My kid started at 3 at this place and WOW this place is amazing!…read moreThis place provides the perfect setting for kids to develop and grow! On top of that we REALLY LOVE the TEACHERS! YES every single one! They love the kids and treat them with love!. Our kid have developed so much from this place. It was the best decision that we have made for our kid! We are really thankful to all the teachers that helped our kid grow and we are going to miss this place alot! Highly recommend this place!

Our daughter is thriving at The Treehouse! She adores going to school where she plays with her…read morefriends, engages in dance and gymnastics, and gets to express herself through a wide variety of arts and crafts activities. It's been really wonderful seeing her express herself more clearly and forge lasting friendships with her classmates. The teaching staff is warm, friendly and genuinely has the best interests of the kids as their top priority. Their interest in getting to know our entire family and the kindness they show our younger son (who will soon enroll at The Treehouse himself) is truly heartwarming. I cannot recommend The Treehouse enough to families who are looking for a welcoming community and play-based learning environment.

CDCC has been a key partner in our family for years. My oldest attended from 2015-2019 and my…read moreyoungest has been there now since 2019. We have been to two other daycares (which had infant rooms) and one other preschool, so we have some points of comparison. Things I really like: - management - Lois is on top of things and involved in childcare advocacy in the region. Through the pandemic, I felt confident that CDCC was managing things as well as possible. The staff was vaccinated quickly and the changes to policies (pickup/drop off, schedule, masks) all made sense. - atmosphere - the staff are consistent and friendly and my kids like them - food - it is cooked on site and pretty well balanced - playground - they go out twice a day to a nice private yard, right at the school - community - most people who attend live fairly close, which helps build community. There are some required volunteer hours, but they are not excessive. Sometimes I wish that there was more "formal enrichment" when I put on my "ambitious parent" hat, but really kids (or at least mine) are so happy with consistency, community and more play than formal learning. I think a lot of places are too academic, too early. Learning to share, do circle time, sit at a table for meals, switch activities according to a schedule etc. goes a long way towards school readiness. Music classes and swim lessons can be found elsewhere (though CDCC did them pre-pandemic and pre-renovation closure at Medgar Evers) and I'm okay with art projects that look like they were made by a toddler, rather than a pinterest pro.

Because of moves, we've had our children in 3 different child care centers, and CDCC was by FAR the…read morebest. I hesitate to even call it a child care center, because it really is so much more. Ms. Lois is the most genuine individual. She is friendly, welcoming, knows and remembers all the small details of our life, and truly cares about every child and family. We've experienced a lot of bureaucracy and felt like a dollar sign at other centers but not here. Lois bent over backwards to help us get care for a child who was temporarily staying with us when we were in a bind. The teachers all feel like family who love our kids like their own. They've been part of the neighborhood for decades, and it shows. I love that they provide home cooked meals, neighborhood walks, park and outdoor time, story time at Douglass Truth Library, swim lessons at Medgar Evers pool, and so much more. Our kids attended for 2 years before we moved, and it's still the part of Seattle I miss the most. Thank you CDCC for being such a valuable part of our children's lives!

Very unprofessional. A lot of their employees do not have their 30 hr basic early childhood (STARS)…read morecertifications past the 90 day mark. My wife worked there for a few months and our child attended daycare here, I could give you a hundred reasons why to not use this daycare. They don't care about COVID guidelines at all, they don't give out orientation paperwork, they said they did potty training, they dont, they have a mask policy that nobody follows, they promised a lot of things upon hiring, like paid parking and tuition discounts among other things. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me @ pnwhomeimprovement@gmail.com. Here's a copy of the email I just sent to Amy regarding these issues. "Well, to say the least I am very displeased with the overall experiences our family had with the horrible excuse for a childcare center you guys are running. First and foremost are the issues with licensing, my wife was never told about her STARS certifications until after her 90 days. And it turns out you have this issue with a lot of your employees? My wife was promised paid parking, 75% tuition fee discounts, and a 90 day pay raise that was never issued. Those are the issues I have regarding employment. Regarding the childcare, we were told that your daycare has lesson plans and potty training. Which you guys promised knowing that you don't offer these services. Your employees are required to wear masks yet nobody does? We started childcare with a subsidy and were never told of the steps in place to inform DCYF of our childcare changes. There are a lot of issues here that I think you should be aware of if you already aren't. We will be disputing any charges placed on us and will be forwarding this information to Mary Johnson at Constituent Relations for DCYF. Thank you, Jeremy E Grove PNW Home Improvement LLC LIC #PNWHOHI793P1" I will keep anyone informed if I hear back from anyone within the company, which I doubt. Stay vigilant everyone and don't allow horrible businesses like this to try and hurt you or your families!

Green Tree is an amazing community of families and teachers who really care about our kids. In…read moretimes of COVID, we have been in a community of teachers and families who take public health guidelines seriously which has allowed us to stay open safely. As mentioned in other reviews the teacher turnover is little to none - most teachers have known my 2yo since she was a 3mo and it shows. For my daughter, GT is her home away from home and it's because they know her so well and are thus able to guide her learning and development in a highly personalized way. She always runs into the center every morning eagerly without even saying goodbye- which would break my heart (!) except that I know it's just because she's having a great experience there every day. Recently our dog died and I asked for advice and the resources I was sent were so thoughtful and comprehensive - they do more than care for our kids, they care for our families. The staff are well educated in early childhood development and provide a kind, caring, and structured environment that allows kids to thrive! Kids thrive on a predictable schedule and environment. At every developmental struggle from naptime to picky eating to dealing with big emotions we have followed the lead of her teachers and have met with success time and time again. I have read books on child sleep, emotions, and nutrition, but now I just follow the advice of GT teachers who provide more valuable information tailored to our specific issue at hand than I could find in any book. I often find myself repeating their advice to my PEPS group and looking like a hero! People always comment on how lucky we are that our kid sleeps and eats so well and is so happy and well adjusted- it's not luck, it's Green Tree.

The co-op holds a special place in our hearts. Both of our kids attended this daycare until we…read moremoved to Bellevue. We moved from CA and didn't even tour the school and decided on the phone that this was a great fit for our family. Yes this is a co-op, but the parent hours required are minimal (up to 2hrs/wk) compared to other coops. It also gives you a chance to know other kids/families at the school. The staff really cares for the kids and plan really great lessons and even field trips!

My 1.5 year old started a few months ago and we absolutely love it so far. She had a difficult time…read moreadjusting (we had also just moved from out of state so lots of big changes) and the teachers were so patient with her and tailored the toys and activities to things she loved to help get her engaged. The co-op is also much less "corporate" than our previous daycare and I was encouraged to spend time hanging out with my daughter at the center to get her comfortable. Now she often doesn't want to leave when I come to pick her up! The teachers are all amazing at working with toddlers and it's been helpful for me with my own parenting to observe how they deal with various problems, get the kids engaged, etc. during my parent volunteer hours. The co-op aspect is also great for meeting other families!

This preschool is a dream come true for our family. Teacher Aureole and the other teachers care so…read moredeeply and obviously love working with the kiddos. Guided by Waldorf principles, they skillfully weave warmth and loving intention into absolutely every part of the day at Winding Willow. Every day feels special and unique, and my daughter loves going to school. They are truly like family. If I could give them 10 stars, I would!

I'm on my second kid through Winding Willow, and there are not enough good things to say about…read moreAureole and her staff. This is everything you want from a drop off preschool; Kindness, compassion, rigorous outdoor play, good food, and a little community to boot. My boys have always come home tired, dirty, full and happy. My older son still attends her summer camps, and regularly asks about teachers there. We were just so fortunate to find this little gem of a school. Aureole can be slow to communicate via email. The business side of things is not always her strong suit. But, where it matters, with the kids she is wonderful!

Great school - highly recommend. We enrolled our child in a preschool class and the teachers have…read morebeen wonderful. They are very caring and our daughter loves going to school here. We have noticed a lot of developmental growth and also excited to see her understanding Spanish. Thank you to teachers Karina, Gabriela, & Noemi!

We have had such a positive experience both in the infant room and toddler room at WorldKids. Our…read moredaughter has learned and grown so much while in their care, and she's always excited to be there. Teacher Iris is amazing! She is such a calm presence and it's incredible to see how good she is with the little ones. We feel very lucky that our daughter is so loved and cared for, it provides a lot of peace of mind. We also love that she gets lots of good food throughout the day, and that we get lots of updates and photos so we can see what she's up to. The activities seem really well rounded - lots of outside playtime, art, music and gymnastics. As a bilingual family, we really appreciate that she's learning Spanish at school too.

My two children attend KidsCentre Spring Street and both have attended since they were in the…read moreinfant room at 6-7 months old. We have had a wonderful experience with both children thanks to the caring and skilled teachers and staff. Other things we love about KC: 1) All classes spend a fair amount of time outside every day (unless there's extreme weather) - and our kids love to play on the playground overlooking Elliot Bay and go for walks (on the rope) with their class to watch the ferries, the fire trucks, and all of the waterfront action 2) The toddlers and pre-k go on a field trip every week! Locations include the aquarium, Pike Place Market, the fire station, the library, Volunteer Park, and the water taxi to West Seattle. This is always our older child's favorite day and it's amazing how much it has fostered a sense of independence and curiosity about our community. 3) KidsCentre provides pretty much everything - diapers, wipes, and all meals. Both of our kids have food allergies and KC is accommodating and provides alternative options when needed (which we found was not the case at most other child care centers we toured) 4) The teachers foster a sense of routine so that the children know roughly how the day will flow every day, which has created confidence and a sense of calm with our kids. But most importantly, our kids feel safe, loved, and intellectually stimulated at KidsCentre and we would highly recommend!

We absolutely love KidsCentre! Our daughter has been at KidsCentre since she was 6 months old, and…read moreshe is now in Preschool. The teachers are wonderful. We know our daughter is loved and well cared for when she is at school. She goes to school readily and comes home happy, talking about what she learned and who she played with. The location is fantastic. The outdoor play area overlooks the water, and the children can see the ferries coming in. KidsCentre takes advantage of its location by taking children on waterfront walks, and when they get older to Pike Place Market, the Aquarium, the Water Taxi and more. We highly recommend this very special place!

Our infant daughter has been attending the SIDC for a few months now and we have only great things…read moreto say about it. She's always happy to see her teachers in the morning, and we love that kids in the infant room get a lot of attention thanks to the low student-teacher ratio (3:1, better than most daycares we toured). The kids are going on field trips very often, including a weekly trip to the Central Library for story time. Lastly, we really like that it's a non-profit and that our tuition goes to fund the education of our daughter, not to enrich shareholders.

SIDC is a truly special place. We toured many daycares for our 2-year-old son, and each tour left…read moreme feeling very unsure about our decision to graduate from a nanny-share setup -- until I visited SIDC. I walked in the door and immediately felt a sense of warmth, community, and love. Many of the teachers have been there for decades, and all of them are deeply dedicated to the growth and happiness of the kids in their care. This isn't just a way to make ends meet. It's their passion. In addition, extended hours and limited closures are great for working parents, and the center has a large courtyard playground where older kids can run around, build blocks, ride bikes, do "water play" on hot summer summer days, etc. With just one class per age group, the center is small enough that everyone knows my son's name and greets him warmly as he goes about his day. I highly recommend!