I cannot say enough wonderful things about this daycare! After a terrible experience with a…read morewell-known, branded daycare where my son cried every single day for 8 months (which was heartbreaking and highly unusual for him), we were nervous about trying a new place. From the very first day here, all our worries disappeared. Miss Vijaya is absolutely amazing and has a genuine love and concern for the children she looks after. My son has been so happy since day one--he eats well, participates in tons of fun activities, and comes home excited to tell me about his day (if I can even convince him to leave, that is!). The warmth and attention he receives have completely transformed him into a confident, happy child. Knowing that he is cared for so lovingly has given me such peace of mind. This daycare is truly a hidden gem, and I would recommend it to any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive environment for their little ones.

We have had our youngest enrolled here for about 4 months and we love it! He is so excited every…read moretime we drop him off, and is in a great mood when we pick him up. Miss Vijaya sends us the meal plan each week (tuition includes breakfast, lunch and snack), and sends updates and lots of pictures throughout the day. They have outdoor time every day and lots of crafts and educational activities. They even provide development assessments on a regular basis. This place is way more than a typical daycare.

I love everything about Kiddie. The staff. The teachers. What the kids learn. How they interact…read more The lack of messes and other issues that plague many other nearby day cares. It's expensive but worth it. That's the best compliment I can give.

My child has been going to kiddie academy for the past month and it is the best decision that I…read moremade. The teachers are attentive and so loving! The director Miss Payton is the best. Every time I see my baby on the camera he is happy and laughing. For anybody looking for a loving and nurturing place for their kids, please go to kiddie academy in Kirkland.

My 5 and 3 year old both go to KCS.  KCS is like a second home.  Everyone is so warm, welcoming,…read morecaring, and genuinely love kids.  Many of the faces I see there were there when my eldest first started 4 years ago.  If I start naming names, it would be a huge list because everyone I have encountered at KCS have been amazing.  When we walk in the hallway even teachers from other classes tend to know my kids names and give us a warm welcome as we pass by.  I am always in such awe of the curriculum, and way they are always changing the layouts in the classrooms with exciting ways to play and bring alive learning experiences.  Their in house kitchen makes such delicious homemade food for the kids that I wish I could eat there as well! They have such an impressive array of outdoor/playground areas for the kids to enjoy in rain or shine. I could not imagine a more well run daycare!  They really know what they are doing!!! They were great at keeping up with latest Covid recommendations from the state for daycares and communicating the updates to everyone as clearly as possible. My friends with kids elsewhere would ask me about KCS Covid guidelines, and were always so impressed with how well KCS managed the craziness of the past couple years. I am sad that my eldest will be leaving KCS, but happy my youngest has another couple years.  Today was the last day of the school year, and my kids' teachers gave such touching cards and gifts to my kids for them to remember the year.  Thank you to everyone at KCS!  One of the best choices I ever made was deciding to send my kids here!

Our oldest daughter is a proud graduate of Kirkland Children's School. Over the last four years, we…read morehave felt so grateful that our daughter was able to attend KCS. Each of her classes was a warm, nurturing environment that promoted learning and true connection between students and their teachers. The staff at KCS was also a pleasure to deal with throughout our time at the school. Finally, I have to commend KCS on their handling of the difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. KCS was very conscientious in the application of health and safety precautions throughout this period, and the staff was very flexible as health guidelines continually changed. Overall, I couldn't recommend KCS more, and we will miss everyone there as our daughter moves on to first grade!

This is the day care my baby goes. I love the teachers there since they are so protective and…read moreloving with care. They speak multiple languages and is a great place for kids. And the philosophy is not Montessori but Reggio. Love it

My daughter went to Apple Tree for almost 2 years. I'm so glad Ms Lin and Ms Amelia were her first…read moreteachers. They are so loving and caring. My daughter was not easy to handle but they were very patient and understanding. My daughter loved going there every day. Apple Tree's teachers and kids were like her family. She made very good friends there. My daughter is going to a new school soon. She still misses Ms Lin and Ms Amelia and wants to go back.

My daughter has been at Bright Horizons Kirkland since September 2012 & we couldn't be happier. She…read morestarted off in the infant room - low teacher/student ratio, lots of books, toys & two of the best infant teachers you could ever ask for. Olga & Irina are amazing. It was also comforting to see that there were no TVs, swings or jumpers -- nope -- they actually rock babies to sleep in their arms & interact with them 1:1. The center director is super sharp (I was blown away that she could remember my babies birthday off the top of her head), kind, attentive & runs a tight ship. When it was time for my daughter to transition to the toddler room, they made it as easy as possible. They worked out a schedule so that my daughter didn't feel like she was being thrown out of her old classroom and into a new one with way bigger kids. Their #1 concern was that my daughter didn't feel stressed or displaced. The price? Yep - it's expensive, but you're getting the best care and, come on, you've got some precious cargo - if you can afford it, it's worth it. Highly recommend!

They accommodated us for 3 days as part of our backup care benefit. The front office staff was…read morefriendly, welcoming, and helpful. The care providers/teachers seemed exhausted and maxed out. That seems standard for childcare centers, unfortunately, and I would've given 4 stars except my 18mo-old child contracted Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, which is highly communicable. I expected him to come home with a cold -- because daycare -- but this resulted in multiple ER and doctor visits and 2 weeks of recovery for our entire family. So I don't think it was worth the cost or effort to get there (45min commute each direction). Time-wise, it would've been better for me to just take 3 days off work and hang out with my kid instead of using backup care to end up at this location. But at least his immune system is a little more fortified, I guess?! Also, I have a feeling the only reason BH Kirkland had an opening for us in the first place (our original reservation at a different BH center closer to us was canceled last minute because they had no space) was because someone ended up out sick and staff clearly didn't take appropriate cleaning and sanitizing protocols as a result.

Both of my children have attended Butterfly daycare. Sending my kids here gives me such peace of…read moremind because I know that they are taken care of and loved. Communication between staff is easy and I can text during the day to get updates on the kids if needed. When I drop my kids off they go with a smile and eager to see their teachers and friends. They are able to easily accommodate feeding preferences and send home rinsed out bottles and containers. My kids are happy and so am I. So thankful for Butterfly!

My daughter has been coming here since she was three months old, over two years now, and it has…read morebeen a great experience. The staff are very friendly, very communicative, and most of all my daughter loves coming here. We have toured around other daycares in the area and Butterfly is one of the cleanest, most professional looking, and has an amazing family environment that the larger daycare centers lack. Could not recommend them enough. It will be a sad sad day when we move on from here.

This service is very well put together the employees are so kind and generous and really have a way…read morewith the children that would put you at ease when they are placed with them. They have lots of games and activities to keep the children busy and entertain at all times I highly recommend them to everyone!!!

Marquita is a genuinely good person and it shows in her actions. She went above and beyond and…read morepaired us with a nanny who has absolutely amazing. She has only been here for a month, but she has made a positive impact on me and my family. I know that my kids are safe and well taken care of with her. It is an amazing feeling to not have to worry about my kids. Thank you Marquita!

We enrolled our 3 year old daughter at the Goddard School (Kirkland) this January, and it has been…read morea fantastic experience. Both the teachers in my kid's classroom are caring, attentive, and passionate about our child's education. Our child enjoys the structured activities and has shown great progress in social skills and independence. The curriculum is well-rounded, focusing on both academic and personal growth. School facility is clean and well-organized, and the management is very professional, responsive and genuinely care about the well-being of the children. Also, we get detailed reports about our child's activities including photos, meals, nap times each day, which helps us to stay informed. Our daughter enjoys her time at school and we highly recommend this school for a nurturing environment.

My son has been here at Goddard Kirkland for two years now, and our experience is overall positive…read more Since our home language is Mandarin, he did not feel comfortable talking in English the first couple of months, but his teachers never pushed him into anything he was not ready for. As he gradually eased into the environment, thanks to his teachers' appreciation of cultural diversity, our boy can now confidently express his ideas in sentences in front of the class. We are especially thankful to Ms. Jerrica's dedication to creating fun and creative curriculum, and Mr. Jan's commitment to guiding them through big emotions. Our little one benefited a lot from his love for learning and the habit of meditation. Throughout the past two years, we also noticed his growing independence. Not just simply taking care of himself, but also his strong sense of being the true self and to advocate for what he believes in. He was never forced into any "correct" answers at school, but encouraged to explore and reason. The development of physical body is a natural process, however, that of the mind requires detailed planning, timely guidance and proactive alignment between school and family. We are grateful that he has been respected by all teachers as a uniquely shining individual.