We have three children at Crouthers right now and we wouldn’t pick anywhere else! Many of the teachers have become like family being with my kids from the day they started there. It’s sometimes hard as a working parent knowing other people will spend more hours in a week with your kids, but we couldn’t be happier with our experience. Other perks include their fun summer schedule, spirit weeks, class offerings (soccer, gymnastics) and my kids would say the candy bowl! 😂

Crouthers Academy is THE quintessential daycare/preschool. My son has been attending Crouthers for over 4 years, since he was 6 weeks old. As a full time working mother, finding the best school at fair pricing was my top priority. I have to say that Crouthers exceeded my expectations and hopes.The staff is caring, attentive, interactive, and you can tell they truly care about the children. I have no doubt that this is because they learn from the top down. Leslie Crouthers, the owner, is very involved with both the Chesterfield and the Eureka locations. She is hands on, has been in the child care and school industry for decades, has two daughters of her own, and is a genuinely good soul with a childs best interests at the forefront of every decision.I am blessed and honored to be able to have let my son attend this amazing school for so long. It will be hard when he graduates next year to go to Kindergarten. But I know that he will be prepared and ready thank to Crouthers exceptional teaching staff and dedication.

Love this place. Our kid went there for 3 years and she was well respected and loved. I knew when we dropped her off, there would be no problems. The price was pretty reasonable as well.

We love Crouthers! It really is about the great people who work there. The teachers genuinely seem like they care about helping my children be happy and healthy. They arent just babysitters who tolerate kids, but instead try to teach and nurture them. They have taught my daughter far more/better than I could and I know theyll do the same for my son.

Words cannot express the thanks that my family has for each and every Crouthers Academy early childhood teacher and staff person that has been a part of our family.The teachers and director look at each child as an individual, with their own strengths and needs. My child has learned so much and continues to share with me the great activities that go on each day at school! I could say more about the office staff, extra activities, etc. But in short, I recommend Crouthers Academy to all of my neighbors.

Child care is obviously challenging, thats why we pay people to do it, but not everyone is up to the task. The teachers are really wonderful, but it feels like senior management is overwhelmed and cant really figure out a cohesive strategy for the business.

My wife and I could not be happier with Crouthers Academy. All three of our children attend and they love it. Leslie Crouthers and her staff create a warm, inviting, friendly, educational environment for all the kids. Highly recommend. The salt water aquarium is cool too!!

My son has been attending the Crouthers Academy for the past year, and I could not be happier with the results. The staff is excellent, he is really learning a lot very rapidly. The school is very clean, organized, and well-managed, anyone would feel safe and comfortable sending their child here. Thank you for everything!

We had the pleasure of having Crouthers Academy care for our two children for the two years of living in the Chesterfield area. At the beginning of this year, we moved to Illinois and one thing is for sure--there is no other place like it! Crouthers is a true family, where each and everyone of their employees, all the way up through management, cared deeply for our kids. The center is spacious, impeccably clean and filled with stimulating toys and art supplies. The food they serve was always healthy and high quality. The summer program they designed for the kids is unbeatable! My son had so much fun with the water play events and special guest visitors like the Reptile Man, the juggler, and the firefighters. It was worth every penny spent to send our kids to a place like this where creativity and love are key.-Jessie Bailey

I have been blessed enough to be able to send my son to Crouthers Academy since he was 6 weeks old. I am not able to work from home or be a stay at home mom, therefore, I knew I had to find a daycare that would be able to provide my son with love, stimulation, and people that truly care for him and his well being. There are so many horror stories about daycares that dont care or try to make kids grow up too fast and not be kids. Not to mention the ones that are neglectful and only in it for the money. After a lot of research by my husband and I, we decided that Crouthers Academy was the place. It was one of the best decisions we have ever made.From the moment we met Leslie, we knew that she loved children and truly put her heart and soul into Crouthers Academy. She takes pride in the people that she hires and requires them to be the best. My son is almost two and is developing leaps and bounds - social, verbal, non-verbal, art, music, dance, playing outside, and so much more!One of the things I enjoy most is that they send me photos of him doing his activities throughout the day. It is hard not being with him and watching him each and every moment, but like so many others, we have to work to provide for our families. Crouthers allows me to feel like I am a part of his day even when Im not there. I highly recommend this amazing school to any parent who is looking for a place they can trust will care for their child.Thank you to all of the teachers and to Leslie!

Both of my boys started at Crouthers Academy when they were 8 weeks old. As a parent, you need the peace of mind to know that your child(ren) is getting the best care possible in your absence. I have never once doubted that my boys are getting that at Crouthers. Leslie has put together an amazing team and they treat each child like they are their own. Each room has a set daily schedule so that there is order and routine, and the teachers are truly focused on curriculum and learning in a nurturing environment. It’s fun to hear my 4.5 year old talking about what he’s learned and the activities they did that day. My 1.5 year old is also gaining new skills and he is able to explore and learn in a safe environment. In our experience, both the front office and the teachers have been open with communication and receptive to listening to and addressing any concerns. I’ve always felt that the teachers are willing to work with your child like you would at home, and it helps to have that open communication so that you can be consistent with discipline and expectations at home and at school. I recommend Crouthers to anyone looking for a safe, loving and challenging learning environment for their family. I have given their name to friends, clients, co-workers and even a couple people I’ve just met. I can’t imagine sending my kids anywhere else. They truly are the best!

I can not say enough great things about this school and staff that has become more like a second home and family! Their loving staff paired with an engaging curriculum is the perfect balanced approach to introducing education to young children. The love and education our children recieve from Crouthers Academy has exceeded our every expectation. Highly recommend to any parent!

My son Jackson has attended Crouthers Academy since March and absolutely LOVES it! As an educator myself; it was important for me to find a program that combines strong pre-academics with a loving environment that will help him grow socially as well. He loves his teachers as well as the office staff that play an active role in making certain that every student at Crouthers has exactly what they need. As a staff they do an amazing job of making certain that not only the children are taken care of, but that the parents are as well. They know all parents and students immediately, and there is nothing better than receiving a text from them with his smiling face. I could not be more pleased with my experience thus far.

I would 100% whole heartedly recommend Crouthers Academy to anyone! I always tell everyone, dont go tour unless you are ready to sign up, because everyone will blow you away instantly!! Leslie and the staff should be so proud of what they have accomplished and the positive role they play in so many family and childrens lives! I could not imagine sending my 2 kids anywhere else from start (12 weeks) to Kindergarten!

There are so many positive qualities about Crouthers Academy! From the minute you arrive you instantly know and feel this is not a business atmosphere but is a true, genuine, nurturing home away from home you feel comfortable leaving your kid(s) for jam-packed days full of play, education and all-out fun! The teachers, management and ownership are beyond true professionals! The school is impeccably clean, full of indoor/outdoor activities and by far, offer more than any other childcare facility we toured in the St. Louis area! Our daughter attended for 2 years and was more than prepared for Kindergarten! She learned to start reading and writing above her grade level in their amazing Pre-K room! I hope youll take a tour and consider Crouthers before settling in anywhere else! We sincerely think youll be thankful you did and impressed at what is offered! Childcare is a huge decision, we hope you, too, see why we choose the best, in Crouthers Academy!

Highly recommended!

Amazing experience!