My daughter has attended this daycare for nearly a year now. The staff have always been fantastic,…read moreher teachers are loving and caring. I cannot say how much we love Bright Horizons in Centerpoint. My daughter is always happy when we go to pick her up, we get great pictures and updates from the staff and she really likes everyone there (as a shy toddler, it's hard for her to like anyone). Sadly due to Coronavirus, the center is closed, and I wish I could send my daughter back, but, my work schedule is now more than 12 hours each day, making it impossible for pickup and dropoff. I will be returning once businesses open up again, and I am sure my daughter will love going back to regular classes.

I cannot say enough about this amazing school! Our son has been going there for a few years now,…read moreand what a special place this is. All of the staff you can tell love what they do and are happy to be there! Every time we walk the halls they greet you no matter who it is. Our son has built incredible relationships with their teachers and staff. Norma and Sara are fantastic to work with and they truly take care of you! We tried another daycare and it did not go well. They accepted us back with open arms and took great care of us! This is seriously a special place and not a lot of schools like it! Cannot rave enough about it. We will be putting our 2nd child in here in a few years! Shout out to all of his awesome teachers too! Our son absolutely loved Miss Elise, Miss Catherine, & Miss Brynn! Seriously cannot recommend this place enough. Price-wise it is comparable to other schools, all are pretty expensive. But we tried a cheaper one and it did not go well. It is worth it for our son's safety and happiness here! If you're considering putting your child in this school, do it! We are beyond happy and so grateful for this place.

We sent our son to Blossom Childcare from age 14 months to two years. We had an extremely positive…read moreexperience with Aster. She is licensed, the facility is clean and safe, her staff is caring and qualified. They establish good ground rules with the children, provide a stimulating curriculum with age appropriate toys and teaching tools, teaching the little ones numbers, colors, alphabets, sharing, and group playing. This isn't a day care that sits the children in front of the television with movies and kids shows. The hours are 6:00 am to 8:00 pm and Aster has always been very flexible with us and understanding when we needed to change our schedule last minute. Blossom provided food for our child and accommodating our dietary needs as well. (vegetarian) Our son was able to get his afternoon naps in as well. They are based in the heart of Columbia City walking distance to the light rail or rainier ave. Easy pick up drop off. There is parking for one car, drop off, with an awning for the rainy days to keep you and the kiddo out of the rain. It is an affordable day care that is convenient for working parents. We had a wonderful experience and our son loved it. He still talks about Aster and his friends that he met there. Aster is a wonderful woman with a kind soul and a very easy going way with children.

My husband and I are from the Midwest and don't have family in the area so we were delighted to…read morefind Aster. She is great with our 1 year old daughter. Aster offers drop-in day care which we utilize 2-3 times a month. Aster is available 6 AM to 8 PM 7 days a week and she is incredibly accommodating. She has a great dedicated space on the lower level of her home with a large outdoor space as well. Aster is so kind and caring and dropping our daughter off there feels like leaving her with family.

NannyBoo's is the perfect "in-between" home and kindergarten environment. It's not at all like the…read moreinstitution-feel of a larger school or day care. Toddlers even get the opportunity to care for a garden; they can dig, water, weed and eat as they please. In fact, my 2 year-old considers herself a gardening pro after just a couple of months under teachers Boo and Eric. Only about 30+ families total are enrolled and their photos grace the walls. In fact, many of the comforts you'd expect when dropping kids off with family are present here: you can never be late, every child is seen, valued and respected, snuggles are always welcome and students are taught to be a good friend to others. It's no surprise the owners have adopted three out of four of their daughters; they know what it takes to turn strangers into a family. If you live nearby, these guys are worth contacting for a tour.

My oldest is a graduate here and my youngest is currently attending. I've seen them grow so much…read moresocially and emotionally here and it's all because of the fantastic program taught by Teacher Boo and Teacher Eric. They learning everything from singing, dancing, building, and playing. Most importantly they learn how to be good friends. I couldn't be happier sending both my kids here.

I entrusted SELC (Admiral 1 -- there are 3 locations total) with my baby when I went back to work…read moreafter maternity leave. He's been in the infant and toddler room. The center took great care to stay open while keeping everyone safe with realistic policies during COVID uncertainty. The teachers and staff are all wonderful. Communication has always been easy with staff and we get meaningful updates/recaps at pick-up. Extra callouts: They have a nurse that comes around each month to give tips and help with processes. The Procare app is awesome for 2-way communication between teachers/parents and provides a glimpse into the kid's day with pictures/videos/text updates. The center provides meals (breakfast and lunch) and an afternoon snack. The facility also has two outdoor play spaces, one of which is covered. All in all, a great option in West Seattle

We started our daughter at SELC A1 when she was 5 months old and have really loved our time there…read more Our daughter really liked her infant class teachers and would pump her arms with excitement at drop-off. SELC A1 was so helpful in doing a slow transition to the toddler room, which was a bit overwhelming for our daughter at the beginning. She warmed up to it and now loves it. The staff seem to genuinely like the kiddos and enjoy their jobs. They do fun activities with the kids and take them outside quite a bit. We get lots of great updates throughout the day and the teachers are always happy to chat at drop-off and pick-up. The kids all seem happy, too. There are lots of smiling happy faces in pictures. Though I don't have a lot of experience with other daycares, SELC A1 feels very organized and the communication is great, which I really appreciate. It was something I noted from the very beginning of our search. It feels like everyone is paying attention and doing their best to provide quality care and service. Daycare everywhere is expensive; SELC A1 is worth the cost---good staff, happy kiddos--what more could you want.

Bloom Preschool is top notch! I am the type of parent to keep my kid home rather than send her to…read morea preschool that I'm not sure is great. With Bloom, I feel GREAT about the program and teachers, and have full peace of mind when I take my daughter and drop her off. Stacy (the owner) is very experienced and level-headed. She's great with kids and is always calm and collected while simultaneously showing enthusiasm for the kids. Stacy has developed curriculum that is fun, multifaceted and holds my daughters attention. I like a balance between play and learning and I feel Bloom gets this right. Bonus: my daughter brings home adorable crafts matching the weekly theme. My daughter attended during the 2020-21 school year. The owner Stacy told me at the tour that she was going to try and find a transparent shield for her face so she could pull down her mask and smile at the kids. She couldn't imagine not being able to show the kids facial expression. **Okay, I don't know about you, but this is exactly the kind of teacher I want for my child. One that sincerely cares about the emotional and social development of her students. ** She would give the parents periodic updates regarding Covid safety rules but she didn't ever appeared frazzled by the changing protocol of Covid mandates. There was one Covid exposure risk during the year and Stacy did a A+ job of informing us and keeping us safe with an appropriate closure and re-opening. Honestly, Bloom was a major "silver lining" for an otherwise CHALLENGING year. I'm so grateful to Stacy, Nicole, and Amber for a fantastic first year of preschool. I am now counting the days till summer vacation is over and school starts back up!

Words are not enough for expressing how I feel about Bloom. It has been a wonderful 2 years for my…read moreson and I am truly sad that he graduated this year. The teachers are really patient and kind here and I never ever worried about him being here. They are really reasonably priced as well. I am so glad that I found Bloom and that my son's first school experience was so great. I highly recommend Bloom!

We have been taking our little girl here for almost a year and I gotta say I have had zero issues…read morewith our kid going there! The teachers are very positive and understanding, tons of videos and pictures taken throughout the day and they stay on top of messaging us promptly when we have any questions that come up! My only request would to have more reports back on how our kid is doing - maybe give us homework so we can prepare her for grade school?! It's a lot with so many kiddos at the school though so I get it.

Our experience with this daycare was extremely concerning and unfortunately very short-lived…read more Within the first week (my child only attended four days), there were multiple safety incidents involving classroom doors that children were able to open. On the second day, I received a call that my child had opened the classroom door and exited into the hallway. Staff told me they were changing a diaper and didn't notice right away. Thankfully he was found quickly and had only made it to the first lobby door. When I picked him up shortly after, a staff member told me he had attempted to open the door several times within about 15 minutes. I asked what I could do to help prevent this from happening again and was told there was nothing needed from me and that staff would just remain on "high alert." I was also told that the center had discussed changing the door handles before but had not done so. A few days later, I received another call that my child had exited the classroom again while the class was cleaning up and only one teacher was present because the other teacher was on break. Earlier that same day there was also an incident where the children were outside playing and my child was able to walk to another classroom door and open it before being redirected. During the phone call about the second incident, the director stated that while they could redirect behaviors like not wanting to sit during circle time or meals, my child opening doors was "too much" for them to handle. She suggested we find another childcare provider and recommended a home daycare where there would be more one-on-one attention. This was confusing because the class only had about six students. What was frustrating is that all of the behaviors they raised concerns about were things we **fully disclosed during the tour before enrolling**. We explained that our child had never been in daycare before, does not talk yet, does not always follow verbal commands, and had recently discovered how to open doors. At the time we were reassured these were common toddler behaviors and that staff would redirect and work with him. There were also inconsistencies in the information we received. During pickup after the second incident, one teacher told me the situation happened while he was in her care, while earlier the director had told us a different teacher was responsible at the time. We were also told about an additional door incident that day but never received an incident report for it. I completely understand that teachers are responsible for supervising multiple children and cannot focus all of their attention on one child. However, when staff acknowledge that doors are not childproof and a child is able to open them multiple times within only a few days of attendance, that raises serious concerns about safety and preventative measures. Ultimately, we were advised by the director to find another childcare provider. We will be doing that and hope to find a program that is more willing to work with toddlers who are adjusting to their first daycare experience.

My eldest child attended South Preschool for 1.5 years before kindergarten. To say the preschool…read moreprepared him for elementary is an understatement. South Preschool gave him a rock solid foundation that I believe continues to benefit him to this day (he is currently finishing up 2nd grade). My youngest child attended South Preschool for the last 3 years, through the onset of Covid shut downs, virtual learning, and the cautious return to school. The school has helped bring out all the best in him, and the things he has accomplished, from beginning reading, to the emotional maturity he has gained, amazes me. Ms. Pedersen and Ms. Knight, along with all of the aides and assistants who have helped throughout the years, are nothing short of incredible. Their dedication, flexibility, and genuine love for what they do shines through every day. Both of my children have benefitted immensely from their time at the school, and our family will truly miss the teachers and our time there. Thank you South Preschool!

Finding a preschool for your child can be overwhelming but south preschool definitely made it so…read moreeasy for me and my family. I was on the search for something local and affordable but yet still can meet the slight standards I have. I gave the school a call and this school was the only school that answered me with an actual person on the call (not some machine). The teacher over the phone was so informative and stated that I can visit the school. The tour was done the same week of calling and my son loved it. He didn't even want to leave. He felt so comfortable there even though he had never been out of our sights. I would recommend parents to give this preschool a chance! Every teacher had their own age they teach and a set curriculum. It was clear from the start what they do with the kids.

My kid started in their toddler program and then transitioned to preschool. We love WorldKid…read moreFremont! They offer three meals a day, a lot of different activities, and the teachers are very nice. We were pleasantly surprised that our kid learned to speak Spanish at school and can understand so much of what the teachers say.

I have sent both of children to World Kids in Fremont and have ZERO regrets. my currently rising…read more1st grader will be attending the international school and I am confident she is set up for success. my 2year old is also so fluent in Spanish that I have a hard time keeping up :) both girls love to sing twinkle twinkle in mandarin and it is the cutest thing ever. Maestras Yaligza, Maria, Pamela, Kelli and director Lorena show so much love, compassion and engagement that my 2 year old repeats their names as she falls asleep and my 6 year old takes any opportunity to come to for pick up / drop off just so she can say "hola!" and get big hugs. truly an amazing staff that are dedicated to the whole child.