These guys are great. Miss Nikka is the best, my daughter loves her. She's learning lots and her…read morespeech is becoming a big girl's! Definitely recommend putting your little one in here. Plus, they sanitize EVERYTHING.

Oh boy, where do you start. The staff are nice and caring…read moreand friendly....as long as there's a parent around. I picked up my child early one day, before the PRe K program had finished and heard the awful way Mary Haas speaks to the classroom. It. was. Awful. It's obvious to me that this woman has no business in a classroom with vulnerable children. That alone was enough to make me start searching for another center, but since Mary Haas isn't always in the Sunshine room (I don't know why they don't just say the pre k room. Pretentious much?) I figured it was not an emergency. Then my child came home with bruises on her neck, and no one at the school had any idea of how they came to be. I've also noticed the staff gossiping on the playground and not paying any attention to the children. Jenny and Janice (I'm not sure of their names, but they're mother and daughter) were just like the rest of the staff; on good behavior when they were being watched but not so much when they thought they were not. Given how expensive their program is, I can't believe they can't find better staff. Then again, why would any decent teacher work at such a screwed up daycare? I called DCFS about my child's bruising, and their investigation came back that the staff was not responsible. If they aren't responsible, then who the heck is?

The Goddard School is in its own class of amazingness. You definitely get above what you pay for…read more(while the prices are higher than your average daycare, it is well worth it). Do not let the price make your final answer. Perks of Goddard: - Every teacher has a college degree - Your child will be in or around six months of his age, like my daughter is in a 3 - 3 1/2 room and she is almost 3 1/2. This is a huge factor to consider, not only will your child be learning everything they should at this milestone, they will be with there peers in the same age group all day long, you don't get this at any other childcare facility much less public school system setting. This is where your child will grow and thrive because they aren't stuck in a group of kids that range from a few months old to 5. - Structure - i can't say enough about how structure makes a huge attitude adjustment and just a good flow for your kiddo. Having a daily schedule and it being the same is a great routine for anyone even if your 30 or 80! - Nutrition - they have a monthly planner you can get and it will let you know exactly what your kid is eating daily. - Activities - there is a weekly themed activity. I remember one in particular such as learning about fire and what not, and they actually had a firetruck come out for a day for the kiddos to see. - Therapies - If your child has any sort of therapies that need addressed, you can have your own therapist come in at anytime and provide therapy for your child, they usually have a space that they can go to to provide care. These are just what I can think of at the moment! This place is beyond amazing...if you even just tour it you will not want to go anywhere else. If its even within or more than $100 of your budgeted amount...you should cut off a luxury item and give your kid some top notch care. Kuddos to Goddard...I hope I can keep my job long enough to keep my toddler in here until she graduates and goes to kindegarten.

This place is so awesome!! I can't believe I don't have a review on here already, they are so good…read morewith our little Aowyn! the first day there she was still on a bottle and at the end of the day, no joke, I was getting rid of all our bottles and using new sippy cups! Aowyn has been going to Goddard on and off now for the last 3 years and she always seems to develope awesome new skills and such while attending there. There are so many good things I have to say about this school, and oh yes I will go on, But if i miss anything I am truley sorry! lets start with the falcutly, they ROCK!, every morning they are always happy to see us and aowyn is just as excited to see them. I swear during interviews, morning person, must be a requirment! Always friendly and always there to help in anyway possible!! The school is very clean and rooms are always in order. somehow even rooms occupied with kids and the kids playing there isn't a mess to be found! I need to figure out how they do it! the playground and area to play outside seems just like the perfect amount of space and equipment! nothing cluttered, and there is ample amount of room to get the kids stretch out there legs. The price is very affordable, It can seem on the high end, but these are people who actually TEACH your child things, not just have them in their home for the day. I can't put a price on how my little girl is becoming so smart and the hours are awesome, and always open! :)

Hello! As a FORMER employee, I feel I need to share this. The director failed to do her sweep…read moreproperly during a fire drill which resulted in a less then 4 month old baby to be left in a room by themselves. After this incident happened the director told me (and I quote this because it's burned into my brain) "if you would just keep it hush hush about this. Things like this don't normally happen." I then did file a report through the state/child services. The director and the guidelines of this place made me so UNCOMFORTABLE that i left half way through my shift. (I have NEVER been fired or walked out of a job in my life. I'm 22 years old and have had 2 consecutive jobs since.) I truly wouldn't have someone I hate send their children here. Please make sure you put your kids safety first, unlike this establishment.

Before our baby was born we checked out several day cares to ensure the best fit for our family…read more As soon as I walked into Five Star Learning Center I knew this was the place. The staff here are great. During our first visit we noticed all of the staff had smiles on their faces. All of the kids seemed happy too. This visit was a surprise visit so I know it wasn't staged. To top it all off, they were the cheapest day care we had visited. FSLC offers more services than most other day cares. They offer 24 hour care for those parents that work shifts. They also offer a "Parent's Night Out" one Saturday each month. This consist of child care from 6 pm to midnight to allow parents to go out and have fun by themselves. This is really nice for those parents that may not have a close family support system and just need a night to themselves. Our son has been going to Five Star Learning Center for over a month now and I still feel the same way. I know our son is getting the proper care and attention he needs. He comes home happy every day and is hitting his milestones. I feel he is treated just as if he were one of their own. I am truly amazed by this place after hearing horror stories of day cares.

Casa Dia has been such a blessing for our family! We were a little nervous dropping our 12 week old…read moreoff but our nerves were soothed day one and they have taken such good care of her. She smiles at drop off every morning and we get great updates during the day. They have become part of our "village" and we are so lucky to have found them so close to home!

We couldn't be happier with this daycare. From day one, the staff has been incredibly caring,…read morepatient, and attentive, which made the transition so much easier for both us and our son. It's clear they truly care about the children and take pride in what they do. Our child looks forward to going each day, comes home happy, and has learned so much socially and developmentally. Communication with parents is excellent, and we always feel informed and confident that our child is in a safe, nurturing environment. We're very grateful to have found such a wonderful place and highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a loving and reliable environment for their child.

TreeHut is such a great place! Awesome staff, and they learn so much. Highly recommend!read more

ABUSIVE TEACHERS & they LIE. Jill the director hates my child & threw him out saying he's just too…read moredifficult. Don't bother taking your child here unless they are perfect & listen 100% of the time. She will lie & do anything she can to take your money but not provide care.

My daughter attended this daycare for 2 months within that 2 months she was in the hospital five…read moretimes she had a viral virus, pink eye, bronchiolitis, RSV, and lastly the flu. I even had to call an ambulance at 3:00 a.m. because she stopped breathing because she got so sick from returning to that daycare over and over. My daughter even broke out in a full face rash and she has never had a rash in her life. When I checked her out of that daycare. They gave me five bottles that I did not buy meaning that she was drinking out of other children's disgusting bottles. No wonder she's sick . They also sent me home with an empty bottle of adult rash cream. It says in bold letters not to put on a child. They called and tried to say it wasn't hers but you guys packed her stuff and gave it to me.... They are really nice and look good on the outside but as far as your child's health take your risk if you like.

The new owners have really shown that they are committed to this facility! I would highly…read morerecommend anyone who is looking for a clean, safe and loving environment for their children to look into their services! In a world with so much uncertainty these days, it's nice being assured your child is in a loving and protective atmosphere.

My child LOVES it here! He has learned so much. And the staff customizes learning techniques to…read morethe child's needs. I cannot say enough about the care and education my child receives at this facility. It is very clean, bright and inviting. The staff is cheerful and nurturing. Plus, the online reports with pictures that are provided daily give you a glimpse as to what your child did and learned each day.

My daughter will start kindergarten in the fall and the Preschool For All teachers have her so…read moreready and prepared! The thought of us leaving Early Explorations makes me so sad because they have been amazing! Huge shout out to Miss Kelly and Miss Kristy, they are beyond wonderful!

I can't say enough good things about the staff, owners, and facility at Charley's Angels. My…read moredaughter attended for a little over a year until we moved out of the city when she turned 2. The hardest part about moving away from St. Louis for me was not leaving behind some of our friends, our charming little South City house, the great restaurants and fun things to do...it was leaving my daughter's school! We built relationships with everyone here, and my daughter loved it so much it was usually hard to get her to leave in the afternoon! It really is the staff here that is so amazing. There is no doubt in my mind that they genuinely care for each and every child here. Speaking of staff, turnover was pretty low. From the very beginning, my kiddo fit right in and adapted easily to her new school. She's a pretty smart kid, and we have always worked on the usual toddler stuff like letters and colors at home, but it never ceased to amaze me the things she picked up on at school. There is plenty of time for play here, but there is also a strong emphasis on structured learning, music, movement, and art. Like I said, I can't say enough positive things about this facility, but I will also add that everything was always clean (without smelling overwhelmingly of bleach), and no matter what time of day we were there dropping off or picking up it NEVER felt chaotic. Our family will truly miss everyone at Charley's Angels, and I recommend to anyone looking for a full-time day care facility in the South City area to call Charlene and become part of the family.