Love love love Monroe Montessori. It's next door to Windermere Monroe and right next to the Monroe…read morePolice station it feels very safe. Down the street is the public library Perfect for getting books and dropping off books.

Our experience at this school mirrors what others have said. Administration is more interested in…read moredefending the teacher's poor behavior than providing support to the children. Outside the box thinkers and "researchers" are targeted as problem children instead of celebrated and supported. The quality of education is lacking and has transitioned more to a daycare than a school. Class sizes for kindergarten and higher have significantly shrunk while prices have soared. Parents are more interested in perceived "status" than in their child's actual well-being and behave accordingly. Any challenges to the status quo are interpreted by the administration as direct attacks - you will be put on an implied watch list and will also be provided with a verbal reminder that there are other children on a waiting list. This waiting list appears to be in threat only as they're constantly advertising open spots and asking for referrals. There will be more days off and half days than the public school district. But don't worry! You can pay more money for extended care. My overall assessment is - if your child is compliant, you're a "go with the flow" kind of person, aren't concerned about the quality of education, and love to pretend this school is prestigious, you'll do great! Note: they've clearly started a fake reviews campaign on the Great Schools page

Horrible. Especially the special education department. Some of the teachers are not following state…read morepolicies to protect the privacy of the students. Many other rules an policies have been broken. Principals have been notified with the school/schools that those events have transpired. No response , resolution or reprimanded has come from these principles.

my school district sucked. not as bad as some South Seattle…read moreschools... but #15 sucked. or maybe just our administration and funding sucked. either way, my school district sucked. field trips were sucky. funding for sports teams were sucky.

3.65 out of 5. This is an old school, and a school that is very busy w almost 900 kids. Pushing…read more25+/- in a classroom. The property itself could use a facelift, but that costs money. Big money. Will our kids learn anything here? Hope so. Only time will tell. The teachers seem good. School faculty seems professional. The principal is a nice lady and appears fair and level headed. Safety is key here. Good. We need that. Problem here is the extreme insulation of teaching staff from parents. It's very hard to speak w your child's teacher in person unless you make an appt in the front office, which is much like trying to be a new patient at a doctor's office. "5 weeks from now we can get you in." Ugh. All is basically done via email or an app which can be arduous to communicate properly re issues when not face to face. There is no showing up at school for a quick hello w a teacher. Nope. They won't let you see your child's teacher real quick. They'll turn you away, and give you a slight snide vibe... like you might be a criminal or trying to do something dastardly. The attitude is unnecessary and unreasonably excessive. Another aside is that "side eye" that some "outdoor kid wranglers wearing safety vests" give if you dare ask a question, or "cross an imaginary line" that they deem uncrossable. So many rules to break by accident. A few, not all mind you, seem to deem some parents as a threat. I'm sure these ladies outside have seen their share of hard to deal withs, they're out there, but that percentage is low. Parents w their children aren't threats. (Hence the 3.65 out of 5 stars) What about that "Kindness Always" message again? Now... the ugliness that is the drop off and pick up situation at Hillcrest. Hoooo weee! DO NOT DO IT. Stressful! The school built in 1961 was never ready for the volume it has now in the 21st century, as well as the neighborhood that was built around it. Put your child on the bus! Seriously. Trying to park or getting in a line up of cars winding through a neighborhood an hour prior to drop or pickup is extreme. It can move along expeditiously at times, but mostly it's slow going and a daily fight. I wouldn't, nor would most, recommend it. You have to get there fairly early before school, and 45 mins before for pickup. Lots of sitting in your car waiting. People cut the line amd make it worse too. Getting away from the school is also tough. Put the kids on the bus! Nix the traffic jam and hanging around out front waiting for the teacher to walk out. This is an issue all experience. All in all Hillcrest is alright. B-. We can deal w the vests outside, the warden-esque front office, and the insane school traffic. Most agree it's the better school of the bunch in LS. Better than most. We work with what we have.

Nelson Elias the school psychologist and his helpful staff make the best team and go out of…read morethere there way to help the kids at Hillcrest elementary, they really care for the kids they take care of

Wow this school is good! I have had two kids go to this school over the years and I really…read morerecommend it. They go above and beyond really the teacher my son has for kindergarten is the best she is so sweet caring and helpful I hope my younger son gets her lol I really really recommend this school

=== This review is specific to the Mukilteo EACAP program located at Lake Stickney Elementary ===…read more This program is, in a single word, fantastic. My 3.5 yo child began a class here last fall and we've had nothing short of a terrific experience since day 1. School sessions are held in 4 different, fully-functional classrooms, each with a color-name, and supplied with a head teacher and at least two assistant teachers as well as parental volunteers, and each offers the choice between morning or afternoon classes lasting just shy of 4 hours, 4 days a week (no school on Fridays). Even before the school year begins, your child's assigned teacher will visit your home, explain the program and meet your child to make the first day(s) experience as comfortable as possible. Once school begins, classes are structured with daily schedules that include circle/group time, lunch provided by the school in the cafeteria (for PM class, not sure of AM), reading, crafts, fun lessons that usually correspond with a weekly theme, sufficient time for hygiene maintenance ala required hand-washing blocks, teeth brushing and consistent bathroom breaks, and TONS of sensory and free-play. In 5 months, my child is a pro at ABC's and color recognition and is far ahead of where I would expect in letter writing and fine-motor skills such as cutting, coloring within the lines and gluing. My child's classroom (The Red Room with Mary as lead teacher) in particular is a pure joy. My child began the school year very shy and apprehensive in nature. We weren't sure s/he was ready to be in such a bustling setting but it was BECAUSE of this extreme shyness that we wanted to try it out and we are just absolutely thrilled that we did. S/he has made friends quickly, is having a blast learning and playing in a safe, educational setting and the shyness has almost completely dissipated - after only 5 months! Each class is also assigned a family resource counselor who readily offers support both in and out of the classroom via regular check-ins and home visits, and after-school family activities such as Bubble Night, Literary Night and Parent Cafe - as well as open invitations to volunteer in or visit the classroom ANY time you want - ensures that you are welcomed and encouraged to participate in your child's early education experience. There is absolutely nothing I can possibly say that is negative about this school/program. It could use some posted direction and improvements in the parking lots (people parking in front of handicap walkways and in obviously restricted areas) but that's menial in the overall perspective. All in all, love, love, LOVE this place and couldn't be happier.

The teachers at this preschool The teachers at this preschool. My daughter has grown…read moresignificantly as a learner as a result. They have high academic expectations while maintaining a nurturing and encouraging environment know matter where your child is at. My daughter loves going to school each day!

GREAT teacher (been doing preschool since the late 70's). Awesome curriculum, faith based, but not…read moreoverwhelming. SUPER affordable. You will pay for a month here what you pay at most preschools for a week! My daughter loves going and I am so happy to have found it!

We've been here since day 1 and have had a wonderful experience. My kids are happy to go and love…read moretheir teachers.

Great school. They really try and be the best. They particularly helped my son who has ADHD. They…read moreworked with him a lot and always made sure he was ok. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone. We actually live in everett and drive them here for school. They got some good programs for everyone to get involved. One in particular is watch dog. Dads volunteer and help the kids. The food selection for lunch and breakfast is very good. They have many healthy options and I think the PTA helps with that.