I don't get to volunteer much anymore, I definately had more time in high school and college, but…read morewhen I get a chance, I tend to find places which serve good causes. In Seattle, there are many that fall into that catagory, and this one stands out. Food banks are places which are more important than ever before. There are too many people in unfortuante situations. Either because of some circumstance which is out of their control, or for what ever reason, it becomes necessary to rely of the charity of others. I volunteered here, as part of Seattle Works. Like many food banks I have volunteered at, it's simple, have your energy up, a welcoming smile, and respect. This one serves tons of people, Wednesdays and Saturdays. They have two shifts, one in the morning and afternoon. If you come early, be prepaired to get to packing and sorting. Donations come from local groceries and neighborhood residents. People line up, come in, get food items, and are on their way. Simple. I always say, it's good to give back, and this place is a good way to giving back, even if you don't have money to give; give a little time, it's well worth it. Tip: There is limited parking, some just north of the location, and some 24 hours spots on the street across(south) from the fire station. Don't park at the fire station, they don't really appreciate cars blocking their station. Wear comfortable clothes, and good shoes, you'll be on your feet.

As far as food banks go, North Helpline has it down! This is one of the most organized food banks…read morewith a great deal of staff and a nice warehouse space. When I have volunteered, it has been on the Saturday morning shift, four long hours! Be prepared to stand for most of the time and for non-stop people coming through. Generally Seniors and the Disabled are in the first round of clients. It is nice that they are able to come through first without being hindered by a large crowd. This food bank generally has a great deal of fresh produce, meat and many donations from Whole Foods and other markets. It feels good passing out items that I know I don't spurge on for myself. I appreciate that the clients at the food bank can turn away items that they do not wish to take. It feels very humane that people are not put in a position that they must eat anything given to them just because they are in need. If you have some volunteer time, keep North Helpline in Lake City in mind! northhelpline.org

I have two children that have been attending full-time for a few years now and I am actually sad…read more We will be phasing out this next year. From day one kids corner has been a huge blessing and I have never had any issues with them what so ever. They are open earlier than most daycares and stay open later as well. providing diapers when the kids were little was such a huge help as well. I can honestly say as a single mother I'm not sure how I would have made it without them over the years.

I'm writing this to give my first-hand experience. I'm 17 years old currently and happened upon…read morethese ratings and whatnot about the childcare I used to be in. When I was there I vividly remember the adults taking good care of all the children, I remember there being a lot of other kids there, whom I'd make friends with. I remember having so much fun, especially when the days were nice and sunny. The only few things I remember not being happy about were the fact that I didn't see my mom (normal as a child) and that one summer day when we had the sprinklers out I cut my foot on a tricycle, other than that, I only remember one lady who worked there who I thought didn't like me, can't tell you why I just remember thinking that every time I saw her. They always provided full meals and I enjoyed them a lot. This was honestly such a good place for me as a child, and I miss all the staff a lot. Anyway, just wanted to give a first-hand account of this place from someone who went there haha. I'm positive that everyone who went there when I did would say similar things as me.

Overheard so many conversations from people in line that are cheating the system, claiming to be an…read moreindependent household when they all live together they do not check this. The resources are scarce and nothing is left over for the people who actually need food.

An easily accessible space, sharing an entrance hallway with the Wallingford branch of the public…read morelibrary, the Food Bank and perhaps other community resources, FamilyWorks offers a free Wednesday and Friday "Playgroup" from 10:30-12:00. The staff were friendly as we entered and pointed us in the right direction for the play area. The play area is smallish, crowded and over-stimulating by way of so many things in the room. They do a good job of organizing it with numerous bins and boxes. But...there is so much in there, it's difficult to focus your attention on any one thing. Children are supervised only by their parents. A craft is available at small tables set up with supplies. The same table is used for a snack that is provided at about 11:00-11:30. (On this day: sugary graham crackers, hard raisins, sliced apples and a couple of shriveled mandarins.) We have understood that there is normally a structure to the 90-minute Playgroup, but one teacher didn't show up and the second was so late that we were gone by the time he or she may have showed up. It serves a good purpose in the community, but the Playgroup may be worth a skip.

The family at WACAP is the best. They are professional, supportive and highly reputable - one of…read morethe best in their field. They are much more than an international adoption agency as they provide child services as well as extensive support programs.

Our experience is too personal and too special to share details on a public platform. However, I…read morewant to take the time to highly recommend WACAP for being a wonderful agency to work with through our time fostering and ultimately through our adoption. It seems weird to review the agency that played a key role in making our lives the happiest we can imagine and then move on to review a waffle house at the same time. They deserve so much more.

CHS is a wonderful organization that helps families navigate services. They have counseling for…read moreyouth and parent and youth partners. There is always a waiting list and your child(rens) school can refer them or a parent can reach out.

I expected more from a facility that claims to offer family and mental support. I made an…read moreappointment for my son months ago and waited patiently for our appointment. In fact, we even got pushed out later as we were told there would be a therapist who would have flexibility in their schedules. The day of the appointment I received a call from Julia in the morning to prepared us for the appointment. An hour before our visit I got another call from Julia saying our insurance was inactive. I immediately got on the phone and called my sons insurance and made sure to get things all squared away. His insurance was completely active. I am mediately called Julia after confirming my sons insurance was active, and no response from her. We arrive for appointment on time only to be denied care. The last few months was a complete waste of time as we waited for an appointment slot. I did everything in my power to correct the situation with such short notice. Only to have my son and I turned away in person. A phone call would've sufficed. Or even a response to my call. I find this program to be extremely unprofessional as well as Julia's lack of respect and communication for us as a potential patient. If you are looking for therapy for your child, Julia, is not the one to assist you properly.

Super happy with our 3+ years at GKA. The teachers are attentive and caring and locations are clean…read morewith lots of educational toys and great outdoor playgrounds. Had all 3 of my kids attend and they were always excited to go to "school" each day - they've made some wonderful friends during their time at GKA. The hours are great for working parents, the tuition is incredibly reasonable and they provide healthy lunches and snacks. I love that the older kids have a learning curriculum to help them successfully transition into kindergarten. We feel so lucky we found GKA - would definitely recommend!!

My son has never been in daycare only with family. We enrolled him at Great Kids for their Pre K…read moreas well as back up daycare, interaction with other children his age on a regular basis. The teachers, staff, director were all wonderful. I called once a day to check on my son, they were all very kind and patient with this big step for my son, husband and myself. I really appreciate this place and would highly recommend them to anybody. I trust them with my child, that says a lot coming from me. Thank you Great Kids! Location by Burlington Coat Factory.

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.

To start, I have 3 boys who are different ages so they're in different classes with different…read moreteachers. Across the classes, I'm very happy with the development of my kids and the way I've been able to see growth in just a few months. They all had a hard time starting daycare after being at home with my most of their life and the staff and teachers really came together to help make it easier. Now they run to their classes and gree their friends, my oldest doesnt want to leave some days because he's having a great time. Overall, a great center. Cleanliness wise, I've never had a concern. They clean everyday and throughout the day and obviously sickness will happen but they stay on top of it by cleaning the toys and other areas that have a high touch frequency.

This kindercare location is NOT safe for your children. My son was in prek from may 2024 to…read moreFebruary 2025. During that period of time he was bitten multiple times by consistent problem children that they do little to nothing about, then it was other children following my son into the bathroom which caused him months and months of repotty training because he doesn't like being watched. They lost to my knowledge 2 children both from the front of the building. My last straw was getting a call at the end of the day saying my son was involved in inappropriate behaviors which was completely out of character. The Prek teachers DO NOT SUPERVISE THE CHILDREN WELL ENOUGH. The current teachers there were the teachers that were there with my son and at the end he complained of Ms. Reshu constantly yelling at him for not following directions but letting the children have so much alone time private areas are being involved between 5+ children. I genuinely feel as if she shouldn't have a job there anymore. Do NOT send your kids to this place it's hectic and unsafe