My son went to preschool at TGCA for 2 years and we loved every minute of it. The staff was…read moreprofessional and caring and they really took great care of the kids and spent so much time learning. We needed a child care option on short notice and chose this school because of a recommendation from a friend, the Spanish classes and the affordable tuition and ended up being so thrilled with our choice that we drove him 40 minutes each way for his final year of preschool after we moved to Illinois. Our last year at the school was with Mrs. Stacy and she is by far the best teacher we could have ever imagined. Each morning she personally greets each of the children like they really matter, takes an interest in their interests, engages them, keeps a stable routine and is patient. Entering kindergarten, my son knows all of the letters and sounds, recognizes numbers, can count to 1000, can write all of the letters, writes his name, can read about 500 sight words, can sound out many words that he doesn't know from sight, knows Spanish color words and number words and so much more! We were not members of the church, but that did not change the way they treated our son in their care. I can't say enough great things about TGCA preschool!

From the owner: *Grades K Thru 12 *Vocal Music…read more*EXCEL for College Credit *Fully Certified Staff

My daughter has been going here for over two years, and she has learned so much! Socializing would…read morebe number one, knows how to count to thirty w/o skipping any numbers, and so much more. It's really cool watching your child learn and develop. This school keeps the kids engaged in activities, and it always seems like the students are having so much fun. The teachers are what make the school, and they're doing an exceptIonal job.

Our daughter has been going to this awesome preschool for over a year. She comes home with dirt…read moreunder her nails & sticks in her hair from all the outdoor playtime + learns about cool stuff like continents & fur-bearing mammals. Definitely not your average preschool! We give it an A+ if anyone's in the market for a new school for their little one(s).

This was our first day care experience for our son and it was a very positive one. It's not easy to…read morecare for a bunch of infants that rely on someone else to do everything for them and they made it look easy. We never felt that our son was not getting the care that he needed and will be forever grateful for Sister Anna, Miss Darcy, Miss Kita, and Miss Amy (the director) especially. Multiple other teachers knew his name when we would leave for the day even though they were in charge of other age groups. It's a very welcoming place and we would recommend it to other families looking for care. On a side note they are updating the playground area that I see the older age groups playing on every morning and afternoon when we get our son.

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 son has been a student at Wilkinson for four years now and we absolutely love it. Wilkinson ECC…read moreis a magnet school in the St. Louis Public School District and is a community of children, parents, staff (including a very active PTO), and Maryville University faculty and students dedicated to preparing autonomous citizens for a democratic society. Education is a process through which learners try to make sense of the universe. This constructivist process involves social, ethical, cognitive, symbolic, and physical growth and development. Children construct knowledge by building relationships between people, objects, and events. Staff collaborates to structure an open, caring and stimulating environment. In this environment, children make choices and develop positive dispositions towards active learning through themes, projects, and centers. Staff develops and shares expertise through participation in the Wilkinson Early Childhood Center-Maryville Professional Development School Partnership. Working together, staff, parents, and children create a community of life-long learners. We highly encourage anyone interested in Wilkinson to call the school and speak to Julie Wuch, Principal, and schedule a tour. You'll be impressed!

I can not say enough good things about this school! I have a son who attended for 5 years. We…read moreloved the community so much we enrolled another son there. This school has it all: a dedicated principal, nurturing teachers, great kids, and a very active and diverse parent group. Check it out!

A really GREAT community envolved church, that teaches straight from the Bible, the true message of…read moreGod. They offer Sunday school, Bible study, prayer, small groups and sooo much more. This is the first time I have been able to really understand some of the books in the Bible by attending Sunday School/Bible study. I love how the instructors break down each lesson, I look forward to attending. I love how you can ask questions in the middle of the lesson to gain clarity and understanding of what was just read. I love obtaining new perspective and wisdom. Sunday service is NOT to be missed. Pastor Mike always has a riveting message on the word, God's word. Messages and lessons that we are to spread to others, messages to help you go through life, messages to help you weather the storms of life, messages to encourage you and others. Pastor Mike consistently teaches us that we are to seek God 1st in EVERYTHING we do, no matter how big or small. We can do nothing on our own but with God we can do all things. This is a wonderful church if you are truly wishing to seek God's presence and learn the word of God (Bible). Pastor Mike and his wife, Katie are truly welcoming to ALL as well as so many others. The church has many community events throughout the year, check their website. Tower Grove Farmer's market is often held on the church lot, they host a community banquette, baby dedications, fur-baby events, fish fry's during Lent, an annual Flea Market in December and more. Come to Tower Grove Baptist Church and see what you're missing, ALL are WELCOME

I can only speak to their application and admissions process - which is horrendous. I was told by…read moretheir admissions folks that there would be a spot for my family in the fall, after making contact in early April. I followed up four times with admissions in three months, left multiple voicemails, left messages with a receptionist and contacted multiple staff to finally be told that the information I was given was incorrect and it would take 1-2 years for my family to be off the waitlist. The amount of effort it took to get information was unprofessional, and the misinformation unforgivable. Not worth the time and energy when finding daycare is already a nightmare.

the facilities look good at first but it's really not too clean and infested with ants. the staff…read morewere kind at first and enrollment was simple. once my child was enrolled everyone became very cold and kind of deisrespectful at times even.

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.