Kirkwood West KinderCare

“ My wife, Suzanne, and I have two children. While researching learning centers for our children, we came down to three choices. We chose the KinderCare Learning Center on Big Bend Road in Kirkwood, Missouri. This has been our learning center choice for two and a half years. Samantha and Courtney exemplify great leadership in leading a great team of teachers at this location.   From day one, all of the teachers at this learning center are attentive, approachable, kind, good-hearted, and caring. This positive environment fosters a culture of teaching, learning, and developing social skills for the child. The environment presents a chance for the child to meet other kids, learn, play, experiment, and the opportunity to try new things. The teachers are very attentive and want to help the children do well. If a situation arises, Samantha, Courtney, or the teacher will call you directly and give you a heads up on what is or has taken place. Every employee at this center is solution minded and has the best interest of the child at heart. We recommend KinderCare Learning Center on Big Bend Road. This is an outstanding team that Samantha and Courtney have assembled.

“ As a parent, leaving your children in someone else’s care while you work is never easy. But after seeing the loving, caring, safe, and fun environment that the teachers and Directors at KinderCare Kirkwood West provide, I felt so comfortable and confident knowing that my two sons (two and a half years and three months old) were in great hands. I watched as my oldest son came home knowing his ABCs, could count to ten, and always had amazing artwork to share with us. His teachers, Sara, Mona, Crystal, and Kelly, cared so much about him and his development. They gave me great pointers on everything from potty training, to developing positive behaviors, to becoming a big brother. They always had well thought out lesson plans that incorporated everything from art to music to reading to dramatic play. We loved reading about his day at school on his daily reports that gave us a detailed snapshot of his day. And when it came time for me to go back to work after maternity leave, I felt very comfortable having my three-month-old in the loving care of his teachers, Kim and Hira. They both gave me detailed information on his day so I knew exactly where to pick up so his routine was seamless. They always had fun activities for the babies so that they were in a fun, loving, and most importantly, safe place. And of course, Courtney and Sam were always available for questions and support. I love that they are always in and out of the classrooms, so they know exactly what your kiddo has been up to. We moved to a different part of town recently, otherwise we would have kept KinderCare Kirkwood West our home away from home until the boys were old enough to go to school. I highly recommend them to any and all working parents!

“ 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.