I do not recommend this daycare/preschool. My experience was that they only want to work with…read morechildren who fit their mold and are not open to differences. I can speak as a parent and say I was never contacted by the teacher throughout the time my child was there to discuss his strengths/behaviors in class. They did not seem to be looking out for my child's best interest.

Stepping Stones Preschool is the best! The teachers are fantastic and the facilities are great as…read morewell. It is Christian based which makes it all the better! Safe, fun, and educational.

All 3 of my kids have gone here. They experience love, kindness, a monthly learning curriculum,…read moretime outside to play and enrichment classes like music, ballet or Spanish. They've been a part of our family for a decade!

Love this daycare. My son has attended since he was 4 months old (he is two now). Extremely well…read moreorganized facility, director is consistently available by phone throughout the day, teachers are exceptionally high quality and good with children. As a Nationally Board Certified teacher for 11 years I strongly support the educational routines and instructions that happen here. I feel that my son is receiving the best care as well as being introduced regularly to fun new learning concepts!

Lighthouse is not only an amazing school but a great community of families, faculty and admin that…read moreteach the truth of the Gospel of Jesus. The truth of scripture is laced throughout everything that they do. The academics are EXCELLENT. The accreditation that the carry and the high expectations of teachers and families pushes kids to their full potential. I highly recommend this school.

Lighthouse has been an incredible gift to our family. The school challenges our children…read moreacademically, encouraged their spiritual growth, and provides ample opportunities for well a rounded education. Lighthouse is helping them build a firm foundation in Christ while building confidence in who they are academically. We could not imagine a better setting for our children to grow and flourish.

Great atmosphere for students and families. The owner keeps the area very clean and open. The…read morestudents are always engaged in authentic Montessori learning. I highly recommend this school for families looking for a great foundational learning block for their 3-6 yr olds. The only missing pieces I would recommend or suggest is bringing the building up to fire code like public schools have to. Making sure staff have food handlers cards as they prepare all the snacks. For Staff and those interested in staff positions: As a previous staff member the job is posted as part time. Zero benefits, no insurance, paid leave etc. Pay is not great. You will work 7.5 hours four days a week. 5 hours on one day. You will not get any breaks. No lunch break or 15 minute break. You are required to eat lunch with other staff and students. You will get summers off although it's highly encouraged that you help with the summer school. You will also be required to work one weekend a month to clean the school. Casual dress code. Occasional after hours or before hours for different things. Follows local district schedules with regard to holidays and snow days.

As a new family at St. Nicholas this past year, we have been extremely happy and impressed with the…read moreeducation and the welcoming atmosphere our two boys, and even us as parents, have received by all (classmates, teachers and families). As a military family, our children have experienced both public and private schools both in Washington and around the country. We can honestly say St. Nicholas has exceeded our expectations. From the stellar education, small class room size to supportive staffs, we are confident our children will gain the foundation they will need to be successful in their future education. In addition, the sense of community and values they instill will also assist them to be confident and compassionate people.

Being in the military, my boys have been to 4 schools in the last 6 years due to the school system…read moreset up or due to our own decision to move them out of one school to another. There also seem to be several other reviews here, however, only 1 seems to be visible. I hope whoever reads this finds it useful in your decision on whether or not to send your kids to this school. My wife and I come from a Catholic family and both have grown up attending Catholic schools from elementary to high school so we both understand and value what a Catholic Education provides. This is also the primary reason why we moved from Dupont to Gig Harbor-we stumbled into this town while exploring the area one weekend. We first found the church appealing but my wife started researching the school and one day decided to drive up here and visit the school with our boys (I was away on business at the time). After she told me about her experience, I went for myself. My initial thoughts was that it was a small campus but while small, I found the staff and teachers very friendly and the kids were very polite-something I hadn't seen since the last Catholic school the boys attended back in Hawaii. At that point we decided to send the boys there-we just needed to move to GH. After having the boys here for the first year at this school, I am both deeply grateful and highly impressed with the teachers and the staff. Here's why: After 2 yrs in Dupont, my eldest son moved schools 2x-due to the set up of the school district but in both of those cases, he was a B average, though he was an A average in Hawaii. The teachers here truly opened up his aperture to learn and he has taken a 180' turn and made straight A's. My youngest was an average student who had a need for tutoring during his 3rd grade year in Dupont; after his first year at St Nic's, he ended his year with a B+ average and actually remembers and is enthusiastic about learning. The teachers and staff are truly dedicated to their students and are very responsive to the parents. The principal has an open door policy to everyone and does a fantastic job in keeping the parents informed (due to COVID, she's done several Zoom calls). The parents are so warm and inviting. They have a initial new parents' picnic, about the weekend prior to the first day of school. There is also a Facebook group for all the parents that helps all of us stay current on what's going on in the school. They have a lot of events and fundraisers some of which will require parent's involvement, but, that is normal for Catholic schools as they want the parents involved in as many activities as possible. Although I could say more about Saint Nicholas, I encourage you to visit the school, meet the teachers, and judge for yourself. The small class size allows for more teacher/student interaction as well as provides opportunities for more 1-1 instruction if needed. You will not regret the level of education they provide to the students; you will cherish the relationships you will build with the parents, and hopefully, see the value and impact this school will have not only your kids but on you as well.

Under new management for the 2023-2024 school year. They are abuzz with excitement to take on the…read morelegacy of a school that has been in our community since 1981. Montessori education focuses on the WHOLE child, and speaking from my own experience as a parent, this was a huge benefit for my son. He just left the school in the 7th grade. Teachers helped nurture his curiosity about higher math, gardening, and artand much more. Working at his own papp7has ssful platform for him. Teacher/student ratios are amazing. There is before school care starting at 6 am and after school care until 5:30 pm.

I love this school. I cant think of a better place for my child to thrive and make new friends and…read morelearn at her own pace. She's coming home every day telling me and her dad about what she learned. She's applying it to every day life. She's developing habits that will grow with her. I cant think of a better school for my daughter. It's really the best place of education for her here.

Misleading practices during tour, enrollment, and our time at this school. They will gaslight you…read moreinto assurance that they will meet your child where they are at academically and make claims of providing a supportive environment for your child with "1:1" support, a buddy system, etc. However, we discovered this was not the case whatsoever. The Teacher dedicates about 30 minutes a day to an educational topic in the morning during circle time and then the children are left to essentially teach themselves. We were told there would be 1:1 support but there's a 10-minute reading group with 2-3 kids. There's a floater aid who will spend an absorbent amount of time with some kids but not the kids with neuro challenges that require more guiding. We observed the class with our son and realized none of the accommodations they claimed they were making were being made. Our son was labeled as having "behavior" issues and his teacher sent us daily summaries that was a list of what he didn't accomplish during the day and didn't engage in responses surrounding suggestions, solutions, and problem-solving as a team. Our son was also neglectfully fed documented allergens during a potluck by the school Head Director, Aimee Allen. Jenna - the elementary director is rather brash in her communication style. We sent over our son's IEP from his public school and asked about thoughts and feedback - which was never responded to even when followed up on. Jenna said as an accommodation she'd set our son up with a 2x week 1:1 para-educator and provided us his start date. 3 weeks passed and we hadn't heard any progress reports regarding this. Turns out she never followed through with this plan and failed to notify us. This school was a massive investment and disappointment on all fronts. If your child requires partnership with their teacher and support staff, guidance, and has a neurodivergence I strongly advise you to protect your child and your wallet and veer far away from this place.

We can't say enough wonderful things about this school. We only wish we had started there in…read morepreschool. It is a positive learning environment where students are encouraged to be independent. They are part of a multi age community that is welcoming from the minute they start school. We have kids in elementary and middle school at HMS and couldn't be happier. We have attended public, private and homeschooled in other states but have finally found our school home.

Both our daughter and son have attended the Montessori Farmhouse. They teach independence and hands…read moreon learning. Overall we are impressed with the results. One drawback is the price, currently around $1200 per month, but you get what you pay for.

This school is a hidden gem in Port Orchard, WA! My kids love attending school here. They look…read moreforward to learning new skills and concepts. The teachers are friendly, patient, and attentive. They provide healthy snacks, a large outdoor space, and a unique way of learning. The Montessori approach to learning really allows my children the freedom to choose and explore.