Lakeside Children's Academy 1230 Dougherty Ferry Road, Valley Park, MO 63088

"Love this place. Great caring staff and a wonderful learning environment. You and your kids will love being apart of the Lakeside family"

"I have had two of my three children attend Lakeside Children's Academy, and I will have to say that I have never felt such a family oriented environment. I never once was concerned about their well-being. Both of my children also had a head start in their learning curve because of the dedication of each one of the teachers there. When they came home from their day, they always had a smile on their face and had new knowledge. The teachers would even send home daily sheets to let you know in detail how their day was. The owners of this facility are humble, caring, and have standards that they uphold. There is no question why they have been open so long. I definitely recommend Lakeside to anyone looking for a safe place for your babies."

"All three of my children have attended (from baby through pre-K) Lakeside over the last 10 years. I am so grateful for Lakeside teachers who love and care for my kids like their own. Lakeside has prepared them so well for kindergarten and beyond!"

"We ( 2 kids) started at Lakeside about 6 months ago and our experience has been wonderful. The staff from top to bottom has been great incorporating our kids into the Lakeside family like they have been there from day one."

"Caution with this place. Things are not what they seem. The owners put on a show for parents. Because they have owned the daycare for a long time they think they know it all. There is no curriculum. If you call or tour ask them what education style their curriculum is from They won't have an answer. They don't follow lesson plans. When I asked a staff person why they didn't follow the lessons, they told me they have to pay for supplies out of their pocket and can't afford it. If you look at their Facebook they never post anything about what the kids are learning. They only post special days or events. It's all for show. They raised our tuition too much. They blamed inflation and financial reasons but the teachers say that they get package deliveries every day. The director posted a picture of a new playset for her kid that cost 4 grand then asked for a tuition increase."