My partner and i arrived for a tour, unannounced. We were asked to wait at the door- holding the…read moredoor open staff came through didn't acknowledge us at all. Once we were asked in, no one asked our names or introduced themselves. the enrollment coordinator walked us through the center, no clear answers to questions about curriculum, teacher retention or did she ask us any questions about what we were looking for etc. the one thing she did say off the bat is that while they do accept DSHS they do not accept children from CPS. Seems a little like discrimination to me... children need a place that they can feel safe in. not sure i would enroll based on the fact that the person giving the tour did not take the time to get some information about us or trey to build that connection with us. Must not want that enrollment that bad.

We were here 5 months 2 days/week infant care and paid $1172/month (tuition increased as of…read more9/1/23). Pros: -self-selected auto-pay schedule -classroom cameras -parent messaging app with picture/video capabilities -cute artwork/crafts -Ms. Vivian (floater) is AMAZING! My son loved her! -Ms. Alaina was great (she has left) -polite and friendly staff Cons: -lack of active supervision= safety concerns. We walked in on another child, ~2 months older, crawling on my then immobile son, who was trapped in a boppy while teachers reorganized cubbies on the other side of the room. On his last day, a child walked up and took all the toys (~5) he was playing with. Then another child (same child as first incident) crawled on top of him, sat on his waist/upper thighs and repeatedly hit his belly ~6 times. An adult was sitting less than 5 feet away and did not intervene, presumably because she did not see it. The child crawled away independently, and I picked my son up early. He did not have any marks on him, or I would have brought it to administration's attention. -communication: I made the mistake of thinking a parent app with opportunities to input meals/diaper changes, message and share pictures/video meant that we would have positive, strong communication. Responses are usually delayed, if received at all, parent requests are not necessarily honored, etc. As a former teacher, I tried to be up front about things going on at home (ie job changes, returning to work, sleep changes/training, etc.), but was met with judgement and push back which I found disappointing and off-putting. I'm paying for daycare, not parenting advice. Daily reports had some inaccuries as to number of feedings (i.e., report says ate 4 times but only sent 5 bottles and 2 sent back unused) and type of milk given (i.e., said my exclusively breastfed baby was given formula then after switching to formula said given breastmilk); however, staff assured me these were reporting errors only and he received only the bottles we sent. -school-like, rigid environment: no drop offs after 10 AM, progress reports though no staff training/education, etc. My baby isn't developmentally ready for school; he's 7 months old. If he needs to take his first nap at home and come in late, he should be able to. Also, I work from home, if I have meetings and cannot drop off until later in the morning, I shouldn't have to ask for permission to bring him late. I pay for the day, whether he comes in or not, so I should be able to bring him in when it's best for us. -This is a business and it feels like it. They nickel and dime you everywhere, you have to provide your own gloves for diaper changes for goodness sakes! -Staff are asked to do too much. My son started daycare at 10 weeks old. We don't have family in the area, so daycare was the first time our son was consistently separated from us, and it obviously caused him some distress. We would pick him up, his eyes/face would be red, puffy, and splotchy. He refused to sleep much and started losing weight from not eating enough. Nearly every time we logged onto the cameras, he was alone in a dark corner on the opposite side of the room from the adults or other children. I thought it would get better, but it went on for ~2 months. Eventually, he started throwing major fits any time we put him in his carseat, and he's usually a very happy baby. This month, a new baby started in his class. Almost every time, except 1-2 times, I walked in, this baby's screaming. He's ~3-4 months, and almost never was he held or picked up unless I commented on how sad he was or talked to him. One time, I stopped to pick up something my husband forgot, and the teacher couldn't hear me knocking in the door over the baby crying, so I walked in. The baby was in the bouncer, next to the counter (he was out of the camera's view), while the teacher did something on the counter with her back to the baby. Upon hearing the door's bell and seeing me, the teacher whipped around and started talking to the baby and bouncing the bouncer. I now know that they left my son to cry alone for God knows how long but would pick him up before we got there which is why his face was always swollen n puffy but he wasn't actually crying. In some ways, I'm unbelievably angry with the staff for treating babies this way. On the other hand, I know they are short-staffed and asked to do way too much. I would have preferred not to receive a "progress report" or fewer cutesy crafts and had my son's emotional needs met. We are now at an in-home daycare where my son is very well cared for. He sleeps 2 hours consecutively (the longest he ever slept at Kids n Us was 40 minutes), he eats all his purees/solids and drinks 12-20 oz (was picking at purees, drank less than 10 oz consistently at Kids n Us). I've heard great things about Kids n Us and really wanted to have a positive experience. Unfortunately, our experience was being charged a premium price for mediocre care.

We've had a wonderful experience at KinderCare Bothell and couldn't be happier with the care our…read morechild receives. The facility is always exceptionally clean, welcoming, and well maintained, which gives us a lot of peace of mind. The communication from Director Juliette and her staff is truly stellar. Juliette does an amazing job of keeping parents informed, being responsive, and creating an open and friendly environment. She is especially great at building a strong sense of community among the families and staff, and it's clear that she genuinely cares about the children and the center. We also really appreciate how many fun and engaging activities they organize for the kids. From Music Day and Water Day to visits from the fire department, Reptile Day, and Spirit Week, there's always something exciting and educational happening. These activities make the daycare experience so much more enjoyable for the kids while giving them opportunities to learn and explore. Overall, KinderCare Bothell is a clean, friendly, and well-run daycare with a wonderful team. Juliette does an excellent job leading the center and building a positive community. We highly recommend KinderCare Bothell to any family looking for a safe, caring, and engaging place for their child!

**Update** I felt it was only fair to update my review. Since my last feedback, I did hear from the…read moresite director. She was professional in our communications and she did clarify what she had done on her end to facilitate what she could. I stand by my previous statement that it is hard to get in touch and getting a response is painfully slow. I have since worked with a customer service representative for further follow up.

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.

Wonderful place! My daughter has been coming here for almost two years now. Miss Lexy, Yolanda,…read moreHailey and Anna are so sweet to my shy girl. The teachers are so caring but I also feel so confident about sending her to kindergarten in a few months. She has come so far learning how to write her name, letters, numbers, counting, drawing and coloring, and selfishly I love how she picks up after herself when playing at home! They do such fun crafts, stem projects, she has brought home plants before and one year they made a homemade peppermint soap for Christmas. So cool! They have a great balance of learning inside but also lots of time outside! They have an indoor play area too which is nice when it's super rainy outside. Only con is they don't provide lunch, but can't have it all!

Been here for a year. My son has learned a lot in the preschool class. I'm really happy with it. We…read morelove the huge playground and interactions with staff have been great. Sending my 2 year old next year as well.

I highly recommend UCIC, infant through Elementary programs…read more I have three children who have been growing and flourishing at UCIC (Ages 2, 6, & 8) for several years now. The teachers are amazing and support school staff and summer camp staff provide such caring and concern about the kids and parents. The quality of service and your child's development will exceed your expectations. My kids love it here which is the best feedback a parent can get.

Ucic has become like a second family to us in a city where we have no family in the area. Our three…read morekids are known by name and the staff are accessible, kind, and work hard to create a safe and welcoming environment for the kiddos. We love the ample enrichment opportunities throughout the school day and after school, and we know that the school aims to differentiate and personalize instruction for students, while maintaining high and rigorous standards for all. They truly believe that all students are capable of achieving and demonstrate this in their wide range of supports for students.

This daycare is absolutely amazing! My daughter has been going here for over 2 years now and I…read morecould not be happier. Her teachers are very educated and kind human beings. I truly feel like her teachers care for her like she is their own. My daughter has learned so many amazing milestones, because of this place. The owner Ms. Shakti is one of the most warm, friendly and caring . The facility is extremely clean and very well organized. There is plenty of room for kids to run around, and more then enough toys to play with. My daughter absolutely loves going to Daycare / preschool here and seeing her smile everyday and learn I know they are doing a great job. I wouldn't change a thing :)

Be cautious and think twice before enrolling your kids in an experience that may potentially be…read moredistressing. Our daughter started at this daycare in October 2023. We picked it because of good reviews on Google and recommendation from a friend. But it turned out to be a totally different experience. It seems those reviews were written back when Shakti, the owner was really focused on giving good care. Now, it seems like she is more into expanding the business. She opened a second branch for kids aged 18 months and older and our daughter was enrolled for that. When we met Shakti, she talked a lot about herself and her experience but didn't say much about how she takes care of kids. We still decided to go with her daycare. Our daughter had never been to daycare before, and we made it clear to Shakti that it might not be easy transition. She was super confident and assured us that she'd take care of the new daycare while her staff will handle the existing one. Things were okay for the first week with two teachers (not Shakti) and a few kids in the new daycare. But we noticed Shakti wasn't giving her full attention to the new daycare. We were fine with that because our daughter was getting comfortable with the teachers, and they were doing a good job sharing details with us on her day. The strange part was that when Shakti was there during pickup, the other teacher wouldn't interact with parents, which made us think Shakti had told them not to. Shakti never really told about the day activities or curriculum even when asked about or how we could make our daughter's transition smoother. Instead, she often asked us to pick her up early, saying she needed more attention and she or other teachers are exhausted. I should also mention Shakti's approach to handling kids. She told us about some instances where she was strict with kids, and the other teachers were so soft hearted. For example, she shared she put our daughter into a high chair, and another teacher had to intervene when our daughter continued crying. Our daughter ended up being scared of her. Shakti used to share with us that our daughter is getting comfortable day by day and drop off and pick ups were smooth as well. But when we asked Shakti to be gentler with our daughter because our daughter's behavior was changing at home, things took a turn for the worse, Shakti shared with us that she is getting more kids in the new day care and if our daughter is not getting fully comfortable in few more days we need to look for another day care and when we reminded her of her confidence and to give more attention to new daycare, she started isolating our daughter, not letting her near the teacher she was comfortable with, or play with the other kids. Even when we asked her not to use the high chair, she ignored our request. One day, when we showed up unannounced, we found Shakti chatting with a relative (who was not a day care staff) while our daughter was isolated and crying in one corner, and the teacher she liked was in another room with the other kids. That was the moment we decided not to send our daughter there anymore. We recommend that parents pay attention to how their kids react when they come back from this daycare, whether they seem happy or upset, instead of focusing on how Shakti acts during pickup. It seems like she's only nice to the kids when the parents are around. For new parents considering this daycare, we suggest you look for someone who genuinely loves kids and can provide a better experience for your little ones. If you still decide to go for it never push Shakti for your requests or ask her questions.

Wow my son spoke to strangers!! That's a great sign for him and them. Love the secured doors for…read moreour kiddos safety. We just toured and had decided we wouldn't make an instant decision but after touring and meeting everyone and see our sons excitement when we left we made a quick decision. I will update my review as school proceeds and we get more time there!

This place is amazing from top to bottom so much awesomeness going on it's insane our son is so…read moregoing to thrive because the family atmosphere is real here they care and treat all the kids like there own and even better they encourage parent presence love them enroll your kids today the facilities are amazing do your kids a favor and send them

To start, I have 3 boys who are different ages so they're in different classes with different…read moreteachers. Across the classes, I'm very happy with the development of my kids and the way I've been able to see growth in just a few months. They all had a hard time starting daycare after being at home with my most of their life and the staff and teachers really came together to help make it easier. Now they run to their classes and gree their friends, my oldest doesnt want to leave some days because he's having a great time. Overall, a great center. Cleanliness wise, I've never had a concern. They clean everyday and throughout the day and obviously sickness will happen but they stay on top of it by cleaning the toys and other areas that have a high touch frequency.

This kindercare location is NOT safe for your children. My son was in prek from may 2024 to…read moreFebruary 2025. During that period of time he was bitten multiple times by consistent problem children that they do little to nothing about, then it was other children following my son into the bathroom which caused him months and months of repotty training because he doesn't like being watched. They lost to my knowledge 2 children both from the front of the building. My last straw was getting a call at the end of the day saying my son was involved in inappropriate behaviors which was completely out of character. The Prek teachers DO NOT SUPERVISE THE CHILDREN WELL ENOUGH. The current teachers there were the teachers that were there with my son and at the end he complained of Ms. Reshu constantly yelling at him for not following directions but letting the children have so much alone time private areas are being involved between 5+ children. I genuinely feel as if she shouldn't have a job there anymore. Do NOT send your kids to this place it's hectic and unsafe