Our two sons both graduated from Sno Spring School, and we cannot recommend it highly enough. This…read moreschool is a true hidden gem in Issaquah. What sets Sno Spring apart from other schools is the incredible stability and dedication of the staff. Unlike schools with high turnover rates, most of the teachers here have been teaching for 10+ years. Every single teacher is loving, caring, and truly dedicated to their profession. Academically, the school is fantastic. They do a wonderful job accommodating math and reading levels to match each student's individual progress. My younger son started in preschool with very little English. After just one year, he was reading independently at an AR level of 1.4. Now in 1st grade, he is a confident reader at level 5.1! We are so impressed with his academic achievements, but that's only half the story. Beyond the academic, the teachers encourage the kids to behave properly, build confidence, and make friends. My son has developed into a caring, responsible kid. Today was his last day as he moves to a new private school. He cried the whole afternoon since he didn't want to leave. He told me that he feels loved every single day and that what he will miss most are the teachers who taught him not just knowledge, but how to be a confident person who cares for others. We are so grateful. Strongly recommend this school to all families!

Great school with small class rooms. Wonderful teachers, many of them have been there for years…read more Good after school programs.

Our daughter (almost 2 y/o) has been at The Rainbow School for three months and we have been…read morethrilled with our experience. She is known to and clearly loved by all the teachers, not just those in charge of her own class (orange). When she arrives in the morning, teachers passing by in the hall greet her by name and she smiles and runs to hug them. When she leaves in the afternoon, she waves goodbye to everyone she sees. At home she talks constantly about her friends and teachers, sings songs and shares new concepts she learned there, and is always excited to go back. The teachers are also understanding and accommodating. For example, the lead teacher for our daughter's class (who knows all the parents, kids, and their siblings by name) is preparing to leave the school but ensured 1-2 months of overlap with her successor so the kids have lots of time to bond with the new lead teacher and have a smooth transition. She has also been supportive as we explored the idea of potty training (even though that's something they usually focus on more in the next class up). It was important to us to find a place that had some light curriculum but emphasized the importance of play and socialization over just teaching, and we found that in The Rainbow School. Plus, the value can't be beat. Parents who have toured other big centers in the area will notice that the menu is simple, "kid-friendly" food rather than the organic menus offered at some other big centers, which may not work for everyone. But at the end of the day our kiddo is eating and sleeping, she is learning and playing, and she is very well loved. For these reasons, we feel we have found somewhere pretty special.

I can't say enough nice things about this school. My two boys have both been here since they were…read moreinfants and I went back to work. The teachers are wonderful. Some of them have been here a very long time which says something about this place. They're happy individuals who greet me and chat with me everyday when I drop off and pick up. They're energetic, and create age appropriate class activities that support a little one's imagination, and they display a genuine care for my children. Mary, Joy, and Pam are great at what they do. They communicate well and support you as a parent. There are nice little bonus when a child attends here as well. If you have to take your kids to a school, and you want to know that they are cared for and loved. Having a good time and thriving as best they can outside of being with their family. This is that school for me, and I am blessed to have Mary and the staff here.

A+++ I don't know what to say. I just found out that this school lost their lease and it will be…read moreno longer "Noah's Ark" in 2012 - 2013. I'm CRUSHED! This school is the most loving, caring and nurturing school I have ever visited. My kids ADORE their teachers and are sad that the school is changine. We had one of out kids at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Preeschool and had an extremely horrible experience. When we switched over to Noah's Ark, we felt valued and loved. I am sad to see them go and pray that all the wonderful people that work here land in a place where they can continue to be involved in our community. We need people like this!

Noah's Ark was a wonderful school that served 100's of young kids. I will always hold this school…read moredear to my heart. You could really tell the teachers loved their jobs and cared deeply for the kids they served. Sadly in 2012 during the middle of the school year City Church (Now Churchhome), the owner of the building, surprised everyone and told Noah's Ark they would not renew the lease and gave them a short time to get out. Noah's Ark desperately tried to find a new location, but when they couldn't they had to shut down their school all together. What an incalculable loss for this young kids and the City of Sammamish.

We have two daughters at FISW and absolutely love this school, it's teachers and staff, and it's…read moreforward thinking philosophy. While I took some French in school, my husband speaks none, and French speaking or not, this school provides a wonderful and well-rounded education for all. I particularly appreciate the focus on social learning in addition to core components of education. This school helps teach children empathy, community awareness, independent thinking, creative problem solving, and provides a supportive yet structured environment. Oh, and having bi-lingual children is also kind of like the coolest thing ever:) Additionally, the school is always thinking of modern, innovative ways and programs and is extremely transparent and inclusive of parental input. This review will not do justice to all we are gaining from this experience but I would highly recommend FISW to any parent seeking an intimate school setting, that prioritizes the success of your child first, and which offers a wide array of benefits combined with an amazing learning experience for your child. We've been here two years and while we live in a reputable public school district we could be attending instead, this school is our choice and home for a good long while. Completely worth it!

Our twin boys are currently enrolled at French Immersion school of Washington for the last 3 years…read moreand we love the community - very diverse and ground to earth. As a family although we aren't native French speakers, however our kids learnt the language so quickly. It's an excellent bilingual immersion school, which offers a strong academic curriculum in both French and English in an experiential learning approach via projects related to Art, Science, Mathematics, Sports, History etc... throughout the year, field trips, outside in authors visiting to talk to students along with exchange opportunities with schools in France. French Immersion school of Washington is one of the most diverse schools in the greater Seattle area. I would strongly recommend the school for families who are considering Bilingual immersion program in the Greater Seattle area.

Rachel Carson is truly a community. There are caring, first-rate teachers who make it their mission…read moreto see the kids succeed. Parents are heavily involved through volunteering, which creates a fantastic environment. The most important tenet of their mission is to teach kindness--something these children will take with them wherever they go. I have never heard of forced snacking,never mind on the floor--There is no Ms. Davis at the school now.

In 2017 Rachel Carson ranked better than 95.2% of all elementary schools in WA (school digger…read morewebsite) and are highly ranked in the state on other lists as well. I am almost reticent to share how fantastic this school is because I selfishly want to keep numbers down But, I feel like I need to write a review since the last review was written two years ago, about a teacher who is gone, based entirely on food (as opposed to academics, parent involvement, great staff etc). I cannot say enough good things about Carson. Academics are terrific and in particular our 4/5th grade teachers do a superior job of preparing kids for middle school. The staff is upbeat and nurturing, the actual facility itself is the most recently built in town, our options for after school programs are varied and great and we have a tremendous number of parents willing to volunteer. We are also one of only a couple elementary schools in town that participate in a several day and night outdoor education trip for 5th graders. I'm not sure a lot of kids get to dissect squid, canoe, use a climbing wall, take nature walks and enjoy nighttime bonfires as part of their elementary school education! I've put three children through Carson and wholeheartedly endorse it. And I have never had snack issues.

My daughter has been going to this center since 2018, with a pause last year due to the…read moreCoronavirus. Overall our experience has been very positive! She is learning things, making friends, talking about her day with excitement, talking about her friends, and the activities she did. The staff, from the director to the teachers, are responsive and detail-oriented. I receive weekly update on the learning plan and menu. Before the pandemic, there were several events where parents can get involved, for some you can meet other parents. Now that we are in the pandemic, they have cancelled all the in-person events for parents and established stricter protocols in the center regarding drop-off and pick-ups, and parents cannot go pass the front desk anymore. I am actually fine with the protocols as long as they can keep the virus at bay, and they have. In conclusion, I would recommend this center to any parents! The hard lesson I learned during the pandemic is that a reliable daycare is absolutely key to the parents. Parents not only need time to work, they also need to know their kids are safe. Bright Horizons at the Highlands, has exceeded my expectation so far!

Our daughter started going to this facility recently. So far its been good gor us. She is in Two's…read moreclass her teachers are quite well versed and know what they are doing. She had difficult time in adjusting in the beginning as she used to go another daycare in San Jose part time and suddenly going from part time to full time took a toll on her but teachers were warm enough to soothe my child so that she jells in with others sooner than later. We keep getting feedback from them time to time which is amazing. Thee only thing I am not a big fan off is cleanliness there I feel the facility can be kept a little more clean than what its today. Other than that all seems good to us so far.

We reached out to Pacific Learning Academy as a result of multiple referrals from other satisfied…read moreclients. Our teenager was struggling in his French studies, and we needed to bring in some reinforcements. I should note that our son earn mostly A's on his report cards consistently, so this C- was of concern to him and to us. Jenni Butz has been a God-send as a tutor and guide for our son. When she started working with him, he was earning a C- or worse in the course. By the semester break, he earned a B. Best of all, his confidence is stronger, and we know he'll continue to do well as he completes French 4 this semester. We recommend Pacific Learning Academy and Jenni Butz without hesitation.

Pacific Learning Academy has been life-changing! The fact that it is located right in Sammamish…read moreand has such wonderful tutors and staff, we are so thankful and grateful to have found Pacific Learning Academy. From the first phone calls and our first meeting with Ms. Jacobson, we felt taken care of. She really manages scheduling wonderfully and listens to you amazingly- she will find the right fit for your child and help them succeed. We had a struggling junior, and have used an IB LA tutor and an IB Calc tutor. Our son loved both, and we have seen the improvement. I highly highly recommend Pacific Learning Academy!