My daughter has been at this school a few months now It seems to be a really good school. My…read moredaughter loves it. The staff is very nice and go the extra mile to help. I am extra thankful!!

Absolute terrible teachers, all were mostly sexist and downright disgusting. Most of the teachers…read morehave favorites or have no sense of logic. Beware of band teacher especially, incredibly toxic and stupid. One time I accidentally smash a apple and gotten a ISS (in school suspension), plus dentation from the scummy band teacher. I offered to help and apologize, but instead keep yelling. If you parent reading this please choose different school. If you a upcoming student please advocate for your self to go to different school. I am graduated student who average 3.8 gpa.

After a loooonnnggg educational hiatus, my dad sat me down about a year and a half ago and said, "I…read moredon't care what you do, but you need to pick a major, and finish it." I chose something Business related because the company I work for would foot the bill for part of it, and, having been a nursing major, and an art history major my first round of college, after doing a few pre-requisite classes at a community college I was back in the University game. Coincidently, as it turned out, I am great at Business, and have settled into my majors very naturally. CWU-Lynnwood offers a great alternative to the expensive cost of the only other local public university (You know, the one with the icky purple and gold colors) Here, for a fraction of the price, I get a quality education from great faculty, and all the support services of the full university in Ellensburg. CWU-Lynnwood has a computer lab and library services, as well as an on-site writing lab for students. In addition to all the services offered by the University, students can partake and participate in any services or events offered by Edmonds Community College as well (since the school is located in it's own building on the Edmonds CC campus) Students can purchase textbooks and even collegiate clothing in the Edmonds CC bookstore. While the majors available for study are some what limited, they do offer some great choices for students. I am currently finishing a double-major in Accounting and Business Administration, while also completing a minor in Economics and a certification program in Supply Chain Management. All that for less than what I'd have paid at the alternative schools available to me. Seems like a savvy business decision to me, so my education is already paying off! And I have no doubt that this combination of education will provide me with a more than adequate future salary in the business world. Other available majors include teaching certification, IT and Law & Justice. CWU-Lynnwood also offers one graduate program, for Accounting majors, which meets the requirements for the fifth year of credits that is required to sit for the CPA exam. The school has clubs and programs in place to help generate a sense of community on campus, and loyalty to the school, with a student leadership program that plans fun events for students on a regular basis. For Accounting majors the student accounting society puts on annual networking socials for students to meet with firms in the area, and the school has staff in place to help students find internships to help them further their education, and professional goals. I could not be happier with my choice of CWU Lynnwood to finish my degrees. I feel my professors care for me, my education, and my professional development, and are more than adequately preparing me for grad school (which I'll start in Fall of 2012) And I've made some wonderful friends in my courses and a few just hanging out in the student lounge area studying. AND the cherry on top: you get a free Snohomish County bus system pass just for being a student. What a deal!

I started my undergrad degree here in January 2007 and will be graduating in June 2008 (I take 15…read morecredits/quarter). Being that I am majoring in Accounting and I work full time, it is really helpful that CWU offers a lot of night classes so I can complete my degree close to home. The tuition is affordable and one can take out student loans if need be. I've only had a couple of instructors that I didn't particulary care for, but overall I think the faculty is excellent. For the location, price and quality of education, I have to give this place 5 starts. Let's face it: Getting into UW's business school is extremely competitive and even if you do, they do not offer night classes. Seattle University has a great reputation, but not good enough to spend 30k a year on tuition, etc.

My daughter has been coming here for over a year. And we…read morehave seen an amazing results!! She has an IEP with the school district and I know they are working with her one on one, but we saw really impressive results with not only the school but with her commitment to Kumon the instructors here are very thorough very kind and very patient. They have been understanding when my daughter has had sports when there has been death in our families and when we have been traveling, they have continued to stay positive and I know that she is succeeding in her work because they continue to encourage us!

Love this center!! I was a student here and it was very helpful later down the road as I entered…read morecollege. I learned skills I never thought I needed and it helped me grasp concepts that were super difficult. I highly recommend!

St. Michael's has been such a blessing for our family, and we feel grateful every single day that…read moreour children get to learn and grow here. From the moment you walk into the building, there is a sense of warmth, purpose, and faith that is truly unique. The school is grounded in strong values, academic excellence, and a genuine dedication to helping each child flourish. We have been especially grateful for the incredible teachers who have made such a meaningful impact on our children. Mrs. Meza creates an environment where our kiddos feel safe, confident, and curious -- and as a parent, there is nothing more comforting than seeing your 3 year-old run into school with excitement each morning. In kindergarten, Mrs. Melander has been nothing short of extraordinary. Her gift for combining structure with creativity, and rigor with kindness, has helped our child truly thrive. We have been blown away by our sons academic growth and character development in a way that feels deeply personal and incredibly thoughtful. We also cannot say enough about the Principal Rivera's leadership. The transformation and forward momentum we've seen under her guidance have been remarkable. She leads with vision, integrity, and heart -- always striving to make the school stronger while keeping faith and community at the center. Her presence is felt in the culture, the communication, and the overall experience of St. Michael's Catholic School and Parish. We feel so thankful for the direction she has brought to the school. St. Michael's is more than a school to us -- it's a community, a home, and a place where our children are known, loved, and lifted. Sending our kids here has truly been one of the best decisions we ever made.

My son goes here and has had such a great experience. The teacher - student ratios are very low…read more This allows the students to grow as individuals and be successful. There is great structure and uniforms allow each student to blend in as equals. The is a huge playground and field for outdoor activities. The school work is perfect for their age/ development. There is not a lot of homework. The tests and projects reflect the studied material. The principle, Dr Mathews, is very very kind and sweet. Tuition is very affordable and negotiable. Great morals and values are taught here. They are peace builders. Highly recommended!!! Before care opens at 7am and after care runs until 6pm

It's a school for kids who've had problems in other schools. Staff are extremely dedicated, but do…read morenot expect any academic rigor from them. If your kid's goal is successfully graduate high school without getting arrested or self harming, go here. Otherwise, you will probably find more useful opportunities elsewhere.

We enrolled at Academy of Play with high hopes and thoughtful intention. After leaving a program…read morethat did not align with our values we sought respect based Montessori informed care that would support our daughter's emotional growth and autonomy. Despite promises from Evelyn, our experience did not deliver what was communicated or expected. Our daughter had seven different teachers in six months with no immediate notice. Teachers appeared without warning and we would arrive for pickup to find an unfamiliar face while our daughter said we have a new teacher. These frequent transitions made it difficult to build secure relationships or consistency. Although the school markets itself as Montessori based, the teachers lacked Montessori training and often even basic familiarity. We were told staff were in Montessori training six months into their hire (which should have been done BEFORE they were even hired), yet their actions contradicted this, which led us to lose trust that training was occurring. These inconsistencies conflicted with our parenting framework and created confusion for our daughter. We often had to reteach core values at home. Our child now threatens both us and her dolls during play in addition to behaviors that go against everything we have worked for years to instill. Practices included forced apologies, bribes with toys or treats, threats of privilege loss, and gender shaming language i.e. "boys dont like pink, thats for girls." Children were also told not to cry, which was meant to be comforting, but is developmentally inappropriate. These practices do not align with Montessori or respectful caregiving. We were told a curriculum would be shared, but was never provided. The only time we had insight into our child's learning was when we scheduled meetings with Evelyn ourselves, where information specific to our child was also limited. A teacher said the children only work when Evelyn is present which made her input unreliable since she was not there often. Evelyn's expertise was a key reason we chose this program and when she was present it made a difference. However she was rarely in the classroom often just one or two days per week for a couple hours. Each day our daughter would ask if Miss Evelyn would be there and staff replied she is working in her office. Eventually our daughter stopped asking and said she is probably in her office working when she saw Evelyn's car. We later learned she was opening a coffee shop. This led us to believe the children were no longer her priority. During pickup we observed teachers on their phones or disengaged which was troubling for a program that emphasizes connection and observation. We were also told the school would be screen free, but a teacher showed a video. While the content was not inappropriate the use of screens contradicted stated values and eroded trust. Throughout the year we raised concerns calmly and directly with Evelyn. She was reassuring that change is coming but there was no follow through. When we asked why a curriculum still had not been provided since our child started attending, we were told the children were focusing on outdoor time due to summer and that teachers were focusing on Montessori training, though threats and bribes continued beyond that point. Evelyn also sent a parent survey but no follow up or next steps were communicated. Despite repeated efforts to engage nothing changed in a meaningful way, which broke our trust. Strengths included fresh organic meals, consistent outdoor play a meaningful friendship and Evelyn's knowledge when she was present, though her time with the children was limited. We gave this program every opportunity to meet the expectations it set. Our decision to leave was not based on one issue, but the cumulative impact of repeated inconsistencies and misalignments. In the end, we had to prioritize our daughter's emotional well-being and learning environment. Families deserve clarity, consistency, and integrity. Children thrive in environments where those values are not only stated, but lived daily.

Academy of Play is a phenomenal Montessori daycare program. Our oldest child (age 3) has attended…read moreAcademy of Play for almost two years. Ms. Evelyn (the owner/founder) and her staff have taught our child so many skills, both academic (colors, shapes, letters, numbers, etc.) and practical (jacket on and off, shoes on and off, handwashing, toileting, etc.), and our toddler is meaningfully more capable and independent as a result. We love Academy of Play so much that we jumped on the chance to send our younger children (twins, age 1) there as well. Both twins are happy at Academy of Play, but one of our twins, who needs support for developmental delays, is thriving and has made huge leaps forward since attending. Ms. Evelyn and her teachers obviously care for the children and there's very little staff turnover. I wholeheartedly recommend this gem of a daycare!

I am so glad that I made the decision to attend Northshore Dental Assisting Academy. After…read morecomparing schools and doing some research, this school came up on top! What set this program apart is that it offers the open lab, which is critical to get extra hands on training. Cynthia, Holly, and Cortni are truly supportive and caring. You can tell when people love what they do! It was such an amazing experience! Still couldn't believe I started a new career after only 22 weeks. Contact them and you won't be disappointed!

I went to this school many years ago. I was left unimpressed. It was difficult to get a job because…read morewe didn't have the same knowledge that Lake Washington had. 22 classes is not enough instruction time to adequately prepare for a profession. I finally found a job as a dental assistant making $12.00 an hour, while my friends who graduated from Lake Wa. Were making more. At the time NDAA was NOT accredited, whereas Lake Wa is. Now that I have been in the field of orthodontics for 16 years, I would be very apprehensive when hiring someone from this school. Not that these students can't be taught, but they are not receiving the same education as other programs. If I were a student I would look for a Dr. to train, believe me, they are out these. This will save you 6K.

Excellent school for our grandchildren. Well organized. A friendly and giving environment. The…read moreteachers and staff are superior.