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! :)

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.

From the owner: The Best Little School For Your Tiny Loved Ones…read more Welcome to the on line profile for my little school pre school and day care. We are a state licensed day care and pre school facility. All of our employees are drug tested, CPR and First Aid trained, and background checked. We accept children from ages 6 weeks through 5 years or up until kindergarten age. We serve hot meals and are open from 6 to 6. Visit our website or check out our new facility for a tour of the "best little school in Belleville.

This place is horrible! We gave them $160 to hold a preschool spot for my grandson unfortunately he…read morewasn't able to go and they refused to refund my money even though he never stepped a foot in the building! They brushed me off everytime I tried to ask them about it saying " we have to talk to our supervisor. After weeks of this I have given up. I guess I just unwillingly donated money to this place!

Parents Beware! My son attended La Petite for 18 months. The center has a flea infestation, which…read morethey reported to the St. Clair Co. Health Dept.( I called them myself) on 8/10. Parents received a letter on 8/13 stating the center would not be treated until the night of the 14th. They are still watching kids though; wouldn't want to miss out on money. They'll be open a week before treating the problem while still caring for kids!! Fortunately, my son is staying with family; I feel for those parents without any other options. My son had dried blood on his legs when I picked him up a month ago. No one noticed or cleaned him up. Fortunately, the blood was his. He also had 2 separate days when he had dried poop on the back of his shirt. Again, no one noticed or cleaned it up. I reported it to the teacher and assistant director, but they were pretty nonchalant about it even after I pointed out the potential health risk and exposure. The staff turnover is huge-teachers and the director. The director that was fired (parents were never told why BTW) is still listed on their website, and they've been unable to retain a director since. The door code changes frequently due to parents, teachers, and/or former teachers making a scene. The police were allegedly called the last time. The only other review is from an employee. For $200 a week for a 3 year old, you'd think they could at least keep blood, poop, and fleas off of the kids. I'm so glad my son is done with this place!!!

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?

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.

Great environment for your children. We have a 4 yr old in pre-k right now and the 9 yr old goes…read morebefore and after school. Great learning experience for both kids. Highly recommend.

We sent our little one last summer for the Summer for the school kid program. We'll be sending him…read moreagain this Summer!

I visited the ASP2 STEAM Academy only once but documented a wealth of learning taking place. She…read moreproudly posts her kids progress, proudly. ASP2 is well-planned because leadership has an organized program throughout the building. She has an open-heart for her students and staff. She showed that towards me (a visitor). She was humble about her beginnings and willing to answer my questions. Tanya Ferguson is a role-model for anyone seeking her path, searching for child enrollment, and for all schools that don't have a solid foundation for child development. I still want to schedule a day to volunteer. You rock! ~Shelia Thompson

The effort put into the kids learning and having fun is evident in the way my child talks about…read moreschool. Leaps and bounds over the past year is all I can say! Thank you to the staff for all they do.

Amazing staff and center it's more than just your normal daycare here…read more The staff are professional, courteous, respectful and very well educated.

I've sent all 3 of my kids here since they were 6 months old and have had nothing but a positive…read moreexperience. I couldn't ask for a better staff. They treat my kids like family, and because of that my kids love going to daycare.

The flue season is here - they have bottles to spray down the equipment but no paper towels to wipe…read moreoff the spray. Only one paper dispenser and the last two times no paper towels. I asked at the front desk and the answer was sorry but we are out of paper towels.

Great for Programs - Gym Facilities Could Use Some TLC…read more I understand that the YMCA's strength lies in its community-centered programming, not just in being a gym--and in that regard, East Belleville YMCA does a great job. From what I observed during my trial membership, they offer excellent programming, especially for children--before and after school care and summer programs are clearly a strong focus, and it's great to see these important needs being met. My main reason for trying the Y was to evaluate whether the $49/month membership would meet my personal fitness needs, particularly in the gym/exercise area. I found a solid range of equipment available for most muscle groups, including multiple sets of free weights, squat racks, and a variety of dumbbells. The only muscle group missing dedicated support was for lateral raises. While the equipment is a bit dated, that's not necessarily a problem if it's well maintained. Unfortunately, some upkeep is needed. For example, several weight selector pins were rusted, making them difficult to use. A simple rust removal and lubrication would go a long way. I also noticed torn padding on some benches and machines, which could benefit from repair or replacement. Small improvements like these would greatly enhance the functionality and make the gym more competitive with traditional fitness centers. That said, the staff were friendly and welcoming, and the facility has a positive, community-oriented atmosphere. I'd recommend this YMCA to anyone looking for more than just a gym--particularly families and individuals interested in a wide range of programming and activities beyond fitness alone.

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.