My now 5 year old and 3 year old absolutely adore this school! We've been apart of this community…read morefor 2 years now I will be sad when they grow out of it. Teacher Claire and Teacher Audrey have set my oldest up for going to kindergarten this fall so well. She struggles with transitions sometimes and they are so kind and calming and knowledgeable on how to help her. The Parents Night Outs and Summer Camps have been an extra blessing of fun as well!

Whittier Heights Preschool has been a great first school experience for my son and our family. The…read moreteachers (Heike, Claire and Audrey) have all shown such warmth and care for my son. I love the school's (and teachers) relaxed and calm nature, the access to outside time and meeting my kid where he's at. Also added bonus they are open for camps (almost) all summer so I don't have to figure out the nightmare of summer camps. It's been great seeing my kid grow and learn so much while at WHP!

This was both my daughter's first preschool experience. The outdoor space has brought such a fun…read morenature inclusion to their days. My girls both have loved the large sand area, outdoor play kitchen, canoe, climber, ramps for toy cars, and so much more. I love that outdoor space is available rain or shine for these true Seattle kids. The fully fenced backyard is large, private, secure and so much fun. The indoor space is inviting and well laid out. The Teacher has activities geared for children with all kinds of interests. There is science exploration, a lovely variety of books in the library, playdough, large and fine motor activities, and circle time. It is a gift to go to a school that feels like my children can safely learn and grow, their ideas matter, and where I can build my "village" and community.

This is our second co-op preschool experience. My daughter can't be more excited about going to…read moreschool! Everyone is welcoming and seems happy! Outdoor space is large and filled with various types of fun stuff for the kiddos. It's located in a very quiet and safe neighborhood as well.

We initially hired Julie to help us navigate classroom observations and better understand our…read moreoptions for our son's educational placement. What started as guidance through one step of the process quickly evolved into a true strategic partnership throughout our IEP journey. Julie has an exceptional ability to break down complex information, identify issues that most parents would never recognize, and help families understand not only what is happening, but why it matters. She is incredibly knowledgeable about special education, yet she never overwhelms you with legal terminology. Instead, she takes the time to educate, explain, and empower parents to make informed decisions. One of the things we appreciated most was her flexibility. Whether we simply had a question, needed someone to review documents, wanted help preparing for meetings, or needed her sitting beside us at the IEP table, Julie met us exactly where we needed support. She never pushed unnecessary services or created conflict for the sake of conflict. Her focus was always on collaboration, documentation, and ensuring our son's educational needs remained at the center of every conversation. By the time we reached our IEP meetings, Julie had become much more than an advocate. She was a trusted advisor who helped us organize months of documentation, think strategically, ask better questions, and advocate confidently for our son. Her calm, thoughtful approach helped us navigate what could have been an incredibly overwhelming process. If you are looking for someone who will educate you, support you, communicate directly with your child's school when needed, or stand beside you during meetings, I cannot recommend Julie highly enough. Every family deserves someone with her knowledge, professionalism, and genuine commitment to helping children receive the support they need.

Working with Julie was an incredible experience. She brought kowledge of the special education…read moresystem and laws to the table and took the time to truly understand our family's needs and concerns. Julie knew exactly when to lean on the school's insights and when to step in and firmly advocate for our daughter's needs. Her respect for the collaborative process kept the partnership with the school strong while ensuring our child's needs remained the top priority. We are so grateful for her dedication.

As both a parent to children who once attended Little Feats and a current teacher, I can…read moreconfidently say this pre-school is a great example of what early childhood education should be. The teachers are incredibly dedicated, creating a nurturing environment that fosters learning, and social emotional development. We're a play based Christian preschool, incorporating themes, and creative play. If you're looking for a preschool with a sense of community and family please come visit!

I Love working at Little Feats! Amazing comunity! Caring teachers and great kiddos!…read moreWe are a Christian preschool but we are theme and play based and work on Kindergarten readiness.

My two children have attended this after school program for years. The owners have bent over…read morebackwards countless times to make life easier for us parents, starting from the very beginning when my oldest kid's after school program closed suddenly in the middle of the school year. On short notice, Paola and her team found an opening in her program for my kid (and his friends!) The bilingual environment, the cultural programming, and the capable staff have offered a fantastic environment in which my children have thrived. This program has felt like family for many years. I'm grateful for JOL!

My son has been going to the afterschool program for two years, and he loves it. He consistently…read moreasks to be the last one to be picked up, which is a great sign for parents. The programming and curriculum is top notch. It's more than just babysitting. They definitely work with the kids to develop emotionally, physically, and academically. I'm very happy with JOL and would recommend them to anyone in the area!

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!

No, my review was not false, and that's why it is still online -- because I provided proof of…read moreeverything I said. If you want me to make it easier for parents, I can post a video with my court records, your declarations, and the voice call with the judge, all of which are public records. How dare you call me a liar? Everything I said is part of the public record, and if needed, I can provide proof and evidence that what I'm saying is true. I'm not trying to destroy your business or "school." I'm simply telling parents how you can lie about household issues that you don't even know about. Why would I lie about this? This happened almost 9 years ago, and you're still trying to convince people that my review is false. So what exactly are you saying? That you never testified against me? Or that I never picked up my child from your school? What exactly am I lying about?

I enrolled my son at Olympic View Montessori this year for kindergarten and couldn't be happier…read morewith our decision. I am absolutely floored with everything he's learned so far. The teachers are sweet, engaging, and the amount of individual attention they get is fantastic. My son is always excited to share his work and show off what he's accomplished. We're thrilled we made the choice to come here and will most likely be sending our second child when he gets older.

"Can we go to school yet?!" "Um, not yet. It's only 7:30 in…read morethe morning. School doesn't open until 8:30." "Oh. Okay. I can't wait to go to school." That was this morning's conversation with my 4 year old. And we often have similar conversations throughout the week. "Is it a school day?" "When can I go back to school?" He loves his school! So I figured it was about time I share his and my love for his school with others. My son's confidence and independence has soared since starting Hand in Hand Montessori. His teachers have really helped his social skills, as well as allow him to work on the things he enjoys, like letters and numbers. He comes home and shows me all the yoga poses he's learned. It's adorable! The schedule, 8:30-3:30 is perfect for us. It really has jumpstarted him for Kindergarten. The small class size is also great for my kid who doesn't do well with too much noise and activity. I feel fortunate to have found a school my son loves, allows him to learn at his own pace, and he always looks forward to going.

Hand in Hand is a great Montessori preschool. The teachers, Erik and Gina welcome the kids into…read moretheir home. The children learn to do works by watching older children and from teacher lead lessons. The tasks are perfectly developmentally appropriate. The kids love the calm atmosphere. My son who is 9 still refers to yoga and dancing he did at Hand in Hand. It is a great place for all kinds of children- those that are lively and those with mello personalities. Gina and Erik are also great resources for parents, especially parenting challenges.