We chose Kirkwood West KinderCare for our daughter when she was born because of the programs and location. It made me very nervous to leave a 13-week-old infant with people I barely knew and I honestly cried the entire way to work the first day I left her there. She had a rough first day, but eventually got into a rhythm and she grew to love the teachers and the programs. She has grown into an outgoing four-year-old and every teacher has helped her learn something different. I feel that she is loved at school because every teacher tells me how sad they are to see her move up to the next room. She loves her friends at school and has really thrived under the curriculum at KinderCare. I know she learns so much more at school than I would be able to teach her at home. Needless to say, when our second daughter was born, I was so comfortable with the staff at KinderCare that I didn't cry a single tear on the way to work when I dropped her off (although I was sad to leave her). The KinderCare staff does a terrific job taking care of our girls and I believe our girls learn so much while they are there during the day.

What an amazing place! When I was pregnant ten months ago (first baby), I was very nervous about placing my child with anyone else. I went on approximately 60 tours and when I came to this KinderCare, I felt at home and loved it instantly. My daughter is now ten months old and loves the entire staff so much! She is growing and learning new activities each day. My favorite part of my day is pulling up to KinderCare and she is smiling and kicking her feet with joy to see her friends and teachers. She loves it! I love the daily forms that the staff takes the time to fill out the entire day to keep us completely informed of our child’s activities and food and sleep schedule. This keeps me and my husband organized at home and staying on a schedule. My daughter is sensitive to many foods, and she is at the age now to start table food. The teachers and staff have been so helpful and working with my daughter daily (one-on-one) to help start her on new foods. I know my child is in good hands every day and is getting the best care provided! Thanks to this wonderful staff for all your hard work! Thank you for taking care of my little cupcake!

We have been with Ries Ballwin KinderCare for about six years. We have had a wonderful experience. The classes are not too large, so each student can get a little extra attention when needed. For us, that was usually at drop-off time. The teachers do a great job of teaching the children in a way that is fun for the kids. My son loves to come home and tell me what he learned at school and show me all the artwork that he did that day! It is a great feeling being able to drop off my son in the morning and know that he is in a safe, nurturing environment with all of his buddies having fun.