We love Jacqueline! Our little girl is happy there, and the environment is so warm and comfortable…read more(and fun!) that the she honestly had very little trouble adjusting on her first day. She is now in her third year there and is very happy with their activities and her friends at Enchanted Garden. You just found a little neighborhood gem!

Enchanted Garden was my son's first Preschool experience away from home and it was incredible! He…read moreis a very active little guy and Jacqueline's style of engaging the children all morning long was perfect for him. Their projects were absolutely beautiful and the smell of fresh baked bread and flowers made me smile at dropoff and pickup. What a magical place! My son was 2.5 when he started and did have a bit of separation anxiety at first. Jacqueline worked with me/him to come up with a great plan to ease that anxiety and within a few days his drop-off routine worked beautifully. I can't say enough great things about this beautiful place and am so thankful we snagged an opening last year!

My daughter started at Ms. Tara's Preschool in 2014, seven years later we still feel part of the…read morepreschool community. My children both attended for two years before kindergarten. Ms. Tara's is a great size for making friends and getting to know people. Over the years I have met newborn little siblings who are now in preschool and kindergarten. My kid's strongest and deepest friendships originated at Ms. Tara's. Making friends and learning basic skills really helped prepare them for elementary school. Play and discovery are the guiding principles of each day. Tara and the other teachers are lovely people who nurture kids' curiosity and help cultivate strong social skills. The kids also learn preschool basics like the alphabet, writing their names, calendar, and counting. We have been very happy with the school.

Our 5 y/o daughter started at Ms. Tara's this Spring after we moved from San Francisco to Seattle…read more Finding Ms. Tara's was such an amazing gift to ease with the transition. We are so sad to be leaving already to start kindergarten in the fall. Ms. Tara's is truly a special place with a wonderful group of teachers and warm community of parents. The themed lessons sparked so much curiosity in our daughter, and she constantly came home sharing new information she was learning (something that happened way more here than at her previous school in SF). One of her favorite activities was when they would learn about an artist, and then do an art project inspired by the artist's work. We feel so lucky that we were able to be a part of Ms. Tara's the past few months. Our daughter has been able to make a seamless transition to camp over the summer after the confidence she gained as a part of Ms. Tara's!

Our child had been at the same childcare facility from 9 months old to almost three and a half…read moreyears old. After struggling with the care at that facility for about six months, we decided it was time to search for a new school. We toured three other childcare programs in North Seattle and nothing really felt like a good fit until we found Wedgwood Montessori. When we arrived at Wedgwood to tour, Chris let us sit in and observe the classroom. Chris is a natural teacher. He speaks to the children with respect and enthusiasm. The kids were encouraged to explore, but also understood what was expected of them. We knew very quickly that this was the kind of environment we wanted our child to experience. This school feels like a community invested in developing kind children. Additionally, our child has, within a timespan of a couple months, learned to write her name and almost every letter of the alphabet. She is truly happy and learning at Wedgwood Montessori. I wish this pre-school experience for every parent.

We've had a great experience at North Wedgwood Montessori! The sense of community is strong, and we…read morelove how parents and families are encouraged to be involved. Our child has grown so much socially, learning kindness, navigating sharing, and caring for others. Language development has also been steady and noticeable (as well as independence!). The director and teachers are truly amazing, and we really appreciate the weekly newsletters and events hosted by the teachers that keep us connected to what's happening in the classroom and on the playground. We feel lucky to be part of this nurturing and thoughtful school.

Little Laurels offers a beautiful environment where the children can learn at their own pace, feel…read moreloved and safe from their teachers and peers. My daughter has been at this school throughout her toddler and preschool years and is now thriving in the elementary program!! I am forever grateful for the Little Laurels staff and feel like it is our home

Little Laurels has been a great home for our child. The teachers are attentive, compassionate, and…read morecaring. At the age of 3, she learned a lot about letters, sounds, words, social interactions, and emotional regulation. We truly appreciate the care, attention, and quality education Little Laurels has provided her during her time there. We are grateful for the teachers' and staff's support and dedication, which have made it enjoyable and enriching.

Owner Lassie and teacher Cheryl are excellent with children, caring, understanding and…read morecompassionate. My daughter enjoyed attending classes here. Highly recommended.

Such a great time!…read more From start to finish things were wonderful! We had our daughters 3rd birthday party here and teacher Ellie was the sweetest! So professional, caring, and attentive. She did such a great job directing the party ( a groups of mostly 3 yr olds) and managing the art project! The whole place was very clean and inviting. We had a group of 7 littles and their parent(s). All the children had such a joyful time with the art project as well as the free play time allotted for the 2 hour event. The balance between the art project, free play and personal celebration time was really just so appropriate and perfect. All of the guests at one point or another complimented the studio and were impressed with the space including the flow, vibe and overall appropriateness of the location. I highly, truly, recommend this for a birthday party. I'm so happy we had our daughters birthday here!

Northwest Montessori has been a transformative place for our family. After a difficult time at a…read moreprevious early childhood program, we found a school that welcomed our son with open arms. The educators here are not only exceptionally skilled, but also deeply compassionate, committed to seeing and nurturing the best in every child. The school fosters independence, confidence, and a strong sense of community. Some preschools strike me as chaotic, while others seem a bit too library-like; I think Northwest Montessori strikes a thoughtful balance between academic learning and play, ensuring a structured yet lively classroom environment. We've seen our kids develop a broad range of skills--motor, executive function, literacy, math, creativity--within a highly cooperative setting, and they have of course made many close friends. I also think that the Northwest Montessori team is deeply committed to INCLUSION, embracing children of all backgrounds and needs including neurodiverse learners. I've always felt that every staff member at NWM, from teachers to administrators, is dedicated to creating a space where each child feels at home and can reach their fullest potential. The Wedgwood campus has three classrooms, each mixed-age from 2.5yo to 6yo (thru Kindergarten). I wasn't sure how a mixed-age classroom would work at first, but honestly it's been so awesome--it's super cool to watch kiddos learn to mentor and teach one another, and my kids have picked up so many leadership skills from being in a mixed-age environment. They have a lovely little playground that is both secure and offers a wide variety of equipment, and the kiddos always have a wonderful time. This school has not only supported our child's growth, but has helped our family heal from previous bad experiences. Our older child has since graduated and is thriving in public school, while our younger one is still benefiting from this incredible learning environment. We couldn't be more grateful for the dedication of the educators at Northwest Montessori, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to any family seeking a nurturing, inclusive, and empowering early education.

Was referred to this childcare from my son's other center, Lil People's World Seattle, by another…read moreparent. Wow, what a difference! NW Montessori is all that I hoped a child care center would be and more. The teachers obviously love what they do, the director and other staff are the best at what they do, and I feel more at ease knowing that there is an option in Seattle like this establishment. My son has only been there a couple months, but I think its the best decision I have made. He is much happier there than Lil People's World.

Teacher Nicole is great in the 3-5' class. She plays music every day to the kids during circle…read moretime. She is very warm and fun! Our child really likes her. The other thing we are happy about is that the school offers many field trips during the school year (Burke Museum featured in the picture below). Also, the preschool shares the playground with Bryant Elementary across the street, which is really nice. We are very happy with our co-op!

I've had two Children at U Ravenna Coop and I think it's an absolutely wonderful preschool. The…read morecoop model was exactly what my shy child needed, and I saw him blossom in that environment. But my outgoing and independent kid also declared it the "best school ever" and wishes we could go every day. The range of activities for kids to do keeps them thoroughly engaged as they play and learn. There is a great balance of free play time, outdoor time, and more structured circle time. Snack is also done in a way that lets kids be independent while getting the support they need. And often there is a 'cooking snack' that they get to participate in preparing - they love that! I'm always amazed by how creative and fun the activities are. It's never just pages photocopied out of a coloring book. And there is always something new to try. I'm not sure how they come up with all their ideas but I'm sure glad they get to do all those cool messy things at school and I don't have to do them at home! The best part of coop are the teachers and parent educators. You see right away that this is a passion for them, not just a job. The kids and parents immediately feel that they care about them and that they are in a supportive, safe environment. Coop follows a positive discipline method that gently guides kids to expected behaviors in a way that is always developmentally appropriate. Teacher Christi is an actual child whisperer. She leads them effortlessly and cheerfully, never raising her voice or showing any signs of irritation. She is endlessly patient and understanding and manages to be simultaneously sweet and firm when it's necessary. I honestly wish she could be my kids' teacher for as long as they're in school! I think I am a better parent for having been in coop with my kids. The teachers, along with the parent educators are there for us as well - not just the kids. It is truly a learning experience for all involved and provides a rich community that is supportive and caring. I recommend this coop to anyone with kids this age!

So our son went to this school for 5 months. Kids push each other around and horse play in the line…read moreoutside every morning before school on the playground. One kid punched my son while he stood with his Mom. No one even bothered to tell his father who was surprised to hear it from me. Counselor baits my son in to writing down his feelings while he is upset then is surprised when he writes angry words. Principle sits in his office writing platitudes amongst all the chaos. Great teachers, horrible leadership, bad atmosphere.

This is our 4th year at Our Lady of the Lake. Currently, our son is in 3rd grade and our daughter…read moreis in Pre-K. We love the warm, welcoming, inclusive community from the parents to the teachers to the staff. Classes are a great size, only 1 class per grade, with 2 teachers per class pre-school through 2nd grade. We are so fortunate for the before and after care program (called xcare), which also hosts full day summer camp. For 2 full time working parents, we wouldn't be able to make it work without xcare. The academic curriculum is top notch and well rounded from the Slingerland reading program to their math and science courses to a focus on the Arts (language, visual, music). Our Spanish program makes it fun for the kids to learn. The full time counselor focuses on the kids social and emotional growth, while there is a focus on bringing Catholic social teaching to life via numerous volunteering opportunities. Our Lady of the Lake is not just our school, it's our family!