Our son has attended Village Learning for a while now and I have never experienced a place more special. The instructors are so kind and patient. It has been so obvious how much they truly care for every kid. The state of the property can only be described as "magical". The children have the opportunity to play and learn outside, gardening, taking care of animals, and learning real-life skills through play. Our son has grown academically, learning to read and write...as well as just as a person - learning patience, sharing, regulating his emotions, etc. They also focus on healthy foods and habits and teaching a good foundation for how to take of your body and the earth. Something that matters a lot to me in addition to all the other things is cleanliness. The property inside and out is extremely well cared for and safe. All kids wash their hands on arrival and many times throughout the day - and they always keep parents in the loop if something is "going around". I would recommend Village Learning to anyone who wants a magical upbringing for their kids...a true home away from home for them. read more

Village Learning is our home away from home. My 4YO and 3YO are both attending full-time and are always coming home sharing stories of the day, their friends, what they sing, read and learn with Ms. Melodie and her staff. They practice by doing which I really appreciate. They love being outdoors in Ms. Melodie's beautiful yards and it adds such a special touch of WA to be in the middle of the tall pine trees with horses, chickens and rabbits! I highly recommend Village Learning to any parent/child!! read more

We've been sending our two kids to Village Learning Child Care for almost 2 years now. In just one year prior to Kindergarten, my son learned his alphabet, and how to read. He memorized the months of the year, the days of the week and many sight words. He went from dreading "learning" to absentmindedly singing songs to himself about vowels while playing with his trains. Melodie makes learning fun for the kids. When they are not busy playing outside in the child-sized village, or with the myriad fun and educational toys, they ASK to practice their sight words. There is so much life and joy wrapped up in this place. There is always someone singing or giving a hug. My daughter has been going to Melodie's since she was very small. The Village difference is shockingly apparent with her. She's not quite 2 but she can count to ten, dress herself (and insists upon it), and climb/run/chase with the big kids. She constantly shocks me with the things she has accidentally learned when playing with the other kids. She can count by 2s, she knows her alphabet, she does up buttons, and she knows every children's song imaginable. In addition to seeing how my kiddos have thrived in this environment, I love the values they are learning here. It is so important to me that they are raised in a loving and nurturing environment that encourages them to think for themselves and develop self-confidence. I love coming to pick them up and seeing their faces covered with dust or dirt from playing hard outside in nature. It is so important to me that childhood not be separated from the joy of getting dirty. Both kids are stronger and healthier from running and playing outside in the fresh air year-round. This place really is a treasure. read more

This is the best home daycare available here in the renton highlands! My 5 yr old daughter has been here for over 2 years now and my almost 9 month old son has been here since he was 3 months. Melodie and her staff are the best! Both of my kids loves coming here every day; there is no dull moment here! Melodie offers a pre-school program and it is by far even better than kindergarten curriculum. My daughter learns her alphabet and numbers by "playing" and "singing". The summer camp program during the summer are amazing! Melodie teaches the kids about gardening, farm chores and my daughter's favorite "summer picnic". This home daycare is not just a daycare, it's a house full of love, and smiles! read more

When we first started our search for childcare it quickly became a very discouraging process. For our family I was looking for something that matched our family values and philosophy and when I found Village learning it seemed too good to be true. It was exactly what I imagined my dream childhood experience to be (for me and my daughter). The list is long why I love this place and Melodie has created such a magical environment of imaginative learning. When we first started school there was an adjustment period during pick up time, my daughter was devastated to leave each day. Understandably, I would want to stay here too! After some time of realizing there was always another day the transition times became easier for us. Melodie gives such a nice balance each day between learning time and circle, music, story and outside time to play and explore. Did I mention that the yard/playground/village is amazing! Rain or shine kids get plenty of fresh air and time to explore. Summers are beautiful with the garden in full bloom, collecting chicken eggs and watching the horses from the swings. A favorite activity of all the kids is sharing space together on the tire swing, mud pies in the two huge sand boxes, and imaginative cooperative play in the village. Lunch and snacks outside on the picnic tables when the weather is nice is such a special treat. Even in the dark and cold of winter the kids get to play in the snow or out under the porch cover when the weather is really bad. Inside there is an abundance of activities to aid in learning about the world around them. I noticed quickly letter and number recognition becoming a fun activity and lots of independent 'reading' while we were at home. My daughter was teaching me songs about the days of the week and the months of the year. Learning was really a fun process for my daughter and she had so many questions that accompanied their daily learnings. Trust me when I say that there is magic here. Time shared with loving friends, teachers who genuinely care and a way of learning that feels like a natural extension of observing the world around us. My daughter created some very special memories that she will carry with her to her next chapter in life. Our family feels so blessed that we had this time here. read more

We just love Melodie and feel every bit of blessed, with the love she has to offer to our daughter! This place is truly a gem for children! Our daughter has attended Village Learning for the last 3 years and we have NO regrets for our choice in childcare & pre-school. From day one our daughter has been soooo excited to get to school & frowns every time we arrive to pick her up, at the end of the day! (As crazy as it sounds, this is a great feeling as parents when we have to leave our children for the day!) Melodie makes sure that all the children's personalities, interests, talents, learning levels and feelings are treated fairly and equally. Village Learning's morals & values are hard to come by, in today's world and we are so thankful that our daughter can take with her these experiences for a lifetime! read more

I can't say enough about my daughter's experience at Village Learning. Melodie and her staff make learning fun; my daughter never felt that she was being "taught" in the traditional sense, even though she was more than prepared for kindergarten! Her education at Village Learning included far more than typical preschool and pre-kindergarten skills. Children of all ages practice empathy, respect for living things, love and kindness. They explore their creativity though arts and crafts, performing on stage, and playing in the outdoor village and treehouse. My daughter especially loved helping in the kitchen and garden, and tending to the chickens and horses within the natural park-like setting. My only regret is that we didn't learn of this establishment early enough for our oldest to attend for more than one summer before he was off to elementary school. Village Learning is a hidden treasure... Highly recommended!! read more