We were referred by a friend who had both his daughters attending RCA. We toured the facility back in early 2023 and was impressed by the friendly staff and happy children there, so we signed up 1 year ahead of our actual attending date. My daughter started going to Rainbow in January 2024. She used to be shy and afraid of strangers and unfamiliar environment. But after several days at RCA, she got used to it quickly and started liking it. She was always happy when we told her that we are sending her to daycare. I think my daughter is taken care of very well by the teachers (Sarah, Emma and several others) at RCA. Strongly recommend. read more

I can't say enough positive things about Rainbow! Teachers and staff are outstanding.Many activities. Pictures show the Easter egg hunting event, which kids had lots of fun. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to inspire creativity. I especially love the truly bilingual curriculum.Communication between the school and parents is exceptional.This is a school we definitely recommend! read more

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We came from China to Seattle and chose RCA. Our child has been studying here for several months now, and this kindergarten is very suitable for children like ours who are transitioning to a new environment. It provides a Chinese-speaking environment, so our child doesn't feel very unfamiliar or uncomfortable. The teachers and principal here are very good, helping the children gradually adapt to the new environment. The teachers here provide us with the most accurate feedback on the children's situation so that we parents can better cooperate with the teachers and help the children grow. RCA also organizes many interesting activities that the children really enjoy. We feel that this place is a very warm big family read more

RCA is the best place for your kids in Bellevue. Mary and the teachers are very helpful, supportive and they love your kids. They inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning! I appreciate the way in which all teachers helped my kids to learn and develop a keen liking for each subject. I also thank you for encouraging my kids to conquer their fear and try new things. Thank you for all the work you have done and being a part of my kids' growth. read more

I cannot say enough positive things about my experience with Rainbow. I think Rainbow has exceeded all my expectations. Ms. Chen and Ms. Denise have gone above and beyond to ensure my son's comfort and happiness while he is in their care. Their warm and nurturing approach has created a safe and loving environment that my son truly thrives in. They pay close attention to his needs and provide stimulating activities that support his learning and growth. read more

My son has been with RCA for a year now and he absolutely loves the school! The school provides a great bilingual learning environment and teachers are warm, responsible and caring. There are also many fun activities to celebrate festivals and holidays, and I think the school does a great job at ensuring that every child receives the care and support they need to strive. read more

Best daycare in Great Seattle Area. I have tried other daycare like family daycare and Goddard. None of them is like Rainbow. My kid spent a wonderful year here. She learned how to do potty, make friends. The turnover rate is very low unlike other franchise daycares. Each teacher cares about the kids. They are gentle and caring, giving the best love to each kid. I think the culture of this daycare attracts many good teachers coming. Today is the graduation ceremony of Toddler 1 and Toddler 2. Each teacher can tell a different story of each kid. I will definitely recommend this daycare and preschool to anyone I know! read more

Good teachers, they are take care of each kids, and good lunch for kids. My daughter loves this school a lot. read more

Every daycare/preschool has their goods and bads and this one is no exception. Over the years, I've experienced a lot of changes but at the end of the day my kiddo was happy and enjoyed going to school. The early learning program / young preschool program tends to be a little better. There's definitely more Chinese exposure and the teachers are a bit more stable (although I have seen a few more teacher turnover as of late). The preschool / Pre-K program has a LOT more turnover and I have heard from other parents that they've experienced one particular teacher yelling at a child. Definitely less Chinese in these classes so if that's important to you than you may want to find another program with more Chinese. They used to have a better administration but due to falling out it's now a husband and wife team. If you are fluent in Chinese, it's to your advantage as communications with admin is a better experience in Chinese. The emails out to parents are a little rough and can be defensive or critical. At one point, there were 14 families that removed their child from the school in one year due to various conflicts. They could do with a renovation of their outside play area since it's very small and more suitable for toddlers vs your active 5 year olds. The parking lot is a madhouse as well - it's very small and a lot of the parent population here do not necessarily know how to park between the lines nor where appropriate parking spots are. No joke, I witnessed someone parallel parked across 3 parking spots! In the end my child was well-prepped for elementary school and came home each day safe which is all I can really ask of a daycare / preschool. read more

My kid Luka just likes to go to rainbow children daycare everyday . We are so lucky that have Ms Emma and Ms Sarah as our kid's leading teacher, so as to some other floating teachers .They are very professional and patient . Luka runs to his classroom everyday with his big smile, sometimes he even ran to the teacher without saying goodbye to me , this makes me jealousy ( I'm kidding ) I'll recommend Rainbow children's academy , as moms are reassured to send their kids here . read more

We have been having great experience with RCA since my son joined in February. Ms Guo and Ms Sara are amazing! They are very responsible, patient, caring, friendly and attentive to the kids. They always share very good advice with us to make our kid happier and healthier. My son really likes them. He loves to go there and always comes back with a big smile. Ms Mary is very easygoing and always answers my questions patiently and clearly. The school offers a variety of activities and events like summer and winter performance, Mother's and Father's Day tea party, etc, which makes it so much fun for the kids. I highly recommend RCA to any parent looking for a high quality child caregiver. read more

I chose Rainbow Children's Academy for my toddler when he was only 15mo and I couldn't be happier. Mary gave us extra flexibility to accompany the kid during transition. My kid used to reject ALL food but he became a great eater in RCA. Faculty-student ratio is great (1:4 compared to 1:7 at most of the local daycares). Teacher team has been very stable since we started in 2022, the 3 teachers of my kid's class (Ms. Helen, Ms. Viviana and Ms. Mandy) are very dedicated to everyday teaching and all kinds of events. School arranges holiday-themed activities for Chinese new year, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, 6.1 children's day, dragon boat festival, Halloween, Christmas, etc. as well as annual summer performance and graduation ceremonies. School adds new outdoor playground equipments every year and has regular fire and earthquake drill. Lunch menu is very healthy, no pizza/burger/Mac n cheese ever. Yet the price is still lower than those familycares where all kids are put in a family room with adult cooking next to them. I highly recommend parents with high safety standards to choose RCA because this is a legit school and a super fun place for kids. read more

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My son is currently enrolling at RCA. Both of his Mandarin and English teachers have been with the school for years. They are experienced in teaching and taking care of kid at this age. The bilingual curriculum is rigorous. My kid's Mandarin has improved so much. School is well-managed, clean, safe and tuition includes healthy lunch and snacks. Teachers are communicating with parents on daily basis through the app. Furthermore, School have hosted several parents events throughout the year. read more

My child has been staying in RCA for 3 months. He couldn't be happier to be with Ms Illia and Ms Cindy. They are such passionate, patient, caring and responsible teachers, and they have been making me feel comfortable being away from him while at work and for caring for him beyond my expectations while I'm away. I'm deeply grateful to have someone like them contributing to my child's growth and emotional well-being. They have made my son first year of school so memorable by creating a nurturing environment for young minds to grow. We are so thrilled that he has had them. read more

RCA is a safe, clean, educational and fun environment for children and families seeking bilingual education. Only great things to say about my experience. The teachers are amazing, the curriculum is second to none and each child is treated with care. RCA integrates compassion into their teaching standards, emphasizes the importance of values, and builds leaders through each of their classes and lessons. Though it looks like a small school because of the COVID pandemic, during a normal year the facility still allows a lower student to teacher ratio, giving children more confidence when asking questions, engage in group activities, and opportunities for one-on-one time with the teachers. Teachers are passionate about seeing their students succeed. They are so great about sharing moments of pride they see within your child - their good behaviors and achievements; and they know the importance of getting the parents involved should an issue arise, and do it in a very respectful, approachable manner. They always share ideas to help overcome anything that may occur and work as a team with parents. Great team - great school! read more

We have been with this school for many years. We have been very satisfied with the school for the education our kids received. The teachers are caring and patient with the children. The school has a rigorous curriculum in all aspects, including English, Math, Chinese and different themes. The children learn and grow a lot academically, socially, and emotionally. If you're looking for a bilingual Chinese school, this is a very good choice. This year has been a great year at this school. Many activities were resumed or added after Covid. We feel very satisfied with the school. read more

The owners are a couple who manage the operations and finance of the school. I liked the location and if you are bilingual Chinese it may help. The reason for my 2 stars is because of my experience with the school during our trial play date. I had to postpone it and I called the office but none responded in the middle of day. That to me is a big warning sign given that it's a children's school which shouldn't be skimping on front desk staff. But what shocked me was the rudeness of the teacher. After I dropped my son I waited for a few minutes to make sure he is comfortable. During that time one of the other kids in his class started crying and I wanted to see how they calm him down. The teacher came and shut down the classroom curtain on my face. It showed me lack of transparency that the school likes to have. It also makes me think the methods they may be using to calm the kids. If I was to put my kid in this school I would ask them for classroom cameras!!! read more

I been working here as a teacher for more than 3 years, I highly recommend Rainbow Children's Academy. The school attaches great importance to the reasonable ideas of parents and always puts the safety, health and education of children in the first place. The school's professional management and investment in teachers enables teachers to maximize their strengths and self-improvement. Every day I am motivated to come to work. read more

I highly recommend Rainbow to parents who would like to make sure their children are in safe, secure and kind environments. My two kids have been both in Rainbow for a few years. Both of they have received a great education, Bilingual language training and behavioral guidance. They are both happy and confident under the guidance of the school and their teachers. My son who is only 2-year old is bale to communicate with adults both in Chines and English. His teachers all love him so much and help him cultivate good habits. He loves his teachers and want to stay with them all the time. read more

We moved from CA to Bellevue in June 2022. Initially we sent our son to a different daycare. He was not happy and refused to go to daycare everyday even though he loved going to daycare before. Luckily we visited RCA and they had opening. Since day one my son enjoyed attending RCA. The teachers are caring, and my son started talking about his new friends at RCA when getting home. He loves all the teachers he met (many are outside of his class) and remembers all their names. He had learnt so much with Sandy, Ilia and Grace! We really appreciate all the teachers at RCA and their dedications taking care of kids and educating them. read more

Our younger son has been attending Rainbow Child Academy (RCA) for a year now, and I cannot recommend it enough! First and foremost, the teachers at RCA genuinely care about the children. Having interacted with several other well-known daycares in the area for our older son, we noticed a significant difference at RCA. Beyond their professionalism, we consistently observed that all the teachers we encountered truly LOVE the kids and have a deep sense of care for them. For instance, the primary teacher never fails to brighten my son's mornings, and we know that the supporting teachers engage the children in enjoyable games throughout the day. As a result, we have witnessed a remarkable transformation in our son--from being initially shy at school to now eagerly embracing playtime even when I pick him up at the end of the aftercare. Another example is when our son was going through potty training, his teacher took the extra step of keeping a sticky note to remind him to use the toilet. Thanks to the teachers' assistance, the potty training process was swift and successful, and we are truly grateful for their support. Secondly, the curriculum at RCA is exceptionally well-designed and fosters tremendous growth in the children. For instance, our son joined the Waddler class at just 1.5 years old last July. Around November, the school recommended him for transition to the Toddler class this January. Initially, we were hesitant because the Waddler class teachers provided exceptional care and we thought it might be best for him to stay with his younger peers. However, we are delighted that we eventually made the decision to move him up to the Toddler class! Our son has undeniably learned so much from his older peers, and we have witnessed a significant improvement in his speech and singing abilities. We firmly believe that the book reading, song singing, and other learning activities in the Toddler class have played a vital role in his progress. Lastly, the transition programs at RCA are meticulously designed to ensure that children feel safe and comfortable during periods of change. When our son first joined the Waddler class at 1.5 years old, the school implemented a transition phase where he gradually increased his time spent at the facility. Additionally, he received extra attention and care during the initial days to help him acclimate. During the transition from the Waddler class to the Toddler class, the process was similarly paced, starting with one to two hours in the new class and gradually extending the time spent there. Throughout both transitions, we have noticed the school's dedicated efforts to tailor the pace according to each child's individual needs. To sum up, Rainbow Child Academy is not only a place where your children will learn and grow, but much more importantly, it is a place where they will feel genuinely loved, safe, and have a blast! read more

We love this school. The location is so attractive, but the most important thing is the teachers and the staffs. We have been to three different preschools and Rainbow's teachers are the most creative teachers. They're caring, patient and professional. I can feel the teachers enjoy working there. My two kids in two different classes both loves learning and playing there. Everyday We'll get a detailed report and some pictures. The school provide organic food to all the kids. That's fantastic. The school has great policy about Covid-19. That's means a lot to us. We can give advice and the head of school always open to listen. The parents in this school are also very engaging. We recommend RCA to all of our friends. Hope this school will build better and better. read more

I'm obsessed with Rainbow Children's Academy!! It's very clear they put years and years of love and dedication to creating the best environment for kids. We toured a number of top top rated daycares in the area and we chose Rainbow because we liked that: - Great balance of freeform exploratory playtime and structured life skills. When we toured other school, we found they were too structured with too much focus on skill development OR (more common) too child-led. The kids here have a lot of freedom to do what they want a lot of the day but they also have teacher led crafts, activities, life skills. - I noticed the older kids seemed really happy and well behaved. - High amount of Chinese immersion. They have two options - 50/50 English/Chinese (popular with families that have two Chinese speaking parents) and mostly Chinese (what we do b/c my husband doesn't speak Chinese so our kiddo gets a lot of Chinese immersion) - They've been AMAZING to our toddler who is now a bigger kid. He's totally fluent in Chinese and English now. They really indulge his interests - one of the teacher was telling me how he loves magic tricks and she does a few for him every day. They're attentive - like if there's so much as a tiny scratch, I'll get a full write up of what happened and why. - He's really happy to go to school everyday -- if I need to get him out the door faster, I'll remind him that he gets to go to school and play with his friends. - They seem very focused on ensuring the kids of a fun time and there's plenty of time just romping on the playground but I do notice that all the kids are quite advanced in terms of traditional skills (like ability to recognize letters, numbers, animals, count, know songs etc) We get a lot of comments from friends about advanced our kid is but I think most of the kids in his class can do those skills. - Focus on life skills, they've been helping our kid learn life skills like potty training. I'm not sure if this is standard but our friend's daycare was more hands off and just told her that they need to potty train their child by X date. read more

Both of my kids graduated from RCA. My older child had been at another daycare before transferring to RCA when he was 3 years old. While the former daycare had loving staff, the operational standards and procedures sometimes made me feel like my son was unsafe. In comparison, RCA felt 100% safe. My younger child joined the youngest class at RCA and stayed through pre-K. For both kids, I felt the teachers were excellent, caring people who paid great attention to safety. From the negative reviews, some were from families that did not end up sending their kids to RCA, and others were from prospective employees - in that case, perhaps Glassdoor is more appropriate? From my experience as a parent of 2 children who actually attended RCA, both my kids absolutely flourished at this daycare. Their Chinese language skills achieved great fluency (only to decline after they left for kindergarten). If the following aspects of a daycare are important to you, then your child might be a good fit: 1) safety, 2) caring staff, 3) bilingual education, 4) academic preparation for kindergarten. On the 4th point, perhaps the only downside is that after RCA's kindergarten prep, public school kindergarten may be too easy for your child. read more

Teachers are very caring here. The curriculum help kids learn and grow at a good pace both academically and socially. The facility is always well maintained. Overall, this is a great school for kids' early learning. read more

Great experience for our son and for us. We had a teacher who was very proactive at communicating with parents. Kiddo was looking forward to attending class every day. read more

I don't think they deserve any star. The couple is the owners of RCA. They lie to parents when parents found out the kids got hurt at school. They've been experiencing some lawsuits before; however they found out the law is tend to get them more advanced so they are not afraid of any lawsuits. The male owner always says "dare you sue me 有本事你告我啊". Very unbelievable. Daycare is a very shady area in the US. Not like commonly we thought that kids will get the best protection. Barely outside time at RCA. If you want to keep your kids like greenhouse grown, congratulations, this is the right place. They treat teachers very badly, so the good teachers are gone. After some teachers left, they refuse to confirm the unemployment status to the government. So the teachers cannot get their compensation from the government. If in some cases, you want to talk about getting some tuition fee back, which legally you can, there will be no reply at all. One parent even got her email blocked by the owner. Be aware of their contract. They made the contract by themselves to benefit themselves all. Once you signed, there's no way for you to get the money back, even you didn't send your kids to there yet. One parent wants to get their kid's report cards, since their new school need it for entering school preparation. However; RCA didn't reply their emails. The parents went to RCA to ask for the report cards when picking up the kid. Believe it or not, the male owner waved his arm in front of the mom and trying to threaten or hurt her saying that the parents are not trust in them. Very drama. They bluffed as they are the best bilingual daycare in that area and will always tell you that there's no spot, you have to in a hurry to sign. Marketing strategy. If the kids cannot urinate or poop during the very certain time that they require kids to, sorry, the kids will be punished to seat on a certain chair waiting for their urine or poop. I just wonder can the owners always pee or poop on certain required times everyday? One American born Chinese (ABC) parent told me that she thought this daycare sometimes did something that she cannot understand. She thought that was from Chinese culture. My oh my! I'm a 100% China grown. I guarantee that's not Chinese at all! Several parents say that their kids seems very happy about RCA. Your kids deserves a real happy daycare. This is not a decent business. It's all about money. read more

The quality of care of the children here is top tier. The teachers are loving, caring figures who care not only about the education of students, but their emotional needs as well. The teachers here are all hard working, dedicated and determined to meet the needs of both children and parents. It is easy to communicate with the school as a whole. emails are being sent out to parents about the school each month in a newsletter and any updates throughout the month will also be sent to parents. Each teacher has their own email to have that easy access point of communication. As well as front desk staff ready to take calls. They host fun holiday parents for both students and families to enjoy and they have always welcomed families in as their own to join the celebration. The curriculum implemented is thoughtfully planned to fit the needs of each child. Down to the waddler classes learning basic self help and independence skills to the Pre-K class learning Kindergarten readiness material. They hold strong values in making sure children and families are ready for a big step like starting school, and keeping everyone comfortable through the process. Many children here first time students and will stay with us throughout their preschool years. There is a adjustable schedule designed to help children adjust to the new atmosphere and new peers, and parents are welcomed to stick around for as long as they may need to ensure their child is comfortable and adjusting well. Great dual language school for not only mandarin speaking families, but for english speaking families as well! read more

I once had a phone interview with this place and the male owner conducted it. He was really rude and asking a lot of illegal questions such as are you married, do you have kids, etc. After knowing I have a kid, he said their school does not allow their employees to bring their own children to their school --- EXCUSE ME??? He also complained all of the previous employees left in the middle, asked me to do training at my own cost, all of the things to benefit themselves. I canceled the on-site interview after hanging up, which proved to be the best choice after I read all these reviews. read more

Rainbow Children's Academy ( 彩虹跨文化双语幼儿园 ) is a poorly-run disaster which values money over anything to do with children or education. The teacher and staff turnover at this place is amazingly high - in a school with 3-4 classrooms, at least 10 teachers have left while we were there. Wow! And it's an open secret that the owners treat the teachers poorly. Most teachers there have no teaching credentials (except for one or two that they bring out to showcase to new parents touring the school - and even then those credentials are minimal at best). The teachers do their best despite the obstacles - the trusted parents are told about the horrible things that occur behind the scenes. But one can imagine how difficult it must be to work in this environment. Most find out quickly and move on to other schools as soon as they can. And most of those who stay do so because they have no choice. The school operates in a veil of secrecy - opting not to tell parents anything lest the parents respond with their "pesky" opinions. Only after a revolt of parents did the school reluctantly agree (many months later) to inform of a teacher's departure. It was challenging for parents to explain to their children why teachers kept leaving and not returning. Then the school would lie and tell parents that the teachers "have returned home to China" or something - except you run into these same teachers at Safeway the following week lol! Clearly, we're not alone in our assessment. When we left the school, there was a 15-20% withdrawal rate by parents within one year. There are much higher quality alternatives for bilingual Chinese education on the eastside. read more

The last review is untrue. RCA has gone through many obstacles in the past 3 or so years but it is nothing less than stable now. The last review mentioned that not all the teachers have all the "credentials". You don't need a degree to teach preschool. There are teachers there who have their CDA and STARS training as well as having over a decade of experience. I feel bad that one review simply discredits what the teachers have done in their career to be where they are. Mary and Tao treat the teachers very well. There's a lot of freedom and tons of cross training between teachers. Each teacher has great communication with eachother and even though they have different classes they work together to make sure everyone is on the same page. There have been teachers who have come and who have gone but at this point and time RCA has a very strong, capable, patient, and loving staff. I hope this was helpful. read more