This preschool is a dream come true for our family. Teacher Aureole and the other teachers care so…read moredeeply and obviously love working with the kiddos. Guided by Waldorf principles, they skillfully weave warmth and loving intention into absolutely every part of the day at Winding Willow. Every day feels special and unique, and my daughter loves going to school. They are truly like family. If I could give them 10 stars, I would!

I'm on my second kid through Winding Willow, and there are not enough good things to say about…read moreAureole and her staff. This is everything you want from a drop off preschool; Kindness, compassion, rigorous outdoor play, good food, and a little community to boot. My boys have always come home tired, dirty, full and happy. My older son still attends her summer camps, and regularly asks about teachers there. We were just so fortunate to find this little gem of a school. Aureole can be slow to communicate via email. The business side of things is not always her strong suit. But, where it matters, with the kids she is wonderful!

My daughter joined September of 2025 when she just turned 1. She had been with myself and my mother…read moreup until that point and having worked in many Early Childhood environments myself for over a decade; I was incredibly nervous, having seen and experienced all the horror stories first hand. The Director Joanne, Assistant Director RJ, and Toddler Teachers Ms. Cami and Ms. Helen have been a God-send. They have and continuously uphold high standards, truly care about the wellbeing and education of your child, and are genuinely invested in having your family as a part of their community. It was a steep learning curve for myself, being anxious entrusting my treasure and heart to complete strangers, but through transparent communication and above and beyond efforts from the individuals above, trust and bonds were quickly built. The teachers are always focused on interacting with the children at their level and are so engaged during every moment of everyday. Both teachers put in so much time and effort, not only for the children, but also the classroom environment, so that the children truly get the best experience possible!! The consistency of attendance with the teachers are also outstanding and rare for the field!! My husband and I truly feel so grateful for these 4 individuals in helping our child during this crucial development period in her life and for helping us, her parents, get through the difficult pages of these early chapters **pictures depicting children have been edited and screenshotted to protect their privacy**

Evergreen Academy Montessori has been such a wonderful experience for our family. As a first-time…read moremom returning to work, I was incredibly nervous about putting my baby in daycare at around 3 months old, but the team here made the transition so much easier. From the very beginning, the environment has felt warm, welcoming, and supportive. The teachers and admin staff are so kind and caring, and it's clear they truly love what they do. They always take a few minutes to chat during drop-off and pick-up, which makes me feel connected and reassured about how my little one's day is going. The staff always rave about my little one and how cute and wonderful they are. Warms my heart. One of my favorite things is receiving pictures throughout the day. It's so comforting to see my little one smiling, playing, and being well cared for while I'm at work. I also really appreciate how the teachers partner with parents and share Montessori activities we can try at home. It's been so special to learn simple ways to support my child's development and continue some of the same learning and exploration outside of school. I'm so grateful for the care and attention the staff provides, and it has given me such peace of mind knowing my baby is in such good hands. I would absolutely recommend Evergreen Academy Montessori to other families looking for a nurturing, supportive environment for their children.

Buzybeez was recommended to us by another parent when we moved to the area and we have loved our…read moreexperience so far. Our three year old went in shy, quiet and somewhat unsure but has blossomed into a confident little guy who is quite the chatterbox. As he was born during Covid lockdown, Buzybeez was his first exposure to a school/childcare setting. The teacher, Ms. Kimberly is fantastic with kids and made the transition easy for us as parents as well. We would definitely recommend the preschool based on the experience we've had!

From the owner: “Where Nature Meets Nurture – Growing Skills for Life!”…read more“Where Nature Meets Nurture – Growing Skills for Life!” At Buzybeez Preschool, we create a nurturing, nature-based Christian environment where children are motivated to learn and grow. Our mission is to cultivate confident, compassionate, and curious learners through meaningful educational experiences and practical life skills. Our program blends Montessori principles with a Christian perspective in a warm and supportive atmosphere that encourages exploration and community building. We focus on broad skill development, teaching constructive early life skills, and fostering positive social interactions. Each curriculum unit features natural elements, practical household items, and diverse materials designed to ignite curiosity and build confidence in every child. We envision a community where every child develops confidence, empathy, and curiosity through purposeful learning. We don't just prepare children for the next step, we prepare them for a lifetime of learning, growing, and thriving-essential skills for school and life!

Our kids have been to Birch Tree (BTA) over the past 4 years. We've had an amazing experience, and…read morerecently realized how exceptional it is compared to other daycares. We took for granted the high quality care and high standards set by the management and staff. We took a short break and moved our youngest to another daycare for a month just to be closer to our house (national chain daycare in Kenmore), and it was literally night and day. The other daycare was subpar in quality and extremely short staffed, even though the tuition was comparable. We decided to move them back to Birch Tree, and drive the extra miles. What we love about Birch Tree is the management, warm and caring teachers who give lots of hugs, home cooked food, facilities, quality education, classroom camera and Bright Wheel App. Despite the locations expansion, BTA still feels locally owned and the owner Natalie and head of schools Jessica are very much involved in all of their schools. You will still see them in-person floating around the different locations. They generally know all student's names, and the local staff are always friendly and greating parents. They hold their staff to high standards and also expect the same of parents. Kids are well behaved, they wear inside vs outside shoes. Food is better than my home cooked meals, classrooms are modern with high ceilings and large windows, and all teachers have open communication with parents via the instant messaging feature. The admin staff is also on top of communication, and they have an abundance of teachers and admin staff. They also offer weekly PE, music, and Spanish classes which are all included in the price. They also offer parents night-out occasionally, and host events and weekly summer field trips for pre-k. You can do 3, 4, or 5 days a week. Speaking with staff, they enjoy working there and say that there's opportunity for them to grow and take on different roles within the school or office. Other parents we've met have moved from other daycares to go to BTA and seem very happy with BTA. They have well prepared our oldest for kindergarten and we are so thankful. None of these things we observed with the national chain daycare.

Wonderful place for kids to learn and thrive! Truly appreciate the work they put in and my child is…read moregrowing and learning a great deal as he prepares for kindergarten and elementary school!

Easily the best decision I could have made for my son. I couldn't be happier with this childcare…read moreand preschool. I toured EVERY daycare and preschool within a 15 mile radius for an entire year. New Song Academy was a newer operation at the time of my initial tour and they had only been open for two or three years. So, I was a little nervous at first. However, two years later after returning from work from the pandemic shut down, the director, Susan still remembered me and my son. She is always very responsive and kind. She and all of the teachers are passionate about what they do and offer a loving and enriching environment for the children. All of the teachers are experienced and educated childcare professionals. They post a reliable food menu along with a new curriculum every month that they ACTUALLY follow. Some places don't always follow through with what they say they do. This place does! The classrooms are clean and organized with a wide variety of books and toys to choose from. They provide a structured schedule which gives the kids comfort. The teachers are very much in charge of the classroom without yelling or scolding. I have yet to witness an out of control environment no matter what time I show up. No running around screaming and crying kids in the corner here. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure it happens but I haven't seen it. They have a fenced outdoor playground with age appropriate play equipment. Sectioned for different age groups. Even a covered outdoor play area. The kids go outside every day. The teachers watch them closely as they play. They offer healthy food options from a variety of cultures. My son was an extremely picky eater before he started here and now he will try just about anything. We have a true community among the other families and because they are a Christian based school, we even got to see a Christmas performance with all of the children this year! They encourage the parents to volunteer to deepen that sense of community. I find this transparency very reassuring. They are focused on academics and getting the kids kindergarten ready. My son loves this school, his friends and all of his teachers! If you have been searching for quality childcare for an affordable price, this is it. I couldn't be happier with my choice and would recommend this school to anyone.

If your child is so precious to you and he/she needs undivided attention and genuine care, don't…read morelook any further, stop wasting your valuable time, New Song Academy is a special place where your child can grow and thrive emotionally, intellectually, physically and spiritually! My son Micah has been attending NSA since it first opened in January of 2018. Both Susan and Michelle "teachers" are down-to-earth and have passion for children. They communicate with parents on a daily basis via app called "Kidsnote". I get to see what my son ate for lunch, how much he ate and how long he napped, what activities he participated and etc. It's very informative and helpful to learn how my child's day was at school. Good communication is so valuable and it promotes trust and transparency between the school and parents. New Song Academy is definitely NOT profit-driven but provision-driven. At the heart of New Song Academy and its teachers, there's a passion to "provide" for those precious children. Providing safe place and wonderful time for children to cherish and remember (in their life as young kids and even as grownups in the future) is what's happening at New Song Academy. They're equipping children to be content in what they do and be confident in who they are, so that they can enjoy life to fullest, respect their parents and others, and appreciate what the world has to offer. This is my belief in their teaching and care for my precious son Micah and other children who are so special. I have no hesitation to recommend New Song Academy to those parents who care so much, about their children and their life.

Three of our children have attended Teeter Tots and we love it! The teachers are patient and caring…read morewith the children and make everything interesting and fun while provided a rich learning environment. The school is great at communicating with parents and make our whole family feel welcome.

My "spirited" son transitioned to teeter tots Montessori after being at his preschool for 1.5…read moreyears. I never knew what he was capable of until he had Judy and Linda as teachers. In 4 months with them he learned more than he had in 18 at his previous school! Not only that but he learned how to learn! They are also amazing at working with all ages and dispositions. I cannot wait until my 22 month old can start at teeter tots! I cannot recommend this school enough. Please don't let the lack of a fancy or modern facade deter you from sending your child here. My son is starting kindergarten this fall and I am sad he won't have Judy and Linda but know my youngest will benefit from their experience and wisdom!

Shorenorth Co-op is so much more than just a preschool, it's an extension of our family…read more We just finished our third year at Shorenorth Co-op, starting with the Baby 'n Me Class. My daughter loves both Teacher Jessica and Teacher Jan. Her face lights up when we talk about preschool days and she cheers "There's my school!" the moment we pull into the parking lot. From a grown up point of view, I have found invaluable support on parenting challenges from teachers and other parents. The teacher led discussion topics are educational and relevant. It's been wonderful to meet other parents. From the first time I walked in the school I felt it was a magical place - it truly has been for my family. Check out an open house, play date or check with our register about visiting a class one day if you are considering schools.

We moved to Shoreline and enrolled in this school with little research to get going before we could…read moresettle in and figure "things" out. As they say, things just fall in place. We love this school. Teacher Jessica and Teacher Leslie are superb. Immensely dedicated to school, children and family. There are amazingly creative activities that foster learning in an immersive play-based manner. Inside the school there are so many things that probably would take 2-3 years for a child to go through. There is a nice outdoor play area. School organizes field trips, celebrates holidays and birthdays together as a family. Since its operations are mostly self-funded, parents help put up an event with the school that supports for all supplies and expenses. Parents also take up roles/rotating responsibilities to support education and development. Our daughter loves her school and we could not have been more pleased. My wife also found a loving and intellectual circle of friends.