High teacher turnover. Lack of transparency with building…read moreenvelope issues the resulted in fungal growth. Still waiting for refund for overpayment after 6 months.

My son has been attending ChildTime Renton since January 2023 and has been thriving. The teachers…read morereally make a huge difference. There are two teachers who I want to acknowledge specifically, Azadeh and Isabel. These two teachers have helped and continue to help my 3 year old feel safe and secure. Without these two I don't think my son would be thriving like he is today. There is a new director Aniya and she has made this school 100% better. The classrooms have been transformed and the kids are learning so much! I am a very protective mother so I watch the live cam throughout the day and I can confirm these teachers are loving and nurturing!

The Orchards Childcare and Preschool is better than I could have imagined a childcare center could…read morebe. I currently have my two children enrolled at the Orchards. I am particularly impressed with how the caregivers and teachers take a genuine interest in the progress and lives of each of the children in their class. Whenever I've had questions, the Orchards Director has been easy to reach and prompt in her responses. The classrooms have been recently renovated and are kept clean. There is a good variety of age appropriate and safe toys in all of the classrooms. Security is well maintained with video monitoring, keypad access to facilities and fenced outdoor play areas. I love the phone application that they use for the secure check in and out procedure, as well as the photo updates throughout the day. Their Junior Kindergarten class is quite robust in its educational curriculum. The lead Junior Kindergarten teacher has been teaching young students for over 20 years, I believe. I'm honestly impressed at the progress my four year old has made behaviorally and educationally. They also have done a great job at offering events throughout the year. Kids Christmas program, picture days, Easter egg hunts, "pumpkin patch" etc. I couldn't recommend the Orchards more.

We've had such a positive experience with the Orchards preschool! Our kids love this school and…read morewe've had such a positive experience with the teachers and staff.

My kid went to Do Re Mi academy for piano lessons in small group setting in 2019. I think the…read moreschool does a very good job of providing the fundamentals to the young kids. Most importantly, they know how to encourage the kids to learn. My kid learned a lot during her time there. She even tried herself to play a few advanced pieces for recitals over the years. She out grew the school after a couple of years with Ms Leah and Hannah. It's too bad they don't offer 1-1 lessons. I was sad to pull her out for 1-1 lessons now. But, I strongly recommend Do Re Mi for young beginners!

My son took piano lessons there last year. I wasn't a fan of the group lessons so much but stuck…read morewith it. Then tuition went up and I bailed. Now hes in solo lessons and it was the best decision I've made. He's flying through content.

Our two-year-old son has been attending Children's Village for almost two months, and our…read moreexperience has been nothing short of wonderful. Before enrolling, we had only ever used a single nanny, largely because we were anxious about leaving our son in the care of people we didn't know. From the very beginning, Children's Village consistently did all the right things to help us feel confident that our son would be in a safe, caring, and joyful environment. We arrived at the initial tour with a long list of questions and concerns. The team not only welcomed them--they exceeded our expectations. One of the directors spent over an hour with us, giving us her full, undivided attention. She walked us through their thoughtful policies, emergency plans, and the real-world actions behind them. As we met other staff members and teachers throughout the tour, it was clear they genuinely enjoy working together and truly care about the children. That first impression has held true every day since. Our son had a tough time adjusting at first; going from a nanny to a bustling daycare environment was a big change. But the staff showed remarkable compassion, patience, and communication throughout the transition. They kept us informed at every step and worked gently with him as he adapted. The transformation has been incredible--he went from crying for us throughout the day to now asking excitedly to go to "pre-school" most mornings. We cannot recommend Children's Village enough to parents who may be nervous about starting daycare. If you take the tour, we're confident you'll feel the same warmth and "good vibes" we did from day one. Their kindness, professionalism, and genuine love for the children shine through in everything they do.

We've been very happy with our decision to enroll our daughter at Children's Village. She's been…read moreattending for 2years since the age of 2, and it's been a wonderful experience. She truly enjoys going and has shown so much growth - especially in her independence, ability to listen and follow directions, and social development through group play. I also appreciate the diversity among both staff and students, which creates a warm and inclusive environment. Many of the staff are parents themselves and bring a wealth of long-term experience and care to their roles. Childcare is a challenging and demanding field, and we truly admire the dedication of the staff at Children's Village. It's clear that the staff genuinely understand and nurture the developmental needs of young children, and that's given us a deep sense of trust and great peace of mind.

My son attended their extended day Pre-K program this year and just graduated this week. It was…read moresuch an amazing experience! He learned so much and gained so many skills. The teachers are fantastic and I always felt comfortable leaving him in their hands. They have an indoor play room with large toys and a nice outdoor play set with a fence. No matter the weather they are able to get their energy out. We'll miss Highlands Preschool and we'll definitely bring our other children here in the future!

The staff at Highlands Preschool is phenomenal. My daughter's teacher has been working for 16 years…read moreand had her own daughter go to Highlands Preschool. The school has been around for 70 years and for good reason! There is so much love and care. Every time I drop off my child, I know this is a place of love, safety, and intentionality. Every classroom is different and caters to students as a whole and individually. My child was one of the oldest kids and the teacher taught her leadership skills, and helpfulness with younger children. I loved the way the teacher helped my daughter solve problems. Whenever there was a small issue, it never felt like a big deal because it was solved in the classroom, and my child felt empowered to learn how to solve her own problems in a loving way. I would recommend Highlands Preschool to all families!

My child went here for a few months and he was miserable every day and really resisted going. At…read morefirst I chalked it up to him getting familiar with the new routine and a new school but he never adjusted. He also talked about how afraid he was of the teacher Mrs Janelle. And one time even the teacher admitted to us that she let our child struggle to take the cap off a marker for over an hour and not helping him or letting him do anything until he did it, but he never was able to. Now that we've been out and into another school for a long time we realize how miserable our child was at this school, since he loves his new school and actually looks forward to going every day. The teachers are far too strict and cold towards the children and it was not a good fit for us. A few odd things. It was against school rules to ever allow parents inside the classroom except once a month by appointment. And also at one point the school had their full day license suspended or taken away. So they could not watch kids for more than a couple hours. We never got an explanation why, and at this point we took our child out of the school. I think most parents did the same thing.

We love the school and appreciate Ms. Janell's great efforts to help our son to gain good habits…read moreand disciplined, which we believe is the most important and useful skills one could possibly get from preschool/early education. Ms. Janell is nice but firm with the kids. She won my son's respect together with love. Her transparent and prompt communication about whatever happened with the school also earned my trust. I would recommend the school to other parents. However, if you expect your kids get spoiled , being held all the time and getting whatever they want in any condition,then this is not the place for you!

Parents be aware! Please review what have been done to my…read moreson. First time, he was cleaning and someone bully him. Second time, three days later, my son was reading a book, the same person bully him again. Teachers, two teachers we're there do nothing, the principal did nothing. No one feel sorry at all. No one there will care you kid but your money. Put your kid there is you don't care your kid like they do. By the way, this is yellow duck classroom! Mr Joe's class.

We send both kiddos there and cannot be happier. If you live in Renton highland area, the program…read moreis so convenient located and the tuition is much more affordable compared to other childcare programs in the eastside area. The staff offer a friendly, caring approach to look after our kids. Both kids enjoy their time and are always wanting to go back to "school" even on weekends. I can tell they are happy and feeling safe around the teachers and their little friends there. Most daycare facilities have 1-2 weeks off during holiday seasons but Kiddie is closed in major holidays only so parents have peace of mind while at work. Highly recommended.

My child transitioned from a local public into the lower elementary classroom. He couldn't be…read morehappier. They take academic rigor very seriously, while also allowing the students time and space to process and learn. He loves it! Lots of outside time in nature. The school does an excellent job fostering the natural creativity, curiosity, and enthusiasm in children as part of each child's learning journey.

Cedar River Montessori has been an amazing school for my daughter. The community is wonderful and…read moresupportive, the teachers care about and know students' strengths, opportunities for growth and individual personalities in detail. Students have a chance to explore topics they're truly interested in, supported by passionate educators. Learning happens all across CRMS' 12 acre campus, indoor & out--from animal care to gardening and nature education. I'm grateful my child has the one-of-kind experience she gets everyday at Cedar River.

Every Kindercare is a little different. This branch certainly has their ups and downs. Ms. Jenn…read moretries hard to manage this busy daycare. I'm sure they have a lot of behind the scene activities that is parents don't account for (personnel shortages/schedule changes, facility issues, parent and children concerns, etc) I think they are good people who generally care about our kids and their well being. I went through a life altering event in my life and they were supportive. Latest drop off is at 930am unless you let them know ahead of time. They stop serving breakfast at 830 as well. They are friendly and I enjoy their parent-kid interactions -pie day, graduation day, tea party. It is on the pricey side. For preschooler-age, it's over $1600/mo. Sometimes it can be short staffed and they'll let you know if you need to pick up your kid earlier. They have an app and you can see what they're doing. Sometimes I get photos in the app where my kid isn't in the picture. When they are busy, sometimes I don't get any pictures which is understandable. I want them to focus on what's really important. Also the app lets parents send email and communicate to the director and teachers. I was disappointed that I wasn't able to get a conference in the school year. They were so busy with the end of year party that I had to make sure that I had everything packed before leaving. I liked that the teachers use white boards/paper. Let's do one better and have the kids take turns going up and presenting. I think they already do that for days of the week, etc. Overall, decent place. Daycare isn't easy and they try hard to improve their image. I know they have had rough reviews but not sure how truthful they are. Ms. Cynthia is great! She's so sweet and friendly and patient when I'm late picking up my little one. Also, Ms. Maria too! She may not bubbly but she teaches stuff and now my kid knows Spanish because of her.

My two sons attended the center for 2+ years, until we moved away from the area. Leaving the center…read morewas absolutely the hardest part of the move. The teachers are like family -- Always there to give my boys hugs, words of encouragement, laughter, and guidance. They truly made such a huge impact on my boys' lives. The center does a great job of balancing learning/curriculum and fun. Plus, the teachers sent me videos and pictures of the boys all day, which made it so much easier to be away from them. I would absolutely recommend the center to anyone looking for a safe, warm, welcoming environment for their kids.