Beautiful location for a great school. Our daughter enjoyed daycare here for several years. The…read morelocation can't be beat - they would go on walks to the park and to Alki beach. She loved all the teachers and staff who provided great care to her.

Our experience with Seattle Early Learning Center is amazing! My daughter has been attending it for…read morealmost a year and she loves it! When my daughter started daycare I was afraid that she would hate it, because she spoke only Russian. But all teachers were very friendly, caring and helpful. Slowly she began to build up her English vocabulary. Now she can easily speak English and understands even more. Location of SELC is great! They use Whale tail park and Alki beach as a playground (they have their own too). They play outside twice a day which is so good for kids! Regina (the owner) is a wonderful person! She is very thoughtful and sensitive to our needs providing the best care! I highly recommend SELC!

Our daughter Sally has been going to sweet pea for almost a full school year now. We love the…read moreteachers and how they treat the children with love and welcoming arms. She comes home each day truly happy. She has FUN at school and loves the kids and teachers. This is not a child factory- each child is well known, loved, and well cared for. We have gotten to know the other kids and families well. This school has something very special and unique. It's an amazing place for children to thrive! I cannot say enoigh good things about Sweet Pea Cottage!

A really wonderful preschool program. Highly recommended. My son has been attending Sweet Pea for…read moreabout 6 months, and he loves it. It's a 4 hour program (longer than most preschools), so I'm able to get a lot done while he's there. He does art, languages, nature walks and more.

Northwest Montessori has been a transformative place for our family. After a difficult time at a…read moreprevious early childhood program, we found a school that welcomed our son with open arms. The educators here are not only exceptionally skilled, but also deeply compassionate, committed to seeing and nurturing the best in every child. The school fosters independence, confidence, and a strong sense of community. Some preschools strike me as chaotic, while others seem a bit too library-like; I think Northwest Montessori strikes a thoughtful balance between academic learning and play, ensuring a structured yet lively classroom environment. We've seen our kids develop a broad range of skills--motor, executive function, literacy, math, creativity--within a highly cooperative setting, and they have of course made many close friends. I also think that the Northwest Montessori team is deeply committed to INCLUSION, embracing children of all backgrounds and needs including neurodiverse learners. I've always felt that every staff member at NWM, from teachers to administrators, is dedicated to creating a space where each child feels at home and can reach their fullest potential. The Wedgwood campus has three classrooms, each mixed-age from 2.5yo to 6yo (thru Kindergarten). I wasn't sure how a mixed-age classroom would work at first, but honestly it's been so awesome--it's super cool to watch kiddos learn to mentor and teach one another, and my kids have picked up so many leadership skills from being in a mixed-age environment. They have a lovely little playground that is both secure and offers a wide variety of equipment, and the kiddos always have a wonderful time. This school has not only supported our child's growth, but has helped our family heal from previous bad experiences. Our older child has since graduated and is thriving in public school, while our younger one is still benefiting from this incredible learning environment. We couldn't be more grateful for the dedication of the educators at Northwest Montessori, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to any family seeking a nurturing, inclusive, and empowering early education.

Was referred to this childcare from my son's other center, Lil People's World Seattle, by another…read moreparent. Wow, what a difference! NW Montessori is all that I hoped a child care center would be and more. The teachers obviously love what they do, the director and other staff are the best at what they do, and I feel more at ease knowing that there is an option in Seattle like this establishment. My son has only been there a couple months, but I think its the best decision I have made. He is much happier there than Lil People's World.

"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.

Bogdana is the most thoughtful and inspiring teacher. Our son started at Learning Garden this fall…read moreand he is thriving. He is excited for school each day. Bogdana allows space for the children to explore and encourages their curiosity. Her weekly updates allow us to have a clear sense of what our son is learning and help to support it at home.

The staff at Learning Garden is the best! My daughter was at the school for 2 yrs and dI'd 2 summer…read morecamps as well. Abby was her teacher last year. They handled Covid so professionally and supported us above and beyond! Bogdana, the owner did a really great job at including a lot of cultural from other counties and honing in on what my daughter Sofía needed specifically and provided that. Thank you all for providing your space so my little girl can flourish! She is doing so well in kindergarten.

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!

My 5th grade son is seen and supported! The teachers and staff embrace his amazingly beautiful and…read morecomplex brain.

Hello prospective Bridges families! My child has attended Bridges Seattle for a year and a half,…read moresince it opened in the fall of 2022. He loves going to school. The staff and faculty are incredibly welcoming, professional, creative, kind and supportive. By design, our son can spend time during the school day on a passion project, which for him is learning chess strategy. We are grateful that he has regular physical education in high school. The parent community is the friendliest and most dedicated group of parents we've ever met. The kids are incredibly bright and surprise you with their innovative thinking.

My 3.5 year old has been attending Cove school for over a year now, onto his second year in the…read moreprogram. He has totally thrived in the environment, with past and current teachers, and we've seen such a difference in his ability to express himself, talk through his feelings, and be curious. We even had to go to the ER a month or so back, and while he was scared we asked him to do his big breaths (learned at Cove), he did, and it helped him get through. We were amazed! The parent community at the school is great too. We've met lots of other engaged, wonderful parents that are just great to see at pick up/drop off or even do play dates with. We're so happy we enrolled our toddler here and have plans to enroll our youngest when he gets old enough.

Both of our boys have attended here over the last four years and have had a great experience. They…read morehave helped our kids to navigate their emotions through their focus on social emotional learning and mindfulness.