Good Shepherd has been such a good fit for our family. It's not a typical daycare because it's a…read morenonprofit that has a specific mission to assist kids with special needs. They're proactive with behavioral issues, quick on communication, and they don't seem to overreact in ways that worsen issues. They're able to do full-time or part-time schedules. They're welcoming of kids from LGBTQ families, as well as families of any faith. It's not as fancy as the other daycares that we toured, but it's a such a wonderful team of teachers, administrators, and families. They have been proactive and caring. They have excellent outdoor spaces, music, and art. The parking lot is also good for drop off and pick up. First Steps has been able to do PT, OT, speech and vision on-site at Good Shepherd. Our First Steps people have been welcomed into the classroom and they have excellent separate spaces for when distractions are an issue. They also coordinate our insurance for services in addition to what is provided through First Steps. We get great reports from our therapists about our kids' experiences in the classrooms.

My experiance was great until my son attented and than they were very unorganized. I was told by…read moremultiple teachers that the special needs coordinator did not spend time with the special needs kids. Some teachers are not educated, nor have a good education to control the children. Only a couple of teachers there care and do not get the credit they deserve. There are way better places out there!

CAC Montessori was a truly wonderful place for our son away from home. He loved going every day,…read moremade friends, and grew into a confident and curious little learner. The teachers were warm, caring, and deeply invested in the children's growth and well-being. We're incredibly grateful for the love, care, and guidance they provided, which gave him such a strong foundation as he transitioned into kindergarten.

Both of my children attended CAC from ages 2-5 years old. The staff is professional, kind, and…read moretruly cared about the development of each child. My kids loved going to school every day, and I saw such growth in their social, emotional, and cognitive skills. I was very happy with where they were at the time they had to start kindergarten. The curriculum is well-rounded (includes music and spanish), engaging, and fun, offering a great balance of playtime, Montessori style learning, and creative activities, they have lots of fun events throughout the year like Splash Days, Bounce House, Bubble Bus, etc. In addition they also offer extra programs like gymnastics and dance. Highly recommend if you are needing care for your kids.

Even though I do not have human kids of my own,.... this would be the place for them to be educated…read moreat. They learn through uncommon ways, such as,...if your kid loves music,....they learn through that venue along with dance and theatre. So, the child is excited to learn! What a fantastic way for kids to be excited to go to school! Plus,,...they welcome all lifestyles to the school, gay, bisexual, etc. This school is very welcoming to any and all that comes through the doors. I hope that all that visit here, falls in love with what they experience. Brooke

I gave this school my most prized possession, my 4 year old daughter. I wanted for her to have the…read moresame summer experience I had when I attended New City School as a kid. I can tell you now that it's not the same. I dropped her off Monday morning at 8:45 to a playground with 100 kids. I didn't get to meet her camp counselor, and I was not able to enter the school due to Covid. I was okay with that, and nervous at the same time but again, I had attended there as a kid for several summers and my daughter has been in school since she was 2yo. She is friendly and delightful child so I thought I was making the right decision. By 9:30 am I was getting a call while at work. The director called me and told me that my daughter was having a rough morning, and trying to adjust. We picked her up early. The next day I called around 1pm and they said "they hadn't heard anything, so she must be fine." Thursday morning we dropped her off at 8:45, before my husband could make it to work, we were receiving a call saying that she was crying, and we need to pick her up right away and that this would HAVE to be her last day. The director told me that she didn't have the staff or the time to accommodate my child. They had 3 teachers to several 3 & 4 year olds. As a mother I was distraught. I couldn't believe that they had through my thrown my 4 yo out of summer camp. I wrote this to say that I am very disappointed in what this school has become. Also, I feel as if they didn't have the staff, why would they take on more than they could handle? So if your child needs special accommodations, or more attention than the average child. This is not the school because they clearly don't have the time. If I could have given zero stars I would have. I sent my daughter here with the intentions of her attending the school for kindergarten, but that won't happen. They made my child feel little, and they made me feel horrible as a parent.

The staff are wonderful people! They are very kind and caring towards their students.read more

First week and they are on it. They truly love and understand children. My 3 year old is brilliant…read morebut he has challenges socializing and it's created problems at KinderCare. Within the first week they got my little boy shining his true colors and brought back his confidence. Love them so much! Ms Emma you are a rockstar and Ms Heather thank you for all you do!

Our experience with Downtown Children's Center has been truly transformative. After struggling to…read morefind the right support elsewhere, we came to DCC knowing our child needed help but not yet understanding why or where to turn. DCC's caring, knowledgeable teachers became trusted partners from the beginning. It's rare to find teachers with bachelor's degrees in Early Childhood Education and more than 20 years of experience, and the quality of DCC's programming clearly reflects that expertise. They provided thoughtful observations, supported us through evaluations, collaborated with professionals, and helped us better understand ADHD, Level 1 autism, and a speech delay. They looked beyond challenging behaviors, recognized our child's strengths, and helped us find the resources and interventions needed to thrive. Everyone at DCC, from the director and office staff to the teachers and aides, has helped create a compassionate community where children are known, supported, and valued. DCC also helped us navigate post-preschool options and prepare for the future. We arrived overwhelmed and uncertain but left informed, equipped, and hopeful. Tuition is an investment, but for our family, it has been absolutely worth it. DCC gave us understanding, direction, and hope--and a stronger foundation for our child's future.

We love the staff at DCC. They're kind, wonderful care takers that care immensely about helping…read moreyour children grow into amazing human beings. The facility is clean and full of all kinds of activities for the children, and they have a large gated play yard. We've loved watching our children flourish here, and downtown St. Louis is better off by having this business inside this neighborhood.

My family and I highly recommend the Christian Academy to everyone! This is a loving school with…read moreBIG family values. Transferring our son here mid preschool season was the BEST decision we ever made. His character as a friend to classmates improved, including his math skills and the basics of site words for reading. He can read now and he is only in Kindergarten.

My daughter has been at the school for half the school year now. We LOVE everyone. The staff are so…read morekind, so I never am worried about which room my daughter is in. I know that no matter who she is with she is safe. My child loves it here. They have helped her with making friends, actually eating, and encouraging her to use the potty! I have zero complaints. It's a wonderful place.

I could not be more pleased with this daycare. Wonderful staff, and wonderful app to keep you…read moreinformed about your child all day. Love the love feature so I can just pop in and see what my guys up to. I've seen nothing but improvements in my son's mood, behavior, whillingness to potty ect. and it's all thanks to this school!

All three of my boys attend this school! I can not say enough good things about it. We love the…read moreteachers and feel like family. Highly recommend!

While our son attended here CPS was called and had the school had to be investigated. The teacher…read morewho was in the CPS report 'was slamming his head onto the cot' and 'putting entire body weight on the child during nap time' Not just my kid was in the report other children were named in the report as well