Huge facility to have a meeting in! This institute hosted our final Focus STL board meetings by for…read morethe year! Right off the highway. Free parking. Clean and welcoming facility.

No child should have to go through the stress and anxiety MICDS presents. Numerous times I've been…read moretold from other MICDS parents that college, and not just community colleges but well known universities, are easier then MICDS. Although I value a hard curriculum that prepares the students for the real world, I want my child to be able to make lasting memories in high school and actually enjoy their youth while they still have it, not be suffocating under an unreasonable workload even for an adult, and a school that doesn't care at all about their students, only how they look to the people who bring in the money. Not to mention they are so intrigued by showing off to the outside world that they forget about the suffering they are putting their students under. Those state of the art new methods of teaching? They shouldn't be in schools. But MICDS would rather be able to say that they have unique methods of teaching then actually realize that these teaching styles are not and never will help their students succeed in the long run. Not to mention, if I'm spending this much money on a tuition for a high school, then there should not have been (and true story) crickets in the ceiling of the basement (where there are art classrooms!) while the part of the school that the parents see was being completely and unnecessarily redone. Now, if it was one cricket for a couple days I could understand. Things happen. But it was multiple crickets over a course of months and months, almost the entire school year, even after multiple teachers had reported the infestation multiple times. The racist and homophobic morals around this school is an absolute disaster. I truly feel like this school is stuck in the 1950s and will never come out. Although the school itself does not present itself with this morals, thankfully, you can see it everywhere. Students of color or students of the LGBTQ+ community do not feel safe, especially those of the LGBTQ+ community. I have seen it first hand numerous times, mainly through the students but also through the teachers. I can understand having a dress code, to an extent. Nut when students are not able to be confident and express themselves through what they wear, as long as it's appropriate, how is the future generation supposed to be themselves? The only thing MICDS is teaching these students is to be followers, instead of making their own path in the world. The professional dress days? Horribly sexist. 1) no students should be forced to dress up in an already horrible environment full of depression simply for the school to show off to whoever might be speaking that day. 2) Why on Earth on girls not allowed to wear the same thing boys wear? Boys are allowed to show their shoulders, but girl's cant? Even on normal days there isn't a speaker? Maybe instead of confining girls we need to be teaching our sons not to look at girls as objects. If girls can not be distracted by boy's shoulders, then boys can not be distracted by girl's shoulders. Continuing on how trashy the campus is, when my daughter had a knee injury and was on crutches she had to hobble up the stairs multiple times because of elevators being broken. Elevators break, I get that, but if it's not being fixed and they know students depend on it, there is simply no excuse. The elevator down to the basement where the art classrooms are is so old and crappy that it shakes when you go down. Not to mention it's in the wide open with no top, making it a mortifying experience for anybody that has to ride it. So mortifying, in fact, that every student I have talked to chooses to go down the stairs one by one, on whatever medical device they might have, instead of having to use that pathetic elevator. I'm embarrassed by where my money is going, knowing it's supposed to be bettering the school and its not. I read another comment that said the teachers are invested and nurturing. That is as far away from the truth as possible. Yes, there are some teachers who are amazing. But most of them, easily more then half, have no problem expressing how much they don't want to be there. They express it to the students, to the parents, to each other, and in their behavior on a constant basis. I don't blame them, I would absolutely hate to work at MICDS as well. But that is no environment I want my student in, especially when the school already has such a small amount of support for the students in an already impossible atmosphere. The parent teacher conferences are so cheesy that they use the same questions over and over again each year and the conference is run by the student answering those questions. There's no personalization to see how your student is actually doing, much less resources to help your student in areas they might be struggling, which I guarantee you they will be. No student ever should be so punished that they have to go to MICDS, ever. It most definitely needs to change immensely immediately or be shut down.

Think before you send your child. For me growing up in St. Louis this was the dream school. So when…read moreit was time for my child to go to school it's the only one I really considered. The first few years were ok but by third grade things started changing. The curriculum moves fast and they don't slow down for anyone. It's high level intense. If your child has trouble they're first answer is to get a tutor and the ones they recommend are expensive. By high school most kids have at least one tutor if not two. That's in addition to the extra after school help you pay for. That's on top of a tuition over $20k per year. Speaking of money - if you don't have it be prepared to be left out socially. The parents all know each other They either went there together or all participate in the same high dollar country clubs, charity clubs etc. if you can't afford those know that they are forming bonds with each other along with their kids that you'll never achieve and you will feel left out. They're all nice but there's definitely a "you don't fit here " feeling if you don't run in the same circles socially. While we didn't experience bullying to a concerning degree I saw other children who were and you bet the kids with certain last names were given preferential treatment. So do i recommend the school? Sort of. Maybe. If you fit in, your child will get the very best education available in St. Louis. But the flip side of the coin is that if there are any issues be prepared to sink or swim on your own.

Churchill saved my child's life - I am not sure he ever would have learned to read without it. We…read moremoved to Saint Louis from Chicago so that our profoundly dyslexic son could get the one-on-one attention he needed in order to learn to read. Churchill's approach worked beautifully for him. He also received tender care, and was constantly encouraged to focus on his strengths while all the time remediating his weaknesses. Through their knowledgeable approach his self-esteem remained intact and he earned straight A's this past school year.

From the owner: Our Mission at Churchill Center & School is to give high potential children with learning…read moredisabilities the finest, individualized, remedial education and the support they need to achieve and return to a traditional classroom and to foster greater understanding and support for all people with learning disabilities by training other educators, supporting our families and enlightening the community. Churchill's Outreach programs are designed to broaden the public's understanding of learning disabilities by training educators, supporting families and enlightening the community. Terri's Tutors, a component of Churchill's Outreach Program, provides educational support services to school age children recovering from cancer who are experiencing learning problems as a result of their cancer treatment. You don't need an LD diagnosis, and you don't have to be enrolled at Churchill full-time, to take advantage of Churchill's comprehensive tutoring and consultation services. www.churchillstl.org

Excellent instruction and services from Igor!…read more He is incredibly intelligent and versatile -- I love how he introduces students to topics in a manner that is integrative and understanding. He also has proven again and again his ability to create "miracle stories" by helping struggling students become A+ star students!

I started attending Washington University in St. Louis' School of Engineering and Applied Science…read morein the fall of 2015. One of the first courses I took was Calculus II--an infamously difficult class. When I told my father the name of my professor, I learned that he was the very same professor my father had 35 years ago when he attended the university. Throughout the semester, I kept hearing my father's horror stories of struggling and receiving subpar grades in the class, and I started to worry. Fortunately for me, Igor was there to help me. At the end of the semester, I finished with an A in the class--something not many students achieve. Without Igor, I never would have received such a good grade, and I would not have developed such a great understanding of calculus which has been a valuable asset to me throughout my continued studies at the Engineering School.

I took private Italian lessons with Global Village and was able to pass an Italian competency exam…read moreafter 10 months. I had never studied Italian, and my teacher was extremely knowledgeable, patient and very responsible, always making sure I was comprehending and developing new vocabulary and grammar skills each week. I recommend Global Village!

From the owner: LANGUAGE is our Business…read more We are a Language Center: Language School, Translation and Interpretation Services in Spanish, Chinese, (Mandarin & Cantonese), Arabic, Portuguese, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Hindi, German, Persian (Farsi & Dari), Dutch, Turkish, Korean, Greek, Ukrainian, Korean, Finnish, Serbo-Croation (Serbian, Croatian & Bosnian), Urdu and many other languages

Excellent course (PLC Programming Course). I had a great time in the course and was able to get a…read morelot of information and best practice strategies in just a few days. This course is perfect for anyone trying to learn how to program with Allen Bradley software. The course is primarily focused on the SLC500 software and starts with background and gives you an understanding of the different softwares provided by Allen Bradley. I would highly recommend completing Business Industrial Network course on PLCs before attending. I am confident that this helped me to understand and retain the large amount of information in this three day course. Special thanks to Don Fitchett for an excellent course and for being constantly available to clarify questions throughout the course and on breaks.

Hazardous Area Instrumentation Training Course…read more The Hazardous Area Instrumentation Training Course is a great tool for engineers and related technical practitioners. The format, including realistic animations and illustrations, makes the course easy to comprehend yet comprehensive in its content. A glossary and self-assessment is another valuable tool included in this course. Lastly, the customer support from this provider is excellent, very prompt and helpful. RC, Prof Engr., Australia

Christina had an opening for us when our other daycare shut down the classroom. Incredibly…read moreaccommodating and enjoyed everyone. Our child loved attending, enjoys her ABC's, knows her 123's and made some great friends. Thank you for everything!

As of February 2017, our daughter has been going to the Creve Coeur Kindercare for nearly two…read moreyears, ever since she was 6 weeks old. Even after moving out to Ballwin, we've kept her at this same Kindercare location because of the bonds she's made with the other toddlers and her teachers. WHY WE CHOSE THIS LOCATION: When we were looking for daycare for our daughter, we did a lot of online research. Some of that research was looking up ratings for each place, like you're obviously doing now. Throughout the reading-up-on-reviews process, we kept in mind that negative reviews are often more common, as people with great things to say about places tend not to be very vocal on Yelp or Google. We also looked at data that's less subjective or disputable. What incidents were reported at the locations you're considering? Are they licensed? Are they accredited? (There's a good description of accreditation and why it matters here: http://www.kindercare.com/about-us/who-we-are/accreditation.) I encourage you to do as much research as you feel comfortable with. This is obviously an important decision. So, we saw that, at the time, the Creve Coeur Kindercare was licensed, accredited and even working toward a second accreditation (I think it has gotten it, too, since then). We saw it wasn't too far away from home, so that was nice. We visited a couple of other locations nearby and, to be honest, they seemed dirtier, or more chaotic, or less safe. That's partially where that accreditation comes in. The weekly rate did seem like a lot until we did more research and we saw that it was competitive with other daycares' rates. Yes, it is still a decent amount of money, but the safety and education of your child is worth it. And again, it's nowhere near the cost of Montessori school, for example. Plus, rates go down on your child's second and third birthdays. SAFETY & FOOD: [This section was deleted to save space. Please speak with the location for these details.] CURRICULUM: Each day, teachers will send home a report on your child's activities, what they learned and how they acted. It's really helpful to follow along for those parents who are interested. Our daughter has responded seemingly very well to their teaching style. Her communication skills are very advanced for a child her age, and she has really taken to learning as much as possible. Of course, it's hard to say if this is just our daughter or if this is Kindercare's doing, but I just had to brag on my little girl some, I guess! Again, when you visit, ask what the kids are learning at the time. They have lesson plans they follow, so the answer should be an easy one to get. Also, in case you're worried, they don't have TVs in the rooms, so they won't just be watching Barney all day. STAFF: Everyone has been wonderful to me. I like to stick around when I drop my daughter off and when I pick her up and talk to her teachers. I'll ask how she did, what her mood was, if she did anything (positive or negative) noteworthy. All the teachers have seemed invested in our daughter's care, education and growth. Some have decades of experience with professional childcare, even at Kindercare. Others are going to college to study it. The woman who previously managed the location was wonderful, but recently left to pursue an altogether different career. Her replacement is very kind, knowledgeable and vibrant and, while I'm no expert, she seems to be doing a fantastic job in the month or two since she started. BONUS: Once a month, on most months, the center will host a "Parents' Night Out" where, for an extra $15, they will feed and watch your child until 9. This is a wonderful way to have a built-in date night on the cheap, especially for people like us who don't have family close by to babysit on a regular basis. They also provide crackers for the ride home, which really come in handy with kids once they need snacks to keep them civil during car rides. There are plenty of smaller details, but this should cover the bulk of it. To be fair, this is the only daycare we have ever brought our daughter to, so we don't have any other experiences to compare Creve Coeur Kindercare with. But I'm just happy that my daughter is safe and learning everything she can in an environment that is well-suited to her. I hope this covers any questions you may have about the location. Good luck with your little one!

My children are academically challenged by wonderfully nurturing faculty and staff. The focus on…read moreleadership, creativity and individualized teaching makes Rohan Woods a unique learning environment where our children thrive.

We love Rohan Woods School!! The is one of the best kept secrets in St Louis private schools. The…read morestaff and children are warm and accepting. You immediately get the warm and fuzzies when you walk in the door. The education is top notch, class sizes are small, and there is an amazing sense of down-to-earth community. This is the real deal.