Our anxious son has blossomed into a more confident, cheerful, and capable version of himself at…read moreWedgwood Montessori and it is directly connected to the nurturing environment Metti, Chris, Karina, Essie, Mejda and all other staff members create. Finding a place where I know my son is treated with care and dignity as a child and a learner sets my heart at ease. This is an excellent real-deal-Montessori school and we're so fortunate to have found it.

I can't say enough wonderful things about Wedgwood Montessori, Miss Metti, Karina & Maria! From…read morethe moment we walked in, it was clear that this Montessori preschool is a special place. The staff are incredibly warm, caring and dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where each child is valued as an individual. The classrooms are thoughtfully designed to foster independence, creativity and critical thinking, with a perfect balance of structure and freedom. My child flourished here - not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. The Montessori approach allows them to take ownership of their learning, explore their interests, and develop at their own pace. The emphasis on hands-on learning and practical life skills has been invaluable, and it's amazing to see the growth in confidence and self-reliance. As a first-time parent, I've learned so much from the teachers here - not just about my child, but about parenting. Their gentle guidance and encouragement have been such a support to me. The way they model patience, respect and positive discipline has helped me approach parenting with more confidence and understanding. I never expected that the school would offer me so much help along the way! I truly believe that choosing Wedgwood Montessori was one of the best decisions we've made for our child and I wholeheartedly recommend this preschool to any parent looking for a thoughtful, child-centered educational environment. We had peace of mind for her care while at work and I can't thank them enough!

Our son has been here 2 years. Great staff and our son made…read moresome great friends and enjoys the teachers and playing here.

My kid started at 3 at this place and WOW this place is amazing!…read moreThis place provides the perfect setting for kids to develop and grow! On top of that we REALLY LOVE the TEACHERS! YES every single one! They love the kids and treat them with love!. Our kid have developed so much from this place. It was the best decision that we have made for our kid! We are really thankful to all the teachers that helped our kid grow and we are going to miss this place alot! Highly recommend this place!

The best preschool hands down! We were lucky enough to get a spot here and couldn't be happier with…read moreour decision. Ayfen and Torry are the best. You will instantly know they are passionate about teaching, are invested in the kids and their families and try really hard to accommodate for you and your family. I'd give a 100 stars if I could!

In a nutshell, this preschool is hands down the best place for your child to adapt and assimilate…read moreto life away from home. Ms. Ayfen and Mr. Tory are the perfect team and I personally, consider them my daughter's guardian angels. I get greeted with a genuine smile every morning and am briefed on my kid's achievements at pick-up every day. All the pictures and videos I get on a weekly basis of my daughter learning something new, doing art, singing or having fun outdoors almost makes me feel like I didn't miss a moment and that I was right there all along. Ms. Ayfen is always trying to make learning innovative and fun for the children. Every student's culture and traditions are acknowledged and studied about and even celebrated. They are very well-rounded for their tender age. There's also plenty of healthy outdoor time and they get to go on some pretty cool adventures and field trips. I couldn't ask for more as a parent!

We love Jacqueline! Our little girl is happy there, and the environment is so warm and comfortable…read more(and fun!) that the she honestly had very little trouble adjusting on her first day. She is now in her third year there and is very happy with their activities and her friends at Enchanted Garden. You just found a little neighborhood gem!

Enchanted Garden was my son's first Preschool experience away from home and it was incredible! He…read moreis a very active little guy and Jacqueline's style of engaging the children all morning long was perfect for him. Their projects were absolutely beautiful and the smell of fresh baked bread and flowers made me smile at dropoff and pickup. What a magical place! My son was 2.5 when he started and did have a bit of separation anxiety at first. Jacqueline worked with me/him to come up with a great plan to ease that anxiety and within a few days his drop-off routine worked beautifully. I can't say enough great things about this beautiful place and am so thankful we snagged an opening last year!

My two children went to BWS. While there were several aspects that were delightful including…read morespecific teachers and the community, as some of the only people of color - it was a very damaging experience. Unfortunately, one of the faculty that was responsible for the most humiliation and damage is still teaching at the school. That is quite unfortunate. I would not recommend the school for BIPOC kiddos.

Bright Water is no ordinary school, so do read up on Waldorf education before submitting your…read moreapplication. It is a philosophy, a special attitude toward education that you need to share in order to appreciate what Bright Water has to offer. This is what got our son going there... and the reason why we did not re-enroll for next year. Our son went to Bright Water for Kindergarten and academically he hardly benefited much, though all the time they spent outdoors (rain or shine!) helped build up his agility and aided his physical development big time. Apart from occasional drawing and small projects, do not expect your kids to learn reading, writing, or counting. It is simply not on the agenda yet (I believe, until they are seven) if you start with K. The pros: 1. Great kids, great families, good teachers. 2. It's a small school where you will know most people and kids, and they will know you (and your child!). 3. Hot lunch on Mondays and Fridays, and overall food is mostly natural, organic, and high-quality. 4. Good after school program. The cons: 1. A ton of breaks and service days when you would have to figure out what to do for childcare (many more than any other school I know!). 2. No academic focus whatsoever in K and first grade 3. Very little expectation - it is okay for kids to pretty much do nothing 4. Awful parking for drop-off & pick up

Orange Tea has a very special place in our hearts! After my toddler went to another local daycare…read morecenter for 9-months and we were very unsatisfied, we found Orange Tea and have been there ever since. My now 5-year old is graduating to kindergarten but his little sister has been here since she turned 2.5. Teachers Kerry and Andrew run a compassionate preschool with lots of exploration play, unstructured time outside, weekly themes, art, healthy food, and so much emotional intelligence education. The school is small (one mixed-age class), which means the big kids learn to care for the little kids. My kids are delightful, polite, and caring humans and I credit this school with almost all of that influence. If you're reading the reviews (which are old), know they are no longer drop-in, and masks are only worn after a community exposure event, though they were previously worn 100% of the time for almost 2 years of covid.

My 2-year-old son loves this preschool. We initially heard about OTS when they moved to our…read moreneighborhood. We had been on the waiting list for another daycare for over two years already, and when our second arrived three weeks early, we decided to give it a try. At the time, our son was acting out and very jealous of his new sister. His enrollment at OTS has really helped his transition from only child to big brother. While it's always difficult sending a child to school for the first time, I couldn't imagine a more nurturing environment for him. Teacher Kerry and Teacher Andrew are absolutely wonderful with the kids. I love their focus on emotional intelligence because it was what my son needed at the time--and truly what any child this age needs. I also noticed that his manners have improved tremendously since he started attending their school. Although we had been working consistently with him on manners, he would often need reminders. After a few months at OTS, everything finally clicked, and he even asks to be excused from the dinner table. Aside from good manners, his imagination has really taken off and he engages more in pretend play. Prior to his time at OTS, he was very needy and always asked one of us to play with him. Now he exhibits more independence and takes the lead in pretend play. I believe the small, intimate, home environment of OTS has really enabled him to thrive. It's like his home away from home, and I know he thinks of Teacher Andrew, Teacher Kerry and the other kids like family. I'd highly recommend OTS to any parent, but particularly to those whose kids are leaving home for the first time. What a wonderful find.

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.

Absolutely loved our time at Kiddie Academy. We've moved a lot so had to go to three daycares in…read moretwo years (including many of Seattle's most expensive...), and our son has never transitioned so well and so quickly into a school. The teachers and entire staff are not only professional and dedicated, but provide the warmth and affection that makes young kid comfortable. Debbie runs a tight ship. Front desk staff are always full of smiles. We love our end of day reports and pictures, and the live-streaming videos so we can check on our son during the day. Miss Jamie and Miss Belle in toddler class are the best! If we didn't live a 50 min commute away we would have stayed!

We couldn't be happier our experience at Kiddie Academy of Queen Anne! From day one, the infant and…read moretoddler classrooms felt like a second home - bright, welcoming spaces where little ones are genuinely excited to spend their days. All staff and administrators deserve recognition for their incredible dedication. The teachers created such engaging, developmentally appropriate activities and truly enjoyed sharing them with the kids. They have this wonderful ability to balance fun with learning and created engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that the kids delighted in. The daily communication was fantastic too - we always felt connected to his day through detailed updates about his adventures, discoveries, and progress. Our son grew so much during his time at Kiddie Academy! We're filled with appreciation for our time her. Any parent searching for quality early childhood care should definitely consider Kiddie Academy - it's been everything we hoped for and more!

My child has been at FCS since he was 12 months old. He has truly blossomed under their care. FCS…read moreis a great community to be a part of!

This is a great place with great people. My wife & I were fortunate enough to get a full tour…read more What a caring environment!

Children's Workshop is still the best preschool in the Queen Anne/Ballard/Magnolia area. Teacher…read moreNadine has been operating for over 30 years, and no one can match her enthusiasm, creativity, and spirit,. She instills this love of learning and wonder for the world that is so hard to capture, through her weekly nature walks and daily yoga, in house music (guitar & piano), and interactive drama activities. This has been the best preparation for elementary school for my three kids. If you have the opportunity to get in here, consider yourself very lucky!

Nadine, Thomas, Talma, and Lacey have been so wonderful over the last two years. We still think…read moreabout them now that our child has moved on to elementary school. The level of imagination and play combined with a ton of incredible learning is unparalleled. We are so lucky to have found CW as our first family experience with a school. Wonderful!