Since there has been a new director, things have really turned around. Although, there's been some…read moreturnover, the main teachers have been stable for a good while. The director, Sarah, is really compassionate towards the kids and families. She's always there to help when we need something, anything, understanding the different situations for families, and has really helped with mine. I'm glad she's running things.

My son has been attending ChildTime Renton since January 2023 and has been thriving. The teachers…read morereally make a huge difference. There are two teachers who I want to acknowledge specifically, Azadeh and Isabel. These two teachers have helped and continue to help my 3 year old feel safe and secure. Without these two I don't think my son would be thriving like he is today. There is a new director Aniya and she has made this school 100% better. The classrooms have been transformed and the kids are learning so much! I am a very protective mother so I watch the live cam throughout the day and I can confirm these teachers are loving and nurturing!

My daughter is a current student at KM and even though we've moved to Maple Valley, we are keeping…read moreher there. We absolutely love the teachers, and the philosophy at this co-op. My daughter (2) has blossomed socially and we have already built some lifelong friendships with other families from our class. Because the school is not focused on academics, but rather, learning through play, the children have an opportunity to explore their own interests, even at this young age. What a joy to have the chance to teach my daughter independence and love of learning in a nurturing and supportive environment.

We love KM. We love the teachers! They are so wonderful. We love the KM community. I am so…read morethankful we found this preschool!

As first-time parents, the daycare search was nothing short of worrisome and stress inducing. We…read moreare so glad we found Learning Land! We brought our son there at 1yr of age and it has been one of our best parenting decisions yet. The staff has been caring, communicative and extremely helpful. The nap training alone has been worth it! I could write more and more, but mostly importantly, our child is happy, constantly learning and hasn't lost an ounce of his bright personality. The first drop offs are the hardest, but the 50th start feeling pretty freeing. A feeling you only gain with trust your child's in good hands. Thank You Kent Campus. It's been a good year!

Where do I begin. Lets start with the family atmosphere this childcare gives. How sanitary and…read moreorganized the director "Mrs Christa" keeps the center along with all of the supportive and loving staff members on her team. From the infant room all the way up to the elementary school age kids, my 4 kids ABSOLUTELY enjoy their time here every day. I have 1 kid in the infant room, toddler room and lastly elementary. I have used this center as well as the previous Learning Land center on 256th street for a grand total of 5 years and counting. All workers here are diverse, friendly, informative, safe, empathetic, supportive, nurturing, patient, experienced and licensed. I would HIGHLY recommend this childcare center to all parents needing childcare over anybody and any other center. -Raya S-

KinderCare East Hill is an absolute gem of a daycare! Abby, the director, is just wonderful -…read morealways so welcoming and helpful. The care and structure provided at this center are top-notch. I love the unique setup with the 1/2 walls and open floor plan. the children often play in a Montessori type style. My children, ages 10 months and 4 years, absolutely thrive at KinderCare. My 4 year old is constantly coming home with new things she has learned, thanks to the caring and attentive teachers. Even my little one, who was initially hesitant to drink his bottle, has been showered with love and attention by the infant staff - and he's now much more comfortable meeting new people. What truly warms my heart is how understanding and accommodating the staff is of our family's beliefs and dietary restrictions. The kitchen staff went above and beyond to ensure that our children are well-fed and cared for, and that means the world to us. I am so grateful for the care and love that KinderCare East Hill has provided for my children. It's a safe and nurturing environment, and I couldn't recommend it more to any parent looking for a wonderful place for their little ones to grow and learn.

Hello, I've been apart of the kindercare family for over 12…read moreyears. I absolutely love kindercare !! That being said I've experienced south kindercare (which we loved from their care to their staff was phenomenal). Normandy Park - also great staff. Auburn kindercare which was also great. They have such a great curriculum. Which played such a huge role in me returning my children to Kindercare's. However, I must express my disappointment. We have been attending just over a month and between billing and a few other mishaps I must say my experiences have changed. I want to start with the biggest issue I've had (BILLING) , and I don't like putting my business out in public but I feel this needs to be recognized- I get help with childcare , and I have my portion in which I gladly pay because as of now holding a job with one income is hard enough. Most places bill monthly and drop one bill - this location has dropped 3 bills on me insisting I pay more than what I'm required to pay -and then it reflects negatively on my children in what they are getting in their programs. I am very frustrated with this because people get help for many reasons and to allow it to project in the classes singling children out is so horrible (and reflects negatively on the staff and how they lack the children's well-being -mentally). No other kindercare has done this in the past and now I'm starting to feel insecure about the staff chosen at this location and how they address their billing. I have never felt discriminated due to my billing assistance until now. Since when is registration billed separately and it's required to be paid separately from my assistance? And since when is the summer program an additional $80 / kid ? And again not dropped with the main bill ?? I have 2 children in daycare - being on assistance $120 + $160 additional fees on top of my regular copay on a single income is extremely hard. This has truly stressed me out and I have to say I feel since I've started we have been targeted. Not to mention the forms that I was harassed to get my doctors to fill out when it say's recommended not required by doctor and I was told "this is not correct" because the way it was dispensed is different from the way it's dispensed for another child. It's very frustrating that this is happened and now I'm just incredibly uncomfortable at this location. Other than that everything is great. My kids are enjoying it as usual. But I myself am just disappointed.

Update: We're still loving the teachers and community at Benson Hill Cooperative School with our 2…read moreyear old in Ms. Kellys class! My family started at BHCP with our 2 year old kiddo in 2019. She was our first kid so it was a relief to be in class with her learning from the teachers, other parents working in the classroom and the Bates Technical College parent educator. My daughter learned to be more independent and play with kids her age. We now attended BHCP for three years and love the play based learning. Ms. Kristie keeps the kids engaged and laughing during opening circle. She encourages them to improvise in songs and guess what's going to happen in the story. The kids take turns bringing a class pet home (stuffed animal) and telling the other kids about their adventures. Art is a sensory messy creative play experience. Kids are encouraged to explore materials and come up with their own ideas about how to use them. Ms. Kristie supports them as they create and explore. We have class field trips like going to the pumpkin patch; seeing plays at Carco theater and visits from the firefighters with their trucks. BHCP has a large outdoor play space with swings, sand and plays to climb. Parents work in the classroom once a week which I've come to love. I get to see how my kid interacts at school and learn from other parents and the teacher. There isn't a focus on letters or counting however BHCP and Bates Technical college just held a kindergarten readiness panel and apparently it's more important that kids go to the bathroom independently and know how to use scissors. My 4 year old child participated in the 5 day program this year. So in additional to 3 days in the 4 year old class she also spent 2 days a week in the class for 3 year olds, which I was doubtful about at first but see how she gets to be a leader in class. She'll help open snack packets or demonstrate how to use a tool. Also since it's a play based school she does more projects on her own those days or with the help of a parent volunteer. Such as threading beads or dictating poems for her grandparents. Parents can choose to either serve on the board or have a parent job like laundry or playdough making. It's another way to build friendships with other parents. There are a lot of "thank goodness, your kid does that too?!" The preschool is in a church but is not religious. There is a Noah's Art Mural on one wall that the church as asked not be removed. But Christmas and even St. Patrick's day isn't topic of books or art projects. We actually had Purple Day on 3/17. They have trial classes. Worth checking out.

This is my daughter's first year at this co op school. Three of my friends and their kids had a…read moregreat educational journey at their local co op schools (Renton, Bothell and Bellevue) and their high recommendations inspired me to join. Two times a week we go to school together and play and learn for two hours and thirty minutes each day. My family tends to be more introverts and this easy separation transitional time and experience really works for us. Ms. Kristie is super attentive and caring. She is so dedicated to this school and her students. I cannot ask for a better teacher, environment and wonderful group of parents!

All my 3 kids of different ages went to Basic Steps and loved it! I've known Kany since 2014 (?)…read morewhen I enrolled my 1st child and her school has grown so much since then! I'm so amazed at how she's able to handle curriculum for different levels and know all the kids by their 1st names. She also noticed that my 2nd son was advanced for his age and, along with a few other 4 year olds, she made advanced lessons just for them. My son loved it cuz he felt more challenged and up till now (he's in 4th grade already) still remembers those lessons he learned from Kany and says those were harder than 2nd grade in public school, but it was more fun! I brought my 3rd child there who just graduated pre school this past spring as well and he loved Kany and all his teachers. Anyways, I only have good things to say about Basic Steps and Kany and I wish her all the best!

Absolutely loved every second my children attended basic steps!! Mrs Joa is outstanding and always…read moreup to the challenge!! Wish our children could be taught by her at all levels. Even tho we are done with her academy she still keeps in touch every now and then and check on " her kids " and we appreciate it very much so!! Thanks once again for everything Mrs Joa and team!! With kind regards, Jeremi

My daughter went here ever since she was year and a half and she loved this place so much. She has…read morecomplicating heart issues but this place welcomed her with open arms. The owner Terry and the teacher Lilly cares for kids like family. This place is not a typical daycare where your child is fed and that's about it. My daughter brings home arts and crafts stuff which she gets to make. We are parting with this place but hoping to get back in when my daughter feels well enough to go back. I highly recommend this place!!

Agree with all the reviews below! Couldn't have picked a better place for my son. He has been…read morethrough so much transitions in the past few months, and as a toddler, he's been super sensitive to it all. Theary has been really mindful of this and tried to make his transition as smooth as possible. He loves it there now and is learning so much! We're so glad to find a place with someone we can trust and know that our son is truly cared for when we're busy working. I appreciate all the updates and pictures we receive from her daily as well!

Appreciative would be an understatement for how I feel about this establishment. Miss Charmaine and…read moreMiss Ty are incredible teachers who show patience, understanding, positive reinforcement and corrective action that leads to changed behavior. My son has been at this daycare a little over a year and has grown in mounds! They're incredibly communicative, provide updates on my child throughout the day and share pictures. I also appreciate the software they use that allow me to check in on him. I highly recommend this daycare.

My daughter was being bullied and it all was caught on camera when I saw it. I had to rush up there…read moreand get there. Kids were hitting her and taking her toys and throwing them. Trust me. Avoid this place