This preschool has been a great place for my child the last 2.5 years. It has been so fun to see…read moreall of the little school projects that she has made and brought home, and to see all of the learning worksheets she does too! In addition, the concerts the kids do throughout the year are the best! I am confident that she will be well prepared for kindergarten next year. The staff has been very nurturing and caring, you can definitely tell they are passionate about what they do!

From the owner: Located a stone's throw from Gig Harbor over the Fox Island bridge, Fox Island Preschool offers a…read morequality preschool education for children ages 2-5. We are committed to supporting and encouraging families by providing a Christian learning environment for young children

We absolutely love Gig Harbor Co-Op Preschool! Our kiddo has flourished here, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the experience. The teacher is amazing--nurturing, patient, and truly invested in each child's growth. It's clear she loves what she does, and it shows in the way she creates such a fun, safe, and engaging learning environment. The cooperative aspect is wonderful too--it allows parents to be involved and really feel like part of the school community. We've built great relationships with other families, and our child has made so many new friends. If you're looking for a preschool where your child will feel supported, encouraged, and excited to learn, this is the place! Highly recommend Gig Harbor Co-Op Preschool!

This is a wonderful school. Both of my children have attended or are attending this school now…read more The teachers are wonderful! This is a play-based program with parent participation. I work in the classroom about once a week and drop off the other days. I love the garden space and large outdoor play area. My daughter loves painting on the easels just about whenever she wants. The classroom is ever changing with new and exciting things to explore each day. Both teachers put a lot of effort into the activities and the imaginative play area concepts. There is also structured class time with stories, music, and motion. I highly recommend this school.

This is a one-of-a-kind, nature-based school that my 3 y.o. son absolutely loves! He comes home so…read moreexcited to tell us about all the things they learned that day. The director and teachers are so kind and nurturing! We chose this school because of their emphasis on hands-on learning and the fact that they spend time outdoors everyday, regardless of weather, exploring and playing. We are so lucky to have found this school!

Chose this school because the kids go outside every day...and have been so happy with the school…read morefamily and the teachers. My son has grown both emotionally and academically leaps and bounds there. They follow a true nature-based curriculum called "Growing up Wild" and it was just what we were looking for.

Why do i keep reading reviews about people going there with their kids on an afternoon to have open…read moreplay?. Misleading yelp reviews.. they do NOT offer Open play for children. They are also rude and only answered me because it was the second time i emailed them and probably annoyed them.

Discovery Village is a fantastic Preschool. It is in a great location, and has quite a bit to offer…read morefamilies for their young children. The school provides a safe, nurturing environment for children where they can learn and play. Children can be dropped off as early as 8 am and until 4:30. The before care and after care, will help families who work. The children will get to engage in sensory play, cooking, music, and movement. The facility also offers to host Birthday parties! The facility is engaging, clean, and friendly. Go check it out!

Without going into detail and sparing feelings... It is simply this: the staff is great, the…read moreprogram works, but the owner is unprofessional and defensive. She makes it clear that she is the owner and if you have a difference in opinion your child will be dismissed from her school. If your child is injured on their watch they will not take responsibility nor do they find it necessary to contact you after the incident. They wait until the parent arrives to pick up the child that day to view the injury ,explain what had happened, and then give out an incident report (which is standard) for the parent to sign. They operate on the CYA policy. Even if it is a "very hard fall." The owner makes it very clear that she wants your business but doesn't need it. She lets you know that there is a wait list to get into her school. So if you don't fit their criteria, demographic, or criticize (the way they care for your child) then there's someone in line waiting to take your place. Money in money out. They don't consider that because of a parent staff conflict the child is the one who suffers. Not just in the case of an injury but also because of a change in the child's regiment and development. Don't get me wrong I like the school and I like the teachers but the owner is a big problem.

I was employed at Safe Harbor for three years and absolutely loved my job, the children, my co…read moreworkers and especially the owner, Molly. Molly is a highly experienced and professional business owner. She cares for the children as individuals, communicates to the parents as family, and treats the staff with complete appreciation and care. While working there, my daughter attended the daycare, starting in the toddler class and moving onto the two older classes. I was so happy to have her in such a loving environment. They went above and beyond what a daycare is. They not only kept her safe and busy, they also made sure her individual needs were met (she needed a longer nap time than others and they also worked with me on my request of reducing her thumb sucking) they taught her a wonderful preschool education (she was reciting the entire pledge of allegiance AND writing her name clearly at the age of 3!) She learned to care for her peers and respect adults. They also had fun "beach days", teddy bear picnics, and annually have the fire department come by to talk to the children about safety and let them tour the fire truck. The toys are constantly being cleaned and rotated. They made sure specific health requests were met, from medications to allergies. When bringing your child here, this daycare facility feels more like an extended family because of the small class sizes and caring staff. I highly recommend this wonderful business to families who want the best for their children!

Since I chose Cadence based on reviews, I wish just one parent was honest with the issues going on…read morehere for apparently many years even before we arrived. This place is a logistical mess. They are short staffed constantly putting care into constant question and they have to rotate students who can't come to school that day because they don't pay their staff enough at all to stay. Teachers leave all the time. New ones come in, then leave shortly after. They're good with the kids, but for the astronomical cost that they keep raising, Cadence should come with peace of mind at least that you'll be able to get to work and know your children are being cared for by happy teachers who aren't overworked and underpaid, and constantly rotated so there is no bond formed. The gaslighting by the director on how this "isn't that bad" is obnoxious and insulting. On top of all this, they'll keep accepting new students and taking your money although they can't even handle the enrollment they have. It's all about money here. Interesting note: another Cadence location in the area had a teacher walkout because of pay and lack of training, so this is a pattern in this company. They're based in AZ and aren't local. And no matter what Cadence tells you, this is NOT NORMAL. There are a multitude of preschools in the area who do not put parents through this circus. I would highly advise you look elsewhere. This school is not at all worth the hassle. I've included photos of just a fraction of the "short staff" emails we recieved and that they're limiting classes that day or a warning that you may not be able to count on them for the day. If you have a very flexible schedule with work and don't need to follow any sort of structure in your personal life, this is the place for you. And to the teachers who do stay longer than a few weeks: you're saints and you should be paid a living wage.

Leaving your kiddo with someone for any period of time is hard, let alone 5 days a week almost all…read moreday. Let me just say that Cadence is an answer to prayer and we LOVE them. The staff is so wonderful and my daughter loves going. At two years old she comes home talking about her friends and all the things she did that day. It also helps to have updates throughout the day so you can see what they are learning. We are truly blessed to have this place and Mrs. Nancy and Mrs. Reagan are AMAZING! We wouldn't want our munchkin attending anywhere else.

Super caring and lots of learning. The staff are excellent and made our little feel safe and…read moreengaged. Love them!

Rainy Dayz has been an amazing preschool for our little one! The staff is so loving, the families…read moreare down to earth and genuine, the curriculum is a perfect blend of challenge, interest and creativity. Every child belongs, and is cherished. Amazing school!

I love working at Rainy Dayz. My co-workers, parents, and students are absolutely amazing to work…read morewith. It truly is a school environment in which teachers, directors, and board members care about the lives and education of these children. All children deserve a top notch education...and this is the place!

I do not recommend this daycare/preschool. My experience was that they only want to work with…read morechildren who fit their mold and are not open to differences. I can speak as a parent and say I was never contacted by the teacher throughout the time my child was there to discuss his strengths/behaviors in class. They did not seem to be looking out for my child's best interest.

Stepping Stones Preschool is the best! The teachers are fantastic and the facilities are great as…read morewell. It is Christian based which makes it all the better! Safe, fun, and educational.

Misleading practices during tour, enrollment, and our time at this school. They will gaslight you…read moreinto assurance that they will meet your child where they are at academically and make claims of providing a supportive environment for your child with "1:1" support, a buddy system, etc. However, we discovered this was not the case whatsoever. The Teacher dedicates about 30 minutes a day to an educational topic in the morning during circle time and then the children are left to essentially teach themselves. We were told there would be 1:1 support but there's a 10-minute reading group with 2-3 kids. There's a floater aid who will spend an absorbent amount of time with some kids but not the kids with neuro challenges that require more guiding. We observed the class with our son and realized none of the accommodations they claimed they were making were being made. Our son was labeled as having "behavior" issues and his teacher sent us daily summaries that was a list of what he didn't accomplish during the day and didn't engage in responses surrounding suggestions, solutions, and problem-solving as a team. Our son was also neglectfully fed documented allergens during a potluck by the school Head Director, Aimee Allen. Jenna - the elementary director is rather brash in her communication style. We sent over our son's IEP from his public school and asked about thoughts and feedback - which was never responded to even when followed up on. Jenna said as an accommodation she'd set our son up with a 2x week 1:1 para-educator and provided us his start date. 3 weeks passed and we hadn't heard any progress reports regarding this. Turns out she never followed through with this plan and failed to notify us. This school was a massive investment and disappointment on all fronts. If your child requires partnership with their teacher and support staff, guidance, and has a neurodivergence I strongly advise you to protect your child and your wallet and veer far away from this place.

We can't say enough wonderful things about this school. We only wish we had started there in…read morepreschool. It is a positive learning environment where students are encouraged to be independent. They are part of a multi age community that is welcoming from the minute they start school. We have kids in elementary and middle school at HMS and couldn't be happier. We have attended public, private and homeschooled in other states but have finally found our school home.