My kid went to Do Re Mi academy for piano lessons in small group setting in 2019. I think the…read moreschool does a very good job of providing the fundamentals to the young kids. Most importantly, they know how to encourage the kids to learn. My kid learned a lot during her time there. She even tried herself to play a few advanced pieces for recitals over the years. She out grew the school after a couple of years with Ms Leah and Hannah. It's too bad they don't offer 1-1 lessons. I was sad to pull her out for 1-1 lessons now. But, I strongly recommend Do Re Mi for young beginners!

My son took piano lessons there last year. I wasn't a fan of the group lessons so much but stuck…read morewith it. Then tuition went up and I bailed. Now hes in solo lessons and it was the best decision I've made. He's flying through content.

We've had such a positive experience with the Orchards preschool! Our kids love this school and…read morewe've had such a positive experience with the teachers and staff.

The Orchards Childcare and Preschool is better than I could have imagined a childcare center could…read morebe. I currently have my two children enrolled at the Orchards. I am particularly impressed with how the caregivers and teachers take a genuine interest in the progress and lives of each of the children in their class. Whenever I've had questions, the Orchards Director has been easy to reach and prompt in her responses. The classrooms have been recently renovated and are kept clean. There is a good variety of age appropriate and safe toys in all of the classrooms. Security is well maintained with video monitoring, keypad access to facilities and fenced outdoor play areas. I love the phone application that they use for the secure check in and out procedure, as well as the photo updates throughout the day. Their Junior Kindergarten class is quite robust in its educational curriculum. The lead Junior Kindergarten teacher has been teaching young students for over 20 years, I believe. I'm honestly impressed at the progress my four year old has made behaviorally and educationally. They also have done a great job at offering events throughout the year. Kids Christmas program, picture days, Easter egg hunts, "pumpkin patch" etc. I couldn't recommend the Orchards more.

Awesome playground. My kids love the variety of things to do on this playground. My daughter ran…read morethe entire time, from one play structure to another. She just wanted to try it all as fast as she could. Different areas for kids of different ages. The playground's icon is a 25-foot-long colorful caterpillar climbing sculpture. Kids can climb, exercise their fine and gross motor skills, and really feel their accomplishment as they climb to the nose of the caterpillar. All play areas have adjacent paths for continuous easy movement. The colorful park has a tree and meadow motif, with plants and creatures depicted in the equipment and the poured-in-place rubber surfacing. The playground includes features designed to encourage healthy physical development, such as slides, swings, spinners, and climbing rocks, as well as nontraditional playground activities designed for sensory development. The playground is divided into three areas: One play area focuses on early childhood, one focuses on children ages 5 to 12, and one is easily used by both groups for climbing, swinging, spinning and sliding. Children can play anywhere on the playground, but the design allows younger children to play independently from older children. The early childhood areas feature equipment that helps young children develop balance, coordination, social skills, and imagination. They can climb on a sculpted ladybug, and spin in an Omni Spinner and on a ring-like Super Nova. A glider swing is big enough to accommodate a pile of kids. They can try the balance beam and play in a little house. In the painted-games area, children can hopscotch on a dragonfly or balance on a bee flying to a flower. The Rolling Hills synthetic turf mound invites them to climb up and roll down, and in a climbing area, they can travel the circular walk or climb the tree to the top of a play structure and slide down the slide. Children on tricycles or in wheelchairs rolling on the Wavy Walk can stop at a stop sign, fill up at the gas station, and slow down in the school zone. They can also enjoy the sensory delight of making music on oversized instruments. A central covered area with picnic tables allows parents to sit in the shade and see almost every play area. Benches are also scattered around the periphery. A bathroom was clean and close by. This park is definitely worth the trip. Bring a picnic, but don't bring your dog. Dogs (other than service animals) aren't allowed.

great school we had out child attend here for 2 years really essential for special needs. He was so…read morecomfortable that we wish they extended to 5th grade lol

We are extremely happy we chose the Goddard school for our daughter! The teachers and staff are…read moreincredibly kind, the school is allergy-friendly, and one of the best preschools in town. The staff makes health and safety a priority and we love the daily updates. I would absolutely recommend this school to any of my friends without hesitation.

It has been a wonderful experience at Goddard school Renton. My daughter made great progress in the…read morelast 8 months we've been there. I've been extremely happy with how the teachers communicated with my child and helped her through transitions. Every morning, she is super excited to go to her preschool. Overall, wonderful experience.

I have been trying to resolve an ongoing noise issue with the nearby daycare in a respectful and…read morereasonable manner, but unfortunately my experience has been disappointing. When I called the main customer service number, I spoke with a very kind representative who assured me that the district manager would contact me to discuss my concerns. Unfortunately, I never received that callback. I also spoke with the school manager directly. In my experience, the conversation was dismissive rather than productive. I explained that the prolonged, high-pitched screaming from a few children echoes throughout the surrounding apartment community and has become a daily disruption for nearby residents. I was told that the children are allowed to scream as a form of self-expression. While I understand the importance of allowing children to express themselves, I believe there should also be reasonable consideration for the people who live nearby and are affected by the constant noise. I work from home several days each week, and the screaming is loud enough to be heard clearly inside my apartment, even with the windows closed. This has become a recurring quality-of-life issue. If this continues without any effort to address it, I will have no choice but to contact the local police non-emergency line to request a welfare check whenever I hear prolonged screaming that reasonably causes concern. When children are screaming continuously at such an extreme volume, it can be difficult for nearby residents to distinguish normal play from a child who may genuinely need help. I sincerely hope the daycare will work with the surrounding community so that this situation can be resolved without further escalation.

Our daughter was sick for ~2 weeks out of a month attending this daycare and we ended up pulling…read moreher. This daycare had persistent cleanliness concerns. During one 2 week span, there were multiple outbreaks including RSV, rotavirus, chickenpox, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, and pinworms. While illnesses can happen in any daycare setting, repeated spread of infections that commonly move through close contact and poor hygiene raised concerns for us. Toys and surfaces often felt sticky and did not appear to be cleaned properly. When concerns were raised, the director was dismissive rather than addressing them. Communication with staff was also difficult due to a language barrier, which made it harder to discuss concerns about care and hygiene.

Our time has come to an end here at this beautiful and caring preschool. It's such a bittersweet…read moremoment but my daughter is more than ready to take on kindergarten with great help and guidance from her teachers the last 2 years. She wakes up everyday ready for school because here their philosophy is learning through play. Kids at this age needs that and to be grounded to nature and the outdoors. She has brought back daily random facts and things I've never learned before. During the "school year" they do seat work and she has learned to write the alphabet in upper and lower case, count to 100+, and even phonetically sound out words to help her start reading. During "camp weeks" they have themed programs that make the weeks exciting like horsemanship week, or kids in the kitchen, or life on the farm. We are so grateful we got a spot here and we hope to have our son back in here in the future! If you are looking for a preschool to put your child in, you came to the right place.

Our son has attended Village Learning for a while now and I have never experienced a place more…read morespecial. The instructors are so kind and patient. It has been so obvious how much they truly care for every kid. The state of the property can only be described as "magical". The children have the opportunity to play and learn outside, gardening, taking care of animals, and learning real-life skills through play. Our son has grown academically, learning to read and write...as well as just as a person - learning patience, sharing, regulating his emotions, etc. They also focus on healthy foods and habits and teaching a good foundation for how to take of your body and the earth. Something that matters a lot to me in addition to all the other things is cleanliness. The property inside and out is extremely well cared for and safe. All kids wash their hands on arrival and many times throughout the day - and they always keep parents in the loop if something is "going around". I would recommend Village Learning to anyone who wants a magical upbringing for their kids...a true home away from home for them.

This place is amazing. The first daycare my children were placed in was terrible and I was…read morereluctant to place my girls in another one. However, from the beginning Alexandra was patient and was willing to address any concerns I had about my previous experience. My oldest daughter had a speech delay which made her behavior - challenging. This didn't intimidate Alexandra though, who immediately began looking into ways she could continue to support my daughter while in her care. When that same daughter left for kindergarten, she was ahead of her peers academically - being able to write her entire alphabet and knowing all the letters and sounds they made. My youngest daughter is still in her care and, when I gave Alexandra feedback about some ways she could better support kids who were going into kindergarten, she listened to the feedback and made thoughtful changes to the curriculum that that future children will be even better prepared. However, she doesn't just take feedback from me. I know that other parents are able to express any concerns they have and Alexandra listens and implements any changes as necessary. She loves the kids in her care and always has their best interests in mind. I must note, while Alexandra is absolutely amazing - she cannot do it alone. But that's not a cause for concern! When she recently expanded her daycare, she was very thoughtful about the staff she brought in. Eunice, Amanda and Davika, her assistants, are also phenomenal. In fact, thanks to them, I think her expansion went off without a hitch and she successfully expanded her center! If you're looking for a daycare, I know a spot will open up when my youngest goes off to kindergarten this fall - I'd get on her wait list now. You won't be disappointed!

Best preschool.Ms Sandra and Ms Eunice are gems.My son didnt talk till 2 and after joining their…read morepreschool he started talking like anything. Teachers are very observing and really good communication with parents. They follow stem teaching and i am really happy i put my son.The school is very clean and your kid will be a better person for sure

My son attended their extended day Pre-K program this year and just graduated this week. It was…read moresuch an amazing experience! He learned so much and gained so many skills. The teachers are fantastic and I always felt comfortable leaving him in their hands. They have an indoor play room with large toys and a nice outdoor play set with a fence. No matter the weather they are able to get their energy out. We'll miss Highlands Preschool and we'll definitely bring our other children here in the future!

The staff at Highlands Preschool is phenomenal. My daughter's teacher has been working for 16 years…read moreand had her own daughter go to Highlands Preschool. The school has been around for 70 years and for good reason! There is so much love and care. Every time I drop off my child, I know this is a place of love, safety, and intentionality. Every classroom is different and caters to students as a whole and individually. My child was one of the oldest kids and the teacher taught her leadership skills, and helpfulness with younger children. I loved the way the teacher helped my daughter solve problems. Whenever there was a small issue, it never felt like a big deal because it was solved in the classroom, and my child felt empowered to learn how to solve her own problems in a loving way. I would recommend Highlands Preschool to all families!

Our son started in the infant room at just 8 months old, and now, at 14 months, he's thriving in…read morethe toddler room. Watching his growth over these past few months has been amazing, and we owe so much of that to the wonderful, caring staff. When he first started, it was a big transition--he had been home with me since birth, and adjusting to a new environment and new caregivers was tough. He cried a lot and had trouble napping at first. But the staff was so patient and gentle with him through it all. Their support and consistency helped him feel safe and loved, and it made all the difference. Now, he's excited to go to school--he even runs into the classroom and forgets to say goodbye! As a parent, there's nothing better than knowing your child feels happy, secure, and cared for. Thank you to everyone at Bright Horizons at Longacres for helping him grow into such a confident little person. We are so grateful.

We had the most amazing teacher (Mars) with our toddler class. When our son moved up to early…read morepre-school we started noticing problems, mainly with turnover of teachers. If you look at the staff picture wall by the entrance only a handful of teachers have been there longer than a year. We also noticed that staff can be very stressed at times due to being shuffled around from class to class. We finally left (intending it to be temporary) due to our second child being born. Our son had his pictures taken right before we gave our notice and requested to purchase it as well but we never heard back after multiple attempts. TL:DR Depending on the teacher that you have your experience can vary by a lot. If management can do a better job with keeping the staff less stressed/happy I don't think we would hesitate with coming back.

I highly recommend Anne for teaching your ASD child/middle schooler/adult. She has been teaching…read moreour autistic son for about a year now and he loves his piano classes. In spite of COVID-19, Ms. Anne has made it work and our son continues to progress. He has played the piano by ear since he was 5, but did not know how to read music, that's where Anne bridges that gap and then some:-). You will not be disappointed and your son or daughter with ASD will not only grow in their musical education but benefit from how music eases any anxiety/stress they may be experiencing, especially right now in the midst of this pandemic.

I highly reccommend this place. Anne is amazing, kind and understanding. She is a great musicain…read moreand extremely thoughtful.