Saint John's Episcopal Church — Attraction in Memphis

I am profoundly disappointed in the staff as well as in the Director of the Mother´s Day Out program at Saint John´s Episcopal Church. We have two children there, and several of our friends have their kids at MDO as well, but we lost all trust in MDO and therefore we will take our children out of the program immediately. We feel they are not safe there, as teachers are not able to follow simple rules for important dietary restrictions - which have been pointed out on several occations both to the teachers as well as to Director Laura Daum!

Both of our children, 2 and 1 year old, were at the Mother's Day Out program. We told the staff from the very beginning that the kids are on a strict diet, for several reasons, one is due to health issues - the older one nearly had to undergo a heart surgery when she was born. Since then she is, among others, on a vegetarian and no sugar diet, and we wrote that both on the admission sheet and also told teachers that she can only eat what we provide - unless it is fruits and vegetables. On the very first day when the older one transitioned to the higher class, I found her eating a popsicle! I called out both the teachers, among them Stacey, and Laura Daum, Director of the MDO program. The latter was extremely apologetic, promised me it would never happen again and that she would have a stern talk with the teachers. I underlined anew also to her that the kids are not allowed to eat anything but what we provide, unless fruits and vegetables. She reassured me that she understood everything clearly and would take care of it. Yet the very next time we saw how Stacey fed our child pretzels! This is not only disappointing, but possibly health threatening. When clear dietary restrictions, pointed out on several occasions in written as well as in oral form, are not being followed, this can cause severe medical problems - in our child with the heart issue, but also in other children, who might have allergic reactions. This is absolutely unacceptable! The MDO program of Saint John´s Episcopal Church does not provide a safe environment...

I've worked at this site during elections. Their loyalty, caring and love given is extremely exceptionally awesome as being whole in staff and professionalisms servants of God.! When certain people give negative reviews. It's something personal going on within themselves.! Their programs are excellent in full details and procedures of all processing procedures. I've never ever heard any medical professional say popsicles or pretzel hurt a child with any illness. They give ice cream and popsicle to patients while they are in the hospital.! God don't like ugly or liars.! The MDO at Saint John's is filled with much love, Fun, enjoyment. carin, attention given, professional attendance of staff at all time.! To the other negative reviewer. There are blacks that attend the programs given. Be yourself in decision making it's for your enjoyment not anyone else.! Do what God is speaking to you in all decisions making not what or who needs to be present along with you.! May God Continues to Bless Saint John's Episcopal Church Their God's Given Professionalisms Loving Staff Members and...

We had our son in the midst of the pandemic. As two full time working parents we were stricken with anxiety over childcare for our son in such a terrifying time. Marcia Nordsmeer and the entire St John's PDO team were an absolute god send. They went above and beyond in precautions to keep our kiddo and his classmates safe, their communication is wonderful, and they were just an absolute delight to work with. They made our son feel so loved, I could not have asked for a better place to send our son while we worked. Thank you so much for your hard work...