My partner and i arrived for a tour, unannounced. We were asked to wait at the door- holding the…read moredoor open staff came through didn't acknowledge us at all. Once we were asked in, no one asked our names or introduced themselves. the enrollment coordinator walked us through the center, no clear answers to questions about curriculum, teacher retention or did she ask us any questions about what we were looking for etc. the one thing she did say off the bat is that while they do accept DSHS they do not accept children from CPS. Seems a little like discrimination to me... children need a place that they can feel safe in. not sure i would enroll based on the fact that the person giving the tour did not take the time to get some information about us or trey to build that connection with us. Must not want that enrollment that bad.

We were here 5 months 2 days/week infant care and paid $1172/month (tuition increased as of…read more9/1/23). Pros: -self-selected auto-pay schedule -classroom cameras -parent messaging app with picture/video capabilities -cute artwork/crafts -Ms. Vivian (floater) is AMAZING! My son loved her! -Ms. Alaina was great (she has left) -polite and friendly staff Cons: -lack of active supervision= safety concerns. We walked in on another child, ~2 months older, crawling on my then immobile son, who was trapped in a boppy while teachers reorganized cubbies on the other side of the room. On his last day, a child walked up and took all the toys (~5) he was playing with. Then another child (same child as first incident) crawled on top of him, sat on his waist/upper thighs and repeatedly hit his belly ~6 times. An adult was sitting less than 5 feet away and did not intervene, presumably because she did not see it. The child crawled away independently, and I picked my son up early. He did not have any marks on him, or I would have brought it to administration's attention. -communication: I made the mistake of thinking a parent app with opportunities to input meals/diaper changes, message and share pictures/video meant that we would have positive, strong communication. Responses are usually delayed, if received at all, parent requests are not necessarily honored, etc. As a former teacher, I tried to be up front about things going on at home (ie job changes, returning to work, sleep changes/training, etc.), but was met with judgement and push back which I found disappointing and off-putting. I'm paying for daycare, not parenting advice. Daily reports had some inaccuries as to number of feedings (i.e., report says ate 4 times but only sent 5 bottles and 2 sent back unused) and type of milk given (i.e., said my exclusively breastfed baby was given formula then after switching to formula said given breastmilk); however, staff assured me these were reporting errors only and he received only the bottles we sent. -school-like, rigid environment: no drop offs after 10 AM, progress reports though no staff training/education, etc. My baby isn't developmentally ready for school; he's 7 months old. If he needs to take his first nap at home and come in late, he should be able to. Also, I work from home, if I have meetings and cannot drop off until later in the morning, I shouldn't have to ask for permission to bring him late. I pay for the day, whether he comes in or not, so I should be able to bring him in when it's best for us. -This is a business and it feels like it. They nickel and dime you everywhere, you have to provide your own gloves for diaper changes for goodness sakes! -Staff are asked to do too much. My son started daycare at 10 weeks old. We don't have family in the area, so daycare was the first time our son was consistently separated from us, and it obviously caused him some distress. We would pick him up, his eyes/face would be red, puffy, and splotchy. He refused to sleep much and started losing weight from not eating enough. Nearly every time we logged onto the cameras, he was alone in a dark corner on the opposite side of the room from the adults or other children. I thought it would get better, but it went on for ~2 months. Eventually, he started throwing major fits any time we put him in his carseat, and he's usually a very happy baby. This month, a new baby started in his class. Almost every time, except 1-2 times, I walked in, this baby's screaming. He's ~3-4 months, and almost never was he held or picked up unless I commented on how sad he was or talked to him. One time, I stopped to pick up something my husband forgot, and the teacher couldn't hear me knocking in the door over the baby crying, so I walked in. The baby was in the bouncer, next to the counter (he was out of the camera's view), while the teacher did something on the counter with her back to the baby. Upon hearing the door's bell and seeing me, the teacher whipped around and started talking to the baby and bouncing the bouncer. I now know that they left my son to cry alone for God knows how long but would pick him up before we got there which is why his face was always swollen n puffy but he wasn't actually crying. In some ways, I'm unbelievably angry with the staff for treating babies this way. On the other hand, I know they are short-staffed and asked to do way too much. I would have preferred not to receive a "progress report" or fewer cutesy crafts and had my son's emotional needs met. We are now at an in-home daycare where my son is very well cared for. He sleeps 2 hours consecutively (the longest he ever slept at Kids n Us was 40 minutes), he eats all his purees/solids and drinks 12-20 oz (was picking at purees, drank less than 10 oz consistently at Kids n Us). I've heard great things about Kids n Us and really wanted to have a positive experience. Unfortunately, our experience was being charged a premium price for mediocre care.

A wonderful preschool experience for two of my children! The staff are exceptional at scaffolding…read morelearning for the children from entering unsure in the Fall to leaving confident and ready for kindergarten! Field trips, hands on learning, baking, exploration, so much happens here. I highly recommend!

Amazing program, Michele has done such a great job building this preschool! Highly recommend.read more

We moved our son to La Petite a year ago from another child care center in Lynnwood. In this past…read moreyear we have seen him develop his speech and social skills tremendously, plus his love for books and art has been able to blossom because of the dedication and attention from his teachers in the toddler room. The daily routine is structured well to keep the children engaged and enjoy learning at the same time. He never wants to go home! Joey and the rest of the management staff is very organized and we rest easy knowing that this facility is a clean, safe and secure environment for our child for many years to come!

Everything i pick my kids up the employees always smell like weed it's like they smoke at workread more

If I could give 0 stars I would. I had parked next to this building , and had been there for 4…read morehours as I was waiting to get bloodwork done going back and forth( 8 months pregnant mind you) , many workers came in and out and didn't say anything but a very rude man yelled at me ( at hour 4) and said I wasn't allowed to be parked there. I told him I was sorry as the spot wasn't marked reserved. He points to a tiny sign stalls away and says well it says it right there. Well most of the spots say reserved, the one I was in did not. I would never ever send my child to a place that talks to people the way he did over parking in the wrong spot. Can't imagine how they teach the kids in there. 0/10

I have both my daughters enrolled in Kids Foundation Academy and I HIGHLY recommend it. In the time…read moreboth my girls have been enrolled (they are 4 and 1 years old) it's been amazing to watch them both flourish and grow- and I attribute the wonderful teachers and staff with a good part of that. They keep excellent communication through the app so while I'm at work every day I can keep up with all the fun things my kids are doing. It's been awesome at the end of the day being able to ask my 4 year old about specific things she did or learned that day. The owners are also incredibly friendly and transparent and their attention to detail is impressive. Four years into my parenting adventure and having my children enrolled here has been one of our best decisions.

My son started here at the mark of 3.5 years old when this school newly opened. They welcomed us…read moreeven though our son was not fully potty trained and helped us along the way to get him there. Most reputed child care facilities do not accept kids after 3 years if they are not potty trained but the truth is not all kids get there by the mark of 3 and this school understands that and we are very grateful to Ms. Mannu who was able to work with us on this. My son is now 5 years old and he has moved through 4 different classes and teachers and has had the most wonderful time in every class. Every teacher has been so kind and so hands on, ensuring they work individually with every kid to make them comfortable and learn. All the teachers are so very welcoming and warm, happily share feedback. My son loves this school. School is very well managed and maintained. No concerns with amenities or cleanliness. Staff is organized and available to assist always. Curriculum is very good, kids learn STEM concepts through practical experiments. The school does an excellent job of developing empathy and emotional intelligence through daily affirmations and lessons. I am deeply grateful to all his teachers - Ms. Megan, Ms. Madeline, Ms. Christine, Mr. Aaron, Ms. Alyse, Ms. Idah, Ms. Sreeja, Ms. Rohini, Ms. Jasmyne for all their hard work and the teachings they have managed to impart to these young minds. I would specially call out Ms. Christine & Ms. Alyse for everything they do - my son bonded very deeply with them. Best part about the school in our opinion is that the school is constantly running activities and you can expect 2-3 events every month. Appreciation months, pet days, science experiments (lifecycle of butterflies, hatching chicks, etc.), book fairs, talent shows, mothers/fathers/other historic days you name it - the list is endless. Point is they are actively engaging parents and kids every single month through so many variety of activities. As a parent, I can see how much my son enjoys these events and is developing core memories learning through tangible experiences. And as a parent who really loves staying involved with their child, I heavily enjoy these events as well. I would happily recommend every parent to this school and have nothing to share other than positive things.

My daughter has been at the school for about a year, and she absolutely loves it. She's excited to…read morego every day and is always eager to learn and play. We've seen such incredible growth in her and how quickly she's reaching new milestones. Her teachers are attentive, caring, and create a safe, nurturing environment that gives us so much peace of mind. As a family, we couldn't be happier to be part of the Goddard community. The entire staff shows genuine care and thoughtfulness, and we really appreciate the fun activities that also involve families and help us feel connected. We are so grateful to have found this school and would highly recommend it to any family looking for a supportive, engaging, and loving environment for their child.

Excellent preschool, who really gets to know each child…read more Neelima's passion for kids and learning is evident. Our child has grown so much!

I love the teachers!…read more My three-year-old is shy and was very nervous about starting school. Ms. Neelima and Ms. Jackie welcomed my daughter with open arms and helped her transition at the pace that was comfortable for her. Before I found Orchid Peaks, I was struggling to find a preschool I liked. This place provides my child with structure & routine, but still allows for free-play and independent exploration. I love the Montessori approach and I am so glad that I found this place when I did! My daughter has only been there for a couple months and I have already seen improvements with her social skills and her academics! The school is clean and has a cute outdoor area. Only one classroom, which I prefer.

We've had a positive experience with World Kids. My son started attending when he was four, and…read moredaughter two and a half. They've been there for about half a year now. The Mandarin and Spanish immersion program is a nice idea. While the staff is a bit short, the kids are mostly exposed to Spanish, and I've noticed my children picking up parts of the language. They can follow instructions in Spanish, which is great. The director is friendly and clearly loves her work. The teachers are doing their best to create a supportive environment, and my kids have improved their language and social skills since starting. The cozy atmosphere and outdoor playtime twice a day are definite highlights. I also appreciate the flexible pickup and drop-off times, which is helpful for working parents. One area for improvement is the app used for sharing information with parents. I think consistency in accuracy in documenting updates could be better. Overall, I recommend World Kids for those looking for a nurturing preschool environment.

Our child started at WorldKids around 6 months old in the infant room, and we are beyond happy with…read morethe love and care received by all the staff. The teachers genuinely get so energized by being around kids and have helped our child with development and transitioning to the toddler classroom along the way. We are extra thankful for all the current and past teachers: Alejandra, Wang Laoshi, Jessica, Hellen, and Amy. They are truly rockstars at their job and we appreciate them greatly.

The son of a friend of mine went to Kangaroo Korner Day Care for two years from 18 months old to 4…read moreyears old. I used to pick him up often, and Patty's day care was always very clean, organized and full of love and happiness! Patty was wonderful with the kids - they just loved her! His family and I could tell he was always very happy there and felt safe and loved. His mom was pleased that Patty taught the kids good manners, how to play well with friends while being challenged in a learning environment.

Continued from previous review- Patty will likely reply to…read morethis and make false statements contradicting our experience as outlined above, however please know I have absolutely NO reason to make ANY of this up. She treated many of the other parents well. So maybe this is the facility for you. I just warn you, enter with caution. You will not get the person you meet when viewing this facility. She does not treat everyone equally. Patty does not do well when parent's question or object to her way of doing things and is quite unaccommodating in this aspect. Despite her claims that her kids and parents are her family and how she values working together, her actions and behaviors contradict this regularly. Long story short, if you do as Patty says and don't ask questions or disagree, she will like and be kind to you. My wife and I are both easy-going, fun-loving individuals whose number one priority is our child. My wife and I agreed this was not a good fit so we had started the process for finding a replacement, which takes time.... So we were already on our way out. I unfortunately got to a breaking point before establishing care elsewhere, and I could not tolerate this behavior anymore from Patty-I had to literally storm out of the facility with my child due to the uncomfortable situations she routinely put me though and degrading comments regarding my eyes. This is all unfortunate because my 18-month-old enjoyed being there, she liked the other kids and got along with everyone. She is a sweet child, fun and loving and I don't know who wouldn't adore her. I don't doubt Patty's ability to watch children, not at all. It's the way she treated my wife and I, and the things mentioned previously. From a business perspective, Patty runs her daycare with a "her way or the highway" attitude. This isn't to say that she shouldn't be allowed to do this-this is her business, however, just be warned & informed. Again, I have no reason to make this information up, it benefits me in no single way. Remember that Patty wants your money, and she is the only one who has something to lose based off this review. Sure, she has years of experience, I am not doubting that in any way, but the way we were treated is absolutely uncalled for and unprofessional. We were nothing but respectful to this lady and her facility. I will say again, other parents have had a good experience here, but we did not. If this saves at least ONE family from going here and potentially experiencing what we did, then I am satisfied. Last thing I will note, after finding a new daycare facility we have already received multiple photos, videos, and daily updates of our child. In our year and 5 months with Patty I received 2 photos of my child.