Our son started at First Steps when he was 9 months old. As a first time mom, I was clueless on how…read moreto find childcare. I am so glad that we went with First Steps! He loves it there and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. They really work with the parents to make them feel like their kid is taken care of. My son had allergies when he started and they took it very seriously and I felt that he was safe when it came to the food he ate. Their frequent updates keep me at ease and it makes me so happy to see pictures of him playing and smiling. We had to take him out because I got a job in a new location and we were so sad to go. I highly recommend First Steps!

My son was attending this school for almost two years. He had 4 different teachers in that time…read more None have raised any issues at all. When he was moved to the tiger room we basically received negative feedback from the teacher every other day. In the month and a half he was in the room we not one time received constructive or positive feedback we only received negative. My son was so afraid of the teacher that he basically had a meltdown when I tried to take him to the room. What 3 year old cries save me from the teacher if everything is normal in the room and it's running properly? That same day we took him out after we complained to the director who basically insulted my accent. The entire time we spoke to the director she talked at us not to us. She kept repeating a rehearsed speech they must have received training on. We took our son out of the school on March 3 and we had already paid for the entire month and summer program and they told us they would not refund any of the money. Finally after my husband called and spoke to the owner and requested copies of our sons file 2 days later they refunded the full payment amount. On the Indeed site their own staff has described a negative work environment. I always thought Goddard had a good reputation but this place in Arnold MO lacks a lot of things not to mention one of the directors needs diversity training ASAP as she appears to believe she is superior to all non native speakers of English.

We have been a member of the Goddard family for over 2.5 years now. I can't imagine my children…read morebeing anywhere else. My son is 4.5 now and has thrived under their educational program. He is well socialized, smart, and kind thanks to their lessons and care. My daughter is 7 and goes there before school and sometimes after as well as during her school breaks and summer vacation. She absolutely loves it. They do a great job keeping the school age kids busy and engaged. We have not encountered a teacher who hasn't made a difference in each of my kids' lives and the owner, and directors are just as amazing. We are truly blessed to send our kids into such a wonderful environment. You won't find a better place to send yours!

I'm a grandma that takes a toddler and a pre-K child to school some mornings. I find the staff…read morehelpful when one is reluctant and always nice to me. They know the children and their names in the mornings even if they are teaching or working in another area.

My daughter started pre k this year and it was also our first time with childcare outside of…read morefamily. They are very welcoming, informative, and proffesional

Both of my children went to this pre-school and LOVED it! I would highly recommend it.read more

This daycare is ridiculous. They treated my daughter like crap. One day they served green bean and…read morecorn soup( yes green beans and corn) with bread. My daughter who is four, asked for another piece of bread because she didn't like the soup, and was told no. I picked her up early the same day and here are the teachers sitting at the front door with kids awake and just laying down for rest time, eating delivered dominos pizza in front of the kids. My daughter has told me repeatedly that she tells the teacher she has to go potty before laying down and the teacher just says, " u can wait til nap time is over". They refused to work with me on payment schedule. My daughter said kids would constantly pick on her and the teacher did nothing.

From the owner: We specialize in teaching PreSchool Children in a smaller more individualized child care center,…read morewith a homelike environment. We offer mixed age group activities, as well as ability separated preschool classes. This allows the child to progress at his/her own pace regardless of age.

My kids have been attending St. John's for about 4 years now and we have had nothing but wonderful…read moreexperiences. I love that my kids receive a great education and feel loved by God all at the same time. The teachers are so creative and have great communication with parents. I can't express how wonderful it is to have teachers who truly cares about my kids and pray for them.

From the owner: St. John's Lutheran School, established in 1848, has a rich history and heritage of providing an…read moreenriching educational experience for students. Over the years, the school continues to evolve and grow to meet the educational needs of Preschool-Grade 8 students in the 21st century.