SCAM ALERT! This daycare (the Kirkwood location) will lead you on and tell you they will likely…read morehave a spot, coercing you into paying their application fee and "non-reimbursable" first week of tuition ($400). When it comes time for your child to enroll, they will say they either don't have a spot, tell you a have a spot way past when you need it, or tell you there's a spot but it's a week before you need to begin so you've already found back-up care. You will be out over $400. AVOID AT ALL COSTS! THE DETAILS: We virtually toured Strictly Pediatrics in May 2021 and were told it looked "promising" to get into the daycare in March/early April 2022 because there were "not many families on the waitlist." Because we knew we would have to pay a non-refundable $400 to put our name on the waitlist, we asked again in June 2021 for an update. We had to inquire three times to get an update and they finally called us back a month later to let us know we'd "likely" get in during our time frame. So, we paid the application fee ($75) and the first week of tuition ($325) - with the understanding that it was non-refundable, but we were hopeful since we were told we had a very good chance of getting in. When we paid the $400, we were told the next step was to call after our daughter was born and we'd be told where we were on the waitlist. So we did that, and I had to call three times and send two emails in November and December 2021 to get a response from the day care. They told us that they didn't know if our daughter could start in March/April 2022 yet. We don't have family in the area. We had put our names on other daycare waitlists but they were transparent about where we fell on the list - Strictly Pediatrics seemed to be our best hope. When our maternity and paternity leave was ending, we were panicking (naturally). We called and emailed Janice on January 31, February 6, and February 14. At this point, we were two weeks out from when we'd ideally need care and we couldn't get a hold of ANYONE. What kind of daycare doesn't answer their phones!? We did not hear back from Janice until March 4 - after spending the entire month of February trying to get an update - and all of a sudden she claimed she had a spot, but not until April 22. We were obviously very upset. However, we thought since they couldn't get us in at the time we asked for NINE MONTHS prior - especially after leading us on - they might be nice and refund us our first week of tuition back ($325). WRONG! It became cear at this point that this place is trying to just milk parents for money by making false promises and avoiding their calls. We hope to get the media involved with this, but do yourself a favor and AVOID THIS SCAM!

My daughter, now two years old, has attended here since she was 9 months old. I cannot express how…read moremuch I love this location, the staff, and the teachers within. Their kindness and caring for my child has won my loyalty 100x over.

Amazing school! Staff are friendly and caring. The director is so sweet and welcomes everyone, I…read morelove the education my child receives and how I can leave for work worry free every day! As a bonus my son is so excited each morning to go to school and his teachers, friends, and Ms.Laura!!! Thank you all for making our child's education and care your top priority!!!

From the owner: Infant Programs (6 Weeks - 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 - 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2…read more- 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 - 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 - 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5-12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

23 minutes ago NEW I…read morewent for a visit to this place last week to enroll my son. I told them he has autism and is non-verbal. They said they need a copy of his IEP. After dropping him off for his first day, they called me about 2 HOURS later saying he can not return and this is not going to work. I asked why, they said he was "loud" and mouthing toys. I went to pick him up immediately afterwards. I don't want him in a place that doesn't want him. After requesting for a full refund, they gave me the run-a-round and made a threat to call the cops. They are not inclusive. They didn't even want to give my son a full day/week to adjust him to a new environment. The kids are like zombies. Unable to be kids. Not a friendly place. Rude Ladies. Un-Trustworthy.

My daughter has been coming here for 1.5 years now and is in the Pre-K program. I like the staff…read more They inform you of your child's day. Drop off and pick up are easy. Lunches are included. Breakfast is $1 a day if you need it (which when we're running late is great). They take government daycare assistance. For full-time 5 days a week care it runs around $130/week. The front play area is spacious. The back classroom area is set up like a school room. The outside area is kinda small though, which is kinda a downside I guess, but they do what they can with their limited outdoor space. They only take cash or check though, no credit cards. Not the end of the world though. I really like this place and even when my daughter goes off to kindergarten this fall, will most likely continue to use them for before school care.

My child attends this daycare and he has learned so much since joining! As most are, I am a full…read moretime working mother and I appreciate that I have a caring, dependable daycare to drop my child to each day without worrying about his safety. The pastor and the teachers go above and beyond to make sure he is well taken care of and taught.

From the owner: Christian based PreK Daycare Before &after school care…read moretransportation In business 25yrs Where kids &education & values connect

If you are looking for a Christ- centered education that prepares you son or daughter for college,…read moreNorth County Christian School is excellent! We have six kids, all of which have graduated from NCCS. They continued their education and all six have bachelor's degrees and two with advanced degrees. They were well prepared for their studies in college.

I went there for most of my life, they offered great teaching and great teachers. I would recommend…read morethis place as a school and a home.

Christina had an opening for us when our other daycare shut down the classroom. Incredibly…read moreaccommodating and enjoyed everyone. Our child loved attending, enjoys her ABC's, knows her 123's and made some great friends. Thank you for everything!

As of February 2017, our daughter has been going to the Creve Coeur Kindercare for nearly two…read moreyears, ever since she was 6 weeks old. Even after moving out to Ballwin, we've kept her at this same Kindercare location because of the bonds she's made with the other toddlers and her teachers. WHY WE CHOSE THIS LOCATION: When we were looking for daycare for our daughter, we did a lot of online research. Some of that research was looking up ratings for each place, like you're obviously doing now. Throughout the reading-up-on-reviews process, we kept in mind that negative reviews are often more common, as people with great things to say about places tend not to be very vocal on Yelp or Google. We also looked at data that's less subjective or disputable. What incidents were reported at the locations you're considering? Are they licensed? Are they accredited? (There's a good description of accreditation and why it matters here: http://www.kindercare.com/about-us/who-we-are/accreditation.) I encourage you to do as much research as you feel comfortable with. This is obviously an important decision. So, we saw that, at the time, the Creve Coeur Kindercare was licensed, accredited and even working toward a second accreditation (I think it has gotten it, too, since then). We saw it wasn't too far away from home, so that was nice. We visited a couple of other locations nearby and, to be honest, they seemed dirtier, or more chaotic, or less safe. That's partially where that accreditation comes in. The weekly rate did seem like a lot until we did more research and we saw that it was competitive with other daycares' rates. Yes, it is still a decent amount of money, but the safety and education of your child is worth it. And again, it's nowhere near the cost of Montessori school, for example. Plus, rates go down on your child's second and third birthdays. SAFETY & FOOD: [This section was deleted to save space. Please speak with the location for these details.] CURRICULUM: Each day, teachers will send home a report on your child's activities, what they learned and how they acted. It's really helpful to follow along for those parents who are interested. Our daughter has responded seemingly very well to their teaching style. Her communication skills are very advanced for a child her age, and she has really taken to learning as much as possible. Of course, it's hard to say if this is just our daughter or if this is Kindercare's doing, but I just had to brag on my little girl some, I guess! Again, when you visit, ask what the kids are learning at the time. They have lesson plans they follow, so the answer should be an easy one to get. Also, in case you're worried, they don't have TVs in the rooms, so they won't just be watching Barney all day. STAFF: Everyone has been wonderful to me. I like to stick around when I drop my daughter off and when I pick her up and talk to her teachers. I'll ask how she did, what her mood was, if she did anything (positive or negative) noteworthy. All the teachers have seemed invested in our daughter's care, education and growth. Some have decades of experience with professional childcare, even at Kindercare. Others are going to college to study it. The woman who previously managed the location was wonderful, but recently left to pursue an altogether different career. Her replacement is very kind, knowledgeable and vibrant and, while I'm no expert, she seems to be doing a fantastic job in the month or two since she started. BONUS: Once a month, on most months, the center will host a "Parents' Night Out" where, for an extra $15, they will feed and watch your child until 9. This is a wonderful way to have a built-in date night on the cheap, especially for people like us who don't have family close by to babysit on a regular basis. They also provide crackers for the ride home, which really come in handy with kids once they need snacks to keep them civil during car rides. There are plenty of smaller details, but this should cover the bulk of it. To be fair, this is the only daycare we have ever brought our daughter to, so we don't have any other experiences to compare Creve Coeur Kindercare with. But I'm just happy that my daughter is safe and learning everything she can in an environment that is well-suited to her. I hope this covers any questions you may have about the location. Good luck with your little one!

I started my kids in their Mother's Day out program when they were 8 weeks old. It allowed us to…read morepick which days we wanted to take them and only pay for those days. Other day cares wanted to charge us for the full week whether we went or not. I can't say enough great things about this school. My kids went through the entire mother's day out and preschool programs. The teachers were so attentive, nurturing, and kind through all the years. My family really owes them a debt of gratitude for all that they have done.

From the owner: As an extension of the home, children at First Kids Early Childhood Center grow socially and…read moreacademically, while deepening their love for one another and God.

Love it! An excellent Montessori institution in Creve Coeur, MO. There are numerous options in…read morethe St. Louis but if you are looking for a safe, clean and caring environment definitely pay HOPE Montessori in Creve Coeur a visit. The facilities are excellent and Susie Shelton-Dodge is the Headmistress and is wonderful and very approachable. They do have before and after school care which is included in tuition. They participate in numerous field trips. The menu in the cafeteria also has very healthy items. The summer camp is also wonderful with numerous fun activities but my favorite part of summer camp is the swimming lessons. They do have a very nice swimming pool on campus (fenced) and teach swimming every day during the summer. Lessons are dependent on ability and age. There is even parent observation day at the end of the summer. No this place isn't cheap but well worth the money. Overall my favorite aspects: 1) Before and after school care 2) Summer camp swimming lessons 3) Small class sizes 4) Safe, diverse and comfortable environment

Our experience started ok. Our son did pretty well but eventually started sharing how some kids…read morepicked on him. These kids tended to be from affluent families and made fun of his clothes or shoes. There became more concerning issues when one child was being threatening towards the children in the class. When we expressed concern the teacher became defensive of the other child and it became very uncomfortable after we had built what I thought was a good report. I found out later that the teacher was close with the other family and even went on a ski trip with them. The director also showed little concern for these more serious issues. I also had to address the fact that my daughters class never washed with soap and water but used hand sanitizer instead. Both of my kids would express that the wrong kids were often disciplined and others got away with whatever they wanted. Every day I asked them how school was and they had nothing good to report sadly. It was hugely disappointing for the amount of money spent there.

I was very impressed by the huge fitness center, the cafe, and all the programs available to…read moremembers and the wider community. My family especially loves the summer camp and the Jewish-forward programming. Yet, the facilities are availa le to the wider community, making it a great place for anyone in the area to work out and enjoy a program.

Stay away from the J. Management is poor, and their primary concern appears to be revenue rather…read morethan students. Once payment is made, they make every effort to keep it, including stretching their refund policy to suit their needs, even when they cancel classes themselves. Worse still, the program quality is subpar, with outdated facilities, low-quality instruction, and a poorly designed curriculum.