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WILDWOOD EARLY LEARNING CENTER

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4.8(24)Yelp(0)
Child Care Center

On record in Missouri.

Pin located from the licensed address with the US Census geocoder. Missouri does not publish coordinates for this provider.

16930 MANCHESTER RD, WILDWOOD, MO 63040

Hours
6:30 AM–6 PM
Licensed for
113 children

Amenities and accessibility

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

The public record

License number
002588838
License status
Active
License type
Child Care Center
Licensed capacity
113 children
Address
16930 MANCHESTER RD, WILDWOOD, MO 63040
County
Not listed
Website
Not listed

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From Google

Recent parent reviews

The 6 most recent of 24 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.

  • We have been at WELC for almost five years now. We came from a corporate place in Ballwin/Ellisville when we moved to Wildwood in 2021 and couldn't be happier. Our oldest spent three years here before moving on to Kindergarten and still hangs out with the friends he made at WELC, despite most of them having gone to different schools. My youngest started as an infant, is now in Pre-K and thinking about our time here coming to an end honestly makes me a little sad. This has been more than a daycare to us, they are truly like family and care about every child (and parent) that comes through the door. Joe's commitment to finding and keeping the best teachers and admins isn't something you find often. Haley, Tricia and Miss Mary are always a bright spot in my day. If you're still considering somewhere else, don't! This is your place.

    Hanna AveryFeb 25, 2026
  • As parents, we highly recommend Wildwood Early Learning Center to any family looking for a kind and reliable place for their children to grow! Our two sons have been at WELC since they were babies and we are now three years in, and that alone says a lot. They come home happy, in good spirits, and excited to share what they did. We have always felt confident in their safety and care. The teachers truly know our boys, many have been with them for years, and they were great partners during potty training and other big transitions. Communication has been excellent. On the app we can always ask questions and get quick replies. The real time photo updates keep us connected throughout the day! Haley, the director, is wonderful and very involved. Tricia, the assistant director, is equally supportive. The cook prepares healthy meals, and the building, classrooms, and playground are bright and well kept. The whole environment feels warm, friendly, and welcoming. We love the structured play based learning style, thoughtful routines, arts and crafts, outdoor time, and time with friends. Seasonal events like summer water play, bouncy houses, Trunk or Treat, and Santa visits are a fun bonus. We are very thankful for Wildwood Early Learning Center❤️

    Esther JamesFeb 11, 2026
  • I highly recommend this center. My 1 year old wasn’t adjusting great to another center and felt right at home here. He was in a great mood every day at pick up, I could genuinely tell that he enjoyed his time there and felt loved by the staff. He has sensitive skin and it is the only daycare he has went to where he hasn’t had diaper rash once. The staff is very attentive to the child’s physical and emotional needs. As a mother it is a great feeling when you can just go to work and know that your child is in great hands.❤️

    Leah MargaretNov 7, 2025
  • We have had our twins enrolled in this facility for the past couple of years, and as they now transition into Kindergarten, we could not be more grateful for the experience they’ve had. This school comes with our highest recommendation. The teachers truly feel like family—they love, nurture, and support each child as if they were their own. The facility is thoughtfully designed for each age group, and the staff provides exceptional support for children with special education or learning assistance needs. The curriculum strikes an excellent balance between structured learning and opportunities for play and exploration. Having experienced several preschools with our older children, we can confidently say the level of sincere care and dedication offered here is unmatched. We feel incredibly fortunate to have been part of this early learning community and look forward to continuing our relationship during summer programs. We are extremely pleased with both the school and its staff.

    Nicole RuggeriAug 19, 2025
  • We have been with WELC for almost 3 years and have been very pleased with all the staff, administration, curriculum, communication and especially the care that both our children received. The kids have enjoyed their time and looked forward to going every day so that tells me everyone there is doing a great job! It allowed us to go to work knowing our children were in good hands.

    Melissa MoultonMay 25, 2023
  • We have used Wildwood Early Learning Center for almost two years now and we LOVE it! The staff is super accommodating. The teachers take a special interest in your students wants and needs. My kids come home every day raving about Miss Mary's breakfast, snacks and lunch. When we moved we struggled alot with leaving out last day care. These fine folks made the transition super easy. Thank you WELC!

    Andrew HaberbergerOct 2, 2020

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

How the reviews split

The 4.8 average comes from 24 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

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  • 1 star1