I have so many positive things to say. I looked for a long time and visited, interviewed and…read moreconsidered many options before selecting this academy. The curriculum is advanced and individualized to a degree you won't get in public school. The staff takes time to ensure all children are taught how to learn, learn, and (most importantly) to enjoy learning and staying curious. I won't say more about the academics, you can look up how great they are online. But I will say they don't break kids like other aggressive academic private schools, they make them love learning. My son is so motivated in kindergarten to do his schoolwork! The nutrition is top notch. They feed them "home cooked" healthy organic meals 4-6 times a day. Allergies accounted for. No cakes or sweets allowed and each child gets a classroom bday celebration. Arts are built into the curriculum: culinary arts, painting, music and dance with performances, gymnastics and you even get a speech therapist. Kids are with two teachers: English speaking and Russian speaking. This was a major deal for me in terms of importance. My kid was doing advanced math that kids in first grade are doing in prek and not on a tablet! By 5 he was reading and writing in two languages! The school is high in security and cleanliness. I know my kids are safe and I get photo updates of their time here. The school doesn't teach religion, politics, or gender stuff. That stays with the parents. I love this. It's one of the main reasons I'm here. But they are still teaching kindness, diversity and are strict on anti bullying. The school has hundreds of options for after school programs and care inclusive of science, robotics, musical instruments etc. But most importantly... I love the people. Everyone knows my kids from the daycare to the administration to the cooks to the director of the school. It feels like a warm and safe home. My kids feel comfortable and safe. They are welcomed with kindness. And I feel like they really care. The director of the school called me on the phone to tell me about my son's Iowa test and how she was concerned that someone as smart as him wasn't trying harder to take it. That level of care is so impressive to me. Hands down one of the best decisions I've made for my kids coming here. It is expensive! But very comparable to other private schools in the area. Only thing I can say is I wish the administration for the private school was as organized and on top of it as the administration for their prek and daycare. One thing to note that this private school does do school uniforms. But the policy is quite flexible. It's mainly colors and no prints / graphics or jeans. And on Fridays it's free clothes day.

I've been working in and around Emanuel Day School for quite some time now, everytime I'm there all…read moreI see is the kiddos enjoying themselves. The staff is just so friendly and kind not just to the children they teach, but to all. Makes me wish I lived closer so that I could have my children in their hands. I don't usually leave reviews but I just couldn't help it when it comes to the care of kids. Great job Emmanuel Day School.

Our family has had the best preschool experience we could ask for at this great school. The balance…read moreof play and education has been exactly what we're looking for. Each classroom is warm and cozy, with enthusiastic teachers who we trust implicitly. The director, Claudia, has each student's best interest at heart and is a pleasure to work with. She immediately puts you at ease during the transition into preschool, both through her care for students as well as her professionalism in her leadership role. I cannot say enough great things about EDS. We feel so lucky to be there!

I was very unhappy with the way this school handled my son's behaviors. They did not have enough…read morestaff to manage the children and they immediately chose to reduce my son's hours when we had paid the tuition in full as a full time student. We ultimately chose to leave the school midyear and he was very successful at his next school. They also refused to give us the proper credit back for the tuition we paid. Do not recommend BMS at all

Hello this is my first time reviewing this school. I was at this school when I was 7 and 8 years…read moreold. The teachers there were so terrible and mean because I was trying my best and they always get mad at me especially the science teacher. The science teacher was not very helpful and always kicks me out by going down stairs to the classroom I hope their boss kicks them out and the names was named Mrs appeah and the female science teacher

We have had our 2 daughters enrolled since 6th grade and they are starting their 3rd year at…read moreSummit. The amount of love that is poured into the students on a daily basis by the teachers and administrators is amazing. Anytime I interact with any of the students, I am amazed at the level of maturity and intellect displayed. Students pray for each other and lift each other up. Academics are top notch and this school is about discipleship and setting the students up for success. Public school can't come close to this experience.

I have two sons enrolled at Summit and my daughter will join kindergarten in the Fall 2015. I chose…read moreSummit because Jesus is perched and present. The curriculum is outstanding and they are learning. They enjoy school and I consider Summit an excellent school.

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!

Words can't even begin to express by gratitude to the faculty and staff of Eastside Prep. My…read moredaughter began in 7th grade and now is a senior. My son started in 6th grade and now is a freshman. I am truly convinced that both of my kids are excelling in school and in life because of the enriching environment that this school has provided. The kids at this school are learning from experience. They are truly interested in the subjects they are being taught. I can tell from the highly intelligent debates that occur around our dinner table, that the education that they are receiving is engaging and inspiring. The teachers and staff truly KNOW who your child is, what their interests are, and what their strengths are. Each child is accepted and encouraged.

My child loves this school, she has been here for two years now and she has never been to a better…read moreschool. When I pick her up from school she says that she had the best time. She loves all of her teachers and I love them as well. I think this school is great for her and I am sure the same applies to your child. I would definitely recommend this school to the other parents out there.

My daughter attended the toddler program at Arbor, and unfortunately, our experience was not very…read morepositive. From the beginning, she was reluctant to go to school, though at her age (3 years old) she couldn't clearly express why. On the administrative side, I often found communication confusing and overly bureaucratic. The primary care director frequently stepped in when issues arose in the classroom, but her messages did not always align with the teachers', and she did not appear to have decision-making authority. When we finally decided to withdraw our daughter after several difficult months, the process was particularly challenging. We submitted our withdrawal notice one day later than the contract required (on a Sunday rather than Saturday). While I acknowledge that this was our oversight, the financial impact was in the thousands of dollars, and the school was unwilling to make any accommodation. Discussions with the primary director, assistant head, head of school, and eventually the owner all reinforced the sense that policies were rigid and prioritized the business side over the child's well-being or the family's situation. I later spoke with another parent who had a very similar experience regarding withdrawal fees, which made me realize this was not an isolated case. To be fair, there are dedicated teachers at Arbor, and I know some children do well there. However, if challenges arise, families should be prepared for limited flexibility and a process that may feel more focused on contractual obligations than collaborative problem-solving.

very unfriendly, not welcoming staff. Atmosphere/ environment is dingy not well lit, a bit…read moredepressing in-fact. not family oriented and to say it lightly biased.

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.