I wish we could add more stars!! Don't be fooled by the residential first look of this wonderful…read moreschool. Yes it is definitively a school not your average daycare. Our daughter has learned in leaps and bounds here. The structure and education she gets is only seconded by the love and comfort we wish we could give her all day ourselves. Her teachers come up with new creative curriculum every week. Not a day goes by without photos and updates throughout the day. The unseen lower level of the house is utilized only for the school. As you walk down the pathway to the school you will see a huge backyard that is set up with all kinds of fun outdoor activities (with all the safety and security you could ask for). Inside you will find there are no T.V.s or electronics. Kids are encouraged to explore and immerse themselves in creative play. The classrooms are incredibly clean and well organized!! Breakfast, am & pm snacks and lunch are all served at a kiddo friendly table in the heart of the classrooms creating a family style feel. Ms. Haylie and her staff are so encouraging, loving and supportive to all the kids(us parents too!). I could go on and on!!! If you are looking for a school/daycare for your little one I urge you....STOP HERE! You won't find anything like this!

Haylie is a magician, that's our family nickname for her. Somehow she gets kids and their needs on…read morea deeper level than most people, even educators that I have met. I had two kids attend her preschool and our experience has been nothing short of life-changing. Absolutely one of the secret gems in Kent, 1000% recommend this preschool.

My kid started at 3 at this place and WOW this place is amazing!…read moreThis place provides the perfect setting for kids to develop and grow! On top of that we REALLY LOVE the TEACHERS! YES every single one! They love the kids and treat them with love!. Our kid have developed so much from this place. It was the best decision that we have made for our kid! We are really thankful to all the teachers that helped our kid grow and we are going to miss this place alot! Highly recommend this place!

Our daughter is thriving at The Treehouse! She adores going to school where she plays with her…read morefriends, engages in dance and gymnastics, and gets to express herself through a wide variety of arts and crafts activities. It's been really wonderful seeing her express herself more clearly and forge lasting friendships with her classmates. The teaching staff is warm, friendly and genuinely has the best interests of the kids as their top priority. Their interest in getting to know our entire family and the kindness they show our younger son (who will soon enroll at The Treehouse himself) is truly heartwarming. I cannot recommend The Treehouse enough to families who are looking for a welcoming community and play-based learning environment.

Our son started in the infant room at just 8 months old, and now, at 14 months, he's thriving in…read morethe toddler room. Watching his growth over these past few months has been amazing, and we owe so much of that to the wonderful, caring staff. When he first started, it was a big transition--he had been home with me since birth, and adjusting to a new environment and new caregivers was tough. He cried a lot and had trouble napping at first. But the staff was so patient and gentle with him through it all. Their support and consistency helped him feel safe and loved, and it made all the difference. Now, he's excited to go to school--he even runs into the classroom and forgets to say goodbye! As a parent, there's nothing better than knowing your child feels happy, secure, and cared for. Thank you to everyone at Bright Horizons at Longacres for helping him grow into such a confident little person. We are so grateful.

We had the most amazing teacher (Mars) with our toddler class. When our son moved up to early…read morepre-school we started noticing problems, mainly with turnover of teachers. If you look at the staff picture wall by the entrance only a handful of teachers have been there longer than a year. We also noticed that staff can be very stressed at times due to being shuffled around from class to class. We finally left (intending it to be temporary) due to our second child being born. Our son had his pictures taken right before we gave our notice and requested to purchase it as well but we never heard back after multiple attempts. TL:DR Depending on the teacher that you have your experience can vary by a lot. If management can do a better job with keeping the staff less stressed/happy I don't think we would hesitate with coming back.

My child transitioned from a local public into the lower elementary classroom. He couldn't be…read morehappier. They take academic rigor very seriously, while also allowing the students time and space to process and learn. He loves it! Lots of outside time in nature. The school does an excellent job fostering the natural creativity, curiosity, and enthusiasm in children as part of each child's learning journey.

Cedar River Montessori has been an amazing school for my daughter. The community is wonderful and…read moresupportive, the teachers care about and know students' strengths, opportunities for growth and individual personalities in detail. Students have a chance to explore topics they're truly interested in, supported by passionate educators. Learning happens all across CRMS' 12 acre campus, indoor & out--from animal care to gardening and nature education. I'm grateful my child has the one-of-kind experience she gets everyday at Cedar River.

It is hard to decide how many stars to list. The caregivers here are friendly, very loving, happy…read moreand seem to enjoy the children. They are actively involved in playing with the kids and the place is clean. The part that isn't readily apparent when you tour this home-based childcare is that there are no caregivers present who speak English for 99% of the day. This may or may not be an issue for you. But, for small children who are just developing their language skills, it is a challenge. Just as important, my child wasn't able to communicate to the providers: my tummy hurts, he hit me, etc. And, I wasn't able to communicate with them during drop off or pick up: she has been emotional this morning, she didn't sleep well last night. But for the communication challenges, we would have stayed here, but it did not work for us.

Awesome staff, kids are safe, happy, and active! My go to…read moreday care spot! Also, the location is clean and lots of toys and activities to keep my kids busy.

We started at the little gym in Kent in the birdies class when our first was about a year old and…read morewasn't fully walking yet. We moved away from the area when she was in the super beasts class (3yrs) and her younger sibling was in the birdies class. Our class instructor was Ms. Maria, and although they have excellent instructors throughout the week, Ms. Maria had a way to get the kids engaged and excited and we genuinely miss going to her class at 830am. That's how much fun it was! She is truly involved in the kids' development and puts a lot of focus on each kid's skill needs and on teaching them to be kind and gentle

My son has been going to the Little Gym regularly for over a year during The pandemic. I love the…read morestaff, their commitment to safety and most of all my five year old has a lot of fun. Whether it's summer camp, an hour long class or something else, you should stop by and check it out. The staff and teachers are very friendly and informative. They answer my questions and communicate changes/ updates regularly through email and text. Highly recommend

All three of my children have attended this daycare since infancy. The same woman has worked in the…read moreinfant room and watched all three of them and she is great. All of my kids' teachers are super friendly, communicate well, and are just honestly such good people and are so deserving. My children are very comfortable with them because most have been there for years. They are flexible with specific dietary restrictions, they have outings, engaging activities, and an open door on the office for welcoming communication. The staff has even seen my kid having a meltdown in the parking lot and came out to help. The negative reviews on here are wildly dramatic and paint an inaccurate portrait. I would never have my kids attend a center I thought to be subpar. If you tour the place, you will get a homey feel from it right away. It was the only place I felt comfortable with when I was touring daycares years ago. And here we are, 5 years later.

I don't like to leave negative reviews. So just consider this as informational!…read more This is a DAYCARE! They try to say they are a school but they certainly are NOT. Until the 4 year old pre K "class". They are just letting kids play just like any daycare. They close for July 5th because "THE KIDS ARE TOO TIRED TO LEARN SO ITS NOT A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT". This is a direct quote from the director Michelle. Things were much different under the old director Garnet. They are closing early today because a staff member passed away suddenly and they need "time to grieve as a team". I'm sorry for the loss of your staff member but less than a days notice for families to have to find arrangements or tell their employers that they have to leave work early is beyond ridiculous! We have all lost people in our lives and understand grief but literally needing to conveniently take off half a day early on Halloween sounds a bit suspect to me. Is anyone getting a discount for the time that the daycare is closing for? They have "teacher in service days" where the daycare is closed and you are paying for this time as well! So you have to take off work or pay for someone else to provide care. YOU ARE PAYING TWICE! I absolutely DO NOT RECOMMEND Family Circle learning center in Renton.

My daughter is a current student at KM and even though we've moved to Maple Valley, we are keeping…read moreher there. We absolutely love the teachers, and the philosophy at this co-op. My daughter (2) has blossomed socially and we have already built some lifelong friendships with other families from our class. Because the school is not focused on academics, but rather, learning through play, the children have an opportunity to explore their own interests, even at this young age. What a joy to have the chance to teach my daughter independence and love of learning in a nurturing and supportive environment.

We love KM. We love the teachers! They are so wonderful. We love the KM community. I am so…read morethankful we found this preschool!