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!

WIS has been a wonderful experience for my younger daughter these past couple years. She has…read moreattended from 2.5 to 4.5 years old, and in that timeframe, she has learned so much in both Mandarin and English. Within a couple weeks of starting at the school, she was already singing Mandarin songs when she had not been speaking any Mandarin at home. Compared to other preschools I have experienced, what I have heard from other parents at different schools, WIS provides a lot more for your money. I have been very grateful that they provide lunch for the children, along with snacks. All I need to bring for her is a cup and water bottle and they provide the rest. There has been complaints about all the rules, but I didn't mind since they were easy for me to follow - and the routine did not take long to get used to. I also appreciated that having the indoor shoes allowed the floors to be much cleaner. The tuition chart can be confusing at first, but no other school allows you to pay a prorated tuition when you go on vacation (even with the additional fee for schedule changes, we have saved a lot of money this way), nor do other schools let you customize their school schedules to this level. This I have appreciated immensely, as my work schedule may change from month to month. WIS does have a good amount of academics: Chinese writing worksheets, math worksheets. This has been great for my daughter since she loves doing them. But this may not be for everyone. They do also have plenty of toys, a clean classroom, and outdoor playground so they have plenty of opportunities to play. My daughter loves her teachers, and they are very caring and attentive to her. They have even customized her learning based on her level. She has enjoyed the additional classes that are offered for an additional fee (music, Tumblebus, art). We have certainly had a great two years at this school!

My daughter absolutely loves going to WIS! Her teachers and fun and caring. We'd strongly recommend…read moreit to parents who are interested in getting their kids an engaging bilingual early education.

When we first started here we had high hopes. Amy, the director, is wonderful and clearly tries…read morevery hard to keep things in order. The new owners are a mess. They fired the best teacher they had in the toddler room and proceeded to try covering the positions themselves rather than hiring qualified and experienced workers, in order to save money. On more than one occasion at pick up they were understaffed and over child:teacher ratio. I witnessed kids running amok and getting injured with not enough staff to handle the chaos. What ultimately led us to leave was the MULTIPLE occasions of my child coming home with bite marks that went unnoticed and unreported by staff, dirty diapers/clothes with poop left on them, and poor cleanliness of the facility. I had to pull my kid out as it didn't feel like a safe place for him any longer, which is so sad because they had some really great teachers and it hadn't started out that way. The new owners seemed in over their heads, and full of empty promises but then refused to make necessary changes and on were rude and disrespectful to their employees.

New owners very rude very inconsiderate Always understaff in…read moretoddler room The won't hire more employees because they want to save money the owners Don't work there don't even send their child there Horrible care always a circus The licensing state you need to have ratio in the baby room and toddler because could climb on things open the gate and fall

They took $1400 from me. They demand early registration months in advance to have any chance of…read moregetting a spit. They require exorbitant fees and tuition paid in advance to register. My son was not able to attend due to covid and they not only kept every dime they require EXTRA months of tuition and threatened repeatedly to send me to collections. Mind you this is a state funded program with boat loads of federal covid money. My child didn't attend a single day and they extorted me for an exorbitant amount.

Wow, the 12/2010 review listed here is awful and I'm sad to see that it's the only one. This is our…read moresecond year at the Children's Center and I have nothing but good things to say about it. The director, teachers and staff are all superb. The facility (even the current temporary one at North City Elementary where the whole school has been moved for 1 year while a brand new facility is built at the long-time site next to Meridian Park Elementary) is fantastic, complete with multiple indoor and outdoor play spaces to keep kids stimulated. The curriculum is evidence-based, designed around current best practices in early childhood learning. The teachers regularly have opportunities and requirements for continuing education and development. My son's class of 16 has 4 teachers throughout the day-- one has a certification and 15+ years experience in Montessori education, two have bachelor's degrees in early childhood education, one is working on a master's degree in it and holds certifications in play and learn as well as empathy facilitation. My very energetic son is eager to go in the mornings, and happy (and tired) when he comes home. And because this preschool/preK is part of the school district, it prepares kids for an easy transition to Shoreline public kindergarten. We are thrilled with the Children's Center, and feel very lucky to have such a high quality program so close by.

On Monday My husband and I brought our 3.5 year old son over to The Teaching Home to meet Crystal…read more Our first impressions were that her home was beautiful and exceptionally clean. The yard is fenced and very well maintained with space and interactive play equipment perfect for a pre-school. The interior had a very comfortable play and study area. The whole property gave "grandma's got style vibes". Crystal also had a perfect vehicle to taking the kids anywhere they need to go. Crystal is open and pragmatic and she cares about her community. My son ended up at a different facility due to a connection to my husbands work. But truth be told I knew out of all the people we interviews for care Crystal was providing the most love and intimate care. She's a lovely woman and if you can get your kids into her daycare you are very lucky! Not surprised she has nothing but positive reviews here!

My son has been going to The Teaching Home since he was 2.5 years old. He is now 4.5 and when I…read morementioned Kindergarten the other day, he cried for a long time, because he NEVER wants to leave his home away from home. Crystal, the main caretaker, is a very experienced, loving, and dependable educator. I love that she is always there, giving my son the consistent experience, kids at that age crave. Especially since I'm hearing about the constant staffing changes in bigger childcare centers and that impact on the kids. His days at the Teaching Home are filled with play (there are many building toys, he especially enjoys), doing arts & crafts (he brings something home almost daily), and eating healthy meals (all meals and snacks are provided). Kids are even involved in preparing some foods (for example kneading dough for home made bread). There is a nice outdoor space for them to play, dig in the dirt, and run around. Wednesdays during the school year, the kids get to attend a preschool coop, where they dive into a new topic each week (eg. friendship, the letter, F, how to be a good friend, read a book about friendship, draw your best friend). It feels great dropping off our kid there in the morning, knowing he'll have a wonderful day!

My daughter joined September of 2025 when she just turned 1. She had been with myself and my mother…read moreup until that point and having worked in many Early Childhood environments myself for over a decade; I was incredibly nervous, having seen and experienced all the horror stories first hand. The Director Joanne, Assistant Director RJ, and Toddler Teachers Ms. Cami and Ms. Helen have been a God-send. They have and continuously uphold high standards, truly care about the wellbeing and education of your child, and are genuinely invested in having your family as a part of their community. It was a steep learning curve for myself, being anxious entrusting my treasure and heart to complete strangers, but through transparent communication and above and beyond efforts from the individuals above, trust and bonds were quickly built. The teachers are always focused on interacting with the children at their level and are so engaged during every moment of everyday. Both teachers put in so much time and effort, not only for the children, but also the classroom environment, so that the children truly get the best experience possible!! The consistency of attendance with the teachers are also outstanding and rare for the field!! My husband and I truly feel so grateful for these 4 individuals in helping our child during this crucial development period in her life and for helping us, her parents, get through the difficult pages of these early chapters **pictures depicting children have been edited and screenshotted to protect their privacy**

Evergreen Academy Montessori has been such a wonderful experience for our family. As a first-time…read moremom returning to work, I was incredibly nervous about putting my baby in daycare at around 3 months old, but the team here made the transition so much easier. From the very beginning, the environment has felt warm, welcoming, and supportive. The teachers and admin staff are so kind and caring, and it's clear they truly love what they do. They always take a few minutes to chat during drop-off and pick-up, which makes me feel connected and reassured about how my little one's day is going. The staff always rave about my little one and how cute and wonderful they are. Warms my heart. One of my favorite things is receiving pictures throughout the day. It's so comforting to see my little one smiling, playing, and being well cared for while I'm at work. I also really appreciate how the teachers partner with parents and share Montessori activities we can try at home. It's been so special to learn simple ways to support my child's development and continue some of the same learning and exploration outside of school. I'm so grateful for the care and attention the staff provides, and it has given me such peace of mind knowing my baby is in such good hands. I would absolutely recommend Evergreen Academy Montessori to other families looking for a nurturing, supportive environment for their children.

The school is now called "Horizon." We've been attending for 3 years and now have 2 kids enrolled…read more It's an AMAZING school! The teacher's are fantastic. They truly care about all the kids and do everything they can to provide a safe and fun learning environment. One unique aspect of Horizon that is great for our kids, is that the students rotate on a set schedule to different theme classes every 30 min (themes include, computer class, Spanish, art, math, reading, etc.) with their teacher. So your child is guaranteed a diverse learning environment with lots of creative opportunities in lots of different areas. We LOVE Horizon! We definately recommend it to all families looking for a caring pre-K to 1st grade environment where their kids will learn to love learning.

This special neighborhood school is Richmond Beach's hidden gem! The teachers are warm and caring…read moreand the curriculum is phenomenal. Theme based learning at its best. Small class settings with well planned lessons. My son loves changing classes and loves his teacher Miss Britt! There is a great emphasis on the arts and families are invited to enjoy stage productions several times a year. It is wonderful to see your kid perform on stage! We love the different classrooms including math, art, and computer. The kids have a full gym and take gross motor classes everyday which include everything from riding bikes to yoga! There is a beautiful outdoor playground complete with a tire swing and sandbox. Parents are very involved helping to create a wonderful tightly knit nurturing community. The entire staff truly loves the work they do and it shows! We wish we would have been able to send our oldest child to Horizon as we see a huge difference in the quality of education our youngest child is getting. A truly amazing school!

Amber is by far the most experienced and loving caregiver we've had the pleasure of using. We were…read morefortunate enough to enroll our 2nd child into Rainbow Preschool. For our oldest son it was a tough transition from nannying to preschool/daycare so we braced ourselves for a rough week or two but our 2 year old daughter acclimated right away with no tears at all due to Amber's loving care. Unfortunately due to us needing full time care, we had to part ways but our daughter still asks for Amber from time to time. What's also amazing is that Amber brings in additional teachers on some days to help teach music and other subjects.

We had our kids at Evergreen for four years. Most of the teachers were top notch, the curriculum…read morewas great, and the campus was very open and almost like a little college. We made a lot of great parent friendships as well. Ms. Judith, Kathleen, and Debra in PS, PK, and 1st grade were absolutely awesome and did an amazing job with our boys. The school also has great financial resources with very generous families supporting continued investment in the physical plant and new programs. One thing we wished were different might have been the level of competition between the kids to be first or best at everything and the impact that started to have on our oldest (who was beginning to only want to pursue things where he could be #1). I don't think the school encourages that (on the contrary, I think they encourage all the kids to always try) but it could be the natural dynamic of any school that only has gifted children. Some of our friends' kids also encountered challenges around bullying; it wasn't rampant though and could have been the reality of how kids interact at that age. On a related note, our biggest advice is to be aware of the sibling admissions policy. Our youngest was admitted to and attended Evergreen PS or PK and was doing great according to all the teacher evaluations. However, after two tests, his top IQ score was in the 90th percentile and as such was short of the 95th percentile cutoff. We were then told he could not continue to Kindergarten (even though the PK teacher strongly recommended he advance to Kindergarten). It made for a really stressful and emotional year for us and while we respect the School's right to set these kinds of policies, it seemed at odds with the values of community, inclusion, and social and emotional intelligence -- especially since the testing data was very inconsistent and in the gray area.

A top notch school for highly capable learners, with a world class faculty, great values, and an…read morestellar campus.

We love Learn N Play Daycare. Our 2-year-old loves going to Reyna's. She takes safety seriously,…read moreshe has great facilities that she keeps upgrading, and the downstairs is basically a kid toy kingdom that we couldn't believe the first time we saw it. It's also really nice that the daycare is just a few seconds off of I-5 (Exit 176). Most important, though, is that when we drop off our son, we feel like it's the closest thing to him being with family. He gets a ton of affection and attention without the craziness and impersonality of a large daycare. Again, we just can't recommend Reyna's daycare center enough. You can't go wrong here! P.S.. Once we picked him up early and she sent home the lunch she'd made for him. It was delicious. I hate to admit that we ate most of it :)