I highly recommend A Peaceful Path Montessori. Our daughter attended for a year and loved every…read moreminute of it. It is a small school so the students get lots of individualized attention. We really felt they knew our daughter very well. It's a very gentle and enriching environment and is quite remarkable that a room full of toddlers could feel so calm and peaceful. The focus on developing practical life skills through choice fostered a lot of independence in our child. There is a lovely outdoors area for exploring nature and they learned a lot about gardening. Ms. Julie is extremely knowledgeable and communicates well with parents, I learned a lot from her myself. My daughter is aging out otherwise we would be back next year for sure. I can't say enough good things about this school and recommend it to all parents of toddlers.

So grateful we found A Peaceful Path! Our son is fiercely loved and nurtured in Miss Julie's care…read moreand has grown SO MUCH in language, toileting, independence and social skills over the last five months. We love that the children go outside daily rain or shine and are consistently exposed to practical skills of daily life, like gardening, meal prep, cleaning up after themselves. Montessori is wonderful and Julie's decades of experience and knowledge in this method is more robust than any other preschool/daycare program in Vancouver!

Simply NO! I would not recommend this school!…read more There were many red flags leading up to our first day but I brushed them off due to the convenience of the location and the desire for our daughter to continue in a Montessori program after she aged out of our previous school. To name a few of the most significant issues faced during the 2021-2022 school year: -The assistant teacher left the school within 1 month of working, the hired on assistant left within 2 months of working and the lead teacher left within 4 months of working. (At the end of the school year, I learned 2 more teachers left). This alone should be very telling! -The communication from the owner Katrina was chaotic. We were flooded with nonsensical emails frequently. The policies were always changing. -We prepaid tuition for the year and received confirmation that we "paid in full for the year!" Then during winter break there was a tuition increase and we were asked to pay the difference. This made us question the business management measures Katrina had in place. Why would we ever choose to "pay in full" if it is actually not "in full" and the price is still going to increase for us halfway through the year? -The children in the upstairs class missed over 1.5 months of school (over a 5 month period) due to covid cases. There was no tuition reimbursement for these closures. No other preschool in our area (16 were called) dealt with the inconsistency, the closures, the regulations and/or the protocols that this school had in place. The interpretation of the state wide covid protocol was not in line with the other local preschools and the chaotic nature of dealing with covid/sickness once again made us question the leadership as a whole. When the parents started to question these policies and procedures, families were literally KICKED OUT of the school and their personal items were left on the porch for pickup. More than 1 family left on their own volition, several others were looking at their options at the time of this occurrence. -She attempted to kick our child out via text message because we questioned her inconsistent and ever changing sickness protocol. Our child has had excellent behavior and was never a troubled kid. She simply did not want ANY dialogue regarding her policies. -Upon telling Katrina we decided to pull our daughter out she shared "I was not kidding when I said she can go, her stuff is already on the porch." She never once made an attempt to allow her to say goodbye to her class or receive any kind of closure. -We were told a check for our tuition reimbursement of $3000 was sitting on the front porch of the school with our daughter's stuff in a bag over the weekend (SO INAPPROPRIATE). We told Katrina we were out of town for the weekend and she responded with, "It will still be there on Monday." When we returned to pick up the bag, there was no check. She claimed she "mailed it to us" on two separate occasions. After confronting the situation 3+ times because it never arrived in the mail, Katrina finally sent us a paypal payment for our $3000. A check never was sent in the mail and never arrived. It was straight up dishonesty. It is important to note the director Katrina wanted to retire and she did not plan on being a teacher this year. Though, due to all of the staff leaving she was forced to pick up and teach again mid-year. I am not sure how it was in the past, but at the present moment she demonstrated emotional volatility, impulsivity and most sadly, dishonesty. I understand the year of 2021 was very difficult. We had a lot to deal with regarding the economical and social impacts of covid. However, this does not justify the lack of professionalism, poor business practices, insensitivity to children and transitioning out, chaotic leadership and dishonesty. Keep looking for other schools and good luck.

I have put both my kids through LMS, my youngest is currently enrolled. I have had nothing but…read morepositive interactions with the program director and her staff. My kids both love Katrina, and I have no doubt she cares for them. What I appreciate about Katrina is that she meaningfully engages with the children. She likes to talk to them, and listen to them, and make them feel seen and heard. She gets on the ground and plays with them. I have seen both of my kids make great strides under her care, from understanding basic numbers/letters, to life skills, like confidently putting their own shoes on, and washing their hands before/after meals. Finally, when my 5 year old entered kindergarten this year, she was already reading and writing, which is owed in full part to LMS. I understand there were some safety concerns earlier in the year, but I was satisfied with the way Katrina handled them. I also personally did not take issue with Katrina's conservative approach to the pandemic. At the end of the day, what matters to me is: a) are my kids happy, and b) are they learning? At LMS, I can confidently answer yes to both.

Kiddie Academy is top notch when it comes to educational child care services. We've had one child…read moregraduate and she was well prepared for kindergarten. Now our second daughter is flourishing and it is wonderful to see. We feel comfortable knowing she is in good hands and receiving an early educational foundation.

We've had the best experience at Kiddie Academy! It's a wonderful community of caregivers and we…read morecouldn't be happier to be part of the community there. Our toddler is thriving, and she is so excited to go to school each day.

As a family, we felt seen, known, and loved. The joyful learning crew is so genuine and cares…read moredeeply for each child. My daughter made wonderful friendships, learned important social skills, learned her entire alphabet and sounds, as well learned how to write letters and her name. She also learned about Jesus, the bible, kids worship songs, and more. We loved our experience at Joyful Learning and would 100% recommend it!

Amazing staff and best director! We loved Joyful Learning, our 5 year old was already writing and…read morereading before the end of the school year. She will definitely be ready for kindergarten!

Our family has been part of Circle of Friends for over 30 years, and now my own children are…read morecurrently attending for their third year--which speaks volumes about the love and trust we have for this school. As an educator myself, I deeply value the way Circle of Friends provides a strong faith-based learning environment alongside developmentally appropriate academics. I have truly watched my children flourish both academically and in their faith, building a foundation of kindness, confidence, and love for learning. I also want to thoughtfully address a comment I saw suggesting that Circle of Friends does not help shy children or assist with opening snacks. That has not been our experience at all. Snacks are passed out to the whole class, and when families choose to send a separate snack, the expectation should simply be that children can open it themselves or that the teacher is informed if help is needed (parents, this is on you). In our experience, the teachers are always attentive, kind, and more than willing to help when a child communicates a need or when parents partner with them. Every teacher we've encountered has been warm, welcoming, and genuinely invested in creating a joyful and safe environment. My children have felt loved, supported, and encouraged--especially when navigating shyness, new routines, or challenges. When my child experienced accidents due to a medical need, the staff handled it with grace and compassion. They communicated with me promptly, cared for my child with dignity, and worked collaboratively with our family to support their needs. Circle of Friends is a school built on communication, partnership, and care. Anytime we've had a question or concern, the staff has been open, constructive, and solution-focused. This is a place where children are truly known and families are respected. We are incredibly grateful to be part of a community that has meant so much to our family for generations. Circle of Friends is a special place, and we wholeheartedly recommend it.

My family has had our 2 children and now our 2 grandchildren at Circle of Friends. This is a…read morewonderful place and no one should hesitate putting their children in the hands of this caring staff. We can't imagine the facts around the 1 Star review. Obviously, they believe their experience was a bad one. However, I rarely write reviews and want to dispel ANY concerns a parent would have about this school. All of our experiences have been wonderful and memorable.

We have been at Kidspace for two yes. I've been holding off on writing a review because there are…read moreno words I could write to accurately describe the level of care, compassion, thoughtfulness, curiosity, and love for learning that exudes every inch of this school. My kid asks to go to school almost every day. My mind is at ease at drop off off, and when I pick her up, she is usually beaming about what they did in school that day. As a bonus, she has made several great friends. In my personal experience in observing many preschools and interacting with their children and staff as part of my job, many are just meeting the basic needs. Yes, the children are usually safe. But are they engaged? Educated thoughtfully? Do they feel like part of the school family? Do YOU? At Kidspace they are and you will! Kidspace is magical and a revelation. ALL children should have the opportunity to attend a preschool THIS GOOD! The owner is also actively exploring bringing back the Kindergarten program starting in the 2023-2024 school year! Check them out!

There are not enough adjectives to describe how great this preschool is. The owners and teachers…read moreare extremely knowledgeable, kind, and caring humans. Both of my children attended Kidspace starting at 3 years old and it really felt like home to us until they moved to Kindergarten. They got a great start to their learning life and with this solid foundation have become vibrant inquisitive learners who enjoy school, reading and being in Nature. My kids loved the Nature School component of Kidspace too! Nothing beats being in the woods & climbing trees as part of their play based curriculum.

Fast and easy not a bad option on the roadside. Plentiful options though none to be considered…read morehealth food. I did like the gingerbread was good!

This childcare facility is so cute! It is like a doll house inside. It is an older place and has…read morebeen in business for 50 years. The ladies there are all mature and are the grandmother type. The building is huge with lots of play areas outside and inside. They are very family friendly. Comes highly recommended. The prices are on the low side too - which is a win-win situation!

The Goddard School in Salmon Creek is amazing. The teachers helped my little guy break out of his…read moreshyness and learn how to make friends. He loves going to school, and asks to stay. The team is always responsive to our requests and needs and always, always puts well well being of kids first. Teachers are valued, respected, and a collaborative part of the leadership team. And, it shows. They're comfortable bring up ideas or concerns, and are greeted with responsiveness. This is the cleanest childcare facility I've ever seen in my life. This is also the only place that I trust my child to go during the pandemic. they already cleaned and sanitized more than any place I've ever seen. Now that's even amplified. Not only does the whole staff love my little boy, and he loves them... Not only have they helped him grow socially and emotionally... Not only does he love going to school everyday... Not only is it's a collaborative team where teachers are actually valued, respected, and listened to... But. I will never forget the night my mother-in-law passed suddenly. Because of the team's responsiveness, I never worried about if I would be able to get ahold of him during a constantly changing situation. It's not only that. I actually felt comfort knowing that I could reach out to them at any point, get a response, and that response would be to fully support my child and my family in any way possible. This school is truly amazing.

Wonderful staff & excellent leadership! My kids have been attending the Goddard School Salmon Creek…read morefor about 5 years and it has been the best experience. They love school and it's a great feeling knowing how happy they are there.