Dorothy provided a Paint and Sip evening for our non-profit organization, with about 10 attendees…read moreincluding adults and children. Dorothy was extremely organized with all the painting supplies and plan for the project. Over the course of a very fun couple hours, we were guided in creating unique and beautiful still life paintings while enjoying sipping wine, listening to music, and chatting. Dorothy is a fun personality for these events and has the creative expertise to help you create something you'd actually want to hang in your house! I would definitely work with Dorothy again for any creative event.

We did the Hot Cocoa and Paint party today and it was lovely! They made it easy and fun for kids of…read moreall ages. My 5 y/o and I used it as a date opportunity, which was perfect. We were able to do an art project side by side and drink hot cocoa. When he was done with his project, one of the owners organized some board games with the kids that he was very into. The party was small, with 5 kids total I think. You can tell they are comfortable working with kids, which you would think is a given, but you would be surprised how many places we have been to and they are not. They were kind and we had a great experience. My 5 y/o said "I LOVED it there!" They just opened in November so show them some love. Great addition to the neighborhood.

Excellent experience for both of my children with their supportive, engaging, and diverse learning…read moreenvironment. I highly recommend this school for PreK all the way through high school.

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.

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!

I went to school here and it was a very positive experience ! The instructors were very…read moreknowledgeable .. and lots of room for growth ..

After touring many schools in the downtown area, we ran across Children's Enrichment Center. I…read morecan't say enough great things about this school. The teachers are so caring, thoughtful, and invested in the growth of the kids. We have made so many great friends. Our child has learned so much and is testing above average. The smaller cozy environment exudes a close knit family atmosphere. We just LOVE CEC and recommend them to everyone!

The staff here are professional and friendly. They are very passionate about the wellbeing of my…read morechild. Great location!

The 2025 Edwardsville Art Fair was an absolute blast! The Edwardsville Arts Center (EAC) once again…read moretransformed City Park into a three-day celebration of incredible regional talent. Over 100 artists brought their work, showcasing media from intricate ceramics, crisp photography, and shiny metal jewelry to unique polished wood pieces and, of course, brilliant paints. My personal favorite? Felicia Olin, whose whimsical paintings on canvas and wood keep me looking for her year after year. (I have several of her pieces, including one I got during the Edwardsville Art Fair last year and another at the Fair in 2018!) Other regulars include an artist who uses puffy 3D paints, SIUE art students, a wood and collage artist who makes the most beautiful boxes and mirrors, and, new the last 2 years, an artist who makes beautiful paintings of silly embroidery and nother who makes incredible realistic-looking flower arrangements from a flexible clay. ​The atmosphere was great, too. thanks to the warm but not too hot temperatures (we got lucky there) and the live music on the bandstand (especially the SIUE Jazz Band). And, if you wanted, you could grab a drink, an ice cream, or some food from a food truck or tent, including Global Brew and Cold Stone Creamery, and then sit down to enjoy your selection while enjoying the music and other performing arts. Plus, the fair is a perfect family event, offering kids activities like the Maker's Space. It's awesome knowing that the fair supports the EAC's mission to keep art accessible for everyone. Mark your calendars for next year--you won't want to miss it! Maybe I'll see you there!

Rena's is an incredible place to go, depending on your needs. For one, they build all of their…read moreclasses around ballet technique, and taking ballet classes (in the Cecchetti method) is required for any other classes. All of the teachers are qualified and genuinely love doing what they do, and they're so good at connecting with children of all backgrounds and ages. The technique and classes are solid, and Rena is great at teaching while also being mindful of not pushing too hard. Truly one of the best studios. Maybe not the choice if you don't want to do ballet, but if so, you can't beat it.