Testimonials

We are proud of who we are and what we do. And we are not alone. Here are some testimonials from current and former families.

Marcus S

Our child has been attending this all-ages daycare for two years, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From day one, we’ve seen incredible growth in our child–developmentally, emotionally, and academically. It’s clear that this is more than just a daycare; it’s a second home where kids thrive.

The care providers, a husband-and-wife team with backgrounds in education, bring a unique and exceptional touch to their care. Their expertise creates a foundation similar to what you’d find in a well-structured school setting, yet it’s paired with the warmth, love, and familiarity you expect from in-home care. This balance has been instrumental in helping our child feel secure and excited to learn and explore each day.

What truly sets this daycare apart is the effort the providers put into making every child feel included and involved. They go above and beyond to create a wide variety of activities that cater to different interests and developmental stages. From creative art projects to interactive learning games, there’s always something engaging and enriching happening.

The school-provided meals and snacks are another huge bonus. They serve healthy, well-balanced options that our child enjoys, and it’s such a relief to know that nutritious food is taken care of during the day.

Safety is clearly a top priority here. The environment is clean, well-organized, and thoughtfully designed for kids of all ages. Additionally, the communication from the providers is outstanding. We receive daily updates and photos tailored specifically to our child, which helps us feel connected and reassured throughout the day.

We can’t recommend this daycare enough. If you’re looking for a place where your child will feel loved, supported, and encouraged to grow in every way, this is it!

Ashley B

My family had the pleasure of being the first family to join the Lion’s Pride community. I call it a community because that is exactly what it was and has continued to be for us. My husband, son, and I have no family within eight hours of Saint Louis, and yet since beginning at Lions Pride, we have never felt lonely.

Let me paint this picture for you: you drop your child off to a loving family daily, to caregivers who never change. They provide healthy homemade meals and snacks. They teach your child everything they need to thrive and be kind to others.

The only screen time they receive is enriching music videos that are often multicultural. Your child comes home teaching you bits of Chinese, French, and even Korean. You receive daily photos of their adventures and a daily narrative. Drop-off and pick-up are never rushed, and communication is always clear. What a dream!

In today’s world, the peace of mind I had about my son’s care was priceless. I knew that he was happy, loved, and learning every day.

Eventually, it was time for our son to move on to public Pre-K. And you know what? We STILL have this wonderful community! We Trick-or-Trick, we Friendsgiving, we Block Party, we LIFE with Lions Pride.

Jinnie L

I chose a daycare for my daughter based on three main criteria:

1. The teachers must care for children with love and warm attention.
2. There should be outdoor activities, with a bonus for opportunities to explore nature.
3. They should provide balanced and healthy side meals and snacks.

Lions Pride met all my standards! David and Fei cared for my daughter with genuine love, which was evident in their interactions and warm eye contact. My daughter is confident in her social skills, which I believe were nurtured through their care.

Thanks to their patience and care, my daughter was potty trained with zero stress and learned to communicate in English (she had no English skills when she started).

The meals and snacks are real and healthy–such a contrast to other places that serve canned fruits. My daughter also had the chance to explore nature in various ways, which nurtured her curiosity and gross motor skills in the backyard playground.

Now that she’s ready for kindergarten, it’s bittersweet to leave this loving family. I am so grateful for the wonderful start they gave her!

Fred E

Lions Pride Academy was a lifesaver for us when we had 30 days to move to STL from KC. We were nervous about finding new high-quality care, and they turned out to be that and much more.

My daughter (4 yrs) has thrived under a loving and well-run establishment. She is progressing and learning beyond the preschool level and they treat her like she is a part of their family. We will all be quite sad to leave once she starts kindergarten next year.

Linda M

This daycare is AMAZING! Our kiddo had the privilege to attend Lions Pride for 2 years before we needed to move out of state; otherwise our boy would have remained at this daycare until he was ready to start school.

Dave and Fei are an incredible team and provide so much love and opportunities for growth, both academic and social-emotional. They get lots of fresh air, exercise, and healthy food options.

I loved the daily pictures they would send, which made it easier to have a conversation at the end of the day with our kid when asking what he did that day and not just get the typical “I don’t know” or “I don’t remember” response.

I am in AWE of all Dave and Fei do in the setting of their own home; you can truly tell that they love what they do and care for the kids so much! They are so mindful about cultural inclusion and provide various exposure in the form of kid-friendly songs/videos, activities, and food.

It is a tight-knit community and we became fast friends with Fei and Dave, as well as bonded with all the other Lions Pride families. We are so proud of being Lions Pride Alumni and so happy our boy was able to thrive and make life-long friends, (us included).

M W

We LOVE Lions Pride!! You get the warmth and personalized attention of an in-home daycare mixed with the professionalism and structure of a school. The things we love most about Lions Pride are the daily reports and photos, the amount of daily outdoors time, and the emphasis on building social-emotional skills.

Fei and David are very organized, great communicators, and the kids adore them. Our child has moved to a different school, but we keep in touch because of the community they have built.

Winnie S

We are thrilled to have started with Lion’s Pride Academy about half a year ago. David and Fei have created such a great community with all the parents and kiddos, and we feel lucky that our son goes to this great daycare/school.

We look forward to seeing the photos everyday, and love how much outdoor time our kiddo gets, as well as the attention due to the small teacher to student ratio.

We love this school and would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a safe, clean, fun, friendly and trusting place for their kiddos.

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