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-

my children are attending at Elintoy childcare we are happy with their services at this day care…read more thank you

From the owner: Our childcare program provides a safe and stimulating environment for children from infancy to…read morepre-adolescence, focusing on childhood development. We offer a balanced curriculum designed to meet the needs of each age group. For infants and toddlers (ages 0-5), the program centers on sensory exploration, basic motor skills, and language development. Older children (ages 6-12) engage in early literacy, math, science, and creative arts, with an emphasis on hands-on experiences and critical thinking.

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!

It is hard to decide how many stars to list. The caregivers here are friendly, very loving, happy…read moreand seem to enjoy the children. They are actively involved in playing with the kids and the place is clean. The part that isn't readily apparent when you tour this home-based childcare is that there are no caregivers present who speak English for 99% of the day. This may or may not be an issue for you. But, for small children who are just developing their language skills, it is a challenge. Just as important, my child wasn't able to communicate to the providers: my tummy hurts, he hit me, etc. And, I wasn't able to communicate with them during drop off or pick up: she has been emotional this morning, she didn't sleep well last night. But for the communication challenges, we would have stayed here, but it did not work for us.

Awesome staff, kids are safe, happy, and active! My go to…read moreday care spot! Also, the location is clean and lots of toys and activities to keep my kids busy.

Our experience with this daycare was extremely concerning and unfortunately very short-lived…read more Within the first week (my child only attended four days), there were multiple safety incidents involving classroom doors that children were able to open. On the second day, I received a call that my child had opened the classroom door and exited into the hallway. Staff told me they were changing a diaper and didn't notice right away. Thankfully he was found quickly and had only made it to the first lobby door. When I picked him up shortly after, a staff member told me he had attempted to open the door several times within about 15 minutes. I asked what I could do to help prevent this from happening again and was told there was nothing needed from me and that staff would just remain on "high alert." I was also told that the center had discussed changing the door handles before but had not done so. A few days later, I received another call that my child had exited the classroom again while the class was cleaning up and only one teacher was present because the other teacher was on break. Earlier that same day there was also an incident where the children were outside playing and my child was able to walk to another classroom door and open it before being redirected. During the phone call about the second incident, the director stated that while they could redirect behaviors like not wanting to sit during circle time or meals, my child opening doors was "too much" for them to handle. She suggested we find another childcare provider and recommended a home daycare where there would be more one-on-one attention. This was confusing because the class only had about six students. What was frustrating is that all of the behaviors they raised concerns about were things we **fully disclosed during the tour before enrolling**. We explained that our child had never been in daycare before, does not talk yet, does not always follow verbal commands, and had recently discovered how to open doors. At the time we were reassured these were common toddler behaviors and that staff would redirect and work with him. There were also inconsistencies in the information we received. During pickup after the second incident, one teacher told me the situation happened while he was in her care, while earlier the director had told us a different teacher was responsible at the time. We were also told about an additional door incident that day but never received an incident report for it. I completely understand that teachers are responsible for supervising multiple children and cannot focus all of their attention on one child. However, when staff acknowledge that doors are not childproof and a child is able to open them multiple times within only a few days of attendance, that raises serious concerns about safety and preventative measures. Ultimately, we were advised by the director to find another childcare provider. We will be doing that and hope to find a program that is more willing to work with toddlers who are adjusting to their first daycare experience.

My two children have been going to LSA for about 2 years now. All of the teachers and staff are…read moreamazing. They all communicate well, are friendly, and work so hard to create a fun and educational environment for all of the kiddos. We drop off our children every morning confident that they are well cared for. It's been a wonderful place for them to grow and thrive.

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.

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!

"Happy Zone" provides very low quality childcare and no child development. Miss Felicia, the owner,…read moreis dismissive of parents' concerns, often discusses inappropriate topics in front of children, and is fully aware that there are bullies in her daycare but does nothing about it. Felicia is often unreachable during business hours, including during the frequent times the van fails to pick up kids from school on time, leading the schools to make phone calls to confused and panicked parents. Felicia is aware that many of the parents she serves are immigrants, have low incomes, and/or have few options. She exploits this to take generous state subsidies while being rude and officious to parents without actually addressing their needs. The outdoor play area is very small, mostly made of concrete, and has only a very small play structure and very few toys. The indoor space is maze-like, extremely cramped, and claustrophobic with no natural light. It smells bad. There is minimal actual "learning" done at the daycare; it's staffed by babysitters--many of whom are under 18 and unsupervised. There are no cameras in the facility. The food offered is inadequate and unhealthy.

I am very happy that my son is going to this day care. My son has been in another day care for 2…read moreyears and wasn't happy and was always sad and feared going to the other day care.Now that I have taken him to Happy Zone he is always looking forward to go to the day care and is always happy. It is fascinating how the teachers have been able to make the day care feel like his second home. I really like the system they have to teach the children and my son is very happy and so am I.