Read about FBC Learning Center's history of DHSS-substantiated CHILD ABUSE complaints here: https://healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/childcaresearch/Facility.aspx?LID=000261416 First, want to say I created this account and posted here after 5-star reviews conveniently started appearing on Google after my negative review. Those reviews were by the Pastor of the church, FBC Staff, and other accounts. FBC Learning Center had no reviews prior to my review and only a 1-star rating. Now let's get into the details. I waited over a year before posting this because I was moving to CJ and it isn't a big place. My experience with FBC Learning Center happened during relocation. I took my 2-year-old daughter here for a couple of weeks. The price was reasonable compared to other places, and I had just started a new job. The first thing to know about FBC Learning Center is that they are NOT a licensed daycare facility, although they say they are "state inspected." It is my understanding that FBC Learning Center is exempt due to their affiliation with the church. As I recall, this was part of the reason why their prices were lower. They said they operated to licensed standard which put me at ease, but looking back, I would certainly question that. The Good The price was affordable. Meals were provided. The facility is fairly large and has a playground area. Children are separated by age group. There is a lock on the front door. Children are usually engaged in activities. The Bad The meals are cheap junk food, and the daycare would not allow us to provide our own meals for our child. On multiple days, our daughter came home sick to the point of vomiting which we believe was a result of the food she was eating. The doorway entry code that was initially provided to us was the Staff code until FBC could get us our own "parents" code, but even once we had our code, the Staff code continued to work for us and was never changed. This presents a major security concern, not just for my child, but for all children in the care of this facility. One day when I entered the entry hall (which has access to the gym) I heard a man scream, "SIT DOWN, SHUT UP, BOW YOUR HEADS, AND CLOSE YOUR EYES." That was almost the cutoff point for me, but it's not like you can easily switch daycares or find other facilities with the same prices, and in my head, this was temporary anyway. Another day, when I entered through the main doors, I saw an unattended child of approximately 2-3 years old making her way down the steep staircase that is just beyond the entry doors. And that brings us to the final straw... The last time I arrived to pick my daughter up from FBC Learning Center, I was handed an incident report when I entered the room. The staff explained that the cuts on my daughter's neck were from another child who had attempted to strangle her while unattended. The other child's fingernails had cut into my daughter's skin on her face and neck, and for some reason, even though FBC Staff thought it was worth reporting, they did not feel it was worth contacting the parents about. Instead, according to the incident report, the actions taken were "TLC & baby wipe." After that, we never returned. I called into my job and quit so that I could stay home with my daughter and care for her - something FBC Learning Center proved completely incompetent at. It is worth noting that I am not the first 1-star rating that FBC Learning Center has received. To anyone who is in the unfortunate position of needing child care services, I would strongly consider your other options, and ask yourself, "what is my child worth?" Leaving my job to stay home with our daughter was tough. It put us in a bind because we were in the process of buying a house. Thankfully, despite the hardship, it worked out, we made it happen, we secured a home, and we've lived in CJ ever since. Look, I know that sometimes it seems like something isn't possible or doable, but when it comes to your child, find a way. Some mistakes cost more than money. read more

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I'm a member of the church, and a former employee of the Learning Center. Two of my five children attend the day care. Full of great people who care for you and your children. A very safe environment that I feel completely comfortable allowing them to care for my babies. Great location, leadership and fellowship. read more