My husband and I enrolled our son at PFM when he was five months old, as I was returning to work…read moreafter a long maternity leave. Naturally, I was concerned about this transition; anxious about the adjustment period and a little weepy that he would be under the care of others every day! This feeling of uneasiness quickly subsided. Upon our very first visit, the PFM team jumped into action and together we put a comfortable transition plan into place. The teachers in his classroom (as well as the Director and Assistant Director) were very warm and showed a genuine interest in our sons onboarding, providing personal updates throughout his day as well as advice on naps and feeding. Relationships quickly bloomed. The online portal that is updated by his teachers throughout the day documented sleeping, eating and diaper patterns, giving us full visibility to what his days looked like. All of this provided me with peace of mind, which is what you need as a new parent during this transition. Fast forward four months: we have an extremely happy child who lights up every day at drop off for school and is in no rush to leave at pick up time! Children cannot fake their excitement, so you know that this is genuine. The child-led philosophy of Montessori allows our son freedom in the classroom to "choose his own adventure" every day, while still providing him with a structured curriculum that has enabled him to surpass his milestones. Being a very active child, our son is thriving in this environment and we have seen tremendous growth in him, both socially and developmentally. It is evident that the team here truly cares about the children and love what they do. I would recommend PFM to any families seeking a child care experience that is nurturing, community oriented and child focused. It is so much more than just a school or day care, and has exceeded our expectations.

I can't say enough positive things about Pacific First Montessori and it's staff. We've been…read moreenrolled for a little over 6 months now and it was the best decision we could have made for our little guy. He is learning, developing, and experiencing so much faster and more than he would anywhere else. The staff and curriculum at PFM are top notch and it shines through in my child. Every single day he comes home with new and exciting things to talk to me about. I know my child is getting the BEST experience there is to offer. Not only are the Montessori program and staff 5 star, but so is the classroom environment, meal plan, playground, community, owner and location. I wouldn't hesitate a second to think about enrolling your child in this school.

Northwest Montessori has been a transformative place for our family. After a difficult time at a…read moreprevious early childhood program, we found a school that welcomed our son with open arms. The educators here are not only exceptionally skilled, but also deeply compassionate, committed to seeing and nurturing the best in every child. The school fosters independence, confidence, and a strong sense of community. Some preschools strike me as chaotic, while others seem a bit too library-like; I think Northwest Montessori strikes a thoughtful balance between academic learning and play, ensuring a structured yet lively classroom environment. We've seen our kids develop a broad range of skills--motor, executive function, literacy, math, creativity--within a highly cooperative setting, and they have of course made many close friends. I also think that the Northwest Montessori team is deeply committed to INCLUSION, embracing children of all backgrounds and needs including neurodiverse learners. I've always felt that every staff member at NWM, from teachers to administrators, is dedicated to creating a space where each child feels at home and can reach their fullest potential. The Wedgwood campus has three classrooms, each mixed-age from 2.5yo to 6yo (thru Kindergarten). I wasn't sure how a mixed-age classroom would work at first, but honestly it's been so awesome--it's super cool to watch kiddos learn to mentor and teach one another, and my kids have picked up so many leadership skills from being in a mixed-age environment. They have a lovely little playground that is both secure and offers a wide variety of equipment, and the kiddos always have a wonderful time. This school has not only supported our child's growth, but has helped our family heal from previous bad experiences. Our older child has since graduated and is thriving in public school, while our younger one is still benefiting from this incredible learning environment. We couldn't be more grateful for the dedication of the educators at Northwest Montessori, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to any family seeking a nurturing, inclusive, and empowering early education.

Was referred to this childcare from my son's other center, Lil People's World Seattle, by another…read moreparent. Wow, what a difference! NW Montessori is all that I hoped a child care center would be and more. The teachers obviously love what they do, the director and other staff are the best at what they do, and I feel more at ease knowing that there is an option in Seattle like this establishment. My son has only been there a couple months, but I think its the best decision I have made. He is much happier there than Lil People's World.

"Can we go to school yet?!" "Um, not yet. It's only 7:30 in…read morethe morning. School doesn't open until 8:30." "Oh. Okay. I can't wait to go to school." That was this morning's conversation with my 4 year old. And we often have similar conversations throughout the week. "Is it a school day?" "When can I go back to school?" He loves his school! So I figured it was about time I share his and my love for his school with others. My son's confidence and independence has soared since starting Hand in Hand Montessori. His teachers have really helped his social skills, as well as allow him to work on the things he enjoys, like letters and numbers. He comes home and shows me all the yoga poses he's learned. It's adorable! The schedule, 8:30-3:30 is perfect for us. It really has jumpstarted him for Kindergarten. The small class size is also great for my kid who doesn't do well with too much noise and activity. I feel fortunate to have found a school my son loves, allows him to learn at his own pace, and he always looks forward to going.

Hand in Hand is a great Montessori preschool. The teachers, Erik and Gina welcome the kids into…read moretheir home. The children learn to do works by watching older children and from teacher lead lessons. The tasks are perfectly developmentally appropriate. The kids love the calm atmosphere. My son who is 9 still refers to yoga and dancing he did at Hand in Hand. It is a great place for all kinds of children- those that are lively and those with mello personalities. Gina and Erik are also great resources for parents, especially parenting challenges.

When we moved to Seattle, I was in search of a preschool where my family and I could become part of…read morea special community. I found that and so much more at Illuminate Preschool. Our 2 daughters have spent 4 years there enjoying the Montessori inspired learning activities, reading program, dance sessions, field trips, and playground time. The kind and caring teachers have been so important and instrumental in the development of our children in preparing them for elementary school. It truly feels like you are part of a family, and we've formed what are sure to be lifelong friendships with many of the other families we met there. Our daughters love to reminisce about all of the fond memories they made there. It really is a special place!

Amazing school! My daughter has absolutely blossomed at this preschool, and I'm amazed at the…read morethings she is learning each and every day. I also send my 3 year old son to the Pipers Creek location, and Miss Lucy is the best! My son loves going to school every single day, and already knows his ABC's and 123's. He loves dinosaurs and Miss Lucy is very good about catering to him, she brings little things especially for him, dinosaur stickers etc.. and has taught him all about volcanoes. Miss Lucy is such a passionate teacher and the absolute best teacher/person you could imagine your 3 year old spending their day with. I have nothing but gratitude to all the great teachers who work here. Thank you Miss Molly and Mr Mike.

I have 3 daughters enrolled at this school and we couldn't be happier! Warm and caring staff,…read moregreat organization and fun learning environments for all 3. We've never been more excited about school!

I have nothing but great things to say about this school where my children attended…read morekindergarten-8th grade. I was able to observe the foundation of inquiry, compassion and community the k-5th grade experience provided for the further growth opportunities presented in middle school. These kids are smart, grounded, actively participate in their own learning and are 100% ready for high school academically and socially. Don't let the small middle school fool you! Students thrive socially in school and out. Furthermore, WSMS offers field trips, experiences and out of state travel for all, (not just a select few that have means) teachers and staff that care about all students and their educational path (not just those with parents that are able to volunteer) and a strong educational, service and community foundation that carries into adulthood. I want to be a Montessori kid

My son attended IMA for two years. We loved the school (as did our son)! Amazingly dedicated…read moreteachers who were super caring. He learned a lot of Chinese and life skills while there. He also made many great friends and learned to socialize. The Montessori education was also great and the teachers really knew how to teach with the materials. The classroom is very clean and extremely COVID safe. We only left because we moved out of the area and we realized how lucky we were finding IMA. Yimin (the owner) is very responsive and runs a great organization.

From the owner: International Montessori Academy is a private, bilingual school for children ages 12 months - 5…read moreyears in Washington state, offering full immersion programs in Chinese and bilingual models in Chinese and Spanish. Our integrated Montessori classrooms and Montessori-based teaching methods help children move through a thoughtful continuum that fosters independence and the acquisition or social, emotional and academic skills. IMA has 3 campuses in Seattle & Bellevue, WA. Learn More about our program and visit us today to experience IMA and all that our program has to offer your child.

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