This camp has been my daughter's favorite! We did 3 weeks this summer…read more Shawn is so creative and comes up with unique projects for the kids. Classes were outside and staff seemed organized. Most of all, it was so fun.

We had a great experience at Neo Art School this summer…read more They were very prepared for Covid- making sure all kids had their own materials and any common materials were sanitized. Everyone wore masks. They had temperature checks upon arrival. The staff is professional and also warm. I felt my kids were well cared for and safe. They were well prepared to engage the kids- the girls had well organized, well thought out projects every day. Every week brought several different art projects and each week was unique in what was created; ranging from 3-D to painting to sculpture to drawing. My oldest daughter loves making art and literally happily worked on her projects all day. My younger daughter who hadn't expressed as much interest really found her creative voice and had a blast. The hours for working parents are great: 8 am - 6 pm. Strongly recommend this camp/program

Woodland Park Cooperative School is a dream come true. After being a preschool teacher for about a…read moredecade, I had strong preferences for the experiences I wanted my kiddo to have. Woodland Park Coop checks all the boxes. Kids are not just allowed, but facilitated in genuinely exploring and experimenting and just being kids together. The multi-age program enables younger and older kids to learn from each other in ways same-age groups just don't. The community fostered in this space feels like home. Families linger to spend time after class is over, we meet up on off-days, we potluck together, and we help each other in our homes. This is no ordinary preschool experience. This is our children's school, but it's also ours. We learn together and we create it. It is us and we are it. We partner with the Teachers and the Parent Educator, we each have a job to keep the school running. We take care of each other and of each others' children. This is a community of mutual-aid and genuine generosity. I'm so happy we still have 3 more years to go because there's a Kindergarten program, too!! You couldn't ask for a better, more engaged and aware kindergarten teacher than Teacher Quinn. And because we all overlap on the playground every day, the youngest kids get to see the oldest kids engaged in the deep conversations, the complex play, and the hard work that they do. Sometimes the preschool kids even get to join in the kindergarten fun. The only problem is where to go for first grade. But that's a 2029 problem.

We love WPC so much! Not only is it a totally unique preschool experience for my kiddo, with its…read more"junkyard" style playground that really gets his imaginative gears turning, but also the culture among the teachers and caregivers is incredibly welcoming and kind. I have learned so much about early childhood development through the WPC parent education program (facilitated through North Seattle College). It's an all-around great experience. My kid started there at age 2.5 and I am planning to send him through Kindergarten!

Kiddo loved the freedom, I loved the flexibility. We are planning to try out the winter experience…read morecoming up.

I cannot speak highly enough about this preschool. From the moment we walked through the doors, it…read morewas clear that the environment was warm, welcoming, and designed with children's growth in mind. The teachers are exceptional--patient, nurturing, and genuinely invested in each child's development. They take the time to understand every student's personality and learning style, and they communicate consistently with families. The curriculum strikes the perfect balance between structured learning and play-based exploration. Our child has grown tremendously in social skills, confidence, and early academic readiness. Every week includes creative art projects, hands-on science activities, outdoor play, and plenty of opportunities to build independence. The classroom spaces are clean, organized, and thoughtfully arranged to promote curiosity. Safety is clearly a priority, and the staff does an excellent job ensuring a secure and supportive environment. We also appreciate how the preschool fosters community--events, family engagement, and open communication make us feel like true partners in our child's learning journey. Most importantly, our child is genuinely excited to go to school every day. We've seen joy, growth, and confidence blossom in such a short time, and we truly feel lucky to be part of this school. I wholeheartedly recommend this preschool to any family looking for a place where their child will be cared for, challenged, and celebrated.

Both of our kids have gone through their entire pre-schooling at Little Explorers School! We…read moreinitially chose the school based on Mr Jared and the immediate connection he had with our son on our tour of the school. You could see the gift he has working with kids in that interaction. And 6 years later our daughter is in her last year of preschool there. Mr Jared and the energy he has for kids never changes day in and day out. He truly loves what he does. Ms Sara is another reason why our daughter loves going to preschool each day. Her dedication to ready for school and art with the kids are shown by how much our daughter loves her. We highly highly recommend this school and teachers!

Amazing program. My daughter attended for 3 years and she still reminisces about her experience…read morethere even though she left two years ago. I always felt she was safe and well cared for and we keep in touch with some of her teachers still. I highly recommend this care center.

Our toddler has been attending CLCC for about half a year now, and we could not have been happier…read more We are constantly amazed to discover the many things she has learnt to do as such a little person. Having gone through the day care search process and researched/ called / visited dozens of them in Seattle, I realized how difficult it was to find a pleasant & reliable care provider as a first-time parent, and I feel so grateful to have my child enrolled at CLCC, a gem in the U District that stands out among its peers. Here are a few highlights that come on top of my mind: 1. The teachers and staff express genuine affection and interest in the children. I can see my child feels very happy and safe around them. Even on her first day, my 15-month old quickly established connection with her teachers. And within a few weeks, she became very much attached to them and was even interacting cheerfully with the teachers from the elder classrooms. 2. Diverse activities throughout the day to engage the children in learning, singing, dancing, art, walking around the campus, reading books, etc and I love it that they encourage the kids to express themselves in different activities and social scenarios. They thoughtfully kept a collection of my toddler's "art work" over the past few month to bring home, which is cute and precious. 3. The children learn to practise a lot of basic life skills in their daily routine. From taking off jacket/shoes and placing them in the right place in the morning, to sitting properly for meals/snacks at table, cleaning up after meal, washing hands before/after meals, to taking out blanket for afternoon nap, etc. I was totally impressed when I watched a roomful of kids doing these all by themselves at a lunch visit. 4. Very accessible & responsive administration. Michelle, the director, was really fast at responding to enrolment inquiries and scheduling a tour for me(before finding CLCC, I contacted some other daycare centers that respond very slowly or sound impatient, and ask for a waiting list fee ). Fabulous job in efficiently maintaining the wait list and for replying to emails and answering the phone calls quickly. It really means a lot for parents that are anxious to nail down a good care. 5. Though it is a program of the UCUCC church, they are open to the entire community and not limited to church members, and, they don't impose religious content in the curriculum. As a non-religious person, I feel grateful to the UCUCC and the entire staff for running this excellent program and making it available to the entire community. Thanks to all the CLCC teachers and staff for your good work. Please keep it up and keep it rolling !

My first grader was reluctant and nervous to try out a new after-school place, but when I picked…read morehim up yesterday he begged to return and even stated that he wishes to LIVE at Island Time! You can't argue with the honesty of a six year old! The managers of Island Time are long time child care providers and it's immediately evident that they love what they do.

Island Time Kid's Program is such an incredible after-school and summer care program. The staff are…read moresupportive and kind, the kids create such a fun environment for each other and the programs offered are educational. Cheryl, the director, puts the kids interests first and is always looking for ways to reinvest in the program and how to improve things. The kids all play with each other, doesn't matter how old they are, and the staff are trained to treat the kids with love and kindness above all else. I would highly recommend this program!

We had a pretty underwhelming experience at the dramatics summer camp held by Illumination Studio…read more My daughter, who is otherwise a fast learner, and has learnt a ton in other 5 day performing art summer camps, came back home each day wanting to learn, and engage, but only to be left with random play stuff - legos, crayons, etc. Based on the website description, we hoped for an enrichment experience, but what we saw was mostly a child care center approach - if that's what parents should expect, setting the right expectation upfront is key. We did reach out to the administration sharing the same concerns, and we were told that the reason the dramatics camp could not do much dramatics related activities was the low student turnout. I do not think that's an excuse to not take accountability of not delivering what was promised and that I expected some kind of real teacher - student interaction and learning happening, which was not the case.

We originally signed our daughter up for aftercare, and then when the pandemic hit and schools…read moreclosed, we jumped on the opportunity to attend Ms. Molli's in-person 10-kid morning kindergarten program. I had heard great things about the preschool and pre-K offerings, but it still exceeded my expectations. With a personalized approach, and a playful but rigorous hands-on curriculum, my daughter loves it and is thriving, already reading independently, counting by five's and starting to tell time. Ms. Molli is so personable and is fully transparent and collaborative with the parents, so even with strict Covid policies, I feel more connected with the kindergarten experience than I would have ever hoped. I forgot to mention it's very affordable too.

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!