My two children went to BWS. While there were several aspects that were delightful including…read morespecific teachers and the community, as some of the only people of color - it was a very damaging experience. Unfortunately, one of the faculty that was responsible for the most humiliation and damage is still teaching at the school. That is quite unfortunate. I would not recommend the school for BIPOC kiddos.

Bright Water is no ordinary school, so do read up on Waldorf education before submitting your…read moreapplication. It is a philosophy, a special attitude toward education that you need to share in order to appreciate what Bright Water has to offer. This is what got our son going there... and the reason why we did not re-enroll for next year. Our son went to Bright Water for Kindergarten and academically he hardly benefited much, though all the time they spent outdoors (rain or shine!) helped build up his agility and aided his physical development big time. Apart from occasional drawing and small projects, do not expect your kids to learn reading, writing, or counting. It is simply not on the agenda yet (I believe, until they are seven) if you start with K. The pros: 1. Great kids, great families, good teachers. 2. It's a small school where you will know most people and kids, and they will know you (and your child!). 3. Hot lunch on Mondays and Fridays, and overall food is mostly natural, organic, and high-quality. 4. Good after school program. The cons: 1. A ton of breaks and service days when you would have to figure out what to do for childcare (many more than any other school I know!). 2. No academic focus whatsoever in K and first grade 3. Very little expectation - it is okay for kids to pretty much do nothing 4. Awful parking for drop-off & pick up

We are thrilled to have our son at a school that looks at what he can do instead of what he cannot…read more Things are constantly changing for the better as our son progresses. Having a child that is non verbal can be very hard in school settings. CHILD is supportive with his AAC device and any other resources to make our son successful at school. He is actually in a program that is catered for him as an individual. We feel the school cares about all of their students no matter of what differences their are.

Our 11-year old son has difficulties with emotional regulation, attention, transitions, and other…read moredifficulties related to severe neglect and abuse in his biological family. He spent too much time non-educative time in isolation in the Seattle Public Schools and did not learn new skills to help him regulate himself or interact with others. I spent most of every school day at his Seattle elementary school trying to help him get his school work done in his self-contained classroom. The Children's Institute has been a life-saver in terms of allowing him a safe place to learn these skills as well as move on academically. They are able to accept him the way he is and have never called me to come and get him. If he does have outbursts, they are able to staff to allow time for someone to spend time with him out of the classroom without putting him by himself in the "quiet room" Plus, he loves it there! I highly recommend this school if your child is not doing well in a traditional public school due to emotional/behavioral differences.

Both of our children attended Chestnut Hill Academy, and our youngest just graduated from 5th grade…read morelast week. Throughout their K-5 journey, every teacher was exceptional, supportive, and genuinely caring. Communication between teachers, staff, and parents has always been outstanding. We love CHA's focus on community building, leadership, strong academics, and the emotional well-being of its students. Both of our children loved their time at the school and formed wonderful friendships that will last a lifetime. As parents, we have had the privilege of watching our children grow into confident, resilient, and well-prepared middle school students with strong leadership skills and perseverance. We are incredibly grateful to the entire CHA community for the positive impact it has had on our family.

Our daughter attended CHA from kindergarten and will be completing 4th grade this year. The school…read morehas been incredibly supportive from the beginning. Each of her teachers from K-4 were engaged and provided regular feedback on matters related to academics, social, and well-being. We really enjoyed the school programs from performing arts, field trips, winter activities, and leadership opportunities. CHA also did a great job connecting parents and building a strong community with the school.

Great place for children with learning differences to explore and thrive in their individual…read morelearning styles. Helpful teachers, low teacher to student ratio, and numerous student lead ASB activities gives the feel of a larger welcoming education community. Their mission states this is a place where students come first and it's definitely apparent in the effort and caring attitude of their office personnel and staff.

My son goes here. He has excelled here since the 8th grade. He is now a senior. If you're child has…read morea learning disorder or disability this school is geared towards that.

Friendly and great staff. They really care about the kids they work with and it shows.read more

From the owner: The Madrone School provides an alternative to the public school system in the greater Seattle area…read moreand offers a more affordable and individualized approach to those affected by autism using proven behavioral therapies. We utilize Applied Behavior Analysis to help each child reach their maximum potential. ​ The school is named after the Madrone tree that grows across the Pacific Northwest. Each Madrone tree grows in a different manner based on its environment. Just as the Madrone tree is unique, each student is a unique individual that benefits from being in an environment that allows them to grow in their own way.

K-12 inclusive model for kids on the spectrum and related disorders. Also includes neruotypical…read morekids who enjoy benefits such as small class size and individualized learning plans. Education and clinical services are provided in each classroom by teachers, BCBAs, and BTs. A licensed clinic is part of the school's structure.

From the owner: The Academy for Precision Learning is a K-12 school dedicated to the success of all students -…read moreincluding typically developing and those across the autism spectrum - learning within an academically challenging and socially vibrant environment.

This place is awesome! Had my son's 7th birthday here and they had a blast!!! Mike the area manager…read moreis very responsive to emails and was great in responding to all my questions. We had about 16 kids from ages 3-8. The lego project is for kids 5years plus which is understandable since those lego pieces are tiny however, with an adult supervision they are ok. Our little lego engineers were building X-Wing with the awesome Justin. He was very patient and approachable to the different age groups. They had such a great time following instruction on how to build their project and fun testing it out. It was such a interactive environment that our children were very engaged and interested in what they were doing. This place is reasonably priced and allow you to bring your party goodies such as pizza, cakes etc. The environment was a lego wonderland. Literally everything built from Legos was just awesome. As a parents this place is totally worth it and I recommend hosting your next birthday party here.

This place is where you can go for some fun with Lego. It's particularly good for kids and adults…read morewith kids minds :) We were there for a friend's birthday party and had quite some fun there. It seems Play Well offers many classes to introduce basic engineering/design concepts for kids after school/during weekends, too. Each 1.5-2 hrs class is about $18-$25 a child,..pretty awesome price in my mind, considering your child will get to socialize with other kids, expand their creativity and allow themselves to emerge in some fun that might eventually spark their interests in STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering and Math) areas over even longer term. They have some fun classes that incorporate other fun ideas like ninja, star wars fun + lego designs for kids, too. Parking is super easy and staff is friendly and knowledgable. Highly recommended as a supplement activity for your kids!

Nice people, but my experience was not good…read more We went through a complete evaluation and we found the results to not be accurate after a second opinion.

When we suspected something was a little different about our then soon to be three year old, I'm…read moregrateful we chose to get him tested at the U of W Autism Center. Yes, insurance didn't fully cover the cost and we still had to pay quite a bit out of pocket. Yes, initially were on a six months long wait list but due to a cancellation we were able to get him in three months after we initially put our referral in. The doctor (psychologist) that we were paired up with to complete the multi-day test is amazing and she is still an occasional resource for us to this day. She helped introduce us to great providers and more importantly gave us hope that with proper therapy our child will develop to his full capability.

"Happy Zone" provides very low quality childcare and no child development. Miss Felicia, the owner,…read moreis dismissive of parents' concerns, often discusses inappropriate topics in front of children, and is fully aware that there are bullies in her daycare but does nothing about it. Felicia is often unreachable during business hours, including during the frequent times the van fails to pick up kids from school on time, leading the schools to make phone calls to confused and panicked parents. Felicia is aware that many of the parents she serves are immigrants, have low incomes, and/or have few options. She exploits this to take generous state subsidies while being rude and officious to parents without actually addressing their needs. The outdoor play area is very small, mostly made of concrete, and has only a very small play structure and very few toys. The indoor space is maze-like, extremely cramped, and claustrophobic with no natural light. It smells bad. There is minimal actual "learning" done at the daycare; it's staffed by babysitters--many of whom are under 18 and unsupervised. There are no cameras in the facility. The food offered is inadequate and unhealthy.

I am very happy that my son is going to this day care. My son has been in another day care for 2…read moreyears and wasn't happy and was always sad and feared going to the other day care.Now that I have taken him to Happy Zone he is always looking forward to go to the day care and is always happy. It is fascinating how the teachers have been able to make the day care feel like his second home. I really like the system they have to teach the children and my son is very happy and so am I.