Little Farm Preschool is a magical place. We've been with Little Farm Preschool going on 3 years…read moreand plan on staying with them with my youngest CURRENTLY in the program for another two years. Our family started with the original owners in 2023 & they sold it to a wonderful family that genuinely cares for their staff, our children and families. Yes, the original owners sold it abruptly & that transition was difficult but it was not at the expense of the new owners. The original owners Mrs. Margo & Chrissy did not disclose this to the parents currently enrolled until Feb 2025, when the business was already put up for sale in late 2024. So as parents and even their own staff we were surprised, which was not the new owners fault. They came in very transparent and welcoming and that has not changed since taking over Little Farm Preschoool. However, the new owners made major improvements that created so much physical classroom space, indoor play area and reading nook that has an up to date fire & safety features (which wasn't there before). The new teachers Ms. Gwen & Ms Kolby are AMAZING! The owners and teachers have degrees in Early Child Education and Development with years of experience working with children. Every morning they welcome our little ones with their smiles and warmth the children look forward to their day. The teachers are so nurturing, patient and supportive with separation anxiety or behavioral challenges, which they always communicate with parents through the parent app as a heads up so we can talk about it in person if needed. They truly are so hard working to create such a creative and fun hands-on activities for learning and safe environment for our children. One thing that the new teachers/owners incorporated, which was not done with previous owners was an academic assessment. No pressure on the kid, but teachers are observing & use a simple guideline to measure the children's academic improvement from beginning of the school year and we checked in during the quarter of the year during parent teacher conferences and measure the improvements your child is making. The goal is to make sure the children are ready to enter Elementary school by building the child's confidence knowing their ABC's, recognition of letters, shapes, numbers, etc. through a curriculum that is fun and very effective as the children learn through arts, crafts, music, story time, outdoor play and using their creative minds. In the outdoor space there are goats & chickens and inside the classroom have fish and plants they are responsible in taking turns feeding. Every holiday and birthday is celebrated with so much enthusiasm and excitement. At pick up time you can see the smiles on our children's faces as they show us their projects for the day, tell us about all the fun they had and say good-bye to their friends each day. I can go on and on and rave about Little Farm Preschool and what a wonderful and magical place it is for my children. The new owner Sonam has improved this preschool in so many ways and we look forward to continuing to work with her and their staff in the future.

I wish we had never come to the Little Farm Preschool. It started out fine, but then the original…read moreowners of the school abruptly sold the entire preschool mid-way through the school year, causing a major disruption to the staff and students. They also took the animals with them, defeating the "farm" aspect of the school. They sold the school around February, 2025. So any reviews posted prior to this date should probably be disregarded. Margo and Chrissy do not own the school anymore and have nothing to do with it. After a couple of months under the new ownership, reportedly due to the behavior of the new owners and safety concerns about the new owners, all three of the existing teachers (that our children knew and loved) quit with 5 weeks left in the school year. This is obviously a huge disruption and quite upsetting to the children. The new owners very quickly hired two new "teachers" and had them starting within a week of the previous teachers quitting. I cannot imagine there was enough time for an adequate background check or vetting of these two new employees. The owners were desperate to hire anyone just to keep the school open. The owners are also extremely defensive about the whole situation and refuse to accept any blame or issue any sort of apology or reassurance that the safety concerns in question would be addressed and fixed. The whole environment and vibe of the school is now just negative and toxic so we pulled our child from the school. The owners are also refusing to issue a tuition refund for the last month of school.

I wanted to update my previous review (see the looooooooooong one below about how well this worked…read morefor my two developmentally delayed toddlers). My children are in elementary school now, and I continue to see my decision to place my kids at Knowledge House to be an excellent one. My kids started kindergarten academically ahead of their peers, and having already developed the social skills necessary for elementary school. They could work well with others, treat each other and adults with respect, and solve problems peacefully. I see the influence of their education at Knowledge House sneaking out in all sorts of positive ways: they shake hands with people and are confident when sharing their ideas, they include others in their play and notice when someone is left out, they love to explore and learn new things, and they use many different ways to solve problems. To add to all of that, despite the fact that many of their former classmates at Knowledge House attend different elementary schools, the kids still play together at playdates and we still talk with our former Knowledge House families. Mark and Valerie make this preschool a place for children to grow and learn at their own pace, and where children develop a sense of community and self-confidence.

Amazing school! My daughter has learned so much here and enjoyed her time with her peers.read more

What an amazing school to send your children to. The staff truly loves the children and the…read morechildren love to be there. My son has been going since last fall and he has such a great time at this school. They are so incredibly thoughtful with everything they do from the lesson plans to the snacks they provide. Everything is done with such care. The Spanish immersion was the reason we enrolled and it's great to hear my son talking in Spanish. I would highly recommend this school to every parent in the area. Your child will be cared for with such love. I'm always excited to ask him if he had a good day. He always responds with "Muy bien!"

My son has been going to this daycare for over 2 years now and I feel very blessed to have found…read morethis place. They are exceptional on every level. The care and the love that they give my son is unparalleled. I would definitely recommend this daycare to everyone I know. I love all of the staff at this place. Last but not least, Iris is very passionate and her care for the kids definitely shows the passion behind it.

After touring 5 preschools when it was time for my daughter to attend Pre-K, I selected SWEL. We…read morehad previously been at a very high quality preschool in another part of Seattle, but we were moving so I needed a new spot. I was immediately impressed with the natural lighting, reggio inspired philosophy and loved that my child would have access to learning a second language without full blown immersion. What we ended up loving even more was the in-house cook, the food is very healthy and taught my daughter to expand her tastes. The teachers were just as warm and attentive on the last day of school as the first. Very high quality facility. In fact, my daughter is now in second grade and my son is attending SWEL for preschool, camp and Pre-K this year and next!

This unique school has all ages of children in the schoolhouse. My son likes mingling with the…read moreolder kids and the teachers are all very patient. The kids learn independence and how to pickup after themselves. The only downside is parking can get tight at drop off time.

My daughter attended Snoqualmie Falls Montessori for over a year and liked it quite a bit. The…read moreteachers, Lisa and Somnea are fabulous!! The owner is a bit unorganized could improve on communication with the parents. Overall, a nice relaxed, non-structured atmosphere with plenty of out-door time.

We can't say enough good things about this place. Both of our kids have gone here, and it's by far…read morethe best daycare and school we've ever experienced. Every teacher and staff member is kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in the kids. Our son has severe food allergies, and we're literally trusting them with his life--and we completely trust them. They've gone above and beyond to keep him safe while still making him feel fully included. He absolutely loves it. He's made so many friends, and we've seen him grow more confident, curious, and happy every day. But what makes this place truly special is that it's more than just a school. Through it, we've built a real community of parents and friends that has become a lasting part of our lives. The care, connection, and sense of belonging here extend far beyond the classroom.

Our kids have both attended ECS from the infant room through Pre-Kindergarten and we have had an…read moreincredible experience. Nurturing teachers, a sense of community, and lifelong friendships have defined our experience. Whether your family is Jewish or not, the school celebrates Jewish culture and traditions and has families and teachers from all over the world and the U.S. ECS feel like more than a daycare, it is a school and a community and we highly recommend to anyone looking for high quality childcare in a friendly and warm environment.

Huckleberry Preschool is my daughter's happy place. She spends the whole morning outside, rain or…read moreshine--hiking through the forest, hunting for worms, and jumping in puddles. She also tells me she has some epic dance parties at school. Since starting Huckleberry, I've seen my daughter's confidence grow in so many ways--she now charges forward on our family hikes, tries to climb trees with her brother, picks up worms whenever she can find them, and magically has lost her fear of dogs. Prior to Huckleberry, her only mode of transportation was her stroller--she was very anti-walking--and now she's willing to go on weekly family hikes. Logistically, Huckleberry has also been great. You can park right next to the school for easy dropoff/pickup, and lunch is provided. Katherine also emails the lesson plan each week, so we get a sense of what the kiddos are learning. I would highly recommend Huckleberry Preschool to anyone looking for an outdoor preschool. It has been such a blessing for us.

Huckleberry Preschool and Katherine are simply outstanding. It has been one of the best decisions…read morewe made for our youngest son. I would echo other reviews: our son has whole-heartedly embraced being outside, rain or sun, with near daily adventures of exploring the woods and surrounding nature. He climbs on, over, around trees, rocks, picks up insects, moves them to safety, picks blackberries along the trail, or fresh tomatoes from the garden, enjoys creative play, laughs with other kids, and is so lovingly cared for by Katherine. Katherine has wonderful insights into this childhood phase of life, nurtures each child (and by extension, their families), and provides a wonderful environment for relationship building and growth. 5-stars!!