Been with the organization for 11 years, the people I get to work with are not only passionate…read moreabout the mission but committed.

From the owner: Denise Louie Education Center promotes school and life readiness by providing multi-cultural early…read morelearning services to vulnerable children and their families. We will respect and preserve each child and family's individuality, cultural heritage and home language. We will promote personal and social responsibility with integrity and love in an environment defined by social justice and peace.

I can't believe I had never explored this store before!…read more Seattle recreative (the sodo location) has just about everything you could ever need for crafting. They had fabric, all aspects of sewing and scrapbooking, jewelry making, bulk paint and glue, glitter, and a wide selection of different containers. I don't think I could even write everything they had. The prices are dirt cheap: I bought 9 or 10 things for $5. If you (like me) are really into sustainability, I can't think of a better place to pick up your crafting supplies.

I was looking for craft supplies for a project and didn't want to buy all new stuff, but kept…read morestriking out at Goodwill. Somehow, I had never heard of Seattle ReCreative, but I'm glad I stumbled upon it! The store doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's much bigger than it looks. The front rooms have sewing supplies, knitting/crochet needles, fabric and notions, plus modeling clay, jewelry and beading stuff. As you go further back, there's a room with office supplies, a section of cards and stationery and paper ephemera. The biggest area is in the back, though, where the main warehouse is. That's where you'll find gift bags and tissue, floral supplies, wicker baskets and tins, paint, and tons more random stuff. The other side of the warehouse is a crafting area that looks like it can be rented out - they said they had had a bunch of kids in earlier for a field trip. You definitely have to sift through the piles of stuff to find what you're looking for, but the prices are very reasonable. I love that it's reducing waste and encouraging creative reuse - anyone with hobbies knows how expensive it can be to get started with supplies, and this is a good way to try things out inexpensively. (Or get rid of the evidence of an abandoned hobby.) Their hours are a bit limited, but similar to other small crafting/hobby supply shops. Overall, if you're willing to roll up your sleeves and hunt, there's lots of treasure to be found!

Bogdana is the most thoughtful and inspiring teacher. Our son started at Learning Garden this fall…read moreand he is thriving. He is excited for school each day. Bogdana allows space for the children to explore and encourages their curiosity. Her weekly updates allow us to have a clear sense of what our son is learning and help to support it at home.

The staff at Learning Garden is the best! My daughter was at the school for 2 yrs and dI'd 2 summer…read morecamps as well. Abby was her teacher last year. They handled Covid so professionally and supported us above and beyond! Bogdana, the owner did a really great job at including a lot of cultural from other counties and honing in on what my daughter Sofía needed specifically and provided that. Thank you all for providing your space so my little girl can flourish! She is doing so well in kindergarten.

Our daughters attended school here and we had an amazing experience.We would highly recommend this…read moreschool to anyone in the seattle area looking for a caring nurturing environment.

I have two sons who both attended MLM for two years each. Before MLM both our sons attended other…read morewell-regarded pre-school programs elsewhere. However nothing before or since compares to MLM. The teachers there were and are dedicated, intelligent, creative and experienced in the Montessori method. Particular stand-outs during our tenure there were Connie and Reshonna, both of whom are long-time MLM teachers who are wise, loving, and great fun. The current director (Amy) came on board in my younger son's final year and she was an excellent addition to the team. They each knew my kids well and gave them lots of individual attention and communicated well with us about both the successes and challenges our kids were having. The community was excellent and a commitment to diversity and collaboration in our children's education was prized. The school is overseen by a parent run board and during our years with MLM (and before and after as we lived in the neighborhood, we have known many MLM families) I was always impressed by the dedication and hard work of the parents who contribute to the school. MLM was not cheap but it was worth it. The lessons our children learned there serve them to this day (as do the lessons we, as parents learned). Both my spouse and I served on the MLM parent board and on several committees over the years so I can speak from the "inside" as well as the "outside" viewpoint. MLM is a unique and wonderful place and we'll be forever grateful for the time our kids spent there. It's been a year and a half since our youngest son graduated and have since moved away but we treasure the memories of the MLM experience and recommend it highly for those parents who want their children to enter into the school experience in the Montessori method which, while perhaps not the best fit for every child was certainly an excellent choice for us.

We love Denise Louie Education Center. My kids learning knowledge from here. There is a lot of fun.read more

My daughter has been attending since last year during COVID. The staff took precautions to make the…read moreschool a safe environment. I decided to have my daughter attend because she has traveled to most places in the US and to my home land the last couple of years. I wanted COVID to be a positive experience and not coup her up in the house. Since attending DLEC my daughter has learned her basic education her cousins are learning in Kindergarten. My daughter learned so much and worth the experience. I travel from Seatac and sometimes Auburn to drop off and pick her up but it's so worth it. She has even got accepted into her local school without testing to join kindergarten when she turns 4. I'm glad to have her start her education very young. Everyone thinks she's very smart and a fast learner, visually and physically. Also her social skills has improved so much. She's not shy around people and communicate with those when spoken too. Thanks to all the staff for making her beginning education experience so much fun and challenging during these tough time in our lives. I appreciate very single staff!

NannyBoo's is the perfect "in-between" home and kindergarten environment. It's not at all like the…read moreinstitution-feel of a larger school or day care. Toddlers even get the opportunity to care for a garden; they can dig, water, weed and eat as they please. In fact, my 2 year-old considers herself a gardening pro after just a couple of months under teachers Boo and Eric. Only about 30+ families total are enrolled and their photos grace the walls. In fact, many of the comforts you'd expect when dropping kids off with family are present here: you can never be late, every child is seen, valued and respected, snuggles are always welcome and students are taught to be a good friend to others. It's no surprise the owners have adopted three out of four of their daughters; they know what it takes to turn strangers into a family. If you live nearby, these guys are worth contacting for a tour.

My oldest is a graduate here and my youngest is currently attending. I've seen them grow so much…read moresocially and emotionally here and it's all because of the fantastic program taught by Teacher Boo and Teacher Eric. They learning everything from singing, dancing, building, and playing. Most importantly they learn how to be good friends. I couldn't be happier sending both my kids here.

Eleonore is the best preschool teacher and all around, down to earth great person. My son has…read moregraduated and he misses her so much. She has such a wonderful understanding of how little kids brains work and offers so many learning opportunities. The kids get plenty of time outdoors and got to go on many excursions to destinations like the Frye Art Museum and the South Transfer Station to see where our waste goes. We love that the kids get to cook together. The community we've cultivated while sending our kid here has been a blessing. I believe all of our children have benefited so much from the magical experience. Our son is more responsible, helpful to others and confident in his abilities as a result of spending time in this wonderful childhood ecosystem.

One of Hillman City's best kept secrets - but now that our kid is no longer there, we can break the…read moresilence. It's sort of like when you find an amazing restaurant that hasn't been discovered yet - you want to keep it on the down low so that other folk won't start crowding it and messing up the atmosphere. That's how it is with La Maternelle. Even though all the parents love it, there are very few reviews online - word just spreads through social circles. I may be actually breaking some kind of code by leaving this review. Awesome caring teachers; there's a wide spectrum of play, reading/math, and emotional health/regulation. A great place for a kid to learn how to be well-balanced. If you're wanting your kid to learn Chaucer and Calculus, you may have better luck at a school further north. If you want your children to learn how to treat other kids empathetically and be exposed to a wide variety of activities, whether visiting a nearby fire station or hiking at Seward Park twice a month, then this is the place for you. Oh yeah, they also teach the kids in French. And the lunch they serve is - yep, French food. Yum! We were always jealous of our kid because of that. So many pros...can't actually think of any cons even though I'm usually quite good at finding drawbacks.