We have sent all three of our children to Goddard. The experience was great. They love their…read moreteachers and I feel they are well prepared for grade school.

Having sent my daughter to another daycare and been dissatisfied with the care but not brave enough…read moreto switch until the pandemic hit. I then selected DCC due to the intimate nature and therefore the health protections and small class size that DCC provides. We have little to no interruptions like many of my friends and the communication is amazing. But the most important thing to realize is that DCC is not a daycare it is a community! The teachers do not see their role as a job but love the children and want to see them develop. Parents give of their time because they believe in the DCC and the community it creates. And the children see DCC as a home away from home and thrive. I could not recommend DCC more!

This is the worst day care on every level. I had my baby…read morethere for 5 month and just couldn't believe how bad they treat the children. there are day that they literally forget to feed the babies. there are eight teacher in the room and no one of them will take any responsibility for your baby. as far as security, the back door is always open. i don't understand how anyone can leave his baby in this day care. worst ever!

I don't know where to start with this place..... Just an fyi- I've never given a negative review on…read moreYelp. First the good, there isn't a cheaper daycare in the area and there typically isn't a wait list which is rare in this area. If you call at different times they'll quote you multiple prices so there's that.... Now the bad, we paid a year ahead. $12k for 52 weeks. It was fine until Covid in 2020, they closed the place for 7 weeks which was understandable, but when we told them we were going to a different daycare when we used all our prepaid weeks, the owner said she would not give us the 7 weeks of childcare to cover the 7 weeks they were closed. So effectively, we only received 45 weeks. She said they would honor the 7 weeks if we came back and signed up for another year. While the service they provide is fine (not great, not horrible), just know you're not dealing with people of the highest character (to say the least)...

I'm a grandmother of two children that have been cared for from infancy to Kindergarten age. I…read morehave picked up my grandchildren countless times to help their parents or go on some outing. I have never known such dear wonderful people. They remember my name. My grandchildren are over the moon happy and clean when I come by to get them. They get to know your whole family and they remember you! The personnel is dear and extremely caring of these children. I've been with the Bright Beginnings staff for a long time now. You can rest if you bring your child here. They are watching and caring every step of the way.

I started my children at My Little School in 2023 and as a very involved, apprehensive parent I was…read morenervous to send them to a daycare center. Sending my children to My Little School has been one of the best decisions for my children I could have made. I love all of the staff and my children have been loved and cared for like their own. I would not send my children to any other center. The owner is so involved and makes sure that every family is treated with respect. One of the best things about My Little School is the great staff and level of parent-teacher communication. My children have learned so much here. I would refer anyone here and I can proudly say that my children are at the best daycare around. Also, the cleanliness is unmatched. I have nothing negative to say. Great daycare, great staff, loving owner.

Sadly, my wife and I are moving back across the river to St. Louis, and in our search for new…read morechildcare facilities, I can honestly say that NOTHING compares to the wonderful facility and personable service that we have found over the past two years at My Little School... Especially for the price. My son just turned 3 today, and is finishing up in the "Twos" room at MLS. My wife and I first found this place when she was going back to work after our son had turned one. We immediately loved the location and the staff. I have experienced nothing but the height of politeness and friendliness from everyone who's worked there over the past two years. The building is bright and beautiful, and ALWAYS exceptionally clean, and has a great layout. Ms. Kim and her staff prepare in-house Breakfast and Lunch daily, and the kids get a really great variety of food. I am confident every morning that my son is safe and is being well-cared for. Even those mornings when he's throwing a screaming fit and doesn't want to get in or out of the car, when he gets to school, for him it's a safe calm space, and he settles down with relative quickness at the hands of any of the wonderful teachers. Do yourself a favor and call Ms. Kim and enroll your littles now! Feel free to personally send me a FB message if you have any questions about my experience.

As a first-time parent, we had a lot of anxiety about childcare choices. We looked into different…read moreoptions and childcare centers, and I am still confident and happy with our decision to enroll our child here. My child started when she was 4 months old. Ms. Yan is such a nurturing person. I still remember one day when I went to pick her up and opened the door; Ms. Yan was playing with dolls with her. Even though my daughter was the last one to stay there, she was still having fun. As she got older and moved to different classrooms, Kita, Lauren, and all the other teachers were so kind. The various themed activities were enriching, and they would also suggest activities to do at home, which was very helpful for us. Additionally, the management team, Shuai and Michele, were incredibly supportive. They communicated with us frequently and in advance. Their dedication and passion were evident. They genuinely cared about our child's health and development, which was reassuring for parents like us. I believe this is a perfect place if you are looking for full-time childcare with a well-organized system. If you are seeking a part-time spot, this may not be the best choice, as they only offer full-time options. I actually think this is beneficial because it ensures consistency. They also have an app system that provides almost real-time updates about your child, which we appreciated greatly. We had to leave because we were moving out of state, but until the last day, my daughter enjoyed her time there. We are truly grateful for the wonderful experience our daughter had and highly recommend this center to other families seeking a nurturing and reliable childcare environment.

My 8 month old son has been going there since he was 4 months old! I absolutely love it! His…read moreteachers treat him so well! I get photo updates of him doing many activities! Very very easy to communicate with the teacher and the director. The Director is so kind and sweet! I feel like my baby is in good hands while I'm at work.

Our experience with Downtown Children's Center has been truly transformative. After struggling to…read morefind the right support elsewhere, we came to DCC knowing our child needed help but not yet understanding why or where to turn. DCC's caring, knowledgeable teachers became trusted partners from the beginning. It's rare to find teachers with bachelor's degrees in Early Childhood Education and more than 20 years of experience, and the quality of DCC's programming clearly reflects that expertise. They provided thoughtful observations, supported us through evaluations, collaborated with professionals, and helped us better understand ADHD, Level 1 autism, and a speech delay. They looked beyond challenging behaviors, recognized our child's strengths, and helped us find the resources and interventions needed to thrive. Everyone at DCC, from the director and office staff to the teachers and aides, has helped create a compassionate community where children are known, supported, and valued. DCC also helped us navigate post-preschool options and prepare for the future. We arrived overwhelmed and uncertain but left informed, equipped, and hopeful. Tuition is an investment, but for our family, it has been absolutely worth it. DCC gave us understanding, direction, and hope--and a stronger foundation for our child's future.

We love the staff at DCC. They're kind, wonderful care takers that care immensely about helping…read moreyour children grow into amazing human beings. The facility is clean and full of all kinds of activities for the children, and they have a large gated play yard. We've loved watching our children flourish here, and downtown St. Louis is better off by having this business inside this neighborhood.

Our son has been coming to Apple for almost 7 years. They have been so wonderful and helped guide…read morehim to become the person he is. We will forever be thankful for everyone there.

My Google review isn't showing up. So here we go. My niece attended here for two years. Her mother…read moreand I have witnessed some highly disturbing things. She has been bitten repeatedly. We understand that children bite. The issue is that they try to hide it and neglect to inform the mother. We have also found playground gravel in her feces for months now. We have communicated this to the teachers multiple times. This tells us that she is being neglected on the playground. Recently, she has also began crying, screaming, kicking, and clinging to her carseat when being dropped off at this daycare. She does not do this anywhere else and has never done this before. Alarmed, child protective services was called. When the director learned of this, she questioned my sister's parenting for continuing to enroll her. She also terminated my niec's enrollment. She is clearly projecting. I am highly disturbed. This is not the behavior of a person who should be responsible for other people's children. She wouldn't be so upset about child protective services being called if she had nothing to hide

I worked here for 5 months and there's a reason why it was so short. There are so many problems…read morehere that they like to hide. The staff is toxic and cliche-y, and spends their time overtly rejecting the teachers that aren't like them. The management plays favorite employees based on seniority and makes it very obvious, as well as treats good employees like shit until they quit. They act like they have high standards for their teachers but will hire anyone just as a body to keep the school running in ratio. The lesson plans are very minimal and unimpressive compared to other schools, and many teachers are very unattentive. So your kids sit playing with the same boring toys while their teachers stand around and gossip instead of engaging your children.

We are new to the organization (our daughter started this week), but so far I'd have to say I'm…read morevery impressed with this organization overall. We want our child to grow up in a diverse setting so that she doesn't grow up to become a bumpkin who's afraid of everyone who looks different than she does! This is a special place in STLs where a diverse community comes together with the Common goal of helping children and families. The person who helped us get enrolled, Tameka, is super nice and helpful, as are the other staff we've met. I think UCCC is doing great things for the community. Our daughter is having a hard time adjusting, but every time I pick her up, someone is comforting her. I recommend you take a tour! Updated review: So, we ended up pulling our child after about four weeks. She was having a hard time adjusting and never really warmed to the place. She also got something like four injuries in her first two weeks, and had more than one knot on the head in the short time she was there. More than once, it happened outside on their concrete playground, and the teacher was unable to tell me what happened. I took my concerns about her adjustment to the director, who kind of blew me off and directed me back to her teachers. They also didn't do anything academically structured in terms of learning letters, shapes, colors, etc. We switched and LOVE our new place. With that said, some bonuses - the teachers in our room were good people who try hard at a difficult job. Some of the staff there are great. I also think the coming together of cultures here is special and hard to find anywhere else. So I would say this place could be great for some kids, just not for us in particular. Still worth checking out if you're looking for daycare.