My daughter has been attending school here and is thriving. I have constantly been impressed by the…read morework she brings home, the wide range of topics they cover each week on top of her improving vocabulary. The teachers are kind, but also discipline when necessary and keep the class in order. I was looking for an environment with structure and somewhere to begin a solid foundation for learning. I highly recommend this school.

I absolutely LOVE this Montessori school! When I was little I attended a Montessori and wanted my…read morekids to have that same experience. This school offers children love and kindness along with structure and practical teachings that will give them strength in real life. The school is not far from Maple Valley and Covington but is technically located on the Black Diamond/Kent border not far from Ristrettos! Not sure why there are not posts yet as it is maybe a best kept secret- teachers Carolyn and Nicole are amazing!!!

Our daughter has gone here for a year and she loves it so far. 3's program on a farm and she's…read morelearned so much. We are excited for her to do her 4s program this year and even more so that she has a friend wanting to enroll also. They teach the kids so many skills I didn't know a 3 year old could perform. The self learning discovery style has been great. Teacher Cheyanne left and we will miss her. Nonetheless we are still excited for our daughter to have her next year here. Her little brother will also attend here when he's old enough.

Our family has experienced two Montessori schools and two public districts between three boys…read more Dancing Pines is by far the most personal education between them all. The teachers are so mindful of how each child develops, it really does make you stop and think why it doesn't happen this way everywhere. I should also point out that our son is autistic and simply learns and interacts in his own way. The way he learns with the teachers and class mates is so organic that it doesn't even seem like he's being treated differently. And in reality I don't think he is being treated differently, which is exactly how I want my son treated. On top of the great staff, agile curriculum, and hands on learning... it's affordable. I'm sure you can find cheaper if you really look, but you will not find a better early learning experience for the price. Or for that matter, even more expensive options would have a tough time competing with this team. My child is currently 5 years old and autistic. Performing math at a 1st-2nd grade level. Reads at a 2nd-3rd grade level. And as a bonus, knows how to tend goats and chickens. Thank you so much Dancing Pines!

We love Busy Bee Preschool! My daughter attends the Auburn campus and just completed her first…read moreyear. She was shy and apprehensive about starting after being pretty socially isolated during the height of COVID. By the end of the school year, we've got a social kiddo who loves to learn, has started to learn how to read and who writes her ABC's so well. The teachers really care about the students and it's just an overall great environment! Highly recommend!

I love busy bee. My son attended for the last 2 years. The teachers are amazing and truly care…read moreabout the students. I would highly recommend busy bee to anyone looking for a preschool for their kids.

Great preschool, two of my kids went through it. It's a great way to meet other parents from the…read morearea. Teachers amazing!

I love love love Tahoma Co op Preschool. I had been home with my boys for several years before I…read moreheard about the place, and had never before considered taking them to preschool. I loved being home with them and didn't think I needed preschool. Co op allowed me to maintain some control (parents volunteer their time in class) and learn much more than I thought possible from my peers and from the teachers. It was a real eye opener for me. My son ended up at TCP for his last two years before kindergarten. It was a rich and rewarding experience that I recommend to anyone who has the flexibility to do it. It's affordable, fun, and a great way to fill in the at-home parenting experience.

I wish we could add more stars!! Don't be fooled by the residential first look of this wonderful…read moreschool. Yes it is definitively a school not your average daycare. Our daughter has learned in leaps and bounds here. The structure and education she gets is only seconded by the love and comfort we wish we could give her all day ourselves. Her teachers come up with new creative curriculum every week. Not a day goes by without photos and updates throughout the day. The unseen lower level of the house is utilized only for the school. As you walk down the pathway to the school you will see a huge backyard that is set up with all kinds of fun outdoor activities (with all the safety and security you could ask for). Inside you will find there are no T.V.s or electronics. Kids are encouraged to explore and immerse themselves in creative play. The classrooms are incredibly clean and well organized!! Breakfast, am & pm snacks and lunch are all served at a kiddo friendly table in the heart of the classrooms creating a family style feel. Ms. Haylie and her staff are so encouraging, loving and supportive to all the kids(us parents too!). I could go on and on!!! If you are looking for a school/daycare for your little one I urge you....STOP HERE! You won't find anything like this!

Haylie is a magician, that's our family nickname for her. Somehow she gets kids and their needs on…read morea deeper level than most people, even educators that I have met. I had two kids attend her preschool and our experience has been nothing short of life-changing. Absolutely one of the secret gems in Kent, 1000% recommend this preschool.

My daughter is a current student at KM and even though we've moved to Maple Valley, we are keeping…read moreher there. We absolutely love the teachers, and the philosophy at this co-op. My daughter (2) has blossomed socially and we have already built some lifelong friendships with other families from our class. Because the school is not focused on academics, but rather, learning through play, the children have an opportunity to explore their own interests, even at this young age. What a joy to have the chance to teach my daughter independence and love of learning in a nurturing and supportive environment.

We love KM. We love the teachers! They are so wonderful. We love the KM community. I am so…read morethankful we found this preschool!

My children have been attending since 2011. I work in Early Learning and when I needed a place for…read moremy own children, you can imagine I did a lot of looking and testing and interviewing. While there is cost associated with this school, we have clearly felt it is worth it for many years. We started as part time when the kids where little as that is what our schedules, finances and comfort levels were at the time. They have done K-10 here as well. The head teacher for elementary - high school is amazing and a blessing. Every year we contemplate if the cost it worth it and every year we wholeheartedly decide it is worth the education they have received. In the younger years the education is rated for excellence through recognized national and state programs. My professional education, training and experience agree that they do good work with the younger kids. The children are encouraged to think and explore. When they get to school age, again the teacher is wonderful and also appropriately credentialed. Our kids exit GRMS with strong social skills, excellent academic skills, and are ready to face the challenges of Running Start and beyond.

7 years of my daughter being here and almost 1 year of my son being here, they love it. I am glad I…read morepicked GRMS as their school. If you are having 2nd thoughts, don't overthink it. You won't regret it!

Update: We're still loving the teachers and community at Benson Hill Cooperative School with our 2…read moreyear old in Ms. Kellys class! My family started at BHCP with our 2 year old kiddo in 2019. She was our first kid so it was a relief to be in class with her learning from the teachers, other parents working in the classroom and the Bates Technical College parent educator. My daughter learned to be more independent and play with kids her age. We now attended BHCP for three years and love the play based learning. Ms. Kristie keeps the kids engaged and laughing during opening circle. She encourages them to improvise in songs and guess what's going to happen in the story. The kids take turns bringing a class pet home (stuffed animal) and telling the other kids about their adventures. Art is a sensory messy creative play experience. Kids are encouraged to explore materials and come up with their own ideas about how to use them. Ms. Kristie supports them as they create and explore. We have class field trips like going to the pumpkin patch; seeing plays at Carco theater and visits from the firefighters with their trucks. BHCP has a large outdoor play space with swings, sand and plays to climb. Parents work in the classroom once a week which I've come to love. I get to see how my kid interacts at school and learn from other parents and the teacher. There isn't a focus on letters or counting however BHCP and Bates Technical college just held a kindergarten readiness panel and apparently it's more important that kids go to the bathroom independently and know how to use scissors. My 4 year old child participated in the 5 day program this year. So in additional to 3 days in the 4 year old class she also spent 2 days a week in the class for 3 year olds, which I was doubtful about at first but see how she gets to be a leader in class. She'll help open snack packets or demonstrate how to use a tool. Also since it's a play based school she does more projects on her own those days or with the help of a parent volunteer. Such as threading beads or dictating poems for her grandparents. Parents can choose to either serve on the board or have a parent job like laundry or playdough making. It's another way to build friendships with other parents. There are a lot of "thank goodness, your kid does that too?!" The preschool is in a church but is not religious. There is a Noah's Art Mural on one wall that the church as asked not be removed. But Christmas and even St. Patrick's day isn't topic of books or art projects. We actually had Purple Day on 3/17. They have trial classes. Worth checking out.

This is my daughter's first year at this co op school. Three of my friends and their kids had a…read moregreat educational journey at their local co op schools (Renton, Bothell and Bellevue) and their high recommendations inspired me to join. Two times a week we go to school together and play and learn for two hours and thirty minutes each day. My family tends to be more introverts and this easy separation transitional time and experience really works for us. Ms. Kristie is super attentive and caring. She is so dedicated to this school and her students. I cannot ask for a better teacher, environment and wonderful group of parents!