My daughter has been attending school here and is thriving. I have constantly been impressed by the…read morework she brings home, the wide range of topics they cover each week on top of her improving vocabulary. The teachers are kind, but also discipline when necessary and keep the class in order. I was looking for an environment with structure and somewhere to begin a solid foundation for learning. I highly recommend this school.

I absolutely LOVE this Montessori school! When I was little I attended a Montessori and wanted my…read morekids to have that same experience. This school offers children love and kindness along with structure and practical teachings that will give them strength in real life. The school is not far from Maple Valley and Covington but is technically located on the Black Diamond/Kent border not far from Ristrettos! Not sure why there are not posts yet as it is maybe a best kept secret- teachers Carolyn and Nicole are amazing!!!

As a parent of a child who fell behind in reading, I was desperate for help. I myself am not a…read moreteacher. A concerned mother, nurturer, provider, yes, but not qualified to help a child who has fallen behind. I know first hand, how falling behind can effect a child's self confidence. This is why I reached out to Sylvan for help. They evaluated my son's reading skills and made a plan for him to get caught up. By paying for a bulk package of hours I was able to save a bit of money. I am happy to say that he has become more confident and his skills have improved greatly after just 3 months. I am so excited to see where he is at the end of the summer.

My elementary school aged son has struggled with writing for years. He has a good understanding of…read morewriting concepts and grammar but gets easily overwhelmed when it comes to putting his thoughts on paper. He's starting middle school next year and my wife and I had hoped that Sylvan would be able to help him gain more confidence and work through some of the mental blocks he has when tackling writing assignments. When we signed him up for classes at Sylvan, we expected that he would receive tailored, individualized tutoring to reinforce the concepts he already knows, help build his confidence, and provide techniques and strategies for not worrying about getting it perfect the first time. Unfortunately, the lessons ended up being very boilerplate with minimal customization. The majority of each lesson was spent rehashing grammar concepts he largely already knows, and typically would only spend a few minutes on the creative process of writing. There was also significantly less one-on-one time than we expected, and he spent the majority of the time working on his own on a tablet. We hoped to discuss our concerns during our monthly meeting with the center director, but unfortunately the meetings ended up getting canceled at the last minute three times in a row so we finally just decided to pull him out at the end of the month. The staff are very nice but it certainly wasn't worth the very high cost, and I wouldn't recommend Sylvan for anyone in a similar situation to ours. Maybe it's better for older students or for students who need help with more defined, linear concepts like math or science.

My son joined Stellar when he was two years old, and now we can't wait to send my second kid to…read moreStellar! We feel incredibly fortunate to have found this place. During our school tour, the Director Ms. Deepika told us that Stellar is not only committed to educating children academically, but more importantly, to inspiring their passion and curiosity for learning and encouraging them to explore. We deeply resonate with this philosophy, and it was one of the main reasons we decided to join Stellar right away. I've already recommended Stellar to many of my friends and family, here's why: 1. The teachers are incredibly dedicated and responsible. Since my son joined Stellar, we've been pleasantly surprised by his daily growth and progress, not only in knowledge, but also in emotional development, self-regulation, and discipline. He has learned to be patient and take turns, to share with others, and to use gentle hands. He throws fewer tantrums, has become kinder, and even helps clean up his own toys. 2. My kid is also noticeably more cheerful and expressive. His vocabulary has grown rapidly, and he can now engage in full conversations and communicate clearly. He can count, and every day at school he participates in crafts and art activities. At home, he continues to want to read, sing, and draw, these are all things that Stellar has helped nurture in him. 3. When I mentioned to the teachers that my child was a picky eater, they patiently encouraged and supported him during lunchtime to ensure he got the nutrition he needed. Over time, he began finishing most of his lunch and reached a healthy weight. The teachers always take parents' concerns seriously and do their best to support both the child and the family, which I truly appreciate. 4. External Environment: The school is located near major transportation hubs, yet nestled within a quiet residential neighborhood. It's peaceful, convenient, and has easy parking. 5. Campus Environment: The classrooms and various facilities are very clean. The entire campus gives me a strong sense of cleanliness, safety, comfort, and simplicity, exactly the kind of warm and welcoming atmosphere I look for in a daycare.

We are so glad that we decided to enroll our son in Stellar Montessori Academy! SMA is a wonderful…read moreschool, and our son has flourished under the care of his teachers and Ms. Deepika, Director of SMA. We love the school's intimate size, caring teachers, and ease of communication with the staff. Also, SMA operates year-round with minimal closures. It has been very helpful to not have to worry about backup childcare. Most importantly, our son is always happy to go to school, which gives us the greatest confidence that SMA is the right choice for him. Thank you SMA for making such a positive impact on our son!

My son goes here. He has excelled here since the 8th grade. He is now a senior. If you're child has…read morea learning disorder or disability this school is geared towards that.

Great place for children with learning differences to explore and thrive in their individual…read morelearning styles. Helpful teachers, low teacher to student ratio, and numerous student lead ASB activities gives the feel of a larger welcoming education community. Their mission states this is a place where students come first and it's definitely apparent in the effort and caring attitude of their office personnel and staff.

Wonderful! Incredible positive impact on both of our children - 7th and 11th grade. The team is…read moreengaging and truly cares about the development and well-being of their students. The level of confidence from both of our children has grown immensely - amazing that they both look forward to "an hour of math" and come out every time with a great attitude. This is a new location, since January, but the level of professionalism from Ira is one of an experienced administrator. Through the COVID-19 crisis, they were able to set up a virtual class to allow for the continuation of classes in a simple and effective manner - this is a testament to their passion for teaching students. The staff know my kids by name, always greet them warmly, maintain a clean working environment and provide detailed updates and reports on progress. No hesitation to strongly recommend Mathnasium of Maple Valley.

My kid start last year, and he is learning a lot, it's a great place to go, small, no too many…read morekids, he loves to go school, since first day he feel safe, confident and he is improving and learning everyday I love compass Montessori! The staff really care about kids and are very committed to the kids, super warm and supportive!

Our son joined Compass in the fall and we've been very impressed with the professionalism and focus…read moreon educational achievement. As a lefty, he has always struggled with holding a pencil but within a few weeks we had already seen progress. He now enjoys drawing which is wonderful! The teachers show genuine care for the kids and foster an intellectual curious environment. We plan to put our second child in the program prior to Kindergarden as well.

Great facility, tutors, and location. My daughter looks forward to her sessions at Mathnasium…read moreevery week (2x a week). She had gained confidence and progressed quickly. At her initial assesment, she was below her grade level, now after 10 months, she's above her grade level (both at school and Mathnasium's assessment). It's money well spent!

With Mathnasium assessments they all tend to mark your child below grade level each time and the…read morefirst handful of sessions my child would do 20-30 pages of work at a time with most being review. The assessments don't necessarily match what is taught in schools and I feel a good portion of our summer session is spent just trying to figure out where exactly she's at math-wise. Otherwise the facility is nice and my child doesn't complain too much about going though probably cuz the math is so easy :(

Love this place so much! I've spent about 3+ years here and I can say the help I've received has…read moredefinitely been sufficient. I was able to catch up on math concepts I had trouble understanding along with getting ahead of the game during summertime sessions. I am currently taking Alg 3-4 as a sophomore and am about to take Pre-Calc/Trig next year thanks to Mathnasium! If you or a friend are struggling with math courses this year or want to get ahead just in general, I highly suggest looking into this place.

I went to Mathnasium in Kent, in order to prepare for the pharmacology portion of my Certified…read moreMedical Assistant test that I had to re-take after 14 years, in order to get a license in the state of WA. As an adult, I felt a little out of place, but often I was getting tutoring at the same time as another middle aged adult who was in a similar situation and this helped to alleviate some of my discomfort. Monica was my tutor and she did a great job bringing me back up to speed and was very understanding. The kids that were there at the same time as me, seemed surprised and amused by my presence there. Mathnasium was also good at working with my scedule, which required rescheduling my appointment several times. I highly recommended their service for all ages!