My daughter has been attending this preschool/kindergarten for the past year and a half. The…read moreteachers are all professional, super nice, and they make learning interesting. My daughter seems to love it most days*. Plusses: +Montessori - need I say more? If you don't know about the Montessori method, look it up. I wish I could have gone to a Montessori school when I was a kid!!!! Thanks to the Montessori method, my child has learned so much more than just her abc's and 123's - she is learning to read & write; she's even doing multiplication using bead bars and other tools. The children get to learn using tactile "works" and they are also taught Spanish, sewing and a whole variety of other skills. More importantly she is learning independence, and how to figure things out. So if she has a question or is curious about something, she knows how to start going about finding an answer. +Kindergartners have unique responsiblities and work - in addition to learning they are given opportunities to help with their younger classmates, which really boosts them up - they like to be the role model and show the little ones how a big kid should act. You can't get the same interaction at a regular Kindergarten, because preschoolers and Kindergartners at traditional schools are usually separated. They work to earn their workbooks, and then they progress at their own pace. There are very few children who don't progress quickly enough, but if a child has a problem with an assignment the teachers are able to work one on one with them to get them caught up. +The staff at Phoenix Montessori always seem to have a bright smile, and they project a loving, caring atmosphere so that the kids all feel welcome and at home. They work with you if your child has any issues, and they offer great advice when you need it! +DAYCARE & school all in the same place, so you don't have to fiddle with transportation... +For those who don't do the morning daycare, you can stay in your car and drop off your child in the 8:30 drop off line (Now if they could just do that at 7:30 I'd be soooo hooked) not that I'm lazy, it's just SUCH a crazy time in the morning and that would save me at least 5-10 minutes... minuses: - There doesn't seem to be much communication between the morning teachers and the afternoon daycare shift, so I can't really get a good answer when I ask questions about her day at school. But then, there are over twenty children in the daycare program, so I can see how that would be really tough to do. I still wish there was a passdown log or something for each kid so that a parent could quickly gauge if there are disciplinary issues that need to be worked on at home. -It ends at Kindergarten.... I wish they would expand to lower elementary! *A little history - my family has a unique challenge in that we are a military family and my husband is out on deployment 3 months and in port 3 months - the constant coming and going causes issues with our five year old who absolutely HATES changes of any kind... The staff at Phoenix have been tremendously helpful & patient everytime we have had to go through yet another transition. It seems to be getting easier and easier to get through our transitions, thanks in large part to the work the teachers do with keeping my daughter's school life as consistent as possible. What Z likes best about school: "I like helping the little ones!" and "Stations!" and "I like contracts. Cause there's pages in the contract and I like to do the work on em and color and and circle the ornaments and write things!" (A contract is a group of workbooks - once they complete a contract they have to establish a new one - and they have a set amount of work that they have to get done. If they don't get it done then they work on their contracts when other kids have free time - this really motivates them to complete their books!!!! (Z especially!)

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.

My 4 year old and I have been going to KM since he was 10 months old, and every day he asks me when…read moresummer vacation will finally be over so he can go back. We really enjoy going here, and I signed up his younger -1yo- sibling in the baby class as soon as enrollment started. What I appreciate most is the great teachers who keep the focus on (learning through) play, and not on traditional academics. There's plenty of time for that later on. On the other hand, I really like the structured nature of the classes, as kids and parents always know what's coming up next. We've met some lovely families through KM, and I'm looking forward to many more years of fun and friends.

Our twins attended Grace Lutheran Preschool for the full school year. Up until the very end, our…read morefamily had a genuinely great experience with the school, primarily due to the wonderful classroom teaching staff who cared for our kids. Unfortunately, our transition out of the program was marred by a breakdown in communication from the institution. One week before summer school was scheduled to begin, we were abruptly informed that the school was recommending our kids not attend the summer program, and that their fall enrollment was being questioned due to classroom-readiness criteria. As parents, the situation was disappointing. We received enrollment, billing, and promotional materials for summer school and the next preschool level all year long. To be notified of major concerns just days before the summer session started left our family in an incredibly difficult position, with leadership acknowledging after the fact that a spring evaluation should have been provided to keep us in the loop. Ultimately, the school's breakdown in communication broke our trust in how the program is managed, and our children will not be returning to GLC. If you are a parent looking at this program, the individual teachers are fantastic and provide a warm environment. However, be aware that you may need to be incredibly proactive in demanding written evaluations and regular check-ins with administration to ensure you and the leadership are on the same page.

If you are looking for a quality, affordable preschool with competent and caring teachers and…read moreassistants, Grace Lutheran School is the school to enroll your preschooler at. My son was in Mrs. O'Neal's pre-K class and my daughter was in Ms. Weibe's 3's class and both of them absolutely LOVED going to school everyday. They learned so much to prepare them for the next year of their schooling, whether it is another year in preschool or into Kindergarten. Mrs. O'Neal's Kindergarten preparation with the kids is unparalleled, as she strives to have your child meet Kindergarten requirements before leaving her classroom. In addition to the quality learning and care from the teachers, there are several very flexible and affordable options in the schedules they offer. I'm SO happy we chose to go to Grace!

It's been a few years since my oldest son attended this high school. When he came to the US from…read moreChina back in 2016, he was an outstanding student. In order to graduate from high school in the US he needed to pass English language and writing competency tests. After the first couple of attempts, the results were not positive. In working with Lacey, his counselor at school, we were able to get him additional help and support and she worked with us to let us know when the next test would be. We got down to the last possible test of the year and he was understandably nervous. He knew that not passing would mean taking summer school classes and probably attending school for at least one more semester. All of his friends had graduated and gone on to college. Steve's life dream wants to become a physician in the US. He played himself like I had not seen before and was as prepared for the last test as he could've been. I remember driving him to the test location and rent in that morning. He came home after the exam and said that he felt pretty good and his counselor called me at work one afternoon to let me know that he had passed. His dream of becoming a physician Was just a few steps away. Steve was accepted to the University of Washington where he graduated with honors. He has now been accepted and is enrolled in medical school in eastern Washington and doing very well. Our family would like to thank the staff, especially Lacey, for going above and beyond and helping a student achieve their dreams . Thank you so much.

Their special needs program is in complete disarray. The communication is almost 0, the teacher is…read morenever there and they have not replaced them. It's being run by people with no training. If you have a special needs child I highly recommend you consider other schools first.

I could not in my wildest dreams have hoped for a better, more loving, more education and…read moresupportive, environment for our daughter to spend her pre-k.

My daughter has been at TLE since the first day they opened. We have been happy with our experience…read moresince day one! She started in their 12-18 month class and is now in their 18-24 month class. We have seen so much growth in her socially and academically. The facility is just as clean as it was the first day they opened! They do a great job with their app letting me know when she gets diaper changes, eats, nap times and even pictures throughout the day. Her teachers have all been friendly and fill us in on her day when we go to pick her up. Also the owner and manager are always there and available. Would recommend to anyone wanting to put their child in daycare!

I could not have chosen a better school for my 3 year old. We toured many schools prior to…read moreselecting Children's Garden and there was really just no comparison. The teachers and staff are so incredibly warm, loving and kind. You can literally feel the energy of love right when you enter the parking lot! This school has done a fantastic job of creating a trustworthy and inclusive community among parents and staff. Everyone is just lovely and supportive. The curriculum is uniquely and carefully carved out for each class. The weekly updates are adorable. They are proactive with checking in on each child and sending updates. Regular celebrations and community events. This school is simply wonderful and we are happy to be here.

I can't recommend this World Kids location enough. We've been here since it opened and have had a…read morewonderful experience. The Director, Elvira cares about the kids and communicates well with families about upcoming events or concerns. The teacher for our little one feels like part of the family, they ADORE her. Spanish immersion has been fun new experience for the entire family. We get updates and pictures throughout the day and the kids are always doing activities. We love World Kids Lakewood!