I participated in summer programs through the Frances Anderson Center when I was growing up. It was…read moreperfect with both of my parents working, the fall program would keep us social and active for a good portion of the day while they were at work. On-site activities were fun and the counselors consistently jovial. One of my favorite parts of the program was field trip days. We would walk somewhere and spend some time there. The walking component made sure we did not adventure too far and kept us kids active. Sometimes we would go to Yost Pool and swim, sometimes we would walk to the McDonald's on Edmonds Way, and one time we even went to a nearby brewery and got to craft our own Root Beer. It was a fun place to spend time during the summer when I was a child.

The Edmond's Art Festival on Father's Day week-end (Friday through Sunday for nearly 50 years) is…read moremy favorite thing to do all year long & it encompasses this building & the surrounding baseball field with hundreds of sites selling all kinds of incredible handmade paintings, crafts & food stands.

As a camper at this camp it was a horrible experience for me and my friends. My 2nd day at this…read morecamp someone pushed my friend off the dock and he broke his ribs the counselor then said he was fine and did not let him contact his parents. Good thing I snuck my phone and my mom to pick me up. I would not recommend this to any families.

As a veteran middle school teacher who has known scores of students who have attended this camp…read moreover the years, I would like to warn parents about the "boys will be boys" mentality that is promoted at this camp. It's beyond complicity; sexualized behaviors/chatter seem to be encouraged and laughed about and are extremely prevalent. My female students come back from camp thinking that it's OK for boys to talk to them in a certain way (and about certain things), even though it makes them very uncomfortable.

Recently moved to the area and decided to try this public pool on. Sunday morning. Overall not a…read moregreat experience for my kiddo and I. We arrived early to be sure that we could purchase a pass for the 1.5 hour block of leisure swim time. Once we got in, a less than friendly lifeguard walked over and looked right at me and said that I could enter the pool if I had showered first. Not one single person went and showered first and no one else was told to shower. My child was already in the pool. We paid around $13 for 1.5 hours of a very crowded toddler swim area that was about one foot deep.

The Mountlake Terrace Pavilion is where I learned to swim via swim lessons and open swim with my…read moreparents over 25 years ago. One of the perks of the pool from my perspective as a little one was that the pool was shallow, less frightening when one cannot touch the bottom of the pool and have one's head out of the water at the same time. The workers were friendly and locker rooms cleanly. The deck space for my parents during open swim and swim lessons could be a bit cramped, but partially depended on how many other parents and guardians were present.

School Year 2024/2025…read more Our journey with education has been a bit of a rollercoaster, but thankfully, we've found our perfect fit at The Bloom Academy! My son had an amazing preschool experience at a Montessori school, and was initially hopeful that kindergarten would continue on that trajectory. Unfortunately, after trying a private christian school for kindergarten, I realized it wasn't the right fit and had to pull him out after just 6 weeks. He then went into public school for kindergarten, which was a very disappointing experience. This fall, I started him in another private christian school for first grade, but after just 4 weeks, it was clear it wasn't working out either. I was feeling very lost until a friend recommended Bloom, and it truly felt like God was answering my prayers. From the moment we walked through the doors, we knew we'd found our school home. The smaller classroom sizes and strong sense of community at The Bloom Academy are exactly what my son needed. He thrives in a more intimate setting (hugs welcomed), where teachers can focus on his unique needs and guide his learning. The teaching style is exactly what we were looking for it's focused on fostering a love of learning, building character, and encouraging personal growth, not just pushing ahead academically. Unlike other private schools that seemed more concerned with being a year ahead academically, Bloom has helped me realize that the overall learning experience is what truly matters. What really stands out to me is the individualized education plan for each child. This is something I did not find in any other private school and has been such a relief for me as a parent. It's clear that the team at Bloom is dedicated to meeting my son where he is and supporting him in every way possible. My son and I are so grateful to have found Bloom Academy it's been a true blessing, and we couldn't be happier with the care, attention, and education my son is receiving. Thank you, Bloom Academy, for giving our family the school experience we've been longing for!

I honestly can't believe there are no reviews of Bloom. This school has been an absolute dream, and…read morehonestly something we feared didn't exist. Our son attends both indoor and outdoor preschool here and the changes in him in the 5 months he's been at Bloom have been nothing short of profound. Miriam and Karen (who I believe are the owners and managers) are both such amazing and inspiring women who genuinely love children and want to see them flourish. Our daughter goes to a great private school in the area that has a reputable preschool program and we chose Bloom over them for several reasons. There hasn't been a day that goes by that we regret our decision, as a matter of fact I wish they taught older students so we could move our daughter here too! (Wishful thinking, I know.) We are particularly fond of 3 out of 4 of his teachers who have been so patient and positive in his life. His teachers are warm, loving, creative and encouraging. He's never enjoyed teachers the way he does here. The teachers have a joy here that I haven't seen in any other preschool/daycare setting. And lastly, the community of kids and parents that surround our son have been so wonderful and warm. People from all different walks of life with the common goals of the best environment for their little ones. Our family feels safe here, we also feel very loved. We are so thankful we chose Bloom!

I have both my daughters enrolled in Kids Foundation Academy and I HIGHLY recommend it. In the time…read moreboth my girls have been enrolled (they are 4 and 1 years old) it's been amazing to watch them both flourish and grow- and I attribute the wonderful teachers and staff with a good part of that. They keep excellent communication through the app so while I'm at work every day I can keep up with all the fun things my kids are doing. It's been awesome at the end of the day being able to ask my 4 year old about specific things she did or learned that day. The owners are also incredibly friendly and transparent and their attention to detail is impressive. Four years into my parenting adventure and having my children enrolled here has been one of our best decisions.

Two of our kids attend the preschool class at KFA and we have been very happy with the care and…read moreeducation provided. The teachers are very communicative and work hard to meet each child's individual needs. Our kids love it there and and they love their teachers! We would recommend Kids Foundation Academy to friends.

I cannot say enough good things about the Children's Center. My oldest attended from age 3 until…read moreelementary and my middle loved his first year before a move took us out of state. Their policies and views on early education could not be better and I have always felt that my children were safe, encouraged, and happy in their care. Heather is always available for a chat and I appreciated that they held open communication in a high regard. Caring and attentive teachers that would often share the little details of my kiddos day.

From the owner: We are a Christian Early Childhood Education program that provides a nurturing and secure…read moreenvironment with enriching and developmentally appropriate experiences for children. Here at the Debbie Leraas Children's Center our philosophy is that children learn best through play. We have highly educated and experienced staff who use research-based practices to facilitate all types of play inside and outside of the classroom. We currently provide half day Preschool & Pre-k, full day Preschool and Pre-K as well as before and after school care for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade during the School Year and an incredible summer camp for Preschool, Pre-K and School-age in the summer months. We understand how important outdoor explorative play is to the health and development of children, that is why we provide our children with an extraordinary outdoor play area just steps outside of the classroom doors that includes an interactive water feature, a large sandpit surrounded in rustic wooden tree stumps, a climbing tree, trails through a fortress of greenery and native plants, a play structure, and completed with a beautiful brick pathway within the grassy play area. For our preschool and Pre-K classes we provide a twice-weekly chapel time, Spanish immersion learning, and for all members we provide numerous family events throughout the year. We are more than just a community, we are a family of Individuals that want nothing but the best care and education for our children.

My daughter went to the Alderwood Boys and Girls for summer camp this year. I chose this based on…read morethe weekly cost, flexibility in cancellation, and location. Due to the lack of recent reviews, I didn't know what to expect. Overall, my daughter had a great experience! They were a little less structured than other summer camps (in activities) but she was still happy and I liked how flexible pickup and drop off times were (as long as we did not go over 10 hours). It worked well for both parent's schedule. Unfortunately, they couldn't offer any field trips this summer (at least when my daughter went from mid-July to mid-August). Would recommend.

I love the offers of the Alderwood Boys and Girls club. I played soccer through them about 20 years…read moreago and had a fantastic time. I have now enrolled my son in their basketball program and it was quick and easy, also the two people I spoke to over the phone were so helpful and friendly.

Yost Park first came on my radar as a kid when I went to the day summer camps at the Anderson…read moreCenter in Edmonds. They would walk us places for adventures during the week and Yost Park and Pool were one of the places we got to adventure. I enjoyed it then and still enjoy it now over two decades later. The pool itself is well built to be child friendly. It is in a stout 'L' shape with 25 yards in shallow to mid-depth waters. Very nice when one is young. The water as I remember it is cold, not a bad thing just a shock to the system to those who were not accustomed to it. Above the pool there are tennis courts, picnic tables, and a playground. There is also a sloped grassy area around the pool, but not one to play sports on really. I most recently visited Yost Park on Wednesday the 8th of July 2020 with my mom. Steep trails can freak her out a bit. One of the nice things about the trail system at Yost is that railings are provided in areas where the trail is steeper. Helpful in keeping one's balance and providing support while going up or down a hill. Signage along the trails provide warnings to heed especially when it is rainy and the trails can be slick as well as historical information about the park. We saw a chipmunk, a variety of birds, squirrels, and different plants on our visit last Wednesday. If driving here, make sure to check under your car before you leave so as to not run over and kill any critters who might be under it. I found a gray squirrel exploring under my car when my mom and I went to leave. Happy to wait for the little critter to continue on its way before driving off so it can live. Fun place to bond with the wildlife!

I love this park but probably not for the same reasons others do. While it has a nice, large public…read morepool and awesome trails snaking through the forest, I go to do wildlife photography. The park itself is great for exercise as several of the trails have good incline so you can get a bit of a workout. I stopped short of giving 5 stars because I have encountered screaming groups of children several times who trample the vegetation off-trail and in the dry creek bed and it is very annoying that the adults supervising them allow this. One of these groups is a nature group/school for children. I am attaching a photo I took at Yost