I have worked here since the day we opened. I absolutely love my job and the people I work with. We…read moreare not just a daycare so if you are looking for a true early childhood education for your child this is where to look. I have made some of the best friendships of my life from people I work with. My bosses are supportive and caring. I feel truly lucky everyday to work with such amazing people and to get to be part of the lives of some amazing families. The facility is clean and well maintained. We have an onsite chef who makes most all our food from scratch and cares about children and their allergies. I have loved working here every moment for the last 11 years and look forward to many more.

Writing a review of a daycare is difficult, because there are so many different types of people…read moreinvolved. The teachers at the goddard school are great, the families are great. This review is about the management, and more specifically the owner. In my years of experience in daycares/ preschools I have never worked under anyone as disrespectful as her. Many of the teachers in that building expressed the same feelings about the management to me in my time there. I worked at Goddard for two and a half years, and was a lead teacher for a large portion of that time. I won't claim to be the best teacher ever, there are absolutely areas I could've approved in, but I was a good one. One who cared and put a lot of effort into assuring the kids in my care were safe and happy and learning. I wouldn't have worked there for so long or been promoted from resource teacher, to assistant, to lead if I wasn't. Then, one day after informing the bosses that I had an interview at another Goddard closer to my home, I was fired. The owner and the assistant director pulled me into the office and berated me with blatant lies about my job performance for half an hour before terminating me. This happened during nap, never even giving me the opportunity to say goodbye to the kids I cared for for so long. The owner told me herself that she spoke with the director at the other Goddard giving her "opinion" of me, and then unsurprisingly I did not get that job either. If you are considering bringing your children to this school or working here, keep this in mind: when I went to the owner looking for help in figuring out how to teach a child much younger than most of my other students, she told me "from a financial standpoint, I would put an even younger child in there if your room was the one with space for them". I believe a school should focus on what is best for the children, not only what will make them the most money.

If you are looking for a preschool, you must put Lab School on your list…read more I am blessed to teach music at this amazing school that is so supportive of the music program. We get to sing and move and groove to the music as we explore the beat with streamers, scarves, bells, drums, etc. We even use some early orff instruments. We offer and believe in the benefits and many gifts of music. Educationally, the Lab School provides a wonderful learning environment. There is an atmosphere of caring love and energy. They believe in the unique worth of each child while also teaching respect for others and encouraging social development. The children are happy. It is play-based learning -constructivism. No worksheets or rote learning or color-by-number. I'm always impressed by the wonderful staff and the families who care enough to choose to come to this school. The longevity of the teachers and the fact that some families are 3rd generation Lab School attendees speaks volumes.

We really wanted to love the Lab School but unfortunately it was not a good experience for us…read more - Very rude, condescending, and cold Preschool Director whom comes off as micromanaging to her staff - Small classrooms but large class sizes. 16-18 students with 2 teachers. - I would not recommend this school for any child that does not meet the basic, ideal mold of a child. - Very little diversity overall -Preschool should be fun and this is a stuffy environment I never write these reviews but I want to save the next parent from the tears and stress that our family went through.

My toddler literally runs to school at drop off -- he loves his teachers and his friends. Truly…read morebless to find this gem. Also really love that it's hidden away from busy areas & traffic, but still 5 mins away from work. Starbucks and Trader Joe's is nearby it too... such a win.

Great school! Friendly staff and beautiful learning environment. I had a tour here and have learned…read moreso much about Montessori.

We spent so much time researching schools, and Twin Oaks kept bubbling to the top. So far it has…read morebeen the best decision ever! I cannot day a single negative thing, my son is thrilled to go, and everyone has been so warm, friendly and supportive. The fact that the campus is beautiful is an added bonus. I look forward to many years ahead with Twin Oaks.

Twin Oaks Christian School offers an excellent academic experience with a Biblical worldview. What…read moremakes it really special are the teachers, who are there because they love what they're doing, they love the kids and they love the Lord. These kids are challenged, held to high standards, and lovingly mentored by the staff as well as students in the upper grades. The kids get the benefit of a beautiful, spacious facility with windows in every room and a gorgeous sanctuary in which to have chapel every week. Starting as early as Kindergarten, they get to take Spanish, music, art, PE and library. For the upper grades and middle school there is an abundance of exploratory classes, a computer lab, supervised social activities, a worship band and a low student: teacher ratio to enrich learning and relationships. Compared to other similar schools in the area, it's also an outstanding value for your money. We've been very happy with our children's experience at TOCS and I would encourage anyone looking for Christian education to call or visit!

My son started going to Grace Pointe when he was 1 year old. Even now, at 8 years old, he still…read moregoes in the summer when school is out and he looks forward to it every year. All the teachers and staff care for the littles as if they were their own and they always keep them safe, protected and loved. The owner, Chris, is one of the most loving, caring, and compassionate people I have ever met and I would trust her or any of her staff with my sons life on any given day!!! The cost is well below other childcare facilities in the area. A definite plus considering you are getting a wonderful price and not sacrificing quality of care for the most precious parts of your life!!! I am beyond thankful to have found somewhere to care for and love my son just as I would when I could not be there. I will never take him anywhere else! Thank you to everyone at Grace Pointe for being amazing humans!!!!!

Top notch education!…read more My daughter started at Children's Learning Adventure two weeks ago. Not only is this school aesthetically amazing, the programming and staff are outstanding! It is so comforting as a parent to find a school that you can completely entrust with your child's safety, education, and well-being. We are greeted every day when we arrive, and at the end of the day my daughter's teacher is there to let me know everything about her day. As a working parent, one of my biggest complaints about her previous school was that every time I dropped off or picked up my daughter her teacher had already left for the day, and the management was out of the building. This is NOT the case here at Children's Learning Adventure. It is so refreshing to have a conversation with my child's teacher, who has been with her all day, at the end of the day. The director, Kelly, is so friendly and genuine. I really feel like she cares, and that is so refreshing to find these days. My daughter loves coming to her new school! She gets to participate in art class, gym class, and even makes a trip to the library to see the giant fish tank each week. Once she is older (she is only 2) she will get to go to cooking class and science class. This is all in addition to their fantastic curriculum. I highly recommend anyone looking for exceptional care for their children to check this place out. Driving by does not do justice; you have to see it to believe it! As a parent, you cannot put a price on your child's education and safety. If you want the best, Children's Learning Adventure is it.

The staff is incredibly attentive and patient to not just the kids but the parents too! My…read moregranddaughter went here for the summer and loved it! She learned so much without even realizing she was learning. The structure focus is on learning and fun all in one! We will be using them for after school this year!!

My two sons are in their second year at Ethical Society Nursery School and we could not be happier…read morewith our experience. The play-based learning structure combined with talented, nurturing teachers has resulted in so many positive developmental strides in my children. They have made great friends and it's become our home away from home. With affordable tuition and an amazing community, this is seriously the best preschool in the Ladue / Clayton / U City area!

So thankful for this cozy, caring, wonderful school. Our daughter is so happy to go to school every…read moremorning. We've made wonderful friendships with parents and kids and staff alike. Thank you ESNS for being reasonably priced, flexible, and welcoming. We're so thankful for our second home

I LOVE this place!…read more Let's face it. Daycare is no fun. Regardless of where you go, you are dropping a hefty bag of money, and you are basically leaving your wonderful kid with folks that you hope aren't crazy. Fortunately, the people at Strictly Pediatrics aren't crazy. In fact, they are all lovely people, and we always feel safe leaving our child there. This place is so much more than just a drop-off daycare. We actually think of it more as a school. There are classrooms for each age range, and plenty of staff to handle the size of their class. They truly focus on developing a chld's learning ability, and I really get the feeling that they care about each kid that walks in there. Strictly Pediatrics is a secure building with keypad entry and a front desk that is constantly occupied. The building is clean, and everything is organized. We get newsletters emailed to us, and communication never seems to be a problem. Plus, there is an in-house medical room that offers nursing care to children with medical and/or developmental needs. So there is always a nurse in the building if the need arises. I'm also a fan of how they transition a child to a new room as they get older. They just don't cut them loose and point them to the new door, they actually make sure they get acclimated with the new children and teachers. And here's the kicker: the price isn't ridiculous. Don't get me wrong, it's not inexpensive, but for the type of quality they have provided so far (almost 2 years), I would expect the price to be much higher (but please don't take that as a challenge, Strictly Pediatrics). I would (and have) recommend Strictly Pediatrics to any family that is looking for quality daycare.

SCAM ALERT! This daycare (the Kirkwood location) will lead you on and tell you they will likely…read morehave a spot, coercing you into paying their application fee and "non-reimbursable" first week of tuition ($400). When it comes time for your child to enroll, they will say they either don't have a spot, tell you a have a spot way past when you need it, or tell you there's a spot but it's a week before you need to begin so you've already found back-up care. You will be out over $400. AVOID AT ALL COSTS! THE DETAILS: We virtually toured Strictly Pediatrics in May 2021 and were told it looked "promising" to get into the daycare in March/early April 2022 because there were "not many families on the waitlist." Because we knew we would have to pay a non-refundable $400 to put our name on the waitlist, we asked again in June 2021 for an update. We had to inquire three times to get an update and they finally called us back a month later to let us know we'd "likely" get in during our time frame. So, we paid the application fee ($75) and the first week of tuition ($325) - with the understanding that it was non-refundable, but we were hopeful since we were told we had a very good chance of getting in. When we paid the $400, we were told the next step was to call after our daughter was born and we'd be told where we were on the waitlist. So we did that, and I had to call three times and send two emails in November and December 2021 to get a response from the day care. They told us that they didn't know if our daughter could start in March/April 2022 yet. We don't have family in the area. We had put our names on other daycare waitlists but they were transparent about where we fell on the list - Strictly Pediatrics seemed to be our best hope. When our maternity and paternity leave was ending, we were panicking (naturally). We called and emailed Janice on January 31, February 6, and February 14. At this point, we were two weeks out from when we'd ideally need care and we couldn't get a hold of ANYONE. What kind of daycare doesn't answer their phones!? We did not hear back from Janice until March 4 - after spending the entire month of February trying to get an update - and all of a sudden she claimed she had a spot, but not until April 22. We were obviously very upset. However, we thought since they couldn't get us in at the time we asked for NINE MONTHS prior - especially after leading us on - they might be nice and refund us our first week of tuition back ($325). WRONG! It became cear at this point that this place is trying to just milk parents for money by making false promises and avoiding their calls. We hope to get the media involved with this, but do yourself a favor and AVOID THIS SCAM!