My son has been with LPW-Bellevue since he was 4.5mo old and flash forward 5.5 years, he just had…read morehis last day this past week to start kindergarten! There are so many wonderful things to say about LPW-B but first and foremost will always be the dedication of the teachers and staff to the kiddos. Many teachers have been there for over 10 years and that certainly speaks to their love for the job and how they are treated by the administration (just ask anyone in childcare, esp. from a larger chain). They're also very accommodating to your child's needs -- my son has many food allergies and also requires the use of a feeding tube. The teachers & admin had zero qualms about providing him with his tubes feeds (twice daily at specific times). This was a huge relief as first time parents who really struggled getting the appropriate nutrition to their kiddo and then had to worry about food allergies and whether or not medical accommodations could be made. Finally, the monthly tuition is incredibly affordable. For both of my children, the monthly tuition is equivalent to my friend's one child at one of the nearby larger chains. The only "negative" I will mention is that if you really like the idea of having real-time updates via an app, LPW-B is more like your traditional elementary school where you'll get an update at the end of the day.

Highly recommend! We started sending our son to Lil People's World when he was 5 months old and he…read moreloves it! Every evening when we pick him up from the daycare, he always has this big smile on his face and we know he has a great day. The teachers are truly kind and caring. As first time parents, we have so many questions about his development (like starting solids, learning to use sippy cups etc.). The teachers are always so helpful and patient to address our concerns and provide recommendations. Special thanks to Director Ms. Lizette, Ms. Ana R and Ms. Ana S - they've provided us with great help for my boy's transition in different stages! I also want to special thank Shelley from LPW billing department! I encountered several payment setup and Dependent HSA claim issues in the past, and Shelley was such a great help. She's responsive and wonderful to work with, and all the issues got resolved in just a few days. LPW is like a part of our family whom we can count on getting the support we need when we need them. Thank you!

I have the privilege to say that all three of my children have been a part of the Kiddie Academy…read moreBellevue family for multiple years now with the oldest having started in the middle of the pandemic in 2020. The years of interactions with every staff member at the school and three children being educated in almost every classroom and teacher combination at KA Bellevue is the basis for my review. The school is fantastic. I can not imagine entrusting my children's early education to any other school. Every person I have interacted with starting at the top with Ms. Olive and Ms. Alyssa through staff and rounding out with the cook is simply phenomenal. They are professionals who care deeply about the education every student receives and the staff very much understand the trust and responsibility families place in them when they drop off their little ones on a daily basis. The education goes beyond a day care with a full STEM curriculum and daily mental and physical wellness activities. I am consistently impressed at the well rounded education and knowledge base this school has managed to instill in my children. No easy task. I also want to acknowledge that not every day is perfect and like any school there have been a few discussions I have had with staff when I have a comment or concern. Their door is always open for comments, questions and feedback at KA. The staff are always willing to hear my perspective, committing to and following through with speaking to all other stakeholders, and then following up with me to communicate what steps would be taken to address an issue. I want to leave this review with a personal story that has stuck with me. My second child has had recurring respiratory issues his entire life. The same day we started understanding from doctors how to treat his breathing issues we wanted to make sure we had an action plan at the school if my son were to get sick. After briefing the administration they immediately looped in appropriate teachers. Going above and beyond what was expected to raise awareness about the issue Ms. Alyssa went so far as to - after asking if I was okay with it - brief the ENTIRE staff on the situation in their recurring internal staff meetings. Simply put the staff view the children as part of their family. The curriculum is world class. The administration, the teachers, the school is incredible. I can not think of a more amazing place to entrust my children to grow and learn in their early years. If you are looking for a day care in the Bellevue area you must look at Kiddie Academy Bellevue.

Our son joined KA Bellevue mid November 2023 in the "Twos" classroom and just like any other kid,…read morehe cried a lot. Unfortunately both the teachers were busy attending other kids but the assistant director was there to console him all day. On the second day, he continued to cry most of the day but there was no one to console him as both the teachers were busy (one teacher in the changing room and the other nothing). From the third day onwards I had to call the front desk at least two times because during nap time all he wanted was his pacifier but no one cared to give him and he would continue to cry and ask. So I had call every single day for 2 weeks and ask them to give his pacifier. Secondly because he wasn't getting any attention at all, he would go and play with water and wet his clothes. This was in November- December and very cold. Instead of changing wet clothes, the teacher was forcing him to sleep in his wet clothes. I had to call again and ask them to change his clothes. His water bottle would be on the floor and everyone including the teachers will be moving with the feet but not pick it. He would stay thirsty for hours. How difficult is it to do your job for which you are being paid? By end of second week we decided to talk to the Director Alyssa and after the meeting, she promised that he will be taken care of. From the third week onwards, it seemed fine and he was included during play time but the change of clothes remain the same. He would be on his wet clothes for hours until I called the front desk and asked them to change. We realized he wasn't getting the type of care he should be getting and hence we decided to pull him out. We finally send them the withdrawal notice. Ofcourse we were asked why we decided to pull our son out when the teachers are being nice to him. We never saw our son happy while drop offs and pick ups. In terms of the curriculum, other than basic coloring there is no curriculum. Everyone is playing on their own. My son was being pushed to the floor by two other kids from his class but the teachers didn't care to stop them. He would cry but the teachers didn't even bother. On his last day (which was also his 2nd birthday) we decided to send him so that he can celebrate his birthday with other kids and also it was his last day. I was told that they celebrate his birthday after the nap hours. So I turned on the video to see what he was doing around 3:30pm and see most of the kids sitting and waiting for the cake. In the meantime, another kid sitting next to him bites my son 3 times and the teacher didn't pay much attention. After 2/3minutes, they realized it was swollen, they gave him ice cream pack and made him sit with it. This was his Birthday present from the school. After which we immediately rushed to the center and the teachers didn't care to inform us. When asked what happened, one of the teacher casually said his friend accidentally bit him but they have applied ice it's fine. Then I asked about the incident report, she said she will send along with the daily report which I never received. If I am not wrong, the incident report is presented to both the family for signature but in this case there was nothing. There have been times when he tried to tell us about 'Time out' but didn't take it seriously but then one day he said because he plays with water, the teacher gave him time out in the dark. He kept saying "I am scared in dark" to us but we never thought this is what happened to him. We are glad to have pulled him out of there. . Is KA reliable? The answer is NO. Is it a good place for kids to learn anything? Of course NOT because there is no curriculum. This entire 1.5months was horrible.

My son has been a part of Eyas since last year. This institution is great at building children's…read moreconfidence and nurturing them in a caring environment. They focus on creating a community by involving parents and educating them about their child's development. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a place where their child can explore the world at their own pace.

I highly recommend Eyas. The Montessori method teaches real life skills and my child has grown to…read morebe a humble, helpful child who is well rounded. The teacher to student ratio is amazing and at any given time, there are about 3 teachers atleast for a class of 20. The entire staff is very approachable and they are open to hearing from parents. My child used to hate going to daycare (kindercare) and would weep every single day. I've seen the difference in how the kindercare staff would work with the kids versus Eyas and it's a world of difference. The teacher churn rate is low as well. My child has been attending Eyas for about 1.5 years now and I have only seen 2 teachers leave. With multiple teachers per class, kids find it easy to manage the minimal churn, if any. Thank you for nurturing our child.

We've happily sent our kids to Early World for over 2 years. We saw positive changes quickly after…read moreswitching and remain very pleased. The facility is consistently clean and well-maintained. Almost all the teachers are wonderful - caring and engaging. Our kids love the frequent creative activities, especially all the painting and handcrafting. It's a fantastic, positive environment. We feel confident leaving our children here and highly recommend Early World to any parent!

Early world school is a highly reliable school. They offer professional child care. Our kids are…read morehappy there, it's like their second home.

The director was dismissive and unprofessional. We were told to register ASAP and that signing up…read moreas a backup option was fine so we did. After that, complete silence: no email replies, no one picking up the phone, no callbacks. If they were full, they should have told us during the tour or responded to our messages/ call instead of ignoring us. I would not recommend.

We've loved our experience with our daughter in the 2's class with Ms. Julie at Everbrook! She…read moreloves her teachers and her class. It's been so fun to see what they learn and get to do each day- so much music, dance, play, and learning- even exploring personal coping strategies! We will continue to recommend the school to our friends and family.

Really happy with the program, we love my son's teacher. Their activities are educational, and we…read moreget great reports on their daily activities and lots of photos and videos. So we feel like we always know what's going on. Highly recommended!

Just moved to WA so we're looking for child care. Saw that this place had great reviews so my…read morepartner called and then went down to take a look, a very eager Celena (yes with a C) didn't even try to hide when she looked at her up and down. They talked pricing but she didn't feel comfortable at this point so she said no thank you. Celena then insisted on getting her phone number down so they can "reach out after some consideration" which doesn't make sense bc after consideration WE have their number to follow up? My partner restated her no thank you and turned to walk out the building and Celene said " I look forward to seeing you again." So either they let anyone work there or Celena is in heat.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this daycare! After a terrible experience with a…read morewell-known, branded daycare where my son cried every single day for 8 months (which was heartbreaking and highly unusual for him), we were nervous about trying a new place. From the very first day here, all our worries disappeared. Miss Vijaya is absolutely amazing and has a genuine love and concern for the children she looks after. My son has been so happy since day one--he eats well, participates in tons of fun activities, and comes home excited to tell me about his day (if I can even convince him to leave, that is!). The warmth and attention he receives have completely transformed him into a confident, happy child. Knowing that he is cared for so lovingly has given me such peace of mind. This daycare is truly a hidden gem, and I would recommend it to any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive environment for their little ones.

We have had our youngest enrolled here for about 4 months and we love it! He is so excited every…read moretime we drop him off, and is in a great mood when we pick him up. Miss Vijaya sends us the meal plan each week (tuition includes breakfast, lunch and snack), and sends updates and lots of pictures throughout the day. They have outdoor time every day and lots of crafts and educational activities. They even provide development assessments on a regular basis. This place is way more than a typical daycare.

My son attended here from Feb 2018-May 2018. Overall I felt safe having him here. Teachers were…read morefriendly and polite. This is another kindercare franchise so they follow rules strictly and they maximize teacher student ratios according to state laws. Few things I didn't like though was for 1, I had a muddy buddy outfit I wanted my son to wear if they play in the rain but they didn't allow it because it's too inconvenient for them but they rather change all his clothes completely! The thing that bothers me most is the star system the teachers implement. Each day if they behaved, they get a star at the end of the day. If they did something bad and didn't listen to the teacher, they don't get a star. I am then suppose to punish him at home by taking away something he loves. This old rewards system is not implemented in a lot of schools anymore and other educators that I've talked to said it's not recommended to use anymore. My son gets so fixated on the damn star, he cries when he doesn't get it sometimes I don't think it's right. Another thing that bugged me the most is that there was 1 child in the class that was particularly disruptive. She told me exactly who it was and how my son thinks it's funny when the "bad" kid did something he's not suppose to and follows him. Blaming another 3 year old and labeling him is just not professional. They were very nice and made a goodbye scrapbook of my son as a goodbye gift. Somehow the poem they inside had the wrong child's name . I think 1 teacher to 10 kids is just too much for them to focus on them. For those reasons, I took my son out.

We've been sending our son to Lakemont Academy for 2 years. Our son started there when he was 2…read moreyears and our twin 2 year daughters recently started there. They have become such an important part of our family and community. Ms Gitta and Ms Megan are supportive and very organized. The parent communication with the teachers is very strong. I can't say enough good things about the teachers.