My daughter has attended this Montessori school for quite some time now, and I truly cannot say…read moreenough good things about them. Since starting here, I've watched her grow so much socially, emotionally, and academically. She has learned so many skills, gained confidence, and really come into her own in ways I hadn't seen before. The staff and teachers have helped bring out such a beautiful side of her, and I'm beyond grateful for that. Her teachers are absolutely amazing and genuinely feel like family to us. They've supported not only my daughter, but me as a mother as well. They watched me go from pregnancy to welcoming my son, and throughout it all they've always shown love, care, and support. They truly go above and beyond for their families, and that level of compassion and community support is something you don't find everywhere. This school is truly a wraparound support system, not just a place for education. They care deeply about their students and families, and it shows in everything they do. I'm incredibly thankful to have found them, and I can't wait for my son to start attending this fall as well.

7 years of my daughter being here and almost 1 year of my son being here, they love it. I am glad I…read morepicked GRMS as their school. If you are having 2nd thoughts, don't overthink it. You won't regret it!

I come here more days a month than I can count! Just to give my time, if you; or anyone else in…read moreyour family are needing volunteer hours for school, this is an amazing place to come to, and find out your options!

Im not sure what the other person is talking about there is a door and someone if not several folks…read moreat the desk at sign out time as well as other times. I don't believe a child has ever been stolen, wow. The staff is loving, caring and professional at all times. The care that children get here far surpasses anywhere else. This is an establishment that goes above and beyond on a daily basis, not only do they make sure that every child is in excellent care, they go beyond expectations when it comes down to giving back to and being a strong pillar of support in the community. This is not a corporate type for profit center, you know the franchise names- this is a family owned and ran center. Their hearts and hands go into making this an excellent choice for anyone considering or needing excellent quality care for their children. Yes parking maybe tight, but it's an urban area and that's just par for the course.

My kid start last year, and he is learning a lot, it's a great place to go, small, no too many…read morekids, he loves to go school, since first day he feel safe, confident and he is improving and learning everyday I love compass Montessori! The staff really care about kids and are very committed to the kids, super warm and supportive!

Our son joined Compass in the fall and we've been very impressed with the professionalism and focus…read moreon educational achievement. As a lefty, he has always struggled with holding a pencil but within a few weeks we had already seen progress. He now enjoys drawing which is wonderful! The teachers show genuine care for the kids and foster an intellectual curious environment. We plan to put our second child in the program prior to Kindergarden as well.

We got very lucky when we enrolled our kid to this school. It's a hidden gem in Lakewood , and has…read morevery high word of mouth recommendations . The teachers' in this school are so different from what I have experienced in the past. They genuinely love and care for each and every child , helps to develop their character, nurture their mind and provide them with a magical preschool experience. I can't thank the LCOP teachers' especially the beloved Miss Mary enough.The school also provides a sense of community which I am so grateful for. I was new to this area when I first enrolled my kid in the school. A lot of the co parents and teachers became my friends and helped me become a part of this lovely community.I will always have a special place in my heart for LCOP. The school has been such a blessing not just to my kid but also to my family .

Please do not take your child here for daycare! Especially if your child can't talk and tell you…read moreeverything that happened during their day! You will be surprised to find out that they do not have competent 'teachers' and the director has mental issues. It is NOT a christian/loving environment. They are crazy! I find it hard to believe this place has been rated with 5 stars, but maybe that is for the preschool portion. I don't even have words to explain the things that have transpired having my child in their care.

This is the best decision we have made for our kids so far. It's a great school with high standards…read morefor curriculum with quality staff and facilities. Smaller class sizes means my kids get the one on one they would in a public school setting. And everyone knows everyone and everyone's parents, so bullying is not a problem here either. Highly recommend!

My four year old daughter was in the daycare/preschool program for about 2 months after we moved to…read morethe area. The caregivers, teacher and director constantly complained about her needing individual attention. They would tell me stories of what my daughter was doing but NEVER what lead to the outburst nor what they did to calm the situation...only that my daughter was a problem. My daughter is an active child which did not conform to their "ideal" student and i was warned that she would be withdrawn from the program if i didn't seek help from a doctor. We saw a pediatrician and a naturopathy doctor who deemed that my daughter was just an average 4 year old. The daycare never mentioned that they wanted her on meds but that was the driver for pushing me to get her "help". The director of this center should not work for a daycare much less a religious organization. My daughter could feel that that women was not there to help her. When my daughter was dragged to the directors office, because the caregivers didn't want to deal with her, the director would have to call me so I could talk to her over the phone and calm her down. It was common for my daughter to be hiding under a table or chair and i would have to talk her out. My daughter was treated as though she was the problem and i was treated i was contributing to the problem. We withdrew her and hired a nanny. I'm a single mom so finding a nanny within my budget was a challenge to say the least. My daughter is now enrolled in a preschool program through the public school system and is doing just fine. In summery, if your child is calm, quiet and submissive they will do fine there but if your child isn't all of the above please cut your losses and find another daycare/preschool.

I have two boys at First Presbyterian Preschool. We absolutely LOVE this place! My oldest son has…read morebuilt his best friendships here at school and his teachers have been his biggest fans. The teachers, staff, and administration couldn't been more friendly, loving, caring, and knowledgable. They model a loving relationship with God and love telling the kids about Jesus. My son has flourished in this amazing Christian environment. This has been the best foundation for his school career. My youngest son and I were able to partake in the Little Miracles Class, a parent-child class beginning at age 15 months. This class has been an encouragement to me as the parent and fostered relationships among other parents. And for my son, it has been a great time to develop social skills with other kids his age, and it's a great transition for him into the school environment. I have found the entire community (including other families/parents) at First Presbyterian Preschool to be a welcoming school family.

ALL Staff are very unprofessional and rude , boss is very rude. The food is not good quality or…read morehealth/ nutritious. Ants everywhere and everywhere inside is very old. Do not take your kids there

we couldn't be happier with this place to care for our little man in the infants area. he has…read morelearned so much being here ,crawling, standing , transitioning from baby food to real food , and he's even understanding the concept of sharing. I LOVE this place and so does our little man. this place really is a breath of fresh air! thank you all for the hard work you do.

Update: We're still loving the teachers and community at Benson Hill Cooperative School with our 2…read moreyear old in Ms. Kellys class! My family started at BHCP with our 2 year old kiddo in 2019. She was our first kid so it was a relief to be in class with her learning from the teachers, other parents working in the classroom and the Bates Technical College parent educator. My daughter learned to be more independent and play with kids her age. We now attended BHCP for three years and love the play based learning. Ms. Kristie keeps the kids engaged and laughing during opening circle. She encourages them to improvise in songs and guess what's going to happen in the story. The kids take turns bringing a class pet home (stuffed animal) and telling the other kids about their adventures. Art is a sensory messy creative play experience. Kids are encouraged to explore materials and come up with their own ideas about how to use them. Ms. Kristie supports them as they create and explore. We have class field trips like going to the pumpkin patch; seeing plays at Carco theater and visits from the firefighters with their trucks. BHCP has a large outdoor play space with swings, sand and plays to climb. Parents work in the classroom once a week which I've come to love. I get to see how my kid interacts at school and learn from other parents and the teacher. There isn't a focus on letters or counting however BHCP and Bates Technical college just held a kindergarten readiness panel and apparently it's more important that kids go to the bathroom independently and know how to use scissors. My 4 year old child participated in the 5 day program this year. So in additional to 3 days in the 4 year old class she also spent 2 days a week in the class for 3 year olds, which I was doubtful about at first but see how she gets to be a leader in class. She'll help open snack packets or demonstrate how to use a tool. Also since it's a play based school she does more projects on her own those days or with the help of a parent volunteer. Such as threading beads or dictating poems for her grandparents. Parents can choose to either serve on the board or have a parent job like laundry or playdough making. It's another way to build friendships with other parents. There are a lot of "thank goodness, your kid does that too?!" The preschool is in a church but is not religious. There is a Noah's Art Mural on one wall that the church as asked not be removed. But Christmas and even St. Patrick's day isn't topic of books or art projects. We actually had Purple Day on 3/17. They have trial classes. Worth checking out.

This is my daughter's first year at this co op school. Three of my friends and their kids had a…read moregreat educational journey at their local co op schools (Renton, Bothell and Bellevue) and their high recommendations inspired me to join. Two times a week we go to school together and play and learn for two hours and thirty minutes each day. My family tends to be more introverts and this easy separation transitional time and experience really works for us. Ms. Kristie is super attentive and caring. She is so dedicated to this school and her students. I cannot ask for a better teacher, environment and wonderful group of parents!