at the Special Learning Center.
Joe Gamm/News Tribune photo: Debbie Hamler greets Santa as he arrives at the Special Learning Center early Wednesday morning. Santa visits the center every year.
Joe Gamm/News Tribune photo: Paige Crumbley holds her daughter, Brooklyn Crumbley, 1, as she meets Santa on Wednesday morning at the Special Learning Center. Santa brought gifts for all the children at the center.