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!

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!

As a fellow early childhood educator who has run a childcare program before, when I was looking for…read morea preschool for my son, I knew I wanted a play-based program where my child would have plenty of opportunities to explore and simply have a great time. We came across The Farmhouse School, and I was so excited. The philosophy is exactly what I hoped to find- Play-based, a focus on social emotional wellbeing, open-ended exploration, and great family support. My son had only been with me for his first three years of life, and I wasn't sure how he would take to being away from me, but he's done amazingly well so far. He is excited to go, and even asks to go on the weekend. He always has a big smile on his face while we head to school, and he tells me about how he plays with his friends at pickup. The teachers are all lovely and warm, and are very compassionate. They understand how to work with children and families to ensure the transition from home to school goes well. I can't say enough about the school. It's great, and I wish there were more schools like this in the area so more children could experience what best practices are for this age group!

The Farmhouse School is a charming and wonderful school. The teachers are very patient, kind, and…read morecontinuously ask the students great questions. Some favorite components of the school for my daughter was the rotation of exploratory areas and touch areas. For example, some weeks they have a big bin of leaves and other weeks they have interesting beads, or water play. Some weeks there are tables with writing with interesting things or ways to write your name or guess the smell in the cup. There is even a quaint writing center and student mailboxes for sharing letters. An important component is outside play everday no matter the weather. They have a wonderful outdoor play space complete with garden and live chickens. One of the most important aspects of the school is the teacher interation with the students. For ex: When students are telling a story, the teacher is writing down what they are saying or writes down titles or explanations of the artwork created by the students. The preschoolers feel respected and love that their ideas are seen as important. Last year the students were interested in collectively creating a bug hotel, they worked on this project all year. The teachers helped the students generate lists of what the hotel needed and they were continually creating collaboratively. For a few weeks the students were interested in doing a play so the teachers started writing down their script ideas and in a few days at pick up all the parents got to watch a very charming preschool production on the back porch. When you are thinking about a place to start your child's education, Farm house is a wonderful, creative, and kind place to start.

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.

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!

The new facility is wonderful but the teachers are even better. Both my kids have greatly benefited…read morefrom their time at encompass. We were fortunate enough to work with teacher Morgan who helped tremendously. My daughter is now sleeping through the night, has far less tantrums, and has learned personal tools to help calm down. The fact that we are sleeping again is amazing!

We were referred to Encompass by several friends. They specialize in helping your child gain the…read moreskills they need to do well in life. They have experience with families who have special needs and have worked with children on the Autism spectrum, kids with dyslexia/dysgraphia, kids who need therapy, etc. There are two locations. One on Boalch and one in downtown North Bend. The staff was very friendly and helpful in getting us where we needed to be to have the appointment set up. For our particular need we were on a waitlist, but were able to get in after a short while. The specialist we have been working with is fantastic and my child looks forward to seeing her every week. I'm so thankful for a resource like this in our community.

My kid started at 3 at this place and WOW this place is amazing!…read moreThis place provides the perfect setting for kids to develop and grow! On top of that we REALLY LOVE the TEACHERS! YES every single one! They love the kids and treat them with love!. Our kid have developed so much from this place. It was the best decision that we have made for our kid! We are really thankful to all the teachers that helped our kid grow and we are going to miss this place alot! Highly recommend this place!

Our daughter is thriving at The Treehouse! She adores going to school where she plays with her…read morefriends, engages in dance and gymnastics, and gets to express herself through a wide variety of arts and crafts activities. It's been really wonderful seeing her express herself more clearly and forge lasting friendships with her classmates. The teaching staff is warm, friendly and genuinely has the best interests of the kids as their top priority. Their interest in getting to know our entire family and the kindness they show our younger son (who will soon enroll at The Treehouse himself) is truly heartwarming. I cannot recommend The Treehouse enough to families who are looking for a welcoming community and play-based learning environment.

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.

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!