I can't say enough good things about Arrowhead Inglemoor Preschool. As an educator myself, I have…read morepretty high expectations when it comes to my child's education. The staff here are incredible and genuinely care about each individual student. They know the families and take time to ensure that each child feels welcome, a sense of belonging, and that they are valued members of the school. All year I have felt as though the staff have wrapped their arms around our entire family, including grandparents who regularly pick up my child. Educationally, my child is well prepared for kindergarten and he has showed excitement about his learning. From weaving in daily routines that mimic that of a kindergarten classroom, teaching, foundational reading skills and math concepts, they create a learning space that is highly engaging and prepares children for elementary school. My kid was eager to share all that he was learning and proud of the work he brought home each day. Perhaps the greatest indicator of a successful preschool year was that my son regularly wanted to go to school. He showed disappointment on the weekend or when he didn't have an extended lunch buddy day. The fact that he loved school and his teachers were proof enough that this is an incredible school. This preschool has a true community feel and I couldn't be happier about the warm environment that my child spent a year in. I wish I had found this gem sooner and can't wait to have my youngest go there as soon as he is able to.

All four of my children have attended Arrowhead Inglemoor Preschool and we love it! The teachers…read moremake sure every child feels special and loved. Prior to AIP I had my children in a co-op, but with more kids it was challenging to work in the classroom. My first draw to AIP with 3 kids 3 and under was that they have DRIVE THRU drop-off and pick-up, so I didn't need to get my other two kids out of the car. Now that my older 3 are in elementary I don't need this as much, but it still can be a great option (especially if I'm running 5-10 minutes late!) They have a lot of great enrichments across the year (these vary depending on what class you're in) field trips: pumpkin farm, farm, Kirkland Storybook Theater, Children's Museum, fire station, pond, as well as lots of incursions: bunnies, reptile man or lady, police officer, fire fighters, dentist and then of course mommy and muffins, daddy and donuts, Valentine, Easter, and harvest parties as well as an end-of year carnival in 4s and 5s classes. They also have a Christmas and end of year program. Note, this program only runs through May, this surprised me the first couple years, but they have offered a 2-3 week "summer camp" extention into June for those who want a longer year. My two oldest boys and my youngest will attend the 5s class which is a great option for children that need an extra year before kindergarten or are on the older end. They have a great balance of educational curriculum which addresses kindergarten readiness through zoophonics, writing their name, numbers and colors (again, based on age), daily art and lots of play (rotation of toys and sensory activities). They will meet with you in January to let you know how your student is doing, but they are very responsive if you have a concern or want to know more sooner. They either go outside or set up indoor movement play activity, this isn't an outdoor preschool so if it's a rainy day they won't necessarily go outside. They regularly post photos to their private Facebook group so you can see what's going on inside of the classroom. We love Arrowhead Inglemoor Preschool, it is has been a great fit for our family! Note: This is a preschool that runs out of Epiphany Lutheran Church and they will sing Christmas songs, and go to chapel once a month and learn a Bible story. If that is something that bothers you, this probably isn't the right preschool for you!

Our kids have been to Birch Tree (BTA) over the past 4 years. We've had an amazing experience, and…read morerecently realized how exceptional it is compared to other daycares. We took for granted the high quality care and high standards set by the management and staff. We took a short break and moved our youngest to another daycare for a month just to be closer to our house (national chain daycare in Kenmore), and it was literally night and day. The other daycare was subpar in quality and extremely short staffed, even though the tuition was comparable. We decided to move them back to Birch Tree, and drive the extra miles. What we love about Birch Tree is the management, warm and caring teachers who give lots of hugs, home cooked food, facilities, quality education, classroom camera and Bright Wheel App. Despite the locations expansion, BTA still feels locally owned and the owner Natalie and head of schools Jessica are very much involved in all of their schools. You will still see them in-person floating around the different locations. They generally know all student's names, and the local staff are always friendly and greating parents. They hold their staff to high standards and also expect the same of parents. Kids are well behaved, they wear inside vs outside shoes. Food is better than my home cooked meals, classrooms are modern with high ceilings and large windows, and all teachers have open communication with parents via the instant messaging feature. The admin staff is also on top of communication, and they have an abundance of teachers and admin staff. They also offer weekly PE, music, and Spanish classes which are all included in the price. They also offer parents night-out occasionally, and host events and weekly summer field trips for pre-k. You can do 3, 4, or 5 days a week. Speaking with staff, they enjoy working there and say that there's opportunity for them to grow and take on different roles within the school or office. Other parents we've met have moved from other daycares to go to BTA and seem very happy with BTA. They have well prepared our oldest for kindergarten and we are so thankful. None of these things we observed with the national chain daycare.

Wonderful place for kids to learn and thrive! Truly appreciate the work they put in and my child is…read moregrowing and learning a great deal as he prepares for kindergarten and elementary school!

We love lil peoples world in Kirkland. Both my daughters have loved attending. My youngest (17…read moremonths) still remembers the teachers in her infant class and will run into their arms smiling and giggling. My 3 yr old I didn't realize how much care and love her 2 yr old teacher put in until she commented one day that she didn't have to sit there rubbing her back for nap time and she was able to self soothe now. The teachers truly care that the kids feel cared for, safe and loved. The outdoor spaces are great and separated by age appropriate things and they do so many art projects as well. The staff are kind and understanding with parents when you call to check in if your child had a big feelings day and drop off was challenging. We love it there! Photo of my kids peeking at each other during outside time

Very nice staff, they are very warm and welcoming to my LO. My guy loves it when they have water…read moreday or bubble day or when the lizard guy comes to visit (not my cup of tea ). They just seem to really keep him engaged and it's never a fight during drop off. When we found LPW we had to go on their waiting list but they were very prompt and communicative when a spot opened up in their Waddler classroom for him. I highly recommend this place if you're in the area and need childcare!!

We had our daughter here for 5 years. She started in the infant room and went through to Pre-K…read morebefore moving to her public school Kinder class. In some ways we wish we would have kept her in through the primary grade. Our experience was so positive. She needed extra care and nurturing in the infant room. She just wasn't the kind of baby you could easily hand off to others, but the teachers in the infant room held her constantly and really went out of their way to help her to settle in. They would even hold her while she slept which was amazing. She progressed through each class really well thanks to the care, kindness, expertise and nurturing of the teachers. What we really loved was that they could accommodate the individual needs of our child in a way that helped her to make friends, while growing her skills and confidence. The focus on, kindness, life-skills and academics is perfect. Now that we've moved on to a public school we truly see the value of the school. Our daughter is reading more than a grade level above her class and doing math that is a grade level ahead of her class. She is testing higher in nearly every academic area than her peers. We feel we owe much of this to the work of the countryside teachers who were so dedicated to her. We recommend Countryside to any friends looking for schools.

The school is old and the classes are dark. The school director is nice and pleasent. The…read morekindergarten teacher was not friendly with kids. The classrooms are small, so the teacher will put your kid in the bathroom if he is crying! That is what happened to my son! Also, one of the teachers, using his mouth and hands to tickle the kids.... Should not happen.... Way over the boundaries!

Ucic has become like a second family to us in a city where we have no family in the area. Our three…read morekids are known by name and the staff are accessible, kind, and work hard to create a safe and welcoming environment for the kiddos. We love the ample enrichment opportunities throughout the school day and after school, and we know that the school aims to differentiate and personalize instruction for students, while maintaining high and rigorous standards for all. They truly believe that all students are capable of achieving and demonstrate this in their wide range of supports for students.

We send our 4 year old there. We love it. Our kid loves her teacher. Clean facilities and newly…read morerenovated interiors! Highly recommend it!

Both of my children have gone to camp here all summer, on and off. Danielle is an excellent…read moreteacher, and has a way with kids. She really connects with them. As a mother of three young children herself, she really gets it -the kids, being a mom, all of it. She's womderfully flexible and laid back. I love this place and highly recommend it to everyone I meet.

My daughter went to Bellevue Country Day School for two years of preschool. Teachers are great,…read morenice mix of structured and self directed activities. Positive experience, would highly recommend. Many great memories and friendships made here. Especially the mom's day tea! We have since moved away and am having difficulty finding another program that quite measures up.

I can't recommend Love, Laugh, Learn daycare enough! Alinne and her team provide a welcoming, fun…read moreand safe environment for the kids. Alinne cooks amazing and healthy food from scratch every day that my son just loves. They do daily educational activities that have really furthered my son's learning and have helped him prepare for kindergarten. Alinne is so creative with all of her activities and my son brings home a ton of awesome crafts at the end of each week. In the summer they do water activities outside such as a slip and slide and water balloons. My son has had an absolute blast and made so many friends. We will really miss Love, Laugh and Learn now that he is going to kindergarten!

Love this place, if I can give them ten starts I'd do. They stand to be a home away from home and…read morethey honor that compromised every single day. I'm so impress how they handle to make it feel like a home, a family. I was reluctant at the beginning to a home daycare but can't be happier with the decision, my little one - who used to be full day with me for 18 months- loves this place and hardly never wants to leave. The facility is always extra clean, the food is home-made daily, there is a low ratio of kid/teachers, it's bilingual, flexible with the hours to pick up and drop off and an amazing backyard for outdoor time. The teachers (and owner) are wonderful, they come up always with some fun idea for theme days, they plan field trips (to the farm!!) and they even celebrate each kids birthday! It's a safe and loving environment for kids, can't recommend it enough. If you are looking for a place where your child feels at home and have a blast, this is it.

This school has truly become such a special place for our family. Our older child attended here,…read moreand we had such a positive experience that choosing it for our younger child was an easy decision. The teachers genuinely care about each child and create a warm, nurturing environment where they feel known, supported, and encouraged to grow into themselves. We can't walk down the halls without multiple teachers saying hello and calling out to both our children. Watching both of our children develop their confidence, independence, and love of learning here has meant so much to us. We feel incredibly lucky to have found a school and community that our family has loved being a part of.

My daughter joined September of 2025 when she just turned 1. She had been with myself and my mother…read moreup until that point and having worked in many Early Childhood environments myself for over a decade; I was incredibly nervous, having seen and experienced all the horror stories first hand. The Director Joanne, Assistant Director RJ, and Toddler Teachers Ms. Cami and Ms. Helen have been a God-send. They have and continuously uphold high standards, truly care about the wellbeing and education of your child, and are genuinely invested in having your family as a part of their community. It was a steep learning curve for myself, being anxious entrusting my treasure and heart to complete strangers, but through transparent communication and above and beyond efforts from the individuals above, trust and bonds were quickly built. The teachers are always focused on interacting with the children at their level and are so engaged during every moment of everyday. Both teachers put in so much time and effort, not only for the children, but also the classroom environment, so that the children truly get the best experience possible!! The consistency of attendance with the teachers are also outstanding and rare for the field!! My husband and I truly feel so grateful for these 4 individuals in helping our child during this crucial development period in her life and for helping us, her parents, get through the difficult pages of these early chapters **pictures depicting children have been edited and screenshotted to protect their privacy**