Buzybeez was recommended to us by another parent when we moved to the area and we have loved our…read moreexperience so far. Our three year old went in shy, quiet and somewhat unsure but has blossomed into a confident little guy who is quite the chatterbox. As he was born during Covid lockdown, Buzybeez was his first exposure to a school/childcare setting. The teacher, Ms. Kimberly is fantastic with kids and made the transition easy for us as parents as well. We would definitely recommend the preschool based on the experience we've had!

After relocating to Seattle about a year ago, the Latona Co-op parents are welcoming and hospitable…read moreto my family and I. Teacher Apurva does a great with virtual circle time and has a lot of joy and energy when engaging with the students. Latona Co-operative Preschool has been wonderful, even in the midst of a pandemic.

This is one of the best preschool classrooms in the North Seattle cooperative system. With windows…read moreon 2 walls, a covered outdoor play area and a fenced open playground, kids get lots of light in this cheerful classroom. The current pre-3 teacher (teacher Jeanne) is committed to play based learning and provides a great environment for kids and parents of many different temperments. Being a cooperative school, a parent or caregiver needs to be in the classroom for one of the two days a week, but I find I enjoy the days in the class, as I can watch my son engage with his peers, and on the days I'm not in the classroom, I engage with mine (the other parents).It's been a great community for both of us. if you are a caregiver with a flexible enough schedule to participate, it's a wonderful, cost effective school experience.

We've had a wonderful experience with Eastgate Montessori Garden. Our daughter joined when she was…read morejust 2 years old, and even after only half a school year, we've already seen tremendous growth. She has become noticeably more confident, more social with other children, and her English skills have improved dramatically. What truly sets this school apart is Teacher Monica, a rare gem in the Greater Seattle area. With over 30 years of Montessori teaching experience, she brings a depth of understanding, patience, and guidance that's incredibly hard to find. She also had a knack for recruiting compassionate and loving assistant teachers such as Rebecca, Lori, and previously Gnana, whom we greatly appreciated. While only a very select number of schools in the area have teachers with comparable experience, those schools tend to be quite large, and it's not always guaranteed that your child will be placed with one of their most seasoned educators. At Eastgate, the environment is more personal and intentional, and we felt confident that our daughter was receiving direct support from someone who truly understands Montessori principles and how to nurture each child's growth. We're grateful for the warmth, consistency, and quality of education our daughter received here. Highly recommend!

We moved from the east coast and started with EMG from last November. I have to say we are very…read morelucky in finding this school. EMG is a true gem for the eastgate community. What I love most about EMG is their Montessori approach to education. My child has flourished under this method, which encourages hands-on learning and exploration. The teachers have created an environment that is both nurturing and stimulating, allowing my child to develop their unique interests and talents at their own pace. But what really sets this school apart is the teachers. Monika and Manisha are both wonderful educators who are passionate about their work and truly care about their students. They go above and beyond to ensure that each child in their class feels valued and supported. I have personally witnessed the impact that Monika and Manisha have had on my child. They both have a unique ability to bring out the best in each child and help them reach their full potential. I am so grateful to have them here. In conclusion, I highly recommend Eastgate Montessori Garden to any parent or guardian looking for a school with caring and loving teachers. The Montessori approach to education, combined with the school's warm and welcoming atmosphere, make for an exceptional learning experience.

Poor quality and service. They take an exuberant amount but mistreat your kid if they are non…read morespanish native. I faced a lot of discrimination, snarky commentary as a parent when I picked my kid up. Even my daughter got mistreated a few times. Steer away from this location they don't treat the kids well. Also food, they give the kids many sugary items at the end of the day before they send them home. Every day is a meltdown day.

***Edited*** I was so excited to start our daughter here,…read morefor the bilingual and Montessori experience. Everyone seemed very nice and although everyone was masked and provided appropriate safety measures on the tour, my child's teacher and at least two other individuals that work here do not believe in wearing a mask to protect the vulnerable children during this deadly pandemic. We had to un-enroll her after just two days here. To me, this demonstrated a poor lack of judgment among other things. Why wouldn't you want to protect the children you're teaching? I spoke with the director and she apologized and refunded all of our money. The issue with the staff not masking is complicated as they claimed a religious exemption to masking (which isn't a real thing)! We're two years into his pandemic. Wearing a mask isn't hard. I'm a nurse and wear one all day while caring for patients. It's not hard to protect yourself and others. It amazes me that I even have to write this right now but I want others to be aware before enrolling here in case keeping their children safe at preschool is a concern for them.

Children's Workshop is still the best preschool in the Queen Anne/Ballard/Magnolia area. Teacher…read moreNadine has been operating for over 30 years, and no one can match her enthusiasm, creativity, and spirit,. She instills this love of learning and wonder for the world that is so hard to capture, through her weekly nature walks and daily yoga, in house music (guitar & piano), and interactive drama activities. This has been the best preparation for elementary school for my three kids. If you have the opportunity to get in here, consider yourself very lucky!

Nadine, Thomas, Talma, and Lacey have been so wonderful over the last two years. We still think…read moreabout them now that our child has moved on to elementary school. The level of imagination and play combined with a ton of incredible learning is unparalleled. We are so lucky to have found CW as our first family experience with a school. Wonderful!

This preschool has been an absolute blessing for our family! As a first-time preschool family, our…read moreson had always been home with me, so we were a little nervous about how he'd adjust, especially since he's naturally shy and takes time warming up in new social settings. From our very first tour, Ms. Jennifer and Ms. Diane put us completely at ease. We actually visited twice before signing up for the fall, and both times they were so warm and reassuring. That really set the tone for everything that followed. The first week, the teachers were incredibly accommodating and communicative. They even sent me personal texts with updates on how he was doing, which meant the world to a nervous mom. We started with just 2 days a week, but he loved it so much that we transitioned to 3 days before we knew it. What truly speaks to how enriching their programs are is that the moment he gets in the car, he talks endlessly about his day, what he learned, and the friends he made. The activities keep him so engaged and excited that learning feels like pure fun to him. He's thrived so much that he asked on his own to do the full summer program before starting Kindergarten, and we didn't hesitate for a second. When we realized his K program doesn't have school one day a week, the school graciously agreed to let him continue coming through the fall so he can still see his friends and spend time in class with Ms. Lucie, who is so warm and wonderful with the kids. He is absolutely thrilled. The environment is nurturing, the communication is excellent, they are flexible with families schedules, and it's clear that everyone here truly cares about each child as an individual. I can't recommend this preschool enough to any family looking for a warm, safe, and enriching early learning experience. We only wish we had signed him up sooner!

Locally owned, deeply caring, and genuinely magical -- Vaulting Frogs is a rare gem in early…read moreeducation. We moved our daughter to Vaulting Frogs after a difficult experience at a nationally-run preschool, and the difference has been night and day. At her previous school, we faced inflexible scheduling, rigid policies around naptime (with no accommodation for children who struggled to sleep), and staff who didn't seem to understand or honor our daughter's emotional needs. Sadly, each school day, without fail, had begun to start with tears and anxiety. At Vaulting Frogs, all of that changed. From the very first week, our child began to look forward to going to school -- and came home happy, inspired, and calm. The warmth and flexibility of the Vaulting Frogs team has made all the difference. They truly see each child as an individual. If your child needs a nap, they'll have one. If they don't, that's okay too. There's no pressure -- just thoughtful guidance and supportive structure. The curriculum is vibrant and imaginative, full of engaging hands-on projects that feel joyful rather than overly scripted. They have a wonderful gym for movement and gymnastics-style play, a charming fenced outdoor area with playhouses and seasonal splash zone fun during the summer, and a cozy classroom that feels more like a welcoming learning home than an institution. What really stands out most is the heart of the owners, Jennifer and Diane, and their teachers. The staff at Vaulting Frogs is present, communicative, warm, and truly invested in each family's and child's experience. You can feel that this is a locally owned preschool with a heart and soul, not a franchise focused on policy and profits. Vaulting Frogs created a space where our child felt safe, confident, and genuinely excited to learn each day. Their thoughtful approach -- including financial and scheduling flexibility -- supported our family in balancing the demands of work and life outside of school, and we are so, so grateful. Highly, highly recommended.

Our daughter was in the 4&5-Year-Old (aka Funderkins) class 2009-2010. She had a wonderful…read moreexperience and was very prepared to begin kindergarten this fall. I highly recommend this program.

The Funderkins Pre-K program at the Magnolia Community Center is outstanding! We put our second…read morechild here after being disappointed with another local preschool here in Magnolia. My child loved it! The teachers are really dedicated and they run a wonderful, enriching, entertaining, educational program. I had my reservations because it was part of the Community Center, I don't know why. I was proven 100 percent wrong. My son made friends, went on field trips, took swimming lessons, learned to write his name and other words and his numbers to 100, learned his phone and address, answered a math problem of the day and read a word of the day and so much more. We've compared this program with our child in Kindergarten and are so thankful we made the decision we did as he will be Kindergarten ready, without question. They really prepare them properly and in some cases, my younger son is more advanced than the one in K.

We absolutely love Duvall Montessori School with Miss Vicky. Such a lovely environment for the…read morekids. Miss Vicky has been teaching for 30 years and is an absolute pro when it comes to keeping the children focused, busy, and learning. I am in awe and highly recommend the program.

My son attended for one year and absolutely loved and thrived in this school. I found Mrs. Gohring…read moreto be a wonderful Montessori teacher who is well educated in Montessori techniques. I believe that my son received a tremendous start to his education by having Mrs. Gohring at the beginning of his introduction to school. All in all, the Montessori way of education helped him to do very well in 1st grade and beyond. He still recites the songs and concepts he learned from Mrs. Gohring and asks to stop in from time to time to say hello to Mrs. Gohring.