We are finally happy with our daycare! It took us three (?!) tries to find a place where my…read moredaughter and I both felt comfortable. Our daughter is bright, and we love that ERA keeps them moving throughout the day, taking them to different rooms to learn different things like music, Spanish, and science! She's been there for about two months and had a good transition. So far, we've been very happy here! If you're an anxious mom like me, I recommend you check it out.

After an extensive daycare search we chose Elaine Rosi Academy for our first baby. If you're…read morethinking about coming here you need to get on the list literally as soon as you find out you're pregnant. I got on the list in May looking for a January spot and there wasn't an opening until April. I took it and luckily someone dropped out and I was able to get their spot for January. They also make you pay $100/month to stay on the waitlist but it goes towards your tuition when you start. The building is secure they buzz you in and out. The staff is incredibly friendly my daughter interacts positively towards each of her teachers. They have made me feel at home and at ease leaving my baby in their care. They also have an app that keeps you updated throughout the day and they will send you a selfie! I'm not going to lie and say this is an affordable daycare it's definitely not. However I feel the price is worth it for the education and piece of mind!

Karie was amazing!! Having 3 kids ranging from 5 months to 6 years old and who all have very…read moredifferent needs, is not easy for 1 person. She handled it like a champ and she was so sweet about all of it. From the moment we got here she listened to our routine with the kids, where everything was, and certain things the kids liked. She soaked it all in and made it so easy for my husband and I to work. My newest baby was knocked out when she left from all the play time she had with her and my oldest is asking when is shes coming back. Its very clear she has a lot of experience with different ages. We are so grateful for all the help she provided. :)

Liliana was on time, came with a lot of craft sets, entertained my daughter with no screens, and…read moregot her to eat her veggies at dinner! Perfect-perfect-perfect! Will definitely work with her again.

I worked here for 5 months and there's a reason why it was so short. There are so many problems…read morehere that they like to hide. The staff is toxic and cliche-y, and spends their time overtly rejecting the teachers that aren't like them. The management plays favorite employees based on seniority and makes it very obvious, as well as treats good employees like shit until they quit. They act like they have high standards for their teachers but will hire anyone just as a body to keep the school running in ratio. The lesson plans are very minimal and unimpressive compared to other schools, and many teachers are very unattentive. So your kids sit playing with the same boring toys while their teachers stand around and gossip instead of engaging your children.

We are new to the organization (our daughter started this week), but so far I'd have to say I'm…read morevery impressed with this organization overall. We want our child to grow up in a diverse setting so that she doesn't grow up to become a bumpkin who's afraid of everyone who looks different than she does! This is a special place in STLs where a diverse community comes together with the Common goal of helping children and families. The person who helped us get enrolled, Tameka, is super nice and helpful, as are the other staff we've met. I think UCCC is doing great things for the community. Our daughter is having a hard time adjusting, but every time I pick her up, someone is comforting her. I recommend you take a tour! Updated review: So, we ended up pulling our child after about four weeks. She was having a hard time adjusting and never really warmed to the place. She also got something like four injuries in her first two weeks, and had more than one knot on the head in the short time she was there. More than once, it happened outside on their concrete playground, and the teacher was unable to tell me what happened. I took my concerns about her adjustment to the director, who kind of blew me off and directed me back to her teachers. They also didn't do anything academically structured in terms of learning letters, shapes, colors, etc. We switched and LOVE our new place. With that said, some bonuses - the teachers in our room were good people who try hard at a difficult job. Some of the staff there are great. I also think the coming together of cultures here is special and hard to find anywhere else. So I would say this place could be great for some kids, just not for us in particular. Still worth checking out if you're looking for daycare.

Update: Angie is an absolute liar. The story of my 5 year old biting is completely untrue and…read morecompletely fabricated it blows my mind. First, I did not badmouth two previous daycare. We had an issue with a previous one that my second one wasn't thriving (the youngest they took was 3 and he started at 2 and was not doing well but NO issues with biting ever. Wtf?!), which is why I pulled him out. However, my oldest thrived there, graduated and finished out there without a single issue. He did so well that they wanted him to continue kindergarten there. Also, i was not seeking immediate enrollment. She was the first school I visited and had 3 more schools lined up the following week. Angie gave a special discount to celebrate her birthday and that she would waive the application fee. I made an impulsive move to enroll immediately and lesson learned, I should have waited and interviewed the other schools. I've never met anyone ever who've lied so much! Disclaimer: As the third family in 6 months who've gone through her bizarre behavior, here are our takeaways. She has threatened families in the past with legal actions to anyone who left with a negative experience. My second son, Miles, has been going there for about ten months. Everything was going great, at least; we thought so. Besides knowing that she was having issues with two other sets of parents over the last 6 months, I didn't think much of it. I thought it was just two isolated incidents. But now, counting our family, it accounts for 50% of her classroom! The whole week has been incredibly normal. She was nice and jovial with each pickup. She even liked my Mother's Day post on Instagram on Sunday. By Wednesday at 4 pm, Matt went to pick up Miles. The interaction was normal like usual, except she handed him an envelope. Not thinking much about it since Miles's last day is next Friday, 05/26; we thought it was a receipt. Matt took it, buckled Miles, and left. He saw this letter when he got to a stop light to open the envelope. It was a letter of termination without any explanation or clarification. My husband called me frantically. I was shocked because I had no idea what we had done. I tried messaging and calling her; but she wouldn't return any of our calls. I checked our app, and we were kicked out promptly at 4 pm. Since we were friends on Instagram, I went there only to find she blocked me. Initially, I was worried. I thought she was getting shut down or something had happened to her. I messaged the other parents to see if they got the same note. But none of them did. That night, my husband and I were trying hard to figure out what we'd done wrong to receive this magnitude of a response. There was no clarification in her letter of why we were getting terminated either. All of our interactions have been positive and brief. No written or verbal warnings either. The next morning, my friend sent me this video from her Instagram. This is what blew my mind. She posted this video on her social media blasting me and the other parents with these unfounded claims and untruths!! Here's the kicker - She posted this at 1:30 pm BEFORE we were even notified that we were getting terminated at 4 pm when she blocked all communication. We didn't even know why we were getting terminated, and I was trying to get answers so I could even apologize! Livid, I left her a scathing voicemail to ask her to take that video down! It was then she acknowledged us and emailed us saying that we were dosing and dropping Miles, which is a complete lie! Miles had a mild cough, but we NEVER medicated him as he did not exhibit any symptoms of sickness or infections. She never even communicated with us at all, saying that his cough was problematic. We've also never received any verbal or written warnings for any violations. She said she can terminate based on suspicion, which is fine. It's her business; she can do whatever she wants. But to post a pre-meditated video based on false narratives, gossiping about parents before even notifying us we were getting terminated AND blocking us off social media just takes the cake. It makes me sick that I placed my child in this woman's care who could turn on you just like that. This whole ordeal has been so strange and weird. And now I feel terrible because Miles has told me several times that she was mean to him. I didn't think too much of it since he's 4 and figured he was blowing it out of proportion if she had a firm voice or something. Moral of the story: Please find a licensed daycare. She's unlicensed, which should have been a red flag. This has been verified by the licensing department. She markets herself as license-exempt, but they check their database and she's not listed. The office said license-exempt is only reserved for churches, etc, not an in-home daycare. If you do go through an unlicensed daycare, make sure to find a spot where there are at least two people working or someone who doesn't lie.

Our family feels so incredibly lucky to have found Merry Meadow for our son in October 2023! From…read morethe moment we first visited, it was clear that Ms Angie's space and presence is warm and inviting! You can immediately sense how deeply she cares for her learning pod! After touring some nice but large centers it feels so much better to be able to send my son to a true home away from home! Angie's caring, kind, and patient demeanor has made a profound impact on our son. It's wonderful to see how much he enjoys learning and playing in such a nurturing environment! I also love that they get outside as much as they can during the day! We couldn't be more grateful for the loving care and attention Ms. Angie shares!

We met Dave and Fei when we were looking for childcare for our first child. And let me tell…read moreyou..they set the bar high. I don't know how we got so lucky to find Lions Pride, but they have been pivotal in raising our son with us. Open communication, daily reports and photos, and a warm inclusive environment were all key factors that allowed us to establish trust quickly. Their approach to learning is fun, structured, and wide reaching. They are extremely proactive about fostering independence and recognized (before us) when Leo was ready for potty training, putting shoes on by himself, etc. Dave and Fei have not only provided exceptional childcare and education, but created community of great people to celebrate holidays, birthdays, and everything else with. I couldn't be more thankful!

From the owner: We are St. Louis’ premier home daycare for younger children. We have a lovely home environment with…read morea comprehensive balanced curriculum delivered by qualified teachers. The Montessori method is an important inspiration for our pedagogy. We focus on social skills, language development, math and science skills and creativity. Our staff-child ratio is one to five. Our mission is to turn children into lifelong students who are independent thinkers, social communicators and loving people.

The best place a kid can grow and learn. My son has been there since he was 6 months and they care…read morefor him like his is there child. In this day and age I believe this is very important. He doesn't go there full time anymore but he still attend before and after school care and he still get treated as if he is family. They are awesome!!!

From the owner: Specializing in: - Day Care Centers & Nurseries…read more- Preschools & Kindergarten - Private Schools (K-12) - Child Care - Schools

Having sent my daughter to another daycare and been dissatisfied with the care but not brave enough…read moreto switch until the pandemic hit. I then selected DCC due to the intimate nature and therefore the health protections and small class size that DCC provides. We have little to no interruptions like many of my friends and the communication is amazing. But the most important thing to realize is that DCC is not a daycare it is a community! The teachers do not see their role as a job but love the children and want to see them develop. Parents give of their time because they believe in the DCC and the community it creates. And the children see DCC as a home away from home and thrive. I could not recommend DCC more!

This is the worst day care on every level. I had my baby…read morethere for 5 month and just couldn't believe how bad they treat the children. there are day that they literally forget to feed the babies. there are eight teacher in the room and no one of them will take any responsibility for your baby. as far as security, the back door is always open. i don't understand how anyone can leave his baby in this day care. worst ever!

I'd strongly advise on using a nannying agency such as Olive U Nanny. The agency is ran by owner,…read moreLaura David. There are no second or third hands involved. Laura personally goes out to each family to see what they're specifically looking for as far as the needs, qualifications, and the wants of the family. Following that, she interviews highly experienced nanny applicants to fill the position. Basically she is the middle woman between the family and the nannies. The nannies must have an extensive resume for child care plus a background/criminal record check to make sure the nannies are legit. The family has no obiligation to keeping the nanny that is placed with them if the family does not feel the nanny fits the criteria of what they're looking for. Until placement has been made, and everyone on both sides are happy (both family and nanny), the family does not have to pay a placement fee. It's a lot cheaper than TLC as well. TLC has several hands in the game, and honestly I find it that if you have too many people involved, it loses its personal touch. I highly recommend checking out Olive U Nanny if you're serious about finding a nanny.

From the owner: Just breathe, we've got you covered!…read more Our unique agency will help you find the perfect nanny to fit your family. With our expertise we will give you all the information you could ever need to find, keep and enjoy your nanny. Our agency can match you with full-time, part-time, summer, or temporary nanny and even an occasional (we need a night out) sitter. Give us a call or fill out an application so we can fit you with a great nanny!