My overall experience with Northshore Christian Academy was extremely disappointing and concerning…read more As a parent, I need to feel confident that my child is being cared for with patience, cleanliness, and respect. Unfortunately, this experience made me lose trust in the level of care being provided.

Firstly, I've been involved with this school for over 20 years. I've attended church at NCC, I have…read moreclose friends who work here, and I've had my students attend here. The last two years have been incredibly disappointing. Since Mr. Lane Beasley has taken over as head of schools, the turnover of critical staff at this school has been frightening. My current understanding is that the school is even having to hire entirely new departments next year because of staff departures/transitions. I've watched some of the loveliest people be forced out this school to make way for someone who used to be a MS counselor at the school to become the full school (K-8) principal. At the end of 2025, without any warning, the middle school principal was let go our 3-5 principal took his place. The narrative we were told was that He left by his choice after learning he wouldn't be returning the next year. After a personal discussion with him, I am sickened that the narrative we were told in no way aligns with what happened, as he was told to clean out and leave with just a few months of the school year remaining. Then this last year, a beloved teacher had been promoted to our school's K-2 principal. Apparently, rather than providing her feedback or coming alongside her when she struggled in the first year of this new position, she was fired and replaced with our 3-8th grade principal (who is now K-8). All of these transitions have resulted in our assistant principals being overworked, our staff feeling unsupported, and confusion about who's actually in charge at the school. I'm also disappointed in the school choosing to align itself with a specific brand of American conservative evangelicalism rather than the "bible based" identity it claims. My understanding is that when teachers talked or prayed about the unrest in Minnesota from earlier in this year, it was met with an email from admin asking them to "steer away from politics". But it was perfectly okay for the head of schools to send out an easter message that complained about a Washington State millionaires tax? Apparently Mark 10:25 or the Apostle's charitable living in Acts can be overlooked to embrace a gospel of prosperity rather than one rooted in the Bible. Needless to say, this institution has gone downhill. I love NCA, its teachers, and its families, but as an institution it's fallen well out of line with its original mission. This school cares too much about optics, and less about practice. They even had a teach inservice event last year where teachers were instructed to create accounts and give 5 star reviews to the school to bolster its online image. I'd be surprised if this review stays up long before they have it removed, but know this is all coming from someone who's been around this place a long time and is sad to see how it's fallen.

I have so many great things to say about this place. It's conveniently located in Marysville with…read moreplenty of parking. You can feel the good vibes when you walk in. All of the teachers are so caring. I love that the main entrance door remains locked during school hours. However, it's easy to buzz in if you need to enter the building. Classes are clean and disinfected. They offer an amazing curriculum. My daughter mostly gravitated to Mrs. Boes & Mrs. Campbell. I cannot say enough good things about these two ladies. They are forever in my daughter's heart. Karen is the director of the school. She is compassionate and kind-hearted. She has a great connection with everyone. I highly recommend this school!

I cannot say enough good things about Goddard. Our eldest attended here from the fall of 2020 to…read morethe end of summer of 2022 and our daughter from the fall of 2021 to the summer of 2025. My kids definitely developed some core memories here and made lasting friendships with their peers and staff. The staff is wonderful and very attentive to the kids. Definitely got emotional on my daughter's last day! Could not recommend this place more.

I appreciate how well this school made my daughter ready for kindergarten and the social skills she…read morehas now, all because of this school. This is a school and not a daycare. My first child child went to a daycare most of her preschool years. It was cheap, for a reason.... As much as we tried to get her ready, she struggled. Our second child started when she was 2 and is now at the top of her Kindergarten class. I honestly believe is it because of the TEAM Lisa and Erin have made. My daughter still talks about her teachers from this school and how much she misses them. I give all the credit to this school. I'm excited to see my 3rd child complete this great program. I recommend this Goddard school to anyone that want their kids to excel. Thank you Lisa and Erin for all you do!

3.65 out of 5. This is an old school, and a school that is very busy w almost 900 kids. Pushing…read more25+/- in a classroom. The property itself could use a facelift, but that costs money. Big money. Will our kids learn anything here? Hope so. Only time will tell. The teachers seem good. School faculty seems professional. The principal is a nice lady and appears fair and level headed. Safety is key here. Good. We need that. Problem here is the extreme insulation of teaching staff from parents. It's very hard to speak w your child's teacher in person unless you make an appt in the front office, which is much like trying to be a new patient at a doctor's office. "5 weeks from now we can get you in." Ugh. All is basically done via email or an app which can be arduous to communicate properly re issues when not face to face. There is no showing up at school for a quick hello w a teacher. Nope. They won't let you see your child's teacher real quick. They'll turn you away, and give you a slight snide vibe... like you might be a criminal or trying to do something dastardly. The attitude is unnecessary and unreasonably excessive. Another aside is that "side eye" that some "outdoor kid wranglers wearing safety vests" give if you dare ask a question, or "cross an imaginary line" that they deem uncrossable. So many rules to break by accident. A few, not all mind you, seem to deem some parents as a threat. I'm sure these ladies outside have seen their share of hard to deal withs, they're out there, but that percentage is low. Parents w their children aren't threats. (Hence the 3.65 out of 5 stars) What about that "Kindness Always" message again? Now... the ugliness that is the drop off and pick up situation at Hillcrest. Hoooo weee! DO NOT DO IT. Stressful! The school built in 1961 was never ready for the volume it has now in the 21st century, as well as the neighborhood that was built around it. Put your child on the bus! Seriously. Trying to park or getting in a line up of cars winding through a neighborhood an hour prior to drop or pickup is extreme. It can move along expeditiously at times, but mostly it's slow going and a daily fight. I wouldn't, nor would most, recommend it. You have to get there fairly early before school, and 45 mins before for pickup. Lots of sitting in your car waiting. People cut the line amd make it worse too. Getting away from the school is also tough. Put the kids on the bus! Nix the traffic jam and hanging around out front waiting for the teacher to walk out. This is an issue all experience. All in all Hillcrest is alright. B-. We can deal w the vests outside, the warden-esque front office, and the insane school traffic. Most agree it's the better school of the bunch in LS. Better than most. We work with what we have.

Nelson Elias the school psychologist and his helpful staff make the best team and go out of…read morethere there way to help the kids at Hillcrest elementary, they really care for the kids they take care of

Our two children have been at Goddard since 2021. In our 4 years of experience, we have appreciated…read morethe consistency of the highly competent administration and the high caliber of teachers. They create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Siri and Nancy are truly the backbone of this flourishing school. The staff welcomes ideas on improvements and is so open to receiving feedback - which is so important to parents of young kids. This open communication has been pivotal to us. Thanks to the teachers' influence, we have experienced development in our children's social skills, willingness to be curious and a love for hopefully lifelong learning. All the teachers throughout the years have been amazing - pleasant personalities, positive attitudes and a caring nature. We're constantly amazed by the thoughtful curriculum and creative activities, though it has changed a few times but for the better. The art projects that come home are so cute. Communication with the staff is excellent. We love receiving the daily updates and photos - it helps us feel connected to our child's day. We highly recommend Goddard to any family looking for a nurturing and enriching environment for their child. Thank you to the entire team for all that you do!

We've had such a positive experience with Goddard Monroe. The staff is truly wonderful, and both…read moredirectors, Siri and Nancy, are amazing. So patient, kind, and understanding. I also really appreciate the daily updates and pictures; they give us so much peace of mind. A special shout-out to Ms. Jerri, Ms. Yasmin, and Ms. Antonia. During a difficult phase with my child adjusting to the daycare, they were incredibly patient and worked with us every step of the way to make sure things were handled appropriately and my child was cared for. We couldn't have asked for better support. Overall, we feel so grateful to have our child here and would highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a nurturing, caring, and supportive environment.

We have been with PNWK since 2018 and have loved every minute of it. My kids have so much knowledge…read moreof nature through this program, and they love being able to play and explore during their class time. The teachers are incredibly kind and caring. The program incorporates inclusive teaching and values, which is very important to us. Also, the COVID safety protocols have been top-notch. Overall, a wonderful program.

Teachers are amazing and very caring. My kids loved going. The admin however is terrible to deal…read morewith.

Great school. They really try and be the best. They particularly helped my son who has ADHD. They…read moreworked with him a lot and always made sure he was ok. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone. We actually live in everett and drive them here for school. They got some good programs for everyone to get involved. One in particular is watch dog. Dads volunteer and help the kids. The food selection for lunch and breakfast is very good. They have many healthy options and I think the PTA helps with that.

Wonderful place! My daughter has been coming here for almost two years now. Miss Lexy, Yolanda,…read moreHailey and Anna are so sweet to my shy girl. The teachers are so caring but I also feel so confident about sending her to kindergarten in a few months. She has come so far learning how to write her name, letters, numbers, counting, drawing and coloring, and selfishly I love how she picks up after herself when playing at home! They do such fun crafts, stem projects, she has brought home plants before and one year they made a homemade peppermint soap for Christmas. So cool! They have a great balance of learning inside but also lots of time outside! They have an indoor play area too which is nice when it's super rainy outside. Only con is they don't provide lunch, but can't have it all!

Been here for a year. My son has learned a lot in the preschool class. I'm really happy with it. We…read morelove the huge playground and interactions with staff have been great. Sending my 2 year old next year as well.