When we moved to Ballard mid-summer, I was sure that we wouldn't be able to find a pre-K spot for…read moreour daughter. Somehow we lucked into a spot at Ballard Pre-K, though! I can't say enough nice things about Ballard Pre-K and the teachers Patty and Kim. My daughter adored going every day, and she learned so much. The teachers created a wonderful environment in the classroom--I've never seen a bunch of kids who were so kind to each other. They also struck a great balance between play and learning things like the A, B, Cs. After such a great preschool experience, the kids left well prepared for kindergarten and very excited about the idea of school. Added bonus: It is super affordable!

What an incredible program! Both of my children attended this program and loved it! They were…read moreready for kindergarten and love school. I really think it is because they had such a fun and positive experience in Pre-K (previously called Jumpstart). Teacher Patty is awesome!

We love Teacher Marissa and the warm and welcoming community of families and friends. The classroom…read moreis such a fun space filled with so many inviting play stations. The indoor gym is a great space to use on extreme weather days. Trips to the playground just a short walk away is always fun. Exciting field trips, engaging learning experiences and taking care of the school garden are just a few reasons we love this school.

We are loving Loyal Heights Coop! Such a special, supportive community. Teacher Marissa is…read morewonderful, engaging and warm. This has been a really positive early learning experience for our kiddo here.

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.

I keep feeling grateful to find this place for my boy. We ve been there for four months. He had a…read morevery smooth transit from home to daycare when he is 18 months. He loves there and makes friends there. The kids teacher ratios is 4:1 and less. Plus the fee is very reasonable. Feel grateful Orca is so low profile that there is no enrollment queue when we find them. It's a treasure during the pandemic to find a place your kid likes, you can trust, the kids teacher ratios is so good, plus the fee is very reasonable.

Orca is an absolute gem! Teaches are kind, knowledgeable, and very involved. My son's language…read moreexploded after he started here -- but best of all he absolutely adored his teaches and friends. He would scream "daycare" and run straight for his classroom everyday we dropped him off. We moved out of Seattle, but drove 45 mins each way for months because we were too sad to leave. A special school, with a great teacher to student ratio, and happy kids! Can't recommend enough!

This school is truly amazing. Every child is known. Each child has value and purpose within the…read moreschool. I'm disappointed to see a bad review from 7 years ago. I can confidently say that St. Alphonsus is nothing like that review. It's gone through many changes including a new principal and vice principal who are deeply committed to the well-being and growth of the school. St. Alphonsus has a half-day preschool class and two full-day preschool classes which shows how much this school is growing! St. Al's is diverse and welcoming of all religions and family dynamics. There have been many positive changes over the years leading to the beautiful school it has become!

So glad that we found this small school with a big heart! I cannot say enough about the welcoming…read morecommunity and focus on academics and merits. The diverse and community is also great and a welcome change from our prior Seattle public school experience. Our kids have all liked their experience here and the academic and service focus is also a plus.

Our daughter, Aviana, joined Willow Tree in 2021, during COVID, as part of the first Tiger class…read morewhen she was three years old. After a wonderful nanny-share at home--where we could closely observe and control every aspect of her day--my wife and I were understandably nervous about transitioning her to preschool. We did extensive research and toured nearly ten preschools and daycares. Willow Tree immediately stood out. From the very beginning, it was clear that the director, Liu, and the entire staff were genuinely loving and attentive caregivers. From her first day, Aviana loved going to school. Her development accelerated noticeably--she made friends, gained confidence, and even happily ate the school-made lunches. We initially had questions about the Mandarin immersion program and whether it might delay Aviana's English development. Liu reassured us that the opposite would be true, explaining that children's brains at that age are "like sponges," capable of absorbing far more than we often realize. She was absolutely right. Aviana's English continued to flourish, and her Mandarin grew from zero to a working knowledge of the language--truly incredible. To sum it up: if we had to do it all over again, we would choose Willow Tree without hesitation. Two years later, we enrolled our younger daughter, Amelia, when she was just a year and a half old. She began in the Bunny class, moved on to Penguin, and is now in Tiger. She loves it. Her Mandarin is now as strong as her English, even though we speak only English at home. On more than one occasion, I've caught Amelia dreaming in Mandarin--a constant reminder of how much she has learned in such a short time. Willow Tree has provided an exceptional academic and developmental foundation for both of our girls, along with a truly welcoming and supportive community. As Amelia prepares to graduate, we know we'll remain connected through the friendships our daughters have built and the families we've come to know beyond the classroom. We couldn't be more grateful for Willow Tree.

My daughter is in their Bunny class and we have had a wonderful experience to date. The teachers…read moreare very communicative and we catch up frequently on her development, interests, and areas for more monitoring. The teachers have been so kind to her and to us, and I feel confident and comfortable knowing she is in a safe and nurturing space. She has gotten exposure to music, dancing, reading, art and of course - language and culture. My daughter has learned a lot of mandarin in school and often surprises me with the new words she learns! Where she has development areas, they have also told me about them and what they've done to help. The other perks are they provide meals and there are a lot of daily photos for me to see what she's up to. My husband and I are very grateful our daughter is taken care of and growing with Willow Tree.

I absolutely adore Woodland. Since my son has been attending he has flourished and has grown a lot…read more I like that the staff is diverse (race, sex, age), each classroom goes out twice a day (they have a designated play ground with cover for rainy days), they are teaching them in an authentic manner, and the communication is great. They also tend to have the kiddos wash their hands frequently reducing the amount of germs that spread. Hands down recommend this preschool

This is an excellent childcare facility. My daughter loves going here. Kids wash their hands. They…read moreplay outside every day, twice a day, rain or shine. Communication from staff is excellent, every one of our concerns (very few) has always been addressed promptly. Every teacher seems to know every child's name. Although the assistant teachers change, the head teachers do not and this seems to keep continuity with no interruptions. There are more teachers than required by law and this really makes a difference. We've come in at all kinds of odd times of the day and in contrast to other childcare facilities (kid has gone to two others), the staff never seem to be struggling, it feels like a low stress environment, and the noise in the classroom is notably low. I would have loved this school as a child.

Orange Tea has a very special place in our hearts! After my toddler went to another local daycare…read morecenter for 9-months and we were very unsatisfied, we found Orange Tea and have been there ever since. My now 5-year old is graduating to kindergarten but his little sister has been here since she turned 2.5. Teachers Kerry and Andrew run a compassionate preschool with lots of exploration play, unstructured time outside, weekly themes, art, healthy food, and so much emotional intelligence education. The school is small (one mixed-age class), which means the big kids learn to care for the little kids. My kids are delightful, polite, and caring humans and I credit this school with almost all of that influence. If you're reading the reviews (which are old), know they are no longer drop-in, and masks are only worn after a community exposure event, though they were previously worn 100% of the time for almost 2 years of covid.

My 2-year-old son loves this preschool. We initially heard about OTS when they moved to our…read moreneighborhood. We had been on the waiting list for another daycare for over two years already, and when our second arrived three weeks early, we decided to give it a try. At the time, our son was acting out and very jealous of his new sister. His enrollment at OTS has really helped his transition from only child to big brother. While it's always difficult sending a child to school for the first time, I couldn't imagine a more nurturing environment for him. Teacher Kerry and Teacher Andrew are absolutely wonderful with the kids. I love their focus on emotional intelligence because it was what my son needed at the time--and truly what any child this age needs. I also noticed that his manners have improved tremendously since he started attending their school. Although we had been working consistently with him on manners, he would often need reminders. After a few months at OTS, everything finally clicked, and he even asks to be excused from the dinner table. Aside from good manners, his imagination has really taken off and he engages more in pretend play. Prior to his time at OTS, he was very needy and always asked one of us to play with him. Now he exhibits more independence and takes the lead in pretend play. I believe the small, intimate, home environment of OTS has really enabled him to thrive. It's like his home away from home, and I know he thinks of Teacher Andrew, Teacher Kerry and the other kids like family. I'd highly recommend OTS to any parent, but particularly to those whose kids are leaving home for the first time. What a wonderful find.