140 Years. 140 Stories.

Celebrating SouthSide’s legacy, impact and future since 1886.

 

SouthSide is currently celebrating our 140th year of serving children and families in the St. Louis region and you are a part of our journey! We are taking time to reflect—and we want to hear from you. Your story is part of what makes our community special. Please take a few moments to share how SouthSide has impacted your life or your family’s journey. Your memories, experiences, and reflections help us honor our past and inspire our future. Thank you for being part of our legacy.

 
 

Your Story is Part of Our Story

 

Our SouthSide Stories

Explore the memories, milestones, and voices that tell the story of SouthSide’s 140-year journey.

 

“First time putting my child in daycare at a young age it has been wonderful for me and my family to see the new and opportunities to understand the world that surround us.” -Current SouthSide Parent

“A great moment was when we were able to come to the school to be in class with our children and mingle and get to know other parents and students. Also, Grandparents day was amazing! -Current SouthSIde Family Member

“My son’s teachers are really patient with him, it has been like this since they met him. He doesn’t get use to new environments on time and his crying can be a lot. Somehow they comforted him and made him feel comfortable.” -Current SouthSide Parent

“The wonderful leaders who chartered a new path, the educators who have empowered children to grow and become advocates for early childhood education, and the impact in our region.” -SouthSide Board Meeting