I really love this school. My child was having some medical issues, and we kept getting flagged…read morefor truancy (despite him having an A average and working with his teachers). We eventually withdrew him from his local public school and found GFA. It worked out really well. He found a great group of friends and was academically challenged. The teachers really cared about him and despite its small size, there were enough extra curriculars and clubs to keep him engaged. I strongly recommend this school if the public school is not a good fit for your child or you are looking for them to be challenged. The Teachers go out of their way to create classes to meet the needs of the students, and the results and college acceptances prove that.

The Governor French Academy (GFA) is a wonderful academic institution. The individualized…read moreinstruction the children receive coupled with the wide variety of topics covered, makes for an outstanding environment for young minds. The staff are knowledgable, kind and helpful and are focused on the education of children. We have been pleasantly surprised with how well GFA is run and how well our daughter is learning and growing. The school is top notch and we would recommend it to anyone in the area as a first class education program for all school aged children.

I met with a salesperson who said my child would take about 6 months to complete the program. After…read more9 months she was nowhere near 100% so another salesperson said it would be more like 18 to 24 months. Keep in mind I already paid a large sum for the 9 months just to be told it would be much longer and cost a lot more. I kept doing the activities with my child although very little improvement. I decided I would enroll my other child as she has ADHD which they say they can help. This child they said 9-12 months. She did it for 12 months and we thought some things improved. When we finally assessed she was at 100% on all things but 1 or 2. So we decided to walk her off the program. Both salespeople told me that once a brain levels up (so to speak), it will stay there--my concern was we balance things and then it become unbalanced again. Their statement was not true. I took my first child back a year after she had stopped and found she dropped on many of the categories she had achieved 100% and scored higher on some areas which is odd since she improved without the program. My second & most recent child just ended and I can already see some behaviors that had improved return. Keep in mind as she balanced her brain, she ended up on more medications and more details to her school IEP. Staff is always nice but definitely seems to be a sales scheme. My children's doctor told me she had 2 other patients try it and it did not do anything and kids were still on meds but maybe a lower dose. She thought maybe the families did not walk off correctly but I let her know, it is just not a valuable program as I have binders of tracking and following all guidelines with the center confirming along the way and neither child gained anything from it--instead we lost a lot of money.

My son (B******) has a functional disconnect. He is was very left brained and couldn't process…read morewhat both parts of his brain are trying to accomplish. They were out of sync and when he would hear something, it would be a serious delay before he said he realized it. All kinds of other problems were happening. I couldn't talk to him, I couldn't keep him from exploding - it was like he was Autistic . My wife and I have had him to many specialists, tested, we've spent over 11K just trying to desperately find an answer. This was out last ditch effort. We tried the Brain Balance program (But only after finding a groupon that give us $200 off the assessment). The 12 weeks program was a real trial for us. But after week 5 I saw major changes. My son actually came up to me on Sunday morning and said "good morning daddy" and asked for something to eat. Usually I get a temper tantrum if I dont IMMEDIATELY get up and follow him. But this time I said ok and give me minute and he said in reply " ok daddy - thank you ". THAT WAS IT! No screaming. NO crying . NO hitting (that happens alot. My wife and I both cried. He was getting better. Long story short = The program helped him to develop his right brain so as to "balance" out the brain and sync/ help him process what he is hearing, seeing, how he interacts with other children (he never could before), and a lot more. Basically fine tuned the brain so timing and collaboration happens normally. This is not for the faint of heart. The 3 days a week program and the driving to Edwardsville was a real trial and its expensive. It costs $6000 and its like therapy for the entire family. They do a lot of diet and nutritional changes too - based on blood tests. So that was not fun. But it was well worth it. Brain Balance works and my family is growing now. We're working on new challenges, but it solved a lot of problems.

went here for 9 years and I turned out ok teachers were cool…read morestudents were cool sometimes they included me in the pictures (automatic 5 stars)

From the owner: Miriam is the premier educational hub for children with learning differences in the St. Louis area…read more We empower unique learners by building confidence and a foundation for success at our K-12 school, as well as through our outreach programs. Our students’ challenges often include specific learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, speech/language disorders, anxiety and sensory processing differences. Our Lower/Middle School is designed for children in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade who have learning, speech/language, sensory/motor, and attention disabilities. With a low student-to-teacher ratio and a collaborative learning approach, students find an environment full of possibilities.

St. Louis LDA has helped our oldest daughter so much! We had an evaluation done that helped us see…read moresome bigger things that may be happening. We were referred to all the right people and in the meantime, our daughter participated in tutoring (still does.) We have seen nothing but progress from our daughter with both tutors we have seen. We can't wait to see how much progress she'll make! Thank you, St. Louis LDA!

St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association changed our lives. Our daughter began to struggle in…read moreschool very early. The LDA completed an assessment and they identified two significant learning disabilities. And then, most importantly, they offered us hope. They have worked with her to teach her strategies to utilize her strengths to overcome her challenges. We have benefitted from their tutoring services, and we have gained so much insight through their parent coaching programs. We've also learned that we're not alone in our challenges! They've helped us realize there's nothing "wrong" with our child- but so much that is unique about her! Having a child with learning disabilities is an journey down a different road. With their help, we're developing a road map, and we're able to appreciate the view.

This school is one of a kind! From the unique campus, to the amazing teachers, Forsyth provides a…read morechallenging but nurturing environment for all different types of learners. I have one graduate from Forsyth and two children who currently attend the school. It has been amazing to see how prepared my oldest child was when she started at a local, independent 7-12 secondary school upon graduation from Forsyth. Her transition was seamless and we have Forsyth to thank! My two kids who still attend Forsyth are very different children and I have been so thankful for the teachers' abilities to really know my kids from both a learning and emotional perspective. The individual attention the kids at Forsyth receive is priceless.

Forsyth School is by far one of the most prestigious private elementary schools (K-3 through 6th…read moregrade) in the St. Louis area. Forsyth takes a unique holistic approach to child development and education, through its "Challenge" program which is the foundation upon which the Forsyth curriculum is structured. Located adjacent to Washington University and across from Forest Park, Forsyth School has an unforgettable campus with classrooms in six repurposed, historic houses. Forsyth is all about challenge; with support from great teachers and classmates; and independence of thought and expression. It's a place where personal best counts: on the field, on the stage, in the classroom, and on the high ropes course in the the Forsyth Adventure Center. It's a place to stretch beyond your comfort zone; memory mapping, Shakespeare plays, and challenge days. Here children develop critical thinking skills; they learn that if they work hard, they can accomplish difficult and complex projects. Forsyth graduates are well prepared for the most selective secondary schools. Remember, you get what you pay for so tuition cost is moderate. Can you put a price on your child's education? Forsyth also offers after school care and Summer Camps!

Our children attended this center for several years, with their final month being July 2025. While…read morethere were positive moments earlier on, ongoing concerns regarding communication, professionalism, and consistency ultimately led us to withdraw. One incident involved our 7-year-old being required to lie down in a toddler classroom during rest time without a blanket or pillow. We were not notified the day this occurred and only learned about it after our child disclosed it. Two teachers later confirmed the situation. When we met with the owner, the concerns about age-appropriateness and lack of same-day communication were not clearly addressed. Communication regarding behavior was inconsistent. In this instance, it was presented at pickup on paper rather than communicated when it occurred. Families also paid a separate summer activity fee in addition to tuition, yet multiple scheduled field trips were canceled due to transportation or other issues. There were also concerns about privacy practices. Prior-year tax documents were taped to the front door and left unattended. After withdrawing our children, I had to follow up to obtain required paperwork. How this was handled ultimately prompted me to write this review. Although our children left in July 2025, the tax document issue reinforced broader concerns about transparency and professionalism. After posting reviews on other platforms, I was contacted privately by an employee. I was later unable to access the business's Facebook page. This review reflects my direct experience. I encourage families to ask detailed questions about communication practices, discipline policies, summer programming, and how confidential documents are handled before enrolling.

The most amazing people! My niece goes here and she loves to…read moretalk about Miss Dana and how amazing she is with her. She's 3, writes down her name already and comes back home with the cutest projects.

This place is by far the most amazing pediatric therapy establishment I have been too. We use to…read morefrequent St. Louis Children's Hospital and we thought that was amazing. Every therapist is so caring and informative. My kiddo always comes out of therapy with a little project she did, and it always astounds me that she can do things I never knew she was ready for. We currently attend PT, OT, and Speech here and I absolutely love every person! I will never leave this place until my daughter graduates from pediatrics to the adulthood. Ask for a tour and i promise you, you will be wondering when you can start!

Overall AMAZING! this place does it all for my daughter. she has many appointments that my wife…read morereviewed and mentioned so i am just going to put on here a little piggy back review. with my overall impression of this place being Fantastic, its clean inside open areas to work with the kids, all new, ...outstanding,.. great... not enough compliments i could give here. if you have a child with special needs or anything they offer on he LONG list of things they take care of here....then take your child here for the best care

I have no idea what people could be upset about with this school. It is expensive and they don't…read morehave the resources for extreme special needs but omg there are two full time teacher for each classroom and they literally explore all day. The teachers are most likely paid half of what they should and put an amazing amount of effort into creating non-traditional curriculum that excites the kids. My 3rd grader is going on over 30 field trips this year and he has been on an over night camping trip that changed his life. He is learning so much and doesn't feel like he's on the receiving end of any academic pressure. The teachers are literally education ninjas. Will and Matt we love you so much!! I wish there were more than 5 stars.

i have two kids at TCS, now 7th and 8th grade, and both have been there since pre K. TCS offers a…read morerigorous curriculum integrated into a unique, one of a kind in the area outdoor, adventure, and experiential education program. Experienced and dedicated teachers. Great facilities and equipment including outdoor gear and a second campus at the LaBarque conservation area. The adventure education experiences give students an unmatched sense of accomplishment in overcoming challenges of the outdoor, "real world" classroom. This prepared my kids to be leaders and face future challenges, both in education and in life, in a way that is just not possible with only teaching in the classroom. The outdoor classroom concept does amazing things. We love TCS!

We adore Cadence Academy in Eureka! Choosing a daycare to send our only child too was a daunting…read moretask but as soon as we stepped foot into Cadence and met the staff our fears subsided and we felt right at home! There was no comparison! Hands down recommend this facility to all local families wanting superior care for their child.

I have been working here for 7 years. The staff and Parents are all great. Looking forward to many…read moremore.