“I was a first time mom and extremely nervous/upset about having to leave my daughter at only 12 weeks old.  I am SO thankful that I was recommended to such a wonderful place.  She is now 10 months old and thriving and I know that she is in a great place each day while I’m working.  It really is like an extended family.  Everyday I thank God for having her in such a wonderful place, with great teachers who care so much about her, and take care of her when I can not.”

Our family has been at WCDS for three and a half years and both of our babies (now 3 and 5 yrs. old) have been truly loved by the many great teachers that work here.  Somehow, each one seems even better than the next!  The staff and teachers run a tight ship and we always feel that our kids are as safe as possible, especially on field trips, which I have witnessed first hand several times.  In addition to love and safety, our kids learn a lot!  I don’t think our kids have ever complained of being bored at school.   The extra curricular activities, such as ballet, stretch-n-grow and Spanish are also wonderful for expanding their minds, while being ultra convenient for the parents!  And the summers are packed with fun activities.  We have recommended WCDS to friends and co-workers many times.

I am so grateful for the opportunity you have provided for the monthly Parent Night. As busy parents it’s all too often that we focus all of our energies into our children and other vital responsibilities (which is how it should be) but sometimes we don’t take time out to invest in our partners, which is equally as important.

One of my personal goals this year was to make a monthly date night with my husband and I was happily surprised to learn about Parent’s Night Out. We have very few family members in the area who can watch our precious little one, so this is a gift we can look forward to each month. It gives us a time to reconnect and enjoy quality one-on-one time while having the peace of mind that our son is in great hands, in a place that he loves. That means more to us than you know. The price is extremely reasonable and includes dinner and activities. We know our child is safe and happy and we also have the chance to enjoy a night out on the town. And, when parents are happy, our kids are happy too. It’s a win-win situation.

I truly encourage other parents to take advantage of the opportunity and to share this monthly event with friends and family. It would be great to continue this wonderful event and I thank you again from the bottom of my heart for making this event possible. We appreciate your efforts!

Sincerely,

Having three children enrolled at West County, I can attest to the quality of care that is provided, from the infant room right up through the school-age classroom. It’s a great learning environment with large indoor/outdoor play spaces, a special kid-sized computer lab, and well-equipped classrooms. The teachers and front office staff provide age-appropriate activities, both during and after hours, and are friendly, compassionate, and patient. At the end of the day, I’m always amazed at what all my kids have learned and activities they have participated in. The facilities are always clean and well-maintained and every time I walk through the door, it’s very clear that the West County staff and management take pride in what they do.

I love West County because the teachers are so hands on. Both Ms. Sandy and Miss Brittany are very dedicated to ensuring the kids learn simple instructions and understand the importance of sharing and taking turns.

The staff is always friendly and available for questions anytime I am at the center.

The school is always clean and picked-up.  It is very nice to go from a chaotic center to West County and know the value I am getting each week. I would highly recommend West County Day School at O’Fallon to anyone interested in finding a child care center.

Regards,

West County Day School has set the standard on caring for and educating our children. Our kindergartener arrived at public school prepared and ahead of his peers both academically and socially. Our younger son will have the same experience when he begins kindergarten. We attribute this to all the amazing teachers and staff at West County. They not only educate our children, but they care for the kids in a loving way. This is a pre-school that happens to have daycare hours. It is not run by glorified babysitters, but by teachers who have a background in the field and a passion for watching little minds learn new things. The staff and students are from all cultural backgrounds, so the kids get to learn about all different traditions and holidays. And I never have to feed my kids breakfast or throw together a sack lunch before rushing out the door in the morning… West County feeds the kids too!!!

We have had our daughter at WCDS for more than two years (since she was 12 weeks old) and we are very happy with her development due to the school’s curriculum and staff. The daily classroom structure has helped her grow and thrive. It is a great feeling to see her excited when we pick her up so she can tell us all about her daily activities, but doesn’t want to leave because she enjoys being in a learning and loving environment. The family like atmosphere begins from the top down. We know we can bring questions or concerns to the director at anytime, and the teachers treat the kids and each other like family. Teachers go above and beyond to provide us, as well as our daughter, extra support if we are away on a business trip, and have even reached out to us after school hours to see if our daughter was feeling better, or to see if she achieved potty training milestones over the weekend! We have also enjoyed meeting and socializing with other working parents, and found that being part of WCDS makes a school feel like a community.