The Academic Journey Child Care Center

10/05/2026

Happy 1st Birthday, T.D. Thank you for taking this journey with us!

10/05/2026

10/04/2026

We would like to wish Z.S. Happy Birthday!!!! Thank you for taking your journey with us!!!!

10/04/2026

🍁 TAJ Health & Safety Reminder 🍁

Help Us Keep Our Scholars Healthy This Hands, Foot, Mouth & RSV Season!

🧼 Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

🤧 Keep children home if they have a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or are not feeling well.

👣 Watch for symptoms of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease:
• Blisters on hands, feet, or mouth
• Sore throat
• Fever
• Loss of appetite

🫁 Watch for symptoms of RSV:
• Runny nose
• Persistent cough
• Wheezing
• Difficulty breathing

🚫 Children with diarrhea should remain home until symptoms have stopped and they are able to participate comfortably in daily activities.

🧴 Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow.

🧽 Clean and sanitize frequently touched surfaces regularly.

💧 Encourage children to drink plenty of fluids and get adequate rest.

❤️ Working together helps us keep our scholars, families, and staff healthy all season long.

10/02/2026

Hi Parents! Just a friendly reminder to keep an eye on your child care subsidy renewal date. Renewing before your subsidy expires can help prevent any interruption in your child care assistance.

If the renewal deadline is missed and the subsidy closes, you may be placed on the waitlist, and there may be a delay before assistance becomes available again. To avoid any gaps in coverage, please submit your renewal as soon as you’re eligible.

If you have any questions or need help with the renewal process, don’t hesitate to reach out. Your Child Care Provider is there to help.

Child Care Can't Wait.

Remember B is for Babies. VOTE YES on PROP B.

10/01/2026

Thank you to the Alderwmoman Pam Boyd, Shavette Wayne (Neighborhood Transformation Manager), Mayor’s Office, SLDC, and everyone who recognized The Academic Journey Child Care Center with the Good Neighbor Award. We are honored to serve our children, families, and community, and this award reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team. We appreciate the support and will continue our mission of helping every child begin their academic journey with a strong foundation.

09/30/2026

Happy Birthday, R.S.! 🎉🥳 Thank you for taking this journey with us.

09/30/2026

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Ms. Mary! 🎂🎉

We at The Academic Journey would like to wish our very own Ms. Mary a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🥳💐

We appreciate all that you do for our scholars and our TAJ family. We hope your special day is filled with love, laughter, happiness, and plenty of birthday blessings! 💙💛

Help us wish Ms. Mary a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎉🎈

09/29/2026

LET’S TALK ABOUT PROP B & CHILD CARE IN ST. LOUIS

For the past several years, I have been working alongside early childhood educators, families, and community members to bring more attention to something that affects all of us: access to quality, affordable child care.

Child care is not just a family issue.

It is a workforce issue.
It is an economic issue.
It is an education issue.
And most importantly, it is a children’s issue.

When families cannot find or afford child care, parents may struggle to go to work or stay employed. When early childhood programs cannot afford to pay and retain qualified educators, classrooms may close and fewer spaces are available for children. And when children do not have access to consistent, high-quality early learning experiences, the impact can follow them into kindergarten and beyond.

That is why I want City of St. Louis voters to learn about Prop B before the November 3 election.

Ask questions. Read about what the proposal would fund, how the funding would be administered, who would qualify for assistance, and what it could mean for children, families, early childhood educators, and child care programs throughout the City of St. Louis.

I have spent many years advocating for early childhood education because I have seen firsthand what happens when we invest in children and what happens when families and providers don't have the resources they need.

Please don't skip the bottom of your ballot. Learn about Prop B and make an informed decision on November 3.

Our babies matter.
Our families matter.
Our early childhood educators matter.
Our community matters. ❤️

09/26/2026

DCGKids conducted vision screenings for our scholars yesterday.

At The Academic Journey, we’re committed to supporting the overall health, wellness, and success of every child because healthy learners are ready learners! 📚