We had our kids at Evergreen for four years. Most of the teachers were top notch, the curriculum…read morewas great, and the campus was very open and almost like a little college. We made a lot of great parent friendships as well. Ms. Judith, Kathleen, and Debra in PS, PK, and 1st grade were absolutely awesome and did an amazing job with our boys. The school also has great financial resources with very generous families supporting continued investment in the physical plant and new programs. One thing we wished were different might have been the level of competition between the kids to be first or best at everything and the impact that started to have on our oldest (who was beginning to only want to pursue things where he could be #1). I don't think the school encourages that (on the contrary, I think they encourage all the kids to always try) but it could be the natural dynamic of any school that only has gifted children. Some of our friends' kids also encountered challenges around bullying; it wasn't rampant though and could have been the reality of how kids interact at that age. On a related note, our biggest advice is to be aware of the sibling admissions policy. Our youngest was admitted to and attended Evergreen PS or PK and was doing great according to all the teacher evaluations. However, after two tests, his top IQ score was in the 90th percentile and as such was short of the 95th percentile cutoff. We were then told he could not continue to Kindergarten (even though the PK teacher strongly recommended he advance to Kindergarten). It made for a really stressful and emotional year for us and while we respect the School's right to set these kinds of policies, it seemed at odds with the values of community, inclusion, and social and emotional intelligence -- especially since the testing data was very inconsistent and in the gray area.

A top notch school for highly capable learners, with a world class faculty, great values, and an…read morestellar campus.

This preschool is a gem! The staff is wonderful and I was so impressed with the care and kindness…read morethey showed my son. He started here at 3 and can be a shy guy and he immediately warmed up to teacher Katie. They treat you like you are family and the tuition is so reasonable. I can't say anything bad. When COVID hit, they were really fast to react. For three months, they dropped off art supplies and worksheets on our doorstep that the teacher did with the students on zoom. They make every child feel special and really create a family atmosphere. We are planning to go back next year for Pre-K.

In the fall of 2020, my wife and I enrolled our 5yo son into Concordia's "Giraffe Class" Pre-School…read moreand were impressed with how well the academic staff fostered his growth in a healthy, positive environment. Ms. Pam, his teacher, immediately assuaged his fears around starting at new school and within a few days he was already looking forward to attending class. The administration is collaborative, the parents are a community, and the teachers are experienced and wonderful. We look forward to having our daughter start her journey at Concordia this fall!

We have had a fantastic experience with Concordia. The preschool program has teachers that are…read morekind, caring and experienced. It was the perfect balance of play and learning. Our kiddos made friends, came home with neat craft projects, funny stories, silly songs and dances. They were happily tired out and it was wonderful. Covid-wise, their policies were kid-appropriate, safe and well-considered. With such a good experience in the preschool, we continued onto their K-8 program and are so pleased. The classes are small enough to have 12:1 student:teacher ratio and I LOVE it. It's such a better fit than what we saw in SPS. The 1st - 8th grade classes are combined (1st and 2nd grade together, 3rd and 4th together, etc.) and it facilitates each student learning at their appropriate level. The school went through the accreditation process this year and scored very high. It's such a relief and pleasure to know our children are learning in a tailored environment, with diverse classrooms and a welcoming, kind community.

HCA teaches children with a Christ-first mentality. The staff believes in our children and treats…read morethem with the utmost respect, compassion and tenderness. My son has grown immensely in his three years and my daughter has come out of her shell in her first two. I cannot thank the staff enough for investing in my children; they have gone above and beyond any expectations and have treated my family like their own. We wanted our children to know and love Jesus while getting a first class education: HCA does exactly that.

Enrolled my preschool age daughters for 2024-2025 school year. Nightmare experience. Preschool…read moreDirector is lacking in both competence and integrity. The P5 teacher Jennifer is exactly the same but hides behind the director. Encouraged my family to seek an IEP solely as a means to kick my kindergarten age daughters out. Tried to circumvent the IEP process by trying to reach out to the care team to gain a recommendation that supported their goal of kicking my kid out. When that failed the principal lied about what the care team recommended. Bullied, harassed, and finally attempted to blackmail my family into voluntarily pulling my kid out in the last few months of the school year. This behavior started escalating the day of our IEP assessment and ended in a forced reduction of service before any accommodation request was made. This was after a glowing assessment of my daughter's growth. When I made a complaint about discrimination against the Preschool Director they declined to investigate without so much as a call to discuss my concerns.

Amy and Megan are dedicated professionals in childhood development. They respect each child and…read morethey have a controlled learning environment and the skill set to assist each student in their developmental journey.

Our son was dropped from enrollment at Montessori Garden on the Monday before school was supposed…read moreto start, which has left us in a scramble to find childcare and a supportive learning environment. Amy and Meghan had the decency to inform us over the phone this morning that they felt unable to provide appropriate support for my son, who has epilepsy. They were unwilling to administer his emergency rescue medication (which is applied rectally), or call 911 as an alternative, in the unlikely event of an emergency-level seizure (which has never happened in his medical history, let alone since he started treatment). Furthermore, they expressed discomfort with the possibility of the other kids seeing a "scary looking seizure event", and said they weren't equipped to talk with the kids about that. We will send them a children's book to help them facilitate those conversations in the future. We offered to provide training, personal or professional, on how to respond to a seizure and administer rescue medication, but they told us that their decision is final and they're not interested. I suppose they did us a favor, because I'm happy to know that my kid wasn't safe in their care. For context, our parent-run co-op pre-school did the training in January, and we had a great school year. We left for schedule-related conflicts, but are likely to return to the co-op, where the parents have shown a willingness to provide essential care and have difficult conversations about health with 4 and 5 year olds. Further important context: While we discussed my son's medical condition in June in great detail, including how to administer rescue medications, we didn't send his care plan until last week. We had good reason: his condition started in December and was still evolving. His care plan is less intense now than it had been. When they got the official medical care plan, which is more technically written, Amy and Meghan were no longer willing to have him in the classroom. I wish we had sent our now-outdated care plan in June so that they could have rejected our application right away. We never wanted to stick them with a kid they couldn't care for. It's a shame because the curriculum looks so good! But actions speak louder than words, and this morning showed that Amy and Meghan aren't confident in their ability to have difficult conversations or respond to unlikely medical emergencies.

As a recent newbie to Seattle and Queen Anne, I was looking for a preschool that was affordable and…read morepart time, and having to do a job seemed like a small price to pay for what we were getting. I am a working parent and I understand the hesitation for most, but what I gained from the coop makes the experience well worth it. What these yelp reviews don't tell you about the coop is that you become part of their community. As a relocated family, we made friends and a network of support by just being part of this program. The coop took care of the "friend making" process for both our kids AND for us parents. I also found myself surrounded by supportive moms and dads who care about my kids as much as I do. By working in the classroom you learn to love each of these kids as your own. The kids in turn are comfortable with all the parents. In the classroom, there is a teacher for your child AND a teacher for you. It is amazing how much you grow and learn as a mom/dad when you have someone you can talk to about your child. Also having the other parents with children of the same age that you can swap ideas and share heartaches with is helpful. I know people are turned off by the whole "all school job". I work too, I understand the effort it takes. What I didn't expect was the positive impact of the job on my children. We forget that our kids are aware of our behavior. My kids saw mom working for the school and helping to make it better and that actually made a difference for them. They see the importance of "building your community" and "everybody chipping in" and they learned that from the coop. Our previous childcare/preschool experience was the all day drop off scenario. So, I have experienced both options. The no work all day solution is great, but I wouldn't do it again. I feel that I am closer and more involved with my child from having to be at the school. For me, it is worth it! I went into this school thinking affordable and easy with a pesky job. Instead, what I have gained, and what my children have gained, is seriously priceless!

I have two children who have been enrolled in Queen Anne Co-op for a total of five years. By…read morenature, a cooperative preschool is one where the parents/caregivers are involved by being in the classroom at times and holding a school "job". Your "job" can vary from small jobs to holding a "board position" like treasurer or secretary. I did the job of board childcare as mentioned by another reviewer for two years. It consisted of being in the classroom (with my child) one (at most) Friday a month for one hour and 45 minutes to help watch the kids of the board members while their parents had a meeting. If I had a conflict, I could send my babysitter (who I was already paying to watch my child) and they would basically have a play date with the other kids and parents. I've found it to be a pretty flexible, forgiving place where everyone chips in to make things run smoothly. I have always felt that the time I've invested in the co-op has been more than worth the benefits my children and I have received. Getting to know all of the parents through being together in the classroom has been invaluable. You almost immediately have a community of parents who know your child and who your child feels comfortable around. This is a group of people who help and support each other in and out of the classroom. In addition, the teachers are very experienced and the classroom is a large, bright space. Basically, I think it is an amazing place for a child to start their educational experience and for a family to be involved in a great community.

I can't say enough wonderful things about Wedgwood Montessori, Miss Metti, Karina & Maria! From…read morethe moment we walked in, it was clear that this Montessori preschool is a special place. The staff are incredibly warm, caring and dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where each child is valued as an individual. The classrooms are thoughtfully designed to foster independence, creativity and critical thinking, with a perfect balance of structure and freedom. My child flourished here - not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. The Montessori approach allows them to take ownership of their learning, explore their interests, and develop at their own pace. The emphasis on hands-on learning and practical life skills has been invaluable, and it's amazing to see the growth in confidence and self-reliance. As a first-time parent, I've learned so much from the teachers here - not just about my child, but about parenting. Their gentle guidance and encouragement have been such a support to me. The way they model patience, respect and positive discipline has helped me approach parenting with more confidence and understanding. I never expected that the school would offer me so much help along the way! I truly believe that choosing Wedgwood Montessori was one of the best decisions we've made for our child and I wholeheartedly recommend this preschool to any parent looking for a thoughtful, child-centered educational environment. We had peace of mind for her care while at work and I can't thank them enough!

We couldn't be happy enough that both of our kids were able to secure spots and attend this awesome…read morepreschool! The leadership (Metti) and staff (Karina) provide not just implementing preschool curriculum but also integrate nurturing and social emotional aspects to guide kids to learn/ know the community and be part of it in a positive way. Love that they differentiate outdoor shoes from indoor shoes to keep the classroom floor neat and clean, love the concept of stone soup festival for fall (kids learn to bring their favorite veggies to share with all and prep the food together), love that they host special celebrations for Mother's Day and Father's Day (customized), love that they have a super huge sandbox outdoor with covered so it won't get wet, love the staging / theater cabin where kids can explore their endless imagination, love their slide are wide and smooth, love that they don't share hamlet to prevent lice. My kids learned so much not just about colors numbers alphabet animals but also the space, planets, insects' life cycle, math, earth, ...etc that my kids were ahead when they started kindergarten. My kids always wanted to stay and play and interact with peers and staff until the school close and never wanted to skip school. The school hours fit our needs for working parents and tuitions are definitely reasonable. Definitely highly recommend WM!! Thank you so much Metti and Karina!

St. Paul is a fantastic school! Great teachers, strong curriculum, personalized attention and most…read moreimportantly a school environment for young people to thrive. So glad our family has been welcomed into such an excellent school community.

This school has made me the person I am today. It has taught me how to love and appreciate the…read morepeople around me. The People at this school has become my family and I'm still in contact with them. I graduated from High School 2 years ago and My Kindergarten teacher : Ms. Gavino went to my Nephews 1st Birthday party just recently. What I love about this school is their rich culture of many different backgrounds. What can you least expect from a catholic school in the south end? Just me typing about this school is taking me back to the best memories of my life. If you ever visit this school, come take your kids to the back parking lot before the sun sets and look at a gorgeous view of of Lake Washington and the City of Seattle, or if you're just a teenager just trying to find a place to shoot hoops, this would be my favorite spot to hit up at.