Our second kiddo is going into his last year at this preschool. It is such a bitter-sweet time for…read moreus. This preschool has been one of the most amazing things for our young children. Teacher Carolyn (and Teacher Angie while she was here) had such a positive impact on them, and us as a family. If you're looking for a preschool near Beacon Hill, pick this one.

My daughter love this school! Teacher Violetta and Carolyn are amazing with kids! . We also like…read morethe fact that this is Waldorf school. The place is full of wooden toys, materials from nature and silk. Don't expect any plastic toys here. Children eats together by this huge table. The menu is really healthy grains with veggies and fruits. Hot or cold. They are having hot tea and water as well. My daughter have severe peanut and tree nuts allergies and this school make sure she is safe. Children play outside most of the time. They go for walks to Bradner garden and surrounding areas. rain pants and waterproof jacket are must because they go outside even when it's raining which is great. This is really nurturing and welcoming place. I would recommend this Preschool to anyone I know. It's conveniently located with lots of parking. This place is a gem !

We love Denise Louie Education Center. My kids learning knowledge from here. There is a lot of fun.read more

My daughter has been attending since last year during COVID. The staff took precautions to make the…read moreschool a safe environment. I decided to have my daughter attend because she has traveled to most places in the US and to my home land the last couple of years. I wanted COVID to be a positive experience and not coup her up in the house. Since attending DLEC my daughter has learned her basic education her cousins are learning in Kindergarten. My daughter learned so much and worth the experience. I travel from Seatac and sometimes Auburn to drop off and pick her up but it's so worth it. She has even got accepted into her local school without testing to join kindergarten when she turns 4. I'm glad to have her start her education very young. Everyone thinks she's very smart and a fast learner, visually and physically. Also her social skills has improved so much. She's not shy around people and communicate with those when spoken too. Thanks to all the staff for making her beginning education experience so much fun and challenging during these tough time in our lives. I appreciate very single staff!

Giddens School centers the experience on our children- everything they need to learn, explore, and…read moregrow. It is so special to be part of this community. We have been part of the school for three years. Our daughter has grown so much from her time here. Academically, she is challenged by her teachers to think critically (even in kindergarten). The other day she asked if we wanted to make up math story problems at the dinner table, because Giddens encourages students to bring fun, creativity, and exploration into how they learn hard skills. Social and emotional learning is also a major focus for the school. Last week there was a talent show for the k-4th graders, and the amount of love, respect, and excitement the entire school showed to these brave and talented performers was incredibly moving. Giddens works hard to education future leaders, and it shows.

As the mom of a second grade boy, I've found Giddens to be an amazing fit! We considered sending…read morehim to a gifted and talented school or program, but chose Giddens for its inclusivity and diversity. Here, we've found the best of all worlds. He is intellectually challenged by the curriculum and class discussions, works on super interesting projects across subjects, but also, he is in a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where there's a culture of kindness. He has become more kind and playful, has learned how to play with kids of different ages, and the mixed age classroom experience has been an unexpected benefit - as he has many opportunities to lead and mentor younger students. The staff is also very receptive to questions and feedback, and the afterschool program, with built in opportunities for an assortment of extracurricular classes, is amazing.

Oh, how I love Sponge! I took my two-year-old for one session of Spanish with Noelia, a native…read morespeaker from Puerto Rico. My son is normally pretty slow to warm up in social situations, and she made sure he was comfortable and could participate. Sometimes it can be hard when he's surrounded by more outgoing peers. He adored her as a result and I saw him open up in ways he hadn't before. The classes are taught 100% in Spanish with a chance to review and ask questions at the end of each class in English. A handout is also provided each week with the lyrics to songs and some key vocab to practice at home. There are lots of props and fun routines that get the kids engrossed in learning. The only thing preventing me from giving a five-star review is the location; I wish something more central were available. Now that we live on the north end, it's not feasible for us to take classes with Sponge anymore. It's also fairly expensive compared to similar programs in town (Polly-glot Tots comes to mind). If it were closer and more affordable, we'd be enrolled again in a heartbeat.

Sponge was voted Seattle's best for offering language classes to children from newborn to 5 years…read moreof age. Spanish, French, Mandarin and Japanese languages are taught in an immersive and interactive environment which includes standard phrases, songs, dance, culture and parental or caregiver involvement. All instructors are native speakers who genuinely enjoy children and their jobs. Tuition is reasonable for 18 class sessions, a summer camp is offered, and one can make up classes if they are missed.

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.

The best of the Waldorf Schools, all 3 of my children graduated here. One is a molecular biologist…read moreplanning on medical school, the other an award winning Industrial Designer, the third an honors student entering the University of Oregon. Believe in your kids, believe in yourself as a parent. Unplug as much as you can. Slow down and teach your children a love of the outdoors. Come to this school and transform your family. We did.

We showed up for a tour and not a single person knew that we were coming. We have an infant and are…read morepreparing to start daycare when they are 6 months old. This daycare no longer even provides care for infants if they are not at least 15 months old and walking. Why isn't that information clearly available on their website?

What can I say, I leave my most treasured gift here every day and they love and care for her like I…read moredo, only better. She feels so comfortable, with not only her teacher but the entire staff- almost daily, she tells me how much she loves Annette, the director. They have provided a loving, structured environment for her to grow, learn and explore. They offer both full and part time care for kids from birth through 6 with a school- age summer camp in the summer for kids 6-12. I highly recommend this as a great place to trust with your child's care.

We've had a really good experience with La Escualita Columbia City for both our daughters over the…read morepast 3 years. We moved our older daughter to LE at age 2 after having a below average experience at We Are the World in Mt Baker. LE was so much more organized and their curriculum was so much better, the Spanish language program was a plus. Once my other daughter turned 1, we enrolled her as well at LE. Within months, she was learning sign language and Spanish. Agua and mas, were her first words. The teachers are very caring, genuine and loving. Both my daughters love all of the teachers as well and have learned so much. The school is very accommodating and are always asking parents how they can improve and open to suggestions. The location isn't the best, but I definitely recommend La Escualita on everything else.

I can't say enough wonderful things about the teachers and program at La Escuelita. My husband and…read moreI toured ALOT of daycares, tried the nanny thing for a year (daycares never call in sick, which is important for a full-time working Mom like me), and I am so happy we selected this school. My son LOVES his teachers (tells me that all of the time), talks about his friends at school and it has done wonders for setting a structured schedule to our life. Administration has been great too, even working with me to get my son into the same class with his best friend.

My husband and I enrolled our son at PFM when he was five months old, as I was returning to work…read moreafter a long maternity leave. Naturally, I was concerned about this transition; anxious about the adjustment period and a little weepy that he would be under the care of others every day! This feeling of uneasiness quickly subsided. Upon our very first visit, the PFM team jumped into action and together we put a comfortable transition plan into place. The teachers in his classroom (as well as the Director and Assistant Director) were very warm and showed a genuine interest in our sons onboarding, providing personal updates throughout his day as well as advice on naps and feeding. Relationships quickly bloomed. The online portal that is updated by his teachers throughout the day documented sleeping, eating and diaper patterns, giving us full visibility to what his days looked like. All of this provided me with peace of mind, which is what you need as a new parent during this transition. Fast forward four months: we have an extremely happy child who lights up every day at drop off for school and is in no rush to leave at pick up time! Children cannot fake their excitement, so you know that this is genuine. The child-led philosophy of Montessori allows our son freedom in the classroom to "choose his own adventure" every day, while still providing him with a structured curriculum that has enabled him to surpass his milestones. Being a very active child, our son is thriving in this environment and we have seen tremendous growth in him, both socially and developmentally. It is evident that the team here truly cares about the children and love what they do. I would recommend PFM to any families seeking a child care experience that is nurturing, community oriented and child focused. It is so much more than just a school or day care, and has exceeded our expectations.

I can't say enough positive things about Pacific First Montessori and it's staff. We've been…read moreenrolled for a little over 6 months now and it was the best decision we could have made for our little guy. He is learning, developing, and experiencing so much faster and more than he would anywhere else. The staff and curriculum at PFM are top notch and it shines through in my child. Every single day he comes home with new and exciting things to talk to me about. I know my child is getting the BEST experience there is to offer. Not only are the Montessori program and staff 5 star, but so is the classroom environment, meal plan, playground, community, owner and location. I wouldn't hesitate a second to think about enrolling your child in this school.

NannyBoo's is the perfect "in-between" home and kindergarten environment. It's not at all like the…read moreinstitution-feel of a larger school or day care. Toddlers even get the opportunity to care for a garden; they can dig, water, weed and eat as they please. In fact, my 2 year-old considers herself a gardening pro after just a couple of months under teachers Boo and Eric. Only about 30+ families total are enrolled and their photos grace the walls. In fact, many of the comforts you'd expect when dropping kids off with family are present here: you can never be late, every child is seen, valued and respected, snuggles are always welcome and students are taught to be a good friend to others. It's no surprise the owners have adopted three out of four of their daughters; they know what it takes to turn strangers into a family. If you live nearby, these guys are worth contacting for a tour.

My oldest is a graduate here and my youngest is currently attending. I've seen them grow so much…read moresocially and emotionally here and it's all because of the fantastic program taught by Teacher Boo and Teacher Eric. They learning everything from singing, dancing, building, and playing. Most importantly they learn how to be good friends. I couldn't be happier sending both my kids here.

I know my daughter was being hit by her preschool teacher. Even if my daughter didn't come out and…read moresay it. I knew something bad was going on so I volunteered one day and the way their teacher treated them was rough. It sounds like a wonderful preschool/ childcare provider. Visit at least once before sending your child. If all you care about is their education and not well being send them here.

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.