The Montessori Forest School has been a great fit for my son and our family. This has been his…read morefirst experience in a school type setting and Shaija has been absolutely wonderful helping us all transition. We LOVE the combo of the outdoor setting and Montessori style of teaching and learning. My son THRIVES in the outdoor setting! He loves the adventure and is a very high energy kiddo, so we love knowing that he is getting to move and play and breath in the fresh air. He has learned so much since he started and will often randomly bring up some fun fact he learned. He is learning about REAL things. Shaija is so passionate about teaching and she really cares for the kids.

From the owner: Montessori Forest School offers fully outdoors classes at Centennial Fields Park, Snoqualmie WA,…read morefor 3-6 year-olds. We have a Forest Graduation Ceremony in July, followed by Summer Camps. Call Now! for a Classroom Tour, Info Night, or Community Event!

The other two negative reviews are from a prior teacher. We spent 2 years with Ms. Jillian and are…read moreabout to spend a third. We LOVE this school. I've scrutinized every school in the valley and Issaquah trying to find the BEST place for my kids and this one tops them hands down. Thank you all for being so amazing!!!

I have had two kiddos go through the program and we have had such an amazing experience. It is…read moreaffordable, has multiple engaging play spaces, a teacher who is committed to providing enriching play-based experiences, and the time I spent helping at the school was such a gift as I got to experience how my kiddos learn and interact in the classroom setting. The former negative reviews are from a previous teacher and I can whole-heartedly say that the current teacher, Ms. Jillian, is 100% an amazing person to be around. The Bellevue College parent educator, Ms. Sara, is also an amazing support person to have in the classroom, as well as for parenting questions and she has validated so much of my parenting journey. Not only was my kiddo much more prepared for kindergarten than others in his kindergarten class, but I also feel like the family-interactive school experience has made me a better parent and closer to my children. I highly recommend the co-op experience for those with the lifestyle that suits it!

really didn't like how the director, Ms Tammy, dealt with kids. I heard her yell at my daughter the…read morefirst week when she ran towards the door, she started crying. Both of them started crying and nobody came to comfort them. They both were so scared. Drawing boundaries is ok but yelling kids is not and definitely not my parenting style. There were few other instances like that, happened the first week. I pulled them out immediately. I am a big fan positive discipline way of treating/raising kids. I am here to say if that's also your philosophy, stay away from this place. Wish I had known, would have saved me a lot of time, money and hassle.

I never write reviews, but I just had to write one about Tammy's program! This is an incredible…read moredaycare/ preschool for our three year old daughter. She comes home everyday with a smile on her face and she has learned so sooo much! I am blown away with what an amazing job they have done teaching our girl. It's also very nice knowing that when I drop my child off every morning, that she is well cared for and happy. We are loving Explore and Grow!

We have sent both our boys through Morningstar, one is still enrolled. Madhuri really cares about…read morethe kids and the school and it shows. They work really hard to provide a great Pre-K experience, in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to learning . They follow Montessori methodology and teach the kids life skills like independent play, cleaning up after yourself and sharing. They provide excellent communication, and focus on each child as an individual and are willing to take the difficult conversations. One of our kids also struggled with focus and following directions and even though we didn't always see eye-to-eye on how to handle situation that arose at school, the important part is that Morningstar staff worked closely with us, we communicated and discussed concerns and took the time to understand perspectives. As parents we want the best for our kids, and sometimes that also means making sure our kids are also contributing to that environment for the other kids and not taking away from that. It is not an easy balance to reach, but having a school that cares and works with the family to get it right is greatly appreciated.

We enrolled our son Sullivan in January 2014. He just had his last day and will be moving onto…read moreKindergarten in the fall. I can't say enough about the Montessori program, the leadership, teachers and staff at Morningstar. Sullivan thrived in the Montessori program. He became an expert in geography, knows how to read and write and has the basics of math down. He also learned how to be a great student and classmate. We are forever grateful to Ms. Madhuri, Ms. Deepti, Ms. Helen and all of the others at Morningstar. Sullivan will miss them greatly. He is excited to start Kindergarten in the fall and thanks to the Morningstar team - he is very ready!

A wonderful school with supportive teachers, helpful staff, and happy kids. The test scores are…read moregreat and the community is friendly. Curriculum is top-notch and works for all types of learners. They welcome neuro-diverse students as well. Overall a wonderful experience. I've recommended to other families who have joined. We have students who transfer here every year based on personal recommendations from current families, which I think says it all. Go Eagles!

All 3 of my children have attended (are attending) St. Joseph Parish School. The small class sizes,…read morehighly skilled and caring teachers, and parent community involvement all made St. Joseph a great fit for our family. The academics are challenging and there is the individualized support that each student needs to achieve. We also appreciate the involvement of faith and community service into the curriculum. My daughters who graduated went on to attend a highly competitive high school and were well prepared for the transition to high school. They had the study skills, curiosity for learning, and ability to advocate for themselves - all developed at St. Joseph.

My Son loves KOTR preschool. His two teachers are some of his best friends and he looks forward to…read moreseeing them during the week!

I would definitely recommend KOTR preschool. This is my son's second year here. I moved him from a…read moredifferent preschool due to the distance and because he wasn't showing much academic advancement. I have been very happy with his growth academically and socially while attending KOTR preschool. The teachers are great and you can tell they enjoy their jobs. They have made learning and socializing a great experience for my son. I also appreciate that KOTR preschool provides a safe environment for the students. The doors are locked during school hours. They are also very vigilant about their sick policy, which I appreciate as a nurse.

I have been SO eager to write a review for this daycare for many, many months…read more TL;DR - you will not find more caring, communicative, and supportive school for your child. I wish I could convey how impactful our experience at Goddard Snoqualmie was to our family, but I do not believe words can adequately describe the admiration, gratitude, and true love that we have for this facility and the people who work there. We were at Goddard for one year and had the *best* experience. Mr. Julio and Ms. Maria are truly exceptional daycare owners (I say this with confidence, having toured many daycares in our new location and settling on one that is nowhere near as warm and inviting as Goddard Snoqualmie). They truly helped me become a better parent, better communicator, and just better person. They know everyone by name and are very hands-on with both the management and the children themselves. It is evident they care a great deal about their school and the families in it. The front office staff Ms. Kady and Ms. Talli are actual DREAMS. They are so friendly and so caring... to the point that if you are home sick with your child and you don't show up, they will call to make sure you are okay! We haven't been to Goddard in almost 4 months and my son still talks about his teachers there - even one he only knew for 1 month! That is the amount of impact that this daycare has on small children. Of course the smart, caring and compassionate staff are the most important factors in daycare, but outside of that - the facility is BEAUTIFUL. I mean really, really top-notch. It is bright, clean, with state-of-the art technology. I am confident that there was no detail left unturned. It was climate-controlled, the playground was state-of-the-art, and there was a TON of space for exploring. Curriculum was great. They use an app to update parents throughout the day and communicate. My son truly thrived here - they have a really excellent curriculum supplemented with things like music on Tuesdays and summer programming. Art is made every day, and they also do a lot of singing and story time. Had we not moved prohibitively far away, we would have continued to go to Goddard Snoqualmie for many, many years. I cannot recommend more highly.

This. place. is. awesome…read more Do you have concerns about your kid's safety? The door is ALWAYS locked, and you have to enter a code AND scan your hand to pick your kid up - this is just to get in the building! Do you have concerns about your kid's education? This place does an awesome job of teaching kids as they are having fun - today my daughter built a rocket ship, played with 'alien' play doh, did a lot of puzzles and read books about the moon. And she had a blast! She didn't want to leave. Concerned that you don't know what goes on behind the doors of the school while you are gone? Throughout the day you will often get pictures of your kid as they are going through the different activities, and after you pick your child up, they send you a complete summary of everything your child did during the day - down to how much yogurt they ate, and how many times they went to the bathroom (or how many diapers, etc.). You will NEVER have to worry about your kids when you drop them off here. They have fun, enclosed playgrounds - the place is always incredibly clean, and the owners are some of the nicest, most genuine people I have ever met.

We love NBM! Our child has been a student for the past 2 years. The staff and the Montessori method…read morehas really worked to bring out her academic and social skills. The past year has brought many unexpected challenges with the pandemic, and NBM has done an excellent job at with holding protocols to keep the kids, staff and families healthy. We have always had a good working relationship with the administration and have appreciated their willingness to be flexible and open to feedback during this time. Any news families looking forward an early development learning center for their child, I would hands down recommend North Bend Montessori.

North Bend Montessori is a most special place. My daughter has attended for two years and I have…read moreseen tremendous emotional and academic growth in that short amount of time. Beyond (and even more important than) that, she is loved so very well by the teachers and support staff at this school. She wakes up excited to go to school every day and talks about her teachers and friends all afternoon. I know that my daughter is in the BEST hands every day that she is there. I cannot recommend this school highly enough and am excited for my son to attend, too.