The GoddardSchool www.goddardschool.com Arnold, 636-296-3160 Chesterfield, 636-519-0808 Edwardsville, 618-692-9464 Coming Soon Fenton, 636-343-7007 Oakville, 314-293-1200 O’Fallon, 636-561-8559 St. Charles, 636-441-9037 St. Peters, 636-397-0399 Village of Shiloh, 618-624-2750
Choosing the right preschool means your child will make friends, discover that learning is fun, and feel safe everyday. Goddard's year-round program for children ages six weeks and up provides consistency, while the choice of either a half or full-day schedule offers flexibility for families. To learn more about The Goddard School or to find a location near you, call 800-GODDARD or visit Goddard on the Web at www.goddardschool.com.
Learning, Love, Laughter. That's what Kids International Early Childhood Education Center is all about. We have been educating and caring for young children in West County for more than 12 years. Our infant/toddler program is designed to provide the most nurturing, home-like environment for your baby. Our teachers are experienced at helping each child reach and surpass the development milestones that are so important in the first years. As preschool educators, it is our mission to provide children with en environment for them to explore their ideas and their world. Our curriculum combines Project Construct with the Reggio Emilia approach, creating a learning environment perfect for young, curious children. Kids International provides the opportunity for computer classes, gymnastics, age-appropriate language instruction and SMARTtable technologies, plus many field trips. Visit our campus and see how we're making a world of difference in children's education.
Terri Stoff, owner of Life Reflections, prides herself on capturing the spell-binding glimpses of the simple moments of family life. Whether it’s a newborn's first cry, a brotherly hug or a secret between sisters, Stoff snaps these priceless images during her on-site photo sessions. In addition to family photos, Stoff also specializes in births, accompanying mom and dad into the delivery room, senior pictures and weddings. Stoff offers competitive pricing on prints, photo books, announcements, collages and slideshows. She offers the option of purchasing multiple poses in a single package. Book your family's private session with Stoff today.
Lovely Lullabies Boutique www.llbbaby.com 636-946-6500 222 N. Main Street, St. Charles
Lovely Lullabies can help you create the perfect nursery with a full selection of beautiful, well-made furniture, bedding, décor, accessories and toys. Many of their unique items provide value by growing with your child. The boutique also offers gift baskets, gift wrapping, custom ordering and delivery and set up within the St. Louis metro area.
Mid-America Therapy offers sensory, fine motor, occupational and speech
therapy camps and classes for children age 6 months and up, including Baby Signs, Families using the Baby Signs program know firsthand the many benefits of using signs with their babies. Learning to use signs reduces tears, tantrums and frustration, allows babies to share their worlds, strengthens the parent-infant bond, makes learning to talk easier, and stimulates intellectual development. Baby Signs classes are offered for ages 6 months to 2 1/2 years. Call for class days and times.
Established in 1983 by the Missouri General Assembly, the Children's Trust Fund is Missouri’s foundation for child abuse prevention, providing grants, education and public awareness. Funded programs focus on parent education, home visitation, research, professional training, respite care, Strengthening Families Initiative, infant nurturing, fatherhood and grandparent initiatives, school-based education and mentoring. CTF promotes Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) prevention, safe sleep practices, positive parenting, emotional child abuse and neglect prevention, and children being safe in or around vehicles. Get Your License to Care. For an annual donation of $25, the official CTF specialty license plate may be purchased for Missouri vehicles. A non-profit agency, CTF does not receive general revenue funding from the state. Funding is received from dedicated fees associated with marriage licenses and vital records, voluntary contributions designated on Missouri State Income Tax Returns, sale of the specialty plate, donations, interest income from the fund and a federal grant.
MOST - Missouri's 529 College Savings plan - is an easy and affordable way to save for college. The MOST529 Plan is a state-sponsored program that offers significant federal and state tax benefits for Missouri taxpayers. The plan also features low costs and 24/7 account access. Get started with just $25.
Becky Brittain, Ph.D., the Mothering Coach, teaches mothers and their partners about the art and science of parenting. She focuses on the critical periods from pre-conception through the child's first five years of life, when a child's brain and nervous system develop the foundation for bonding, secure attachment and a lifetime of learning. Brittain provides her innovative parent coaching and prenatal psychology through phone consultations, personal educational sessions, couple and/or family counseling, bodywork and home visits. Her parent coaching is a fun, inspiring growth process, and her calling is to serve the well-being of babies and children by educating their parents.
Pixie Posie is a unique boutique-style photography company offering on-location photo shoots for kids of all ages. Described as "energetic innocence with a fashion edge and lots of laughter," Jennifer Mannion's photography and commissioned fine art is something to take note of. Because of Jennifer's fashion and advertising background, she prefers a more journalistic approach to photography—capturing a child in true form, in the moment. Whether the child is laughing, crying or sneezing, she will get it on camera. Jennifer also photographs birthday parties/events, milestones, maternity art, birth documentaries, fashion shows, and elite weddings on a national level. Pixie Posie is now scheduling their fall Boutique Tour—organizing themed photo shoots for boutiques, specialty shops and other small businesses. Pixie Posie is a charitable company, providing complimentary sessions for families of military and fire/police personnel and photography services for families preparing for the loss of a child through Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep.
St. Charles County parents have convenient access to the highest-rated pediatric care in the metro area thanks to St. Louis Children’s Hospital at Progress West HealthCare Center. Children
are not small adults. They are special individuals who have
age-specific developmental needs, along with weight-based
interventions. So it’s crucial to have experienced pediatric nurses and
physicians who can provide this specialized care. Pediatric services at Progress West includes two emergency treatment
rooms, as well as four inpatient beds that allow physicians to admit
children overnight for observation or treatment. The team works with
each child’s pediatrician to ensure the best possible care for general
medical needs. Radiology and laboratory services are also available. In
cases where more urgent care is required, the staff will quickly
arrange for transport to St. Louis Children's Hospital. In addition, Washington University pediatricians provide newborn
coverage in the Level 1 nursery, and a Washington University
neonatologist is on-call at all times.
Sears Portrait Studio offers high quality portrait photography and is your studio for professional photography services. With five-star trained photographers and private studio setting, Sears Portrait Studio wants to be your family photographer for a lifetime. Sears believes in building long-term relationships with clients and will do everything it can to accommodate your needs. Traditional or contemporary, the creative staff will combine the perfect mix of backgrounds, props, poses and enhancements to create your best images. Sears has a wide variety of innovative product designs for greeting cards, collages and borders, as well as other fine art selections such as canvas portraits. They also offer convenient services like portraits ready same-day. More than capturing a smile, Sears Portrait Studio wants to help you celebrate life's best memories.
Seeking Sitters is a local, on-demand, online babysitting referral service that does all the work for you. Seeking Sitters finds and matches a professional sitter based on your specific needs: one-time, full-time or part-time. All payments are handled online. They provide the safest, most reliable and trustworthy babysitting service in St. CharlesCounty and metro St. Louis areas by only accepting the most qualified, pre-screened, professional sitters into our local babysitting team. Sitters come prepared with age-appropriate activities and enjoy interacting with children, giving you the peace of mind you deserve. To get started simply fill out our online application and start reserving a sitter today.
St. Louis Children's Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Child magazine as one of America's best children’s hospitals and has been awarded nursing's highest honor, the Magnet designation. The hospital's referral specialists will help you find a St. Louis Children's Hospital-affiliated physician that fits your unique needs. They provide a full range of pediatric services to the St. Louis metropolitan area. As the pediatric teaching hospital for Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis Children's Hospital offers nationally recognized programs for physician training and research.
United Services Inc. www.unitedsrvcs.org 636-926-2700 St. Peters and Dardenne Prairie
United Services is a private, not-for-profit education center serving children in St. CharlesCounty. Though widely known for work with children with disabilities, United Services is also nationally accredited for providing a quality preschool education for children of ALL abilities. They offer child care from 6 weeks of age up to kindergarten, and preschool classes for 2, 3, 4, and 5 year olds. The hallmark of United Services is inclusion; including children of all abilities into one classroom. Children in their care to do not think of themselves as “special ed” or “typical;” they are special, just friends learning and playing together.
Watch: Baby Milestones such as Sitting, Rolling Over, and Walking
St. Louis Children's Hospital Chief Medical Officer, Dr.F.
Sessions Cole, provides some advice for parents on when your baby
should be hitting critical milestones like sitting, rolling over and
walking. Dr. Cole emphasizes that these are just ballpark
recommendations and that every baby develops at his or her own pace.
