My little girl has been at Everett Kindercare for years and the teachers treat her like their own…read more My little one is so excited to see "Ms. Nina" every day, she runs and gives her a hug. The classrooms are always up to fun and educational projects. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Everett Kinder

Our son attended preschool and pre-K here over the last two years and we had a wonderful…read moreexperience. The teachers were kind and caring, the center was clean, and our child genuinely loved coming here. It is hard to find a quality day care center, but this is definitely one of them! It is relatively affordable, especially for the high quality level of care. We loved how easy it was to communicate with his teachers and was a relief to know that he was in a fun and nurturing environment while we worked. His teachers got to know us and our child and found individual ways to connect with him, and foster growth both socially and academically. He's moving on to Kindergarten but we will definitely consider this KinderCare for our next child and for summer needs. Stephanie and Miranda have a great operation here, and we definitely recommend it!

NELC is a hidden gem that we discovered by mistake (we needed daycare right away, and they had a…read morespot). We are not religious, and many families are not. The school is also LGBTQ-friendly. Don't let the religious affiliation deter you either; it's a pro because the church will sponsor and subsidize cool events for your kids, like Easter celebrations with bounce houses, a fair, food, egg hunts, and Christmas celebrations. During Christmas Santa visited and took pictures with the kids for free. It's a small school where teachers worked for many years, and the community is close. Curriculum is well thought out and connected. Kids will go outside in the shaded playground; they have an indoor gym for rainy days, two meals and multiple snacks covered, and generous hours open. Moreover, the school has monthly special events and projects all free of charge, and the summer time features a weekly theme and special event each week (like reptile guy, tumblebus, etc). Even when there have been performances by the kids, the school will professionally record it to provide to the families for free after editing. What school does that? Over the two years we've been there, the school added weekly music class and weekly dance class by Seattle Dance Institute for the kids, all free of charge, and there's talk of adding language classes. The best part for us has been the diversity of the student body. We had a cultural night this year with foods from many different countries and traditional outfits modeled by the kids. Each kid gets individualized attention, and teachers will work with each family for concerns. Due to NELC preschool, our kid was accepted into a sought-after, highly capable private K-8 school this year (and it really is NELC because we did not do any teaching or letters or numbers at home). We mentioned having metal plates for the kids, and the school is looking into switching. The only con I can think of is the birthday celebrations with cupcakes and ice cream (sugar for your kid), which happen often. But it's a small thing. The admin and teachers are so sweet and worked with us for emergencies and went out of their way to make sure our kid adjusted and felt welcome and loved.

This place has been amazing for our kids growing up. the staff is so caring and nurturing, we can…read moretruly trust them as parents. the activities are plenty and a great mix of academic, creative and cultural learning. kids also have a chance to perform on stage three times a year and it's special to see them thrive and enjoy themselves.

The first thing I noticed on the tour was how clean and orderly this daycare is, and how well the…read morekids played together. There were kids sitting politely around a kid-sized table reading books, some playing quietly with toys, etc. This immediately stood out to me compared to other daycares we've toured and used. Beyond that, they provide excellent care and my child is always happy when its time for pick up. He often doesn't want to leave! Great outdoor space with lots of options for safe playing, plus a covered sandbox which my child loves. He has made good friends he talks about when he's at home and the teachers and staff are all personable, warm and sweet. I also love the menu they provide my son, and that he's trying new foods like Korean soup all the time. I would recommend this daycare.

This is the best daycare for your kids. They have fantastic teachers who love and appreciate what…read morethey do. They have an amazing menu compared to other daycares I've seen. The kids are always excited and filled with joy when they get there. I enjoy this daycare and highly recommend it.

I cannot say enough good things about the Children's Center. My oldest attended from age 3 until…read moreelementary and my middle loved his first year before a move took us out of state. Their policies and views on early education could not be better and I have always felt that my children were safe, encouraged, and happy in their care. Heather is always available for a chat and I appreciated that they held open communication in a high regard. Caring and attentive teachers that would often share the little details of my kiddos day.

I am hoping to do a nanny share, but I want to find a daycare just in case. I set up an appointment…read morefor a tour at GKA in Edmonds -- the one by the Burlington Coat Factory. I rang the doorbell. No answer. I waited. Rang the doorbell again. Nothing. I looked to my left and noticed a man wearing a black mask over his face in the next parking lot. He was moving kind of oddly, but eventually started twirling and ran into the grill of a Penske-looking moving truck and fell on the ground. I rang the doorbell again. No one. I started freaking out a little on the inside because he got up and looked my direction. He just kept staring at me. So, I went to my car... and then I saw a couple of people pull into the daycare parking lot, so I thought I'd try to get out and reach the daycare again. The guy was gone. But then I looked and he was hiding behind a truck, still looking my direction. I rang the doorbell again and went back to my car. At that point, I thought, why am I still here? I need to leave. As I was getting ready to leave, a daycare worker walked outside and started looking around to see who had been ringing the doorbell. I got out of my car and told her I was supposed to have an appointment for a tour at 8:10 (It was 8:25 at that point). She said the woman who was supposed to meet me wasn't there yet. I told her she needed to call the police because of the weird masked guy in the next lot staring at us. English was not her first language. She said, "I call police." So, I was thinking... "Ok, great. She's aware, and she called the police already." {And the reason I point out the English thing is because at that point, I felt like understanding one another was important. I am Korean and have family members who do not speak English as their first language, so language differences do not matter to me in general.} About that time, another worker was walking into the daycare to begin work... along with a parent or two with their kids. That other worker apologized for the tour situation and said she could give me one... and when I told her about the guy in the next lot, she said, "Ugh, it's such an epidemic." WHAT is the epidemic, I thought. Heroin? Meth? People on drugs hanging out near the daycare? Before I could even ask, I looked up, and she was gone. Where the hell did she go? Now I was standing inside the lobby by myself thinking about the dude in the black mask staring at us from the outside. "Alright, I'm out," I thought. I just got in my car and took off. The more I thought about it, the more I thought about the kids inside. The woman (Dori-- sp?) who was supposed to meet with me called me to apologize for not showing up -- she had mixed up her days--and also to apologize for "the guy looking in the window or something" ... I asked, "Did you call the police?" She responded with a NO. I asked, "Really? That guy was on something, and the worker who answered the door told me she did." So, I called Edmonds Police and reported it through the non-emergency dispatch number. When an officer called me back, he said I was the only person to call. REALLY? There's a crazy tweeker lurking around the daycare, and no worker thinks about calling authorities? Or being a little more observant about what's going on outside? Why tell me you're calling police when you're actually NOT calling police? Anyway, I was so pissed off. I have seen mental illness and drug use, so I get that it happens all around us, but when someone is that messed up around little ones, it should be taken more seriously. I was also thinking... wow, if I ran into that guy after sunset, it would really be frightening. What if I was a parent picking up my kid and the guy is lurking around in the dark? I just felt very angry and disappointed that I dealt with three apathetic daycare workers. I am glad I saw this in action because I won't be bringing my infant son there. I know there's security, but I was extremely disappointed in the staff's response today. I am FLOORED. Here is a picture of the guy: https://twitter.com/MichelleLiTV/status/1050044579787943936

I removed my kids from GKA early last year after 3 strikes. The first - I came to pick up my infant…read morein the middle of the day and they had one of the other infants wrapped up like a mummy with their blanket FULLY covering the head and face. Literally like a little mummy. At that time I made the request that they not let my baby sleep with a blanket, because SIDS. Strike 2: the next day I drop off my infant after her docs appt and find that they have PROPPED up a bottle with a rolled up blanket and are feeding a baby that way. The baby seems to be asleep with a half full bottle flowing into its mouth and the nearest teacher is 10 feet away with another baby. Strike 3: the next week I pick up my infant early one afternoon and find that the teacher is hastily pulling a blanket away from my sleeping child - the same teacher with whom I requested they not let my baby sleep with a blanket. Shortly after this, the school got their wrist slapped for letting babies sleep with blankets, so I'm sure regulations have forced them to be better. Still, not enough for me. A side note - the teacher in the toddler room yelled at my 1 year old kid for not putting on her shoes fast enough in front of me and my husband. Who does that?

Hands down best child care experience in my 3 year olds life! From the monthly schedule so you can…read moresee what the kids are learning and focusing on, to the many many crafts, to the plenty of outdoor time, to Monday Yoga:), to birthday parties for each child....Teresa and Bailey made my husband and I completely comfortable with a new day care in a new state. Paperwork and registration was very professional and straight forward and they kept us updated with any issues through out the day as well as plenty of pictures showing what our son was enjoying that day. They truly show through their daily interactions with each child that they care about each one individually. The only reason we are leaving is being restationed out of state.

I don't have enough words. This is the ideal environment for any child. The staff is loving. The…read morechildren are always busy and learning. Teresa is always professional!

Super happy with our 3+ years at GKA. The teachers are attentive and caring and locations are clean…read morewith lots of educational toys and great outdoor playgrounds. Had all 3 of my kids attend and they were always excited to go to "school" each day - they've made some wonderful friends during their time at GKA. The hours are great for working parents, the tuition is incredibly reasonable and they provide healthy lunches and snacks. I love that the older kids have a learning curriculum to help them successfully transition into kindergarten. We feel so lucky we found GKA - would definitely recommend!!

My son has never been in daycare only with family. We enrolled him at Great Kids for their Pre K…read moreas well as back up daycare, interaction with other children his age on a regular basis. The teachers, staff, director were all wonderful. I called once a day to check on my son, they were all very kind and patient with this big step for my son, husband and myself. I really appreciate this place and would highly recommend them to anybody. I trust them with my child, that says a lot coming from me. Thank you Great Kids! Location by Burlington Coat Factory.

Our now 5 year old has been there over 2 years. The staff are all amazing. The building doesn't…read morelook all fancy like the chain childcare places but it's the inside that counts. The teachers are are extremely friendly and it's a diverse staff also. I really can't say enough about them. If you are in this area you won't find better and best of all the price is among the best out there too.

I cannot express my sincere gratitude to this amazing place! I unexpectedly was placed with my…read morenephew six months ago, after narrowing down and researching preschool programs I am so glad I was referred to Silver Lake childcare. They have been the calm in my nephew's life. The entire staff is wonderful, this is a very special place. He made friends, did fun activities and grew so much in these six months. We are forever grateful to Courtney and her team!