Our child is mid-way through their second year at Pixie Hill and we're SO thankful for the impact…read morethe safe learning/exploring environment the school offers. The teachers really care, the curriculum is diverse and insightful, and the community we've experienced as a result is one that will last. Our kiddo has really grown and I cannot recommend this school enough. OHH, and the t-ball team is dominant. :)

I had high hopes for Pixie Hill Preschool. Their mission statement sounded great: "all children are…read morehonored for their unique gifts and are supported in developing at their own pace. Pixie Hill offers a joyous learning environment that emphasizes social and academic growth through developmentally appropriate play." My daughter, however, was tolerated for exactly 4 hours before it became clear she was not welcome there. She is 3, she is speech delayed and struggles with transitions and new environments, but she is sweet and friendly and communicative. I genuinely didn't think she would present a unique or insurmountably difficult problem for a facility claiming to "bridge the warmth of home and the excitement of the outside world" for 3-5 year olds. The first day was rough, I was called to pick up an hour into the 4 hour session, but, to be fair, it was my first time leaving her like that ever. On our next scheduled day, she made it 3 out of 4 hours and I was called again. I was optimistic about the improvement between day one and two, but Pixie Hill was not. I was told, point blank, that the only reason she's made it 3 hours was because they had randomly had one extra person on staff that specific day but wouldn't going forward (but, like, why?). Before the third day with Pixie Hill even started, I was told my daughter wouldn't be able to continue without a dedicated educational aide which she'd need to qualify for through the school district, because they wouldn't deal with her otherwise. Coincidentally, I have a number of close family and friends who have worked in (local) preschools before-- I ran this situation by each of them and EVERYONE said the same thing, "how are they possibly making such big judgments about a kid in a totally new environment based on such little time?" To clarify: my daughter is not aggressive or physically violent, she isn't destructive or anti-social or seriously handicapped in any way-- she just needs extra time to become comfortable in a new place and around new people. Yes, she is stubborn and requires extra coaxing to participate in certain activities, but again, nothing I believe to be unusual or inappropriate in a 3 year old. They were nice about it and gave me information for other facilities and resources. Then when I swung by to pick up her spare clothes, they handed me a letter which detailed the reasons why she was no longer able to continue with them, listed here: she didn't transition well with the class, didn't want to eat lunch with the group, and didn't wash her hands on request. The speed with which this facility shrugged their shoulders, assigned a label, and decided she wasn't worth their time is what upsets me the most. There was no effort whatsoever made to try to accommodate or to try to help her adjust, they just went straight to "gtfo". Their mission statement is obviously "feel good" babble they are not prepared to back up at all. All this being said, the facility is nice and conveniently located, super reasonably priced-- only problem is that if your kid isn't a pre-groomed, completely compliant and obedient TODDLER, you're S.o.L. cause they will tell you very quickly that they don't have the bandwidth for any kind of accomodations (that you haven't provided for them). I understand that this preschool has recently undergone a leadership change and a large structural change recently. I didn't realize that the stellar reviews on here are now all 5+ years old, so I figured I should post an honest update!

Adria came to us at the end of last school year. My daughter was so lost in her Spanish classes…read moreand needed some one on one. Once Adria understood my daughter's learning style they took off. We threw math into the sessions as well. Adria was flexible and understanding and actually advocated for my daughter with one of her teachers. In the end my daughter had a 99% in Spanish at the end of this school year. Adrian is young and cool and interesting so high school students enjoy spending time with her.

My 10 year old daughter was struggling with math and had not been paying attention. Her final…read morereport card for 5th grade math was a D-. We put her once a week with Leslie's tutoring all summer and continued to take her there once school started. We had our conference at school and her math grade is now a B!!!! Leslie and her tutors were terrific and my daughter really enjoys going to Leslie's. It is fun for her and she has a good attitude. Thank you Leslie!

I would highly recommend Leslie's tutoring. The staff are fantastic and professional.read more

Holly is passionate about connecting with students through teaching writing and critical thinking…read moreskills with individualized lessons curated to each child. She is a wonderful woman who lives to empower kids in their own writing. Happy to have you in the community, Holly!

My 10-year-old son has never been much of a writer. At school he would stick to the bare minimum…read morewritten requirements, although verbally he has a lot going on. Before the camp he had written a story that was rich in dialogue and he received a lot of praise for it, which made the suggestion of attending a writing camp welcomed. At the camp he had so much fun, and was able to gain skill in writing an opinion article. He really enjoyed the instructors and students and liked that there was park time and snacks too. He now proudly tells people in addition to being a math and science guy, he enjoys writing too.

Brad is the best tutor I've ever had. He's very knowledgeable in a wide range of subjects and knows…read morehow to help you reach your goals. He takes the effort to talk with you to find out the cause of your problems and help you to solve them together. He always explains everything patiently until you understand. Additionally, he's always positive, compassionate, and encouraging. You can tell that he genuinely cares about your well-being and your future. He tutored me for many years in a variety of topics, from analytical writing, AP world history, AP US history, AP English language, SAT, to college application essays. I was able to improve my writing skills, solidify my understanding of history concepts, and get high marks on everything (5s on my AP). I'm very grateful to have him as my tutor.

My two high school children have seen tutors at Bainbridge Learning Center for the past three…read moreyears. One has needed consistent tutoring and one just here and there. Providing the support that the kids need, they take the burden off the parents. The staff have always shown a great deal of flexibility and patience working with the kids and parents, especially in scheduling matters. I owe them my sanity.

I love All Things Writing NW! Jeff Eisenbrey is insightful and dedicated in helping kids to write…read morebeautiful and effective work. Somehow he finds the way to give them the confidence and skills they need to succeed. Whether it's test prep, college admissions or even just tutoring for your teen, I definitely recommend checking out his services.

Jeff has been working with my son for about 3 months and the improvements in his writing skills…read morehave been significant. Our son is 14 and in 9th grade, he is very bright but has struggled with writing since elementary school. His lack of confidence in his ability to write was beginning to impact all of his course work even math and science. Jeff quickly gained his attention, which is not an easy thing to do with a 14 year old boy. He has helped him to understand the basics of essay structure and build confidence in his own abilities. The confidence and knowledge that he has gained from working with Jeff has already been reflected in his grades for his first quarter in high school. I am pleased to endorse All Things Writing Northwest.