River Ridge Elementary School

0.7 mi

So not actually having a child enrolled in this school MAY mess with my ability to accurately judge…read morethe quality of this school....but my rating is as a spectator. Midway Elementary has two of the best playgrounds in DesMoines! A fantastic overall facility, and sits right next-door to Mt. Rainer HS's facility,track, pools, gym, tennis courts & more. I'd say that if my kids weren't in private school, they'd be in this school, for sure. (p.s. I've heard a lot of positive feedback from parents who's kids actually go here!)

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Grace Lutheran Preschool

4.0

(2 reviews)

0.7 mi

If you are looking for a quality, affordable preschool with competent and caring teachers and…read moreassistants, Grace Lutheran School is the school to enroll your preschooler at. My son was in Mrs. O'Neal's pre-K class and my daughter was in Ms. Weibe's 3's class and both of them absolutely LOVED going to school everyday. They learned so much to prepare them for the next year of their schooling, whether it is another year in preschool or into Kindergarten. Mrs. O'Neal's Kindergarten preparation with the kids is unparalleled, as she strives to have your child meet Kindergarten requirements before leaving her classroom. In addition to the quality learning and care from the teachers, there are several very flexible and affordable options in the schedules they offer. I'm SO happy we chose to go to Grace!

Our twins attended Grace Lutheran Preschool for the full school year. Up until the very end, our…read morefamily had a genuinely great experience with the school, primarily due to the wonderful classroom teaching staff who cared for our kids. Unfortunately, our transition out of the program was marred by a breakdown in communication from the institution. One week before summer school was scheduled to begin, we were abruptly informed that the school was recommending our kids not attend the summer program, and that their fall enrollment was being questioned due to classroom-readiness criteria. As parents, the situation was disappointing. We received enrollment, billing, and promotional materials for summer school and the next preschool level all year long. To be notified of major concerns just days before the summer session started left our family in an incredibly difficult position, with leadership acknowledging after the fact that a spring evaluation should have been provided to keep us in the loop. Ultimately, the school's breakdown in communication broke our trust in how the program is managed, and our children will not be returning to GLC. If you are a parent looking at this program, the individual teachers are fantastic and provide a warm environment. However, be aware that you may need to be incredibly proactive in demanding written evaluations and regular check-ins with administration to ensure you and the leadership are on the same page.

St Philomena Catholic School

1.1 mi

alicia t, what makes…read moreyou say shes a pedo? she is a nice woman who cared for everyones safety and was a great teacher. she has moved on from her career as a teacher 2 years ago, meaning she no longer teaches at st philomena. so unless you are a parent of a student who graduated years prior (i assume you arent.) then tell us proof that she is a pedo. if you are a parent of a new student, you had the audacity to falsely accuse a teacher who retired 2 years ago. she cared, loved, and occasionally visits students of st philomena. she loved students no matter looks, religion, gender, or intelligence. so if you do have any proof, please say your childs name and proof. if she was a pedo, then why has nobody come out against her with actual proof? she wouldve been fired long ago if she was accused properly.

Happy Hearts Christian School

2.1 mi

Great school with thoughtful, caring teachers! My son gets excited every time we drive to Happy…read moreHearts, and he always comes home with the cutest crafts and stories about the games they played and friends he made. He's learned his shapes, colors and numbers (even counting backwards) in the 2's class this year among other things. I love that they have "tumbling" class options so he can work on his gross motor skills - he's so much better at jumping, somersaults, and walking on balance beams now! Very affordable, a variety of options for days/times, I highly recommend this preschool!

Des Moines Creek Academy

0.8 mi

I feel fortunate to have my daughter in this Christian school. The staff is professional yet caring…read morefor all students. The school is small and that is a good thing because it allows the students to participate in activities that some larger school could not. They are able to go on specialty field trips that are a lot of fun for the students.

Holy Trinity Lutheran School

2.4 mi

My children have attended this school and the Christ centered education they are receiving is top…read morenotch. My oldest receives individualized instruction from the teachers and is really excelling. The faculty really strives to meet the needs of each child in their classroom. The teachers are all trained through the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, so you know you're getting quality and consistency in the teaching.

From the owner: Holy Trinity Lutheran School specializes in preparing children for life and for eternity. We do…read morethis through an excellent, well-rounded curriculum that includes God's Word, STEM, music, athletics and much more!

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The Treehouse

(21 reviews)

16.5 mi

Women-owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

My kid started at 3 at this place and WOW this place is amazing!…read moreThis place provides the perfect setting for kids to develop and grow! On top of that we REALLY LOVE the TEACHERS! YES every single one! They love the kids and treat them with love!. Our kid have developed so much from this place. It was the best decision that we have made for our kid! We are really thankful to all the teachers that helped our kid grow and we are going to miss this place alot! Highly recommend this place!

Our daughter is thriving at The Treehouse! She adores going to school where she plays with her…read morefriends, engages in dance and gymnastics, and gets to express herself through a wide variety of arts and crafts activities. It's been really wonderful seeing her express herself more clearly and forge lasting friendships with her classmates. The teaching staff is warm, friendly and genuinely has the best interests of the kids as their top priority. Their interest in getting to know our entire family and the kindness they show our younger son (who will soon enroll at The Treehouse himself) is truly heartwarming. I cannot recommend The Treehouse enough to families who are looking for a welcoming community and play-based learning environment.

Pre-K Dramatic Play Area

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Learn-a-Lot Bilingual Preschool

(17 reviews)

7.4 mi

Love love love this preschool! I also love how intentional Ms. Annie is in setting up her class…read moreroom and activities for the kids. Also she is very knowledgeable on teaching all kinds of kids from all walks of life which is a super plus!!! Highly recommend!

My son just finished his first year of preschool at Learn-a-Lot. Ms. Helena is amazing! She is so…read moreorganized and well-planned, yet she always seems happy and easy-going as she rolls with the unexpected last minute changes that go hand in hand with preschool. My son loves Ms. Helena and I am so grateful to have found her preschool. She exceeded our expectations in every area. Some highlights: excellent and professional communication cute art/science projects field trips a warm community

Decorating our school totes!

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The Giving Tree Learning Center

(10 reviews)

4.0 mi

I am so so so amazed at how much they do! I was skeptical at first because, well, hello, this is my…read morefirst time being a mom and I unfortunately do not have family who can help and husband had to go back to work and I'm getting zero sleep so we had no choice but to put our little one to daycare at 3 months. It's very hard for working parents as I'm also returning to work soon But holy moly I am beyond impressed! Ms. Nikki is AMAZING! So is Ms, Ashley and Ms. Brenda! Everyone is so nice and has so much experience! They do so many activities such as sensory activities (playing with jello), painting with hands and feet, looking at mirrors, reading books together, looking at lights and different shapes and lines, tummy time, etc! My little one is only three months old and he's already done all of these activities! And at three months he's already flipping! Not sure if all these activities triggered his early milestone or if it's because he's a pandemic baby and they're built different but he's flipping everywhere from left to right at three months and is already trying to crawl! Highly recommend this place. All staff wear masks and they sanitize the whole area everyday and wash blankets weekly. Of course swaddling is not allowed due to SID and also it goes against their licensing but my baby went from 10-30 min naps to 1 hour naps and got on a schedule which made my life a lot easier!

Our family has had both of our boys at the Giving Tree for the last several years. Today is our…read morelast day as our day as our eldest is starting kindergarten and our little one will be starting at a Montessori school. We have nothing but great things to say about GTLC. The caregivers here are some of the nicest and most caring people we have ever met. Our kids became very close with the staff and other kids here and we are really sad to be moving on. It's a safe, positive and caring environment. If you are considering a daycare/preschool, you will be well served at GTLC. I feel our kids are better off socially and emotionally after attending here. This place does a great job in developing kids for the future. Thanks to all of the teachers and to Ms. Stacy, the owner. We wish you all the best!

A safe place for your child to learn, grow & have fun!

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From activities of sensory (touching jello), art work (painting with hands and feet), tummy time, reading books, singing to them, etc

Learning Land Early Learning Program -Kent Campus

4.9

(10 reviews)

6.2 mi

As first-time parents, the daycare search was nothing short of worrisome and stress inducing. We…read moreare so glad we found Learning Land! We brought our son there at 1yr of age and it has been one of our best parenting decisions yet. The staff has been caring, communicative and extremely helpful. The nap training alone has been worth it! I could write more and more, but mostly importantly, our child is happy, constantly learning and hasn't lost an ounce of his bright personality. The first drop offs are the hardest, but the 50th start feeling pretty freeing. A feeling you only gain with trust your child's in good hands. Thank You Kent Campus. It's been a good year!

Where do I begin. Lets start with the family atmosphere this childcare gives. How sanitary and…read moreorganized the director "Mrs Christa" keeps the center along with all of the supportive and loving staff members on her team. From the infant room all the way up to the elementary school age kids, my 4 kids ABSOLUTELY enjoy their time here every day. I have 1 kid in the infant room, toddler room and lastly elementary. I have used this center as well as the previous Learning Land center on 256th street for a grand total of 5 years and counting. All workers here are diverse, friendly, informative, safe, empathetic, supportive, nurturing, patient, experienced and licensed. I would HIGHLY recommend this childcare center to all parents needing childcare over anybody and any other center. -Raya S-

Circle Time and Music area

Preschool Classroom

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Arts and Craft Area

KidsPark - Des Moines

(9 reviews)

3.0 mi

Good back up daycare and super easy registration process. It's charged by the hour so dropping off…read moreis a breeze when you need to immediately care. Absolutely love this daycare! From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed and comfortable. The staff is incredibly warm, kind, and professional. The place always look pretty clean. They truly care about each child and it shows in the way they interact with the kids. The best part is you knowing your child is in good hands when you go for a quick errand run.

My 6 year old son loves coming here. He'll choose KidsPark over riding his bicycle, which is his…read morefavorite activity. The staff here are polite and professional, and the facility appears clean and tidy. I'm happy that KidsPark is available for spontaneous drop offs. They're a great option for spring and summer camp as well.

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Normandy Park KinderCare

3.4

(15 reviews)

3.4 mi

Such a wonderful place! It's never easy leaving your baby all day but the staff at Kindercare made…read morethe transition to daycare as easy as possible and our daughter loved it. You can tell that the teachers really care about each child. We loved getting little updates through the app and seeing all the various activities throughout the day. Would not hesitate to send our child here again, or recommend to friends/family.

I am very happy with the care and love shown to my two children here. I have a child in school age…read moreand one in toddlers with both classrooms being phenomenal. I think what especially sets the center apart is the director who is very hands on, organized, and an incredible leader.

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Three Tree Montessori School

3.8

(9 reviews)

4.7 mi

TTM is a pedagogically-observant Montessori school, which will come as a relief to those parents…read morewho believe in the method and seek something more for their kids (and their expense) than a glorified day care. The classes are appropriately sized and more than adequately staffed with Montessori-trained guides & aides, and feature a full complement of beautiful wood, metal, and fabric Montessori-specific works arranged to allow curious minds instant access to meaningful, self-directed learning. The administrative staff is exceptional, led by a 20+ year veteran of both Pacific Crest Montessori & Northwest Montessori School. While transparently placing the student experience first (as they should), this administration takes great pains to accommodate the needs of parents by being respectful of the scant spare time available to most parents, and by reaching out to parents with lots of pertinent information & updates. The building itself is a high-security cruciform arrangement where toddler, primary, and elementary classes are housed in their own wings. It appears to be a former hospice or nursing home, the practical upshot of which is wide hallways and doors, bright sunny rooms, and lots of 'safety' hardware in common areas. The outside play areas are securely fenced (with locking, key-coded gates) and include play structures, gardening, and opportunities to get messy in real dirt in the time-honored tradition. The location is a quarter mile off WA-509 in Burien at 160th Street, just down the street from Highline Medical Center. We make the drive from Capitol Hill every day in 20 minutes. The location is also served by several bus lines from downtown Seattle (#131 & #121 pass 1/8 mi. to the east @ 160th & 1st; #123 1/8 mi. to the west @ 160th & 4th).

I have worked at Three Tree Montessori for twelve years and can only say wonderful, positive things…read moreabout it. The staff are incredible and the families, along with the children are amazing. Each day I go to school, I am amazed by the love and ability of the teaching staff, class assistants and the support staff. Each one cares deeply for the children and it shows in all they do. I am also incredibly proud of our administration and board of directors. They have weathered many storms through the years well and led us through difficulties with wisdom, always putting the children and their care first.