I can't say enough wonderful things about Wedgwood Montessori, Miss Metti, Karina & Maria! From…read morethe moment we walked in, it was clear that this Montessori preschool is a special place. The staff are incredibly warm, caring and dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where each child is valued as an individual. The classrooms are thoughtfully designed to foster independence, creativity and critical thinking, with a perfect balance of structure and freedom. My child flourished here - not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. The Montessori approach allows them to take ownership of their learning, explore their interests, and develop at their own pace. The emphasis on hands-on learning and practical life skills has been invaluable, and it's amazing to see the growth in confidence and self-reliance. As a first-time parent, I've learned so much from the teachers here - not just about my child, but about parenting. Their gentle guidance and encouragement have been such a support to me. The way they model patience, respect and positive discipline has helped me approach parenting with more confidence and understanding. I never expected that the school would offer me so much help along the way! I truly believe that choosing Wedgwood Montessori was one of the best decisions we've made for our child and I wholeheartedly recommend this preschool to any parent looking for a thoughtful, child-centered educational environment. We had peace of mind for her care while at work and I can't thank them enough!

We couldn't be happy enough that both of our kids were able to secure spots and attend this awesome…read morepreschool! The leadership (Metti) and staff (Karina) provide not just implementing preschool curriculum but also integrate nurturing and social emotional aspects to guide kids to learn/ know the community and be part of it in a positive way. Love that they differentiate outdoor shoes from indoor shoes to keep the classroom floor neat and clean, love the concept of stone soup festival for fall (kids learn to bring their favorite veggies to share with all and prep the food together), love that they host special celebrations for Mother's Day and Father's Day (customized), love that they have a super huge sandbox outdoor with covered so it won't get wet, love the staging / theater cabin where kids can explore their endless imagination, love their slide are wide and smooth, love that they don't share hamlet to prevent lice. My kids learned so much not just about colors numbers alphabet animals but also the space, planets, insects' life cycle, math, earth, ...etc that my kids were ahead when they started kindergarten. My kids always wanted to stay and play and interact with peers and staff until the school close and never wanted to skip school. The school hours fit our needs for working parents and tuitions are definitely reasonable. Definitely highly recommend WM!! Thank you so much Metti and Karina!

New discovery school helped our son in financial assistance and helped us in very critical time…read more Thanks very much.

Our girls visited here for two weeks during the summer, and we were extremely impressed with their…read moreprograms, and how well-run the summer camp was. I can't speak to what it's like during the school year, but for camp, my girls, who were 3 and 4, would come in, and immediately want to poke Pete the cockatiel at the front door. They spent a lot of time playing outside in the fabulous playscape that NDS has in the back - and the facility as a whole is incredible! The giant treehouse... gosh, I would have loved to have had that at my daycare when I was a kid! The teachers were all very warm, and I felt like my kids got a fair amount of hands-on education about cultures (each week of the camp focused on a different country). I love that they used that theme to introduce them to a number of different things - art from the country, music, dance, and even foods! My youngest loves to cook, and I hadn't expected that, so it was delightful to have her so engaged in something both fun for her and educational. I can't say I have any negative feedback at all - we've been to a number of daycares and summer camps, and dropped into this one last-minute after a previous childcare arrangement fell through, but they were very flexible, played well with our girls, and they had a lot of fun - I guess I only wish they were open a little longer! :-) It was a little tough having to wait until 8 a.m. to drop them off, since both my husband and I are supposed to be at work then, but we were able to finagle it for the two weeks we were there, and my kids definitely didn't want to go home :-) They still ask to go visit Pete the bird every time we drive by, and I'm so glad they had such a good time while they were there. I wish every childcare center was as much fun as New Discovery School!

This is my son's 3rd year at Seattle Waldorf. We love our school. The school is a beautiful…read morecommunity where my child is seen and nurtured. Teachers and administrators are very creative and supportive in their work with all children. My child has greatly benefited from the large beating heart of this school. He's engaged in every class and is happy and excited to go to school. He's learned so much and the pace is thoughtful and age appropriate. Not only is he learning academically he's also made huge leaps socially and emotionally. He's grateful to get the chance to be outside and also creating with his hands every day. His experience in this community is helping him develop a rich depth of knowledge and self worth that will be something he can rely on for the rest of his life.

We've had a wonderful experience at this school. The teachers are passionate and genuinely care…read moreabout each child's academic and social-emotional growth. The curriculum is well rounded, thoughtfully integrating arts, sciences, and social studies in a way that keeps students engaged and inspired. In the days of AI, this kind of education truly helps students build resilience and strong critical-thinking skills. I'm so happy with my child's development--she enjoys going to school every day and is genuinely enthusiastic about learning. We feel very fortunate to be part of this community."

I can't say enough positive things about our family's experience at The Perkins School in Seattle…read more Our son joined as a 4th grader, and from day one it was clear he was genuinely known, supported, and cared for. I asked him recently what he liked most about Perkins, and he said, "the community -- I really liked the teachers and the kids." His teachers prioritized getting to know him; at our first parent-teacher conference, we were amazed when his teacher described details of his strengths and weaknesses the same way we would have. We watched his confidence grow as he was challenged in ways that felt supportive. That foundation has truly paid off--he's thriving in middle school, both academically and socially. We are forever grateful for the love and care the entire Perkins community showed our son and our family.

Our kids have loved their experience at Perkins! We've been at Perkins for five years now, and…read moreregularly make the 30-minute drive (one way) to school because it's such a wonderful place for our kids! Unlike many other independent schools, Perkins places a very high level of importance on building community within the school, and on the social and emotional health of each child. Perkins has a down-to-earth, kind and loving feel that runs through the faculty, staff, parent community and the kids. It's such a rare find! In addition to building a strong academic foundation for success, every Perkins student enjoys the experience of being truly known by every teacher, and most of the students know each other. This creates a truly "small town" community feel and one that is overwhelmingly positive! This school does differentiate for ability in the core subjects, and also provides enriching "specialist" subjects for a well-rounded overall education. We can't imagine our kids being anywhere else!

Owner Lassie and teacher Cheryl are excellent with children, caring, understanding and…read morecompassionate. My daughter enjoyed attending classes here. Highly recommended.

Such a great time!…read more From start to finish things were wonderful! We had our daughters 3rd birthday party here and teacher Ellie was the sweetest! So professional, caring, and attentive. She did such a great job directing the party ( a groups of mostly 3 yr olds) and managing the art project! The whole place was very clean and inviting. We had a group of 7 littles and their parent(s). All the children had such a joyful time with the art project as well as the free play time allotted for the 2 hour event. The balance between the art project, free play and personal celebration time was really just so appropriate and perfect. All of the guests at one point or another complimented the studio and were impressed with the space including the flow, vibe and overall appropriateness of the location. I highly, truly, recommend this for a birthday party. I'm so happy we had our daughters birthday here!

My daughter started at Ms. Tara's Preschool in 2014, seven years later we still feel part of the…read morepreschool community. My children both attended for two years before kindergarten. Ms. Tara's is a great size for making friends and getting to know people. Over the years I have met newborn little siblings who are now in preschool and kindergarten. My kid's strongest and deepest friendships originated at Ms. Tara's. Making friends and learning basic skills really helped prepare them for elementary school. Play and discovery are the guiding principles of each day. Tara and the other teachers are lovely people who nurture kids' curiosity and help cultivate strong social skills. The kids also learn preschool basics like the alphabet, writing their names, calendar, and counting. We have been very happy with the school.

Our 5 y/o daughter started at Ms. Tara's this Spring after we moved from San Francisco to Seattle…read more Finding Ms. Tara's was such an amazing gift to ease with the transition. We are so sad to be leaving already to start kindergarten in the fall. Ms. Tara's is truly a special place with a wonderful group of teachers and warm community of parents. The themed lessons sparked so much curiosity in our daughter, and she constantly came home sharing new information she was learning (something that happened way more here than at her previous school in SF). One of her favorite activities was when they would learn about an artist, and then do an art project inspired by the artist's work. We feel so lucky that we were able to be a part of Ms. Tara's the past few months. Our daughter has been able to make a seamless transition to camp over the summer after the confidence she gained as a part of Ms. Tara's!

My son has attended this co-op preschool for about a year, and he gets so much out of it. I love…read morethat it meets on Saturday mornings, which means his dad can attend with him. It is so awesome to see pics of my two guys building ramps together or cuddling during story time, and my fella really loves seeing our son grow and change along with the other kids in the class. The second thing I adore about our class is the talent: our teacher, Monica, is actually an opera singer, and she brings her beautiful singing to every circle time. Anyone who's heard a group of parents droning along to a song knows what a blessing a gifted teacher can be. Monica also provides a very laid back, attachment friendly style. When my son was scared of one of the circle time routines, she altered the practice to help him adjust, and she came up with clever ideas to help ease him into the routines of preschool. We also have a gifted "parent educator" who doesn't cram education down our throats but offers ad hoc support, tips and understanding. Third pro is the mixed ages. Any kid 1 - 3 years old can enroll. The bigger kids learn sibling skills and get to show off for the littler ones, and the younger ones get to copy bigger kids. It's a fascinating process to observe how fast the little ones learn. Finally, I love that I feel comfortable and at home in our class. The class doesn't operate along gender lines, which makes it feel queer friendly. The other parents who attend with their kids are friendly and open. Our teacher has a lot to do with that atmosphere. Cons? As I see it, this preschool's only flaw is that the co-op is perhaps too laid-back about organizing, which means we hover on the brink of under-enrollment. In short, I couldn't recommend our Saturday preschool more. Even though my own son is close to aging out, I hope the class will continue for many more years because it is so wonderful.

We love this Saturday morning coop preschool where parents get to play with their babies and other…read moresimilarly aged families. The stars of the show are the wonderful teacher Monica and Parent Educator Glenn. They are immensely wise and talented and gifted teachers. Thanks to the wonderful Monica and Glenn we have beautiful animated singing during circle time, ukulele-playing and sign language instruction too! We look forward to Saturday mornings in preschool because of these great teachers and fun multilingual families. We'll be sad to age out (though it won't be for a while) . . . hopefully by then the age range will be expanded so our son can continue to have fun being part of this community.