I have taken classes at the Baker Creek Ceramic Studio for 1.5 years. I have learned so much from…read morethe expertise, coaching and support from all the studio's instructors. Brecken, the studio owner, creates a fun and safe place to make mistakes, learn and grow. I am not quitting my day job quite yet to make a living as a potter :), but I am improving with each class and am having a blast. I highly recommend giving your creative side an outlet at Baker Creek.

My 13 y/o daughter and I took a beginner throwing class with Brecken. I cannot say enough good…read morethings about the class and the studio as a whole. The instructor is very knowledgeable and really takes the time to ensure the students understand what they are being taught. There are regulars taking classes to continue their skills. Everyone is welcoming and encouraging. I really found the community aspect refreshing. We will be taking another class in the future. This was a lot of fun, and a great way to express creative energy.

The admissions process is really getting the one star review. I can't comment on the actual…read moreexperience of having a kid in this school because after taking my deposit for two children and then talking at myself and my husband about how superior the school is and how there's a million year waitlist because not only is Waldorf education the best but this particular Waldorf is the only one in the Pacific Northwest to do this and that, and despite myself and my husband having ample experience and knowledge about various alternative pedagogical approaches including Waldorf, we felt the admissions person just didn't really want to know about us or our children. Our family has moved a couple of times for work and we've applied to many different independent schools in the most competitive systems in the country; NY, LA, SF and Seattle. They have gotten into most but not all. Never have I come across a school however that despite having checked in a couple times along the way, stating interest, and being told decisions go out in April and then April came and went and no communication, at all. There were a bunch of other strange lacks in communication along the way as well I just don't need to bother. For a school that seems to think they're community and respect based, for the first time in applying for schools I definitely felt like my deposit was just money they like to collect every year. I feel like it was a dodged bullet though, I have talked to others that had a similar experience. The campus is adorable though!

Bellingham has wonderful public schools staffed with committed teachers. A private school here…read moreneeds to offer something dramatic to make the financial sacrifice worthwhile. For us, it was the appeal of a rounded, rich curriculum that includes the arts as an intrinsic part of daily routines. Waldorf kids spend more time outdoors, have differently paced days with carefully established rhythms, and develop close relationships with teachers who honor and respect individual patterns of thought and learning. One of the high school principals in Bellingham once told me that he always spots the Waldorf kids at his school as they are often the ones that most easily converse with adults and they bring with them a unique kind of engagement and curiosity about the world. He said that they were some of his favorite kids to work with. We have seen a Waldorf education work its magic on both of our kids. Our older son thrived at WHWS and went on become a confident and successful student in public high school and now college (where he has created a classic Waldorf-type of major that combines his love of economics with art history). Our younger son is currently in third grade at WHWS and we hope that he will remain through 8th grade.

You couldn't ask for a better location and the staff is very qualified and super friendly. I'm…read morevery impressed with the entire facility. Kudos to Kathy and Team!

I highly recommend James Place for your childcare needs. Their staff is professional, responsive,…read morecompetent and always very friendly. Originally, James Place was planned to be a good temporary fit before getting our child admitted to the YMCA. Our child stayed for 1 month at James Place before getting admitted into the YMCA. During that time, our child grew to make friends with other children and establish great rapport with James Place's staff. Our child "spoke" more and showed developmental progress. Clearly, our child flourished at James Place. When we eventually took our child to the YMCA, we quickly noticed that the YMCA simply does not compare. The security at James Place is better (locked front door with passcode entry), the staff/child ratio is higher and James Place has live streaming video cameras which allow viewing of your child from a laptop or smartphone. The YMCA lacks these attributes. Additionally, we noticed our child was sad, fussy and hungry when we picked our child up after work from the YMCA. In comparison; our child was always happy, well-fed and sleeping better when staying at James Place. We allowed our child to stay for one week at the YMCA before switching back to James Place. After that we begged James Place to take us back! They did, with caring and open arms. This felt good. Our child is happy again. Although James Place is only (slightly) more expensive than the YMCA, the peace of mind of knowing our child is in a safe, happy environment with a caring, top-notch childcare staff is PRICELESS. We're extremely happy they took us back! I can't say enough good things about James Place. I'm confident you'll be just as happy as I am with their services. :-)

Fantastic place to work & send your outdoor loving kiddos! Firs and Fiddleheads blends stewardship…read moreof the outdoors with Christian values, focusing on play as serious work. It's on a beautiful, old growth campus filled with varying wildlife to observe! 100/10

I worked here summer 2022 and hated it so much I put my two weeks in barely a month after I…read morestarted. They are an incredibly unorganized (unlicensed) childcare option and offered little to no training on child safety protocol for their staff, at summer camp the head teacher barely gave any instruction to kids and families on safety expectations and rules. Children were constantly getting hurt and the head teacher did little to provide appropriate consequences when my coworkers and I would bring incidents to her attention. I was one of the only teachers that would actually accompany kids to the bathroom, the head teacher would send 4 year olds to the bathroom out of sight by themselves every day and was shocked when I would go to accompany them with another camper to maintain ratio. She provided so little structure during the day that kids were completely under stimulated and their behavior problems that had been enabled throughout the school year were exacerbated in the summer. I felt like there was so little I could do to support my campers in a way that would be supported by the Firs. I have worked in childcare for many years and this is the worst place I've ever worked. Do not work here, do not send your kids here, their negligence is going to land them in a lawsuit some day. The homophobia too.....

From my experience, I do not recommend engaging in a professional relationship with the PTA…read moreprograms Director Lisa Nau. As a new clinical instructor, I personally have a great reputation as a PTA at my job, where I graciously accepted this opportunity to have a student! Lisa degraded all my time and dedication to this student, Blaming me as the primary problem for students lacking success in the field. It was a challenging situation for all parties, however my opinion is that Lisa was taking out other frustrations or pressures in life all out on me, as the scapegoat. I feel she manipulated student against me, affecting all parties to unfortunate negative outcomes . I was able to maintain professional conduct and power through. She sent multiple late-night texts, that I found inappropriate and concerning:

I should start by mentioning that I am currently finishing my bachelors degree at WWU, but ONLY…read morebecause Whatcom Community College did not offer the particular type of degree I wanted. Otherwise, I would have stayed at WCC! Sure, there were a couple of professors who were NOT my (or anyone's) favorite and could definitely use a review by the board, but you will get that ANYWHERE. I learned A LOT while obtaining a certificate and my associates degree at Whatcom, and I believe that you get out what you put in. If you put in 60% effort, chances are that you will only learn around 60% of what the professors are teaching, which, AGAIN, you will get anywhere you go. What you will NOT get from just anywhere are professors and advisors who take the time needed to help the INDIVIDUAL student, no matter where they are in life. There is also the fact that a lot of my current classmates are envious of the types of classes that I was provided with at Whatcom because all of MY prereqs contained some kind of useful skill and/or knowledge, whereas THEY are wondering how their "Ancient East Asian Civilizations" class is supposed to help them with their current major track. I'm not trying to say that WWU is awful or anything, but Whatcom Community College felt like home. The professors, advisors, staff, students, and EVERY single person that I came into contact with always went above and beyond and TRULY wanted to see me succeed. I felt like I belonged there, which I cannot say about my current school. Whatcom is honestly a very special place and so much more than "just a community college." It is a WONDERFUL, FRIENDLY place to gain a valuable education, and an even better place to help you believe in yourself. And that is priceless. THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO, WCC!!

We have had have such positive experience with the school this year. The teacher it's a very…read moreloving, play-based, understanding, intelligent woman who has handled my energetic sensory seeking/avoidant child with amazing understanding, wisdom, and grace. The school board tries to work really hard with the parents to help make it successful even for those of us who have been struggling with transportation. Although it is a Christian school and they do teach the Bible as part of their curriculum it's not in your face or judgemental. Small class, individualized attention (to the best of their abilities), and dedicated staff.

Very friendly staff and they're very knowledgeable on Brass instruments. Great service techs! Every…read morewind musician in Bellingham needs to frequent this wonderful shop!

We've hired this store to perform our flute maintenance year after year and cannot say enough…read morewonderful comments about their service, friendliness and utmost honesty. Thank you Ed and staff.

Our daughter went to Blue Heron for 3 years and we loved every second of it. Amazing staff, great…read moreenvironment - we were sad to leave when she aged out. The teachers really care and got to know us and our daughter over the 3 years - something we were really thankful for.

I can't say enough good things about Blue Heron. Our 5 year old daughter has attended for the last…read more6 months, and we have been thoroughly impressed. They have an amazing old school house with a nice yard that offers a fantastic setting for child development. The teachers Jolahna and Sheri bring a great deal of experience and are wonderful with the kids. The instruction is very creative and our daughter is always excited to tell us about what she learned at school when she gets home. All the other parents we have met seem very invested in their kids education and have been nothing but complementary of Blue Heron. We are very happy with our choice and would highly recommend!