This is our family's third attempt at a tutoring for our now second grader, after failed attempts…read moreat Kumon and abacus classes. I figured I'd give it one more shot now that we recently moved from Bellevue to the Plateau/Highlands area. I purchased a bargain voucher for six sessions for one subject, admittedly not expecting much. (hint: their name ends with "on") Originally learned about this BIC location during kids' swimming class when I saw a pair of third graders doing their BIC tutoring homework in the bleachers. When I ran into a former neighbor of mine on our second week, I knew I might be onto something. The Issaquah location is open three times a week (Tue, Thur, Sun) and is managed by Mr Victor Ho. Victor also started a new Wednesday sessions at the EX3 Teen & Rec Center on the Samm. Plateau. BIC "Enrichment Courses" are divided into English and Math subject. Each session is 75 minutes long for one subject. Victor Students seems to be grouped by age/grade You have several students under the supervision of an adult teacher, and the students are expected to work on their own, "study hall" style, until they are stuck or otherwise have a question. Private tutoring this is not. Most of the hard work is at home, where the parents have to establish ad maintain a daily study routine for each kid. I've also noticed lot of anxious parents prepping their 6-8 year olds for the Cogat and achievement exams (I'm no sure if the latter is ITBS or Stanford10). Basically it's whatever BSD, ISD and LWSD are dishing out. I have no opinion on this particular offering, other than that it's popular and probably worth checking out if that's your focus. Ultimately, what sets the Issaquah operation apart is the dedication and accessibility of the branch manager, who has been receptive to and patient with my many questions and concerns about our kids progress (or sometimes, the lack thereof). Victor has been willing to tweak things so we can emphasize topics where there are gaps in understanding or merely insufficient mastery. Vic is also eager to hear about any errors / typos in the problem sets, as well as of any subpar tutoring sessions. As you'd expect, the tutoring competition is stiff on the Eastside but they seem to be thriving. Don't let their unassuming exterior and frankly, dingy interior fool you -- what they save on rent / furniture, they pass on the savings to you! (Seriously, BIC rates are lower than our previous tutoring programs.) This is a system that appears to be working for our children.

Great tutors! The center has helped my children understand math better. Plenty of parking and…read morevery organized center.

Our daughter has been extremely happy at Goldfinch. We love the teachers and as a family run…read morebusiness, they've created a wonderful community for our children. I am also so impressed by how much our daughter learns, the teachers create wonderful activities! We are so thankful to have found this gem!

As first time parents, sending our 11M old to daycare was an emotional milestone. Our kiddo has…read morebeen there for nearly a year now, and it's one of the best parenting decisions we've ever made. Marianne and the Edugether team exude warmth and approach childcare with the perfect mix of humor, patience, and high expectations. We've received more valuable feedback from them in our parent/teacher conferences than any work performance evaluation :) and we know that our little one is learning to be more kind and independent because of Edugether's loving and intentional environment. It warms our heart to see him squeal with joy when he walks up to school, and he now recites his teachers names as he babbles before bed. We're currently expecting twins and are so excited to have them join the Edugether family.

I love Kirkland co-op Preschool all my boys have gone there! It's an amazing experience, lots of…read morefun activities field trips and fun songs and art! I made lots of life long friends and memories! I was nervous when I first joined about participating in a co-op preschool and having a work day but it worked out well and they made the whole process easy. Love Kcp and highly recommend it!

We started the quest for a preschool when my twin sons were 4. My three non-negotiables I was…read morelooking for were: 1. Play-based. I wanted my sons to learn how to play well with others within a loose structure. 2. Community-driven. I wanted to experience a group of "real" parents, who can appreciate (and at times commiserate) all the highs and lows of parenting. 3. Affordable. As a single-income family at the time, we needed something that we could both afford and met our standards. (My husband and I are both educators.) Kirkland Co-Op Preschool both met and exceeded our expectations. But the thing that has probably surprised us the most is the families and friends we've met along the way. My husband and I have expanded our "tribe" to include many of the families we've met at KCP, I'm so glad we made the choice to join. Our sons have been nurtured by not only the teachers at KCP, but also by the parents. The parent involvement piece is a big commitment, but our kids have benefited immensely from it. And I have been able to witness their growth in the classroom the whole time. It's been a really precious experience. Our twins are going to kindergarten this fall, but our youngest is going into Group II this year. If you're looking for a place for your family to find true community this is the place for you! I highly recommend it.

My little one loves the half day program. Has been thriving since starting a few months ago. The…read moreteachers are warm and kind. The school communications are great via email. They make it easy for you to keep track of everything. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a small program and want to start half days for a young child.

The 6th grade Chinese teacher, Shu-Ya Williams is one of the best teachers I've ever known. . She…read moreis loving, very funny, patient, and knows how to teach Chinese to a group of American grown kids. Her students always laugh out aloud, I know these kids are having so much fun learning Chinese. Every Saturday when my daughter is taking lesson from her, I love sitting outside to listen to her teachings, her clear words, her way to handle kids, and all the laughters from her classroom. My daughter is actually willing to take Chinese lessons because of her.

Our first grader was behind in reading and below grade level. She has always loved books and…read moreheading to the library to check out more books yet reading them proved extremely challenging. After wanting additional support we found Jack and Huyen in our neighborhood with Think and decided the sooner the better. The program Jack has started her on these past nine months has found her finishing first grade at reading level. We all couldn't possibly be any more proud of her and pleased with the services Think provides. The best part is that our daughter is proud of herself. Her progress in reading is readily apparent and now it has become a joy in that she actually looks forward to reading. Should your student require additional supports in accessing reading we encourage you to look no further than Jack and Huyen with Think Academic Services.

I went there for a scholarship consultation for my sister. I must say they provided me very detail…read moreinformation and great advices. Although I had done some reading and research before meeting them but they was able to provide me with more detail and timeline for my sister to prepare for college. Highly recommend.

Love love love miss stephanie and her preschool. It was the perfect place for my 3 yer old son (who…read morehad never done daycare or been away from us during the day) to start his journey in early education! Stephanie is incredibly joyful and calming presence and seems to enjoy every minute of what she does. The children can tell that as well and it's a safe and warm environment in which to explore their world. I love the hours 9-12:30 for morning class or 1-4:30 and the ratio of no more than 8 kids per class. It's small and on 35th, but it has everything they need without being too overwhelming. Oh, and the fact that it's very affordable is an added bonus! So glad we found this preschool!

What a great, boutique preschool! I am a preschool music teacher myself and couldn't have been more…read morehappy there. I had my daughter attend there for a full year before we moved to California. Ms. Stephanie has a great balance of free play and introducing structure and materials in a fun and encouraging way. The children all loved her as she is very good with handling conflict/resolution and facilitating imaginative play. My daughter learned to play and explore outdoors (mud pies galore!) while learning about circle time, story time, and responsibilities of cleaning as a community. I saw so much progress while we were there. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a small teacher student ratio (1:8), allows their kids to get their hands a little dirty in nature, and still learn their letters and numbers in preparation for Kindergarten. Great rates and scheduling as well.

Great staff and learning environment . Love that they're flexible in helping cover up classes…read moremissed.

Great teachers who give equal focus to every student. They are good with both offline and online…read moreclasses.