Amy and Megan are dedicated professionals in childhood development. They respect each child and…read morethey have a controlled learning environment and the skill set to assist each student in their developmental journey.

Our son was dropped from enrollment at Montessori Garden on the Monday before school was supposed…read moreto start, which has left us in a scramble to find childcare and a supportive learning environment. Amy and Meghan had the decency to inform us over the phone this morning that they felt unable to provide appropriate support for my son, who has epilepsy. They were unwilling to administer his emergency rescue medication (which is applied rectally), or call 911 as an alternative, in the unlikely event of an emergency-level seizure (which has never happened in his medical history, let alone since he started treatment). Furthermore, they expressed discomfort with the possibility of the other kids seeing a "scary looking seizure event", and said they weren't equipped to talk with the kids about that. We will send them a children's book to help them facilitate those conversations in the future. We offered to provide training, personal or professional, on how to respond to a seizure and administer rescue medication, but they told us that their decision is final and they're not interested. I suppose they did us a favor, because I'm happy to know that my kid wasn't safe in their care. For context, our parent-run co-op pre-school did the training in January, and we had a great school year. We left for schedule-related conflicts, but are likely to return to the co-op, where the parents have shown a willingness to provide essential care and have difficult conversations about health with 4 and 5 year olds. Further important context: While we discussed my son's medical condition in June in great detail, including how to administer rescue medications, we didn't send his care plan until last week. We had good reason: his condition started in December and was still evolving. His care plan is less intense now than it had been. When they got the official medical care plan, which is more technically written, Amy and Meghan were no longer willing to have him in the classroom. I wish we had sent our now-outdated care plan in June so that they could have rejected our application right away. We never wanted to stick them with a kid they couldn't care for. It's a shame because the curriculum looks so good! But actions speak louder than words, and this morning showed that Amy and Meghan aren't confident in their ability to have difficult conversations or respond to unlikely medical emergencies.

This is a wonderful preschool that cares for their clients. Edith is fantastic and lives her vision…read moreserving the families who attend. Curriculum is great-gets kids ready for school and it's a secure environment for children.

We've got 5 kids, all of them grew up here. Wonderful place, wonderful staff. Much much recommended!read more

We just love this school. can't say enough good things about it. Storm and Kelsey are phenomenal…read moreeducators. Our 2 sons currently attend and they both love going to school. Why we love it: 1. We are big believers of the montessori method and Storm is the real deal when it comes to Montessori. It's clear when you walk into the classroom but also in how she communicates with the kids. 2. Small class size - we really wanted a calm environment and find that our boys thrive in it. 3. Outside time - we love that they are in a yard surrounded by flowers/trees/nature. They get to participate in planting (which they love!). Storm has a very sweet/calm dog and we were nervous about it at first because both boys weren't comfortable with dogs. Now, they love to greet any dog that passes them! The exposure got them not only comfortable but actually interested in dogs. We also love that the arrangement of the backyard really inspires imaginative play (as opposed to purely physical activities). 4. We love getting all of their "work" on a weekly basis. We get folders of art/craft projects, writing projects, etc every single week. 5. Academically, our 4 yr old is starting to read and write (and most importantly, is genuinely interested in learning). 6. I love that they have responsibilities at school (helper jobs). They get super excited about them and are learning basic life skills (like folding towels). We HIGHLY recommend it and are so very thankful to have found them!!!

My daughter has attended Rose Hill Montessori these past two years and we are very pleased with the…read moreschool. Storm, who has 25 plus experience, knows and cares about each and every student. She promotes politeness and friendliness within the classroom, as well as curiosity. Many students leave the preschool reading as well as having an understanding of math. It truly is a gem. My daughter loves school.

Love this place!!! I couldn't ask for a more caring staff to teach my son! This preschool is…read moreacademic based, teaches social schools, art, has a great playground, and so much more! They do a Christmas program and a big graduation in June. I am a kindergarten teacher and would not dream of sending my son anywhere else. He asks to go here everyday-it's more than a school-this place puts kids first and is like family!

Moving here almost 4 years ago was a tough decision but was something that needed to happen to give…read moremy 1 year old daughter, at the time, a much better future. When I was doing research and took tours of other preschools, the White House preschool was a no brainer. The school is clean, with the cutest decor and a home feel to it. Then we spoke with Ms. Linda who is the owner and I received such a warm feeling with her that I knew I wanted ms Linda to be a part of my kids education. She is such a hard working, passionate woman. She truly loves what she does and treats the kids as if they are one of her own. My kids have learned so much. We are sad that this is my 4 year old daughter's last year but I am such a proud parent that my daughter can read and do math before she enters kindergarten. I can't wait to see my 2 year old develop his education at the white House preschool. He is already comfortable with his alphabets, numbers, colors and shapes and they are already teaching him how to write his name! All the kids love Ms. Linda. She is a teacher that would love to keep in touch with you to see how your kids are doing in their education. You will not regret sending your child here.

I had a child in Meadowbrook 5's with Teacher Sarah and am looking forward to having more of my…read morekids in her program. She really meets 5 year olds at their level, with a rich natural science based curriculum (she is a former zookeeper so has awesome ideas on that front!), tremendous emphasis on fostering successful social relationships, and fantastic pre-writing, pre-reading ideas. At first glance, the space isn't as appealing as at some other co-ops. It is in the basement of achurch, and the parking lot and back side constitute the outdoor play space. But the room itself is cleverly divided to create a rich learning atmosphere (the little elevated library space is to die for and you always find kids sprawled out in there reading books!) and Sarah is able to work wonders with the outdoor area. Toward the end of the year, the kids LOVE her outdoor kid Olympics, complete with flags and medals. We all cried a little at the end of the year "graduation" b/c our time together was so special, and my daughter (entering 1st grade and having experienced another preschool) still remembers her Meadowbrook 5's class as her favorite year in school. For me, co-op has been a great preparation my kids schooling and also a great parenting help. It's more work than your usual preschool, but the affordable price and the rewards make it well worth the effort.

My family is in our 3rd year at Meadowbrook co-op and we absolutely love it there. My middle child…read morejust started the pre-3s and he couldn't wait until it was his turn to go to school! The classroom is a fun open space for them to play and explore. The high adult to child ratios and parent involvement make the kids feel comfortable and really helps for kids who might be a little hesitant about leaving mom or dad. Yes, co-op is a bit more work than dropping kids off at a a traditional preschool but it is a much more rewarding experience. I have loved getting to know other families in our neighborhood and feeling part of a community. This is an awesome school filled with caring people!

The good: Certainly…read moreit's a nice place to bring your kids- the administrators and teachers are pleasant, the grounds are amazing and nicely kept, and the facilities are top-notch. They have great programming throughout the summer and school year. The not-great: On the flip side, my daughter's class has gone through 3 teachers in the span of a year. The materials available on the website are not always up to date, and in some cases, inaccurate. A few of us dads discovered that we were paying different rates for what amounted to the same service.

THE BEST OF THE BEST...and Everyone on the Island knows that! My children love this school and have…read morebeen going here for 4 years! The owners and teachers are the most caring and loving people I have ever met and treat my children and myself like they truly care about us! They are confidential and helped me through family problems. AND my 4 year old son who has attended the preschool.. was tested for pre K for public school and scored where 6 years old scored. So that tells me they are doing something right! IF you have any doubts about this school....DONT...They will take care of your children like they are theirs! My daughter loves this school so much she will sneak on the bus after school to hazel creek to go visit. And the staff there will always inform me when she is there on non schedule days!

We are more than happy with Miss Deepa. My son has improved a lot after joining Crafting Minds…read moreMontessori. he was introduced to basic science experiments, calendars, art, and craft activities, coloring, etc., apart from regular basic pre-school worksheets. Crafting Minds Montessori learning boxes are very innovative and educational for kids. I appreciate Miss Deepa's considerable efforts in developing these boxes and coming up with new activities every day. my son had a hard time with the numbers; after working with the counting butterfly activity from the learning box a few times in a row, and I can see the difference. I would highly highly recommend Crafting Minds Montessori to all pre-school toddlers.

CMM has been great for our child. The teachers are thoughtful and take great care of the kids. Our…read morechild is happy to go to school and I think the Montessori approach has been a big reason why. Our family strongly recommends Crafting Minds Montessori.

I'd never heard of co-op schools before moving to Seattle and having joined the Admiral Co-op…read moreCommunity, I can safely say, mind = blown. They're a fabulous and truly affordable preschool offering play-based curriculum, remarkable teachers, a supportive, dynamic, and diverse community, and excellent parent education. This place has become a life-saver and an eye-opener as to what Pre-K education can offer. My daughter absolutely loves school and I've learned so much and enjoyed being a part of this community from the very beginning. I highly recommend Admiral, (or any of the South Seattle College sponsored preschool sites) to all of my friends with toddlers and Pre-K kids! P.S. I'm often times envious of all the cool activities they set up for the kids each week. I want to paint with vegetables, dive into the latest sensory table, and play in the make-believe pet-store too!!!!!

Experiential learning, play based...don't we all learn by doing? And probably best of all, parent…read moreeducation and community. Your child learns without knowing it. You learn and are able to carry that learning into the rest of your life and family. Everyone benefits. You are supported by a parent educator who is there to help with parenting trials (the non stop ever changing trials of parenting). The teachers are very seasoned and deeply knowledgeable and thoughtful about what and how they are teaching and why. A safe place for your child to learn how to handle big emotions. Lots of practice building social emotional skills. It is not drop off, but you aren't there every day. You get to be in the classroom 1 day a week and have a rotating on-call day a few times per year. What you get from being there is a bigger understanding of who your child is and how they learn. By working together with other parents, and sometimes relying on each for help, you build community (and friendships). It's fun and the benefits, short and long term, and immeasurable.