We love Central Kitsap Montessori school! Both of our kids have attended and the difference between…read morewhen they start preschool and the last day is amazing. The kids are learning essential life skills in addition to the preschool curriculum. And the curriculum is impressive! They are learning science, geography, math, and language skills that feels beyond a preschool level, in my opinion, and my kids soaked up the information. My oldest is just starting public school in the Fall after two years at CK Montessori, and she is more than prepared to begin school. Staff are patient and loving guides for the kids. There aren't enough stars for this school's excellence!

The walls of Central Kitsap Montessori are built with kindness and love and all the goodness I…read morecould have ever hoped to surround my child! I knew we had found exactly we had been looking for when we walked through the doors at Central Kitsap Montessori. Everything from the structure of the day, the challenge and purposefulness of the activities, the variety of resources at my little one's fingertips, the opportunity for independence in a safe and supportive environment to the warm and welcoming staff and the thoughtfulness of every detail of the space (indoors and out)....all our boxes were checked. Without a doubt, the time our daughter spent at CKM has been an absolute blessing and has laid a foundation for her lifelong love of learning! When she brings home her work from the week, her face lights up showing us each activity and she often comes home bursting at the seams to teach us what she has learned that day, which we absolutely love! They created a space where my little one could freely explore, create and learn in a way that was true to her heart! I will forever be grateful for her time there and for all the wonderful people involved!

my child began at kindercare when he was 6 months old and we got him out of there as quickly as we…read morecould!!! in total, there for 4 months. Once the director in 2024 left everything was turned upside down. From the interim directors to the 14 different teachers that went through the infant room (new and existing employees) it was madness. It felt like they were trialing the new teachers in the infant room. Come to find out, a teacher walked out (from the infant room) and neglected all the babies until someone realized from hearing them crying (4-5 babies) and stepped in. If I had known how to report things like this to DCYF, I would have immediately. I even had a teacher (from a different age group who was actively caring for children when I arrived) follow me to the infant room and harass me about why I didn't respond to the photo they sent of an injury my child received under the direct care of that teacher. Not to mention for getting shamed by them for not wanting my kid to eat the trash food they provided. I know kitsap county has the WORST availability for daycare, please do not send your children here. I've also edited my review to add that there were many time where my child hadn't been fed or given a nap but they would complain that he was difficult those days because he was upset all day. I literally looked at them and said "I wonder why when he hasn't been fed on time or had any sleep". Once at pickup they even said "oh yea, hes hungry" because they noticed they missed his next bottle. I don't completelt blame the teachers because if their management had provided adequate support, this may not have happened. Check google reviews too!! Older children have escaped from an unlocked/broken fence gate and ended up in the street.

Adding onto this review they let new teachers in the room with children without having the basic…read morequalifications and not even knowing if they passed their background check which is extremely concerning

My kids have been going here for two years and are In first grade and kindergarten. I love it. No…read morecomplaints.

They offer non-religious preschool as well as daycare (learning center). They also have a…read moreChristian-based elementary school that is phenomenal. All COVID precautions taking place (and then some). Caring staff, small class sizes, super cute school. Grateful we found Gateway!

Poor quality and service. They take an exuberant amount but mistreat your kid if they are non…read morespanish native. I faced a lot of discrimination, snarky commentary as a parent when I picked my kid up. Even my daughter got mistreated a few times. Steer away from this location they don't treat the kids well. Also food, they give the kids many sugary items at the end of the day before they send them home. Every day is a meltdown day.

***Edited*** I was so excited to start our daughter here,…read morefor the bilingual and Montessori experience. Everyone seemed very nice and although everyone was masked and provided appropriate safety measures on the tour, my child's teacher and at least two other individuals that work here do not believe in wearing a mask to protect the vulnerable children during this deadly pandemic. We had to un-enroll her after just two days here. To me, this demonstrated a poor lack of judgment among other things. Why wouldn't you want to protect the children you're teaching? I spoke with the director and she apologized and refunded all of our money. The issue with the staff not masking is complicated as they claimed a religious exemption to masking (which isn't a real thing)! We're two years into his pandemic. Wearing a mask isn't hard. I'm a nurse and wear one all day while caring for patients. It's not hard to protect yourself and others. It amazes me that I even have to write this right now but I want others to be aware before enrolling here in case keeping their children safe at preschool is a concern for them.

The staff members are very kind and welcoming. The facility is very clean and well kept. My child…read moregets so excited to go to daycare everyday to play with her friends and learn new things.

I want to start by saying that many of the teachers at this daycare are wonderful and genuinely…read morecare about the children. My concerns are not with the majority of the classroom staff, but with the overall leadership, communication, and management. Although the teachers are kind, there were many times when they appeared extremely overwhelmed by the number of children they were responsible for. It was difficult as a parent to see how stretched they seemed, and it raised concerns about whether the classroom staffing levels were appropriate and within Washington state requirements for child-to-teacher ratios. Unfortunately, our experience was heavily impacted by the Director, Amanda. Communication from leadership was one of the biggest challenges. There were many times when parents were left feeling unheard, unsupported, or unsure where to turn. Conversations often felt dismissive rather than collaborative. The expectations for children also felt unrealistic. Normal childhood behaviors and developmental challenges were sometimes treated as major issues, with the response feeling more like "you should get a nanny" rather than working together with families to support the child. Another concern was seeing an older school-aged child frequently spending time in the toddler classroom and interacting with the younger children. This raised questions about classroom structure and supervision. It is disappointing because there are caring teachers who clearly want the best for the kids, but strong leadership and respectful communication with families are equally important in childcare. Parents should feel like partners, not like they are walking on eggshells or being made to feel helpless. I also noticed that one recent five-star review specifically praising Amanda appears to come from someone identified as her office manager. Several reviews are from current teachers which feels very dishonest. I think it is important for prospective families to consider a variety of perspectives when reading reviews.

I worked here so my review is more based on the employment side. Not the childcare aspect of it…read more I absolutely adored this job. I worked at previous day cares in my hometown and this one has been my favorite so far. The director (Ms Anna) and program manager (Ms Cassy) are some really amazing, kind hearted people. They always have the best interest of the kids in mind, you can tell they are really in it for the best reasons! There were tons of areas for me to grow and learn as a worker there. I was able to work with almost every age group (which was THE BEST part). The community of workers here was also my favorite part. Everyone who worked here while I did was exactly what I would want in a childcare for my child. Loving, caring people with the ability to teach and adapt to different children's learning styles. Easily one of the best jobs I have ever had!!

My son attends pre-school here and really seems to love it. The Childcare Center is open from 6:00…read moreAM - 6:00 PM, but the pre-school classes run from 8:30 - 11:00 AM. The center is in the basement of a church so as you can imagine it's a bit drab, but it is always clean and they are really trying to keep the area nice and friendly. The teachers are wonderful and my son just adores Miss Crystal, so I say if my 3 year-old likes it then that's good enough for me! One thing that does bother me is that they don't have much of a web presence, so if you are looking for more information about them, here is what they have on their very hard to find website (http://chicocma.com/final1_013.htm) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chico Christian Childcare has been administering the Lord Jesus to children since 1974. "Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it." -Proverbs 22:6 We offer: * Childcare for children ages 4 weeks up to 6th grade * Year round 2 1/2 year old/Early Learning Preschool class which includes potty training! * Year round Preschool/Pre-K classes for 3, 4, and 5 year olds, with fun field trips. The children love being able to go on the school bus for these field trips. What a great experience! * Before and after care for school age children * Summer enrichment program for preschool age children * Summer program for kids 6 years and older, with many field trips * Christ centered Christmas & Preschool graduation performances * We service Cross Point Academy, Silverdale, Jackson Park and Kitsap Lake Elementary schools and we follow the Central Kitsap School District snow schedule. Our program consists of a pyramid scale. We have Lead Teachers, Teacher's Assistants, and Coordinators. All of our teachers are CPR/First aid certified, have food handler's permits, MERIT training and training brought into the facility from Bates Technical College. Our Lead Teachers have at least 13 ECE credits or more. In order to enhance the safety of our children, we have extra gates, signs and chimes on every exit door. Photo identification is required to pick up children. Please come see what we are about!

Our son attended M&M from 4mo to almost 5.5yo. He attended pre-COVID, during, and post so we saw it…read morefrom all levels. We loved the staff, curriculum, and that our son always came home with something he had learned or created that day with a daily sheet of activities, food, etc. Each room has at least 1 long term staff member with a few that come and go being that it's a large military community which is expected. The director Renee is great as well with communication, dedication to the program, and I always saw her helping out all levels when I randomly stopped by or at pick ups. Even though my son has now started Kindergarten he frequently asks to visit his previous teachers. I'm so happy our son was able to attend M&M!

My daughter attended only for six months in the infant room but I thought the staff and director…read morewas great. The director was very helpful and understanding. She helped me with all the paperwork to start my daughter's care (military family with childcare assistance). And my emails were always addressed promptly and all the staff were so approachable. The caregivers in the infant room were so caring and fun. I loved that Ms. Simone always talked constantly to the babies. My daughter was very attached to Ms. Ellen. We were only there for 6 months due to a move. We miss this Martha and Mary and all the staff though!

I grew up going to this daycare in the 90s and my son has been attending since Spring 2023 - I love…read morethe staff and the director. Naomi (the director) has been amazing about communication and keeping us as parents informed with any and every change as it comes. The teachers are patient and loving, you can tell they value how much of an impact they make on every child. I can't tell you enough how much effort is put in with activities and education. My son has brought home more art work than I have room for and I am always up to date through photos every week on what he's been up to. The menus are sent out the week before and its a well balanced diet that is easily mirrored/complimented at home. Again I cant say enough about this facility!

The staff at KCCP has always been great at communicating with me and it puts me at ease knowing my…read moreson will be with people that care about him. He isn't easy to deal with but the staff has worked with me to get Care with Holly Ridge and their team collaborates to help him get the most out of his time there. They are always friendly and have fun things for the kids to do and I love having his artwork to bring home. Super grateful for everything they have done and I can't imagine why they would ever get a bad review.