Great school! I like that it taught my kid how to be independent and polite. It's a small school…read morewhich I liked how close everyone was. There are two classes, one class upstairs and one class downstairs. I also loved the playground that they had. My kid got to go there 40 mins twice a day and loved the sand box. They also do nature trail walks in the back. They have Mr. Dave that comes and does music class with the kids. Also they don't have nap time which is great for the kiddos who don't nap anymore. I do wish the parents were more involved with the school esp during the holiday celebrations and it seemed like cookie decorating was like the main idea for the holidays. Hopefully after covid the parents have more opportunity to be involved in the holidays.

This is such an amazing school. I am so thankful to them for helping mold my daughter into the…read moreperson she is today. I am heartbroken that our time there has come to an end but am enrolling my daughter in elementary school knowing she received the best possible start in her schooling due to the nurturing and loving environment that the teachers at Mukilteo Montessori offer their students.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Small World! My daughter had barely had a babysitter…read moreher first three and 1/2 years of life, and I was reluctant to sign her up for pre school. My husband and I toured the school and felt the warm, welcoming vibe right away. The teachers are amazing and my daughter has blossomed socially as well as academically. Everyone is kind and considerate and my daughter has just loved every minute she has been attending. We love Small World Montessori!

Both of my kids went here and they both have loved it. The school supports their independence and…read moreteaches them valuable skills that have prepared them for success in the classroom. They also have made a bunch of great friends and love all the teachers.

My daughter went here, now my middle son attends, and my youngest son will attend next year. We all…read morelove this school so much, it is so clean, the teachers and staff are so kind and genuine, and our kids learn so much. I can't say enough great things about it, I wish it extended beyond preschool! :)

Love the director and the teachers. My son adjusted really well. He had some bad experiences in…read moreother day cares but the teachers here bonded well with him. My kid didn't want to school before but now he is happy to see his teacher and friends. I really love all the hands-on activities and that they teach a bilingual (Korean-English) program.

Excellent preschool, who really gets to know each child…read more Neelima's passion for kids and learning is evident. Our child has grown so much!

I love the teachers!…read more My three-year-old is shy and was very nervous about starting school. Ms. Neelima and Ms. Jackie welcomed my daughter with open arms and helped her transition at the pace that was comfortable for her. Before I found Orchid Peaks, I was struggling to find a preschool I liked. This place provides my child with structure & routine, but still allows for free-play and independent exploration. I love the Montessori approach and I am so glad that I found this place when I did! My daughter has only been there for a couple months and I have already seen improvements with her social skills and her academics! The school is clean and has a cute outdoor area. Only one classroom, which I prefer.

First, and before I write down my opinion about the school, I just want to say to the writer of the…read morefirst article that what happen to your child is not enough to judge the school with a one star, please remember that it's a school which it's have a classrooms and of course they need a quit place. Well, My princess daughter starts last year in the preschool and I'm very thankful and appreciate their work, the way they teach the kids, The activities they plan, the room they decorate, and their friendships-- it's all incredible, and it's helping our daughter (and us!) believe that school is fun, which is incredibly important. My daughter will be in kindergarten next year, and she's ready for that, she can write her name and trying to read full word too in addition to counting and art etc. The preschool have fun classes every week like music, dance and happy feet class and monthly programs like parent night out, or a special visitor like the book mobile or a magician or baby kangaroo and horses (they will come in the next two days). This preschool is cool and very special Thanks for everything!

Jackie is fantastic and very attentive to our children's needs. Incredibly understanding and caring…read moretowards the children as well. There are a number of positive adjectives I could use to describe how welcoming and hard working she is, but they would probably come short of actuality. She makes childcare a top priority. In addition, she make you and your children feel like a priority. She has addressed any concern (I haven't had many) with prompt actions. Thanks again to people like Jackie for helping be a constructive person in child learning!

This school has truly become such a special place for our family. Our older child attended here,…read moreand we had such a positive experience that choosing it for our younger child was an easy decision. The teachers genuinely care about each child and create a warm, nurturing environment where they feel known, supported, and encouraged to grow into themselves. We can't walk down the halls without multiple teachers saying hello and calling out to both our children. Watching both of our children develop their confidence, independence, and love of learning here has meant so much to us. We feel incredibly lucky to have found a school and community that our family has loved being a part of.

My daughter joined September of 2025 when she just turned 1. She had been with myself and my mother…read moreup until that point and having worked in many Early Childhood environments myself for over a decade; I was incredibly nervous, having seen and experienced all the horror stories first hand. The Director Joanne, Assistant Director RJ, and Toddler Teachers Ms. Cami and Ms. Helen have been a God-send. They have and continuously uphold high standards, truly care about the wellbeing and education of your child, and are genuinely invested in having your family as a part of their community. It was a steep learning curve for myself, being anxious entrusting my treasure and heart to complete strangers, but through transparent communication and above and beyond efforts from the individuals above, trust and bonds were quickly built. The teachers are always focused on interacting with the children at their level and are so engaged during every moment of everyday. Both teachers put in so much time and effort, not only for the children, but also the classroom environment, so that the children truly get the best experience possible!! The consistency of attendance with the teachers are also outstanding and rare for the field!! My husband and I truly feel so grateful for these 4 individuals in helping our child during this crucial development period in her life and for helping us, her parents, get through the difficult pages of these early chapters **pictures depicting children have been edited and screenshotted to protect their privacy**

Our daughter started July 24 and the growth she has shown is amazing. We love how much she's…read morelearning and we're sad to see her teacher leave but the admin is very supportive and open to communicating any way needed.

Montessori School of Snohomish County Review (MSCC). After the Fall of 2022, it has been more like…read morea hostile takeover in comparison to the well-run Montessori School that we had been enrolled in for almost three years prior.   These are just a few documented situations I have seen in the past 18 months that have made me un-enroll and leave these reviews and reports to various groups.   1 Teacher turnover. There has been a concerning amount of teacher turnover, teachers who have been teaching for multiple years, had continued education and training in the Montessori world. They valued the education and structure they were giving and teaching to children. They left for lack of organization, and violations of children's safety (medicine mix-ups, observations of students being grabbed, put in restraint time outs, children being cut down for what they wore or were given to eat from home. False situations are being documented targeting children they don't want to work with anymore). They left because of not being paid correctly, not having the correct ratios or ages in the classroom, not being given adequate breaks, and being threatened by office employees that listen to conversations from the cameras throughout the buildings. These teachers are now being replaced with "walk-in applications" teachers with no experience. There has been no confirmation that background checks are even being done.   2 Communication on school closings, and fees. One minute they are a school and go according to the Everett Public School calendar for days off/snow days. One minute they are a care facility and want to do days off for conferences for two- and three-year-olds. They seem to change the way they run things based on what is convenient for them. There is no rhyme or reason. As a parent, you are just at the mercy of the poorly communicated, and illy timed messages from the app.   3 You will NEVER get a callback; three observed concerns were so concerning that the owner was called directly. All three times she answered her phone, she declared that the situation was concerning and did try to communicate her dedication to safety but yet... she continued to allow her office employees to make some major mistakes without real repercussions on them. She may be dedicated to safety by handing out money for new locks on a few doors but that is about all that is seen. There is never a call back on a true solution.   4 Not Montessori anymore. They may have 1-2 teachers that have previous Montessori backgrounds, or a little continuing education. But generally, outside of the materials and the "rug play" there are no Montessori foundations or accreditations. Just the Montessori payment monthly.   Care is hard to find but keep searching.

Our 3 year old daughter has been going to Victoria Montessori for about 8 months. We were looking…read morefor a preschool with a balance of structured activities, and exploration oriented learning. The larger, more "traditional" preschools we visited were often chaotic, and the teachers looking frazzled. The environment at Victoria Montessori was calmer, and felt less like we were putting our kid in a bounce house for the whole day. The educational philosophy of the Montessori style is evident from the many activities they have set out. The school is family run; Sandra (the director) and her family are quite kind and patient with the kids. Sandra is more involved with the administrative aspects of the school, but she is still there every day and our daughter likes her. The others, Melissa and Ms. Kenley (who are there part-time) are very sweet and take a genuine interest in the well-being of the kids. Melissa is often there in the morning and is always cheerful, and helps get our daughter excited for the day even when she's a little sleepy from dropping her off early. Gary and BJ, who help open and close the school, are also very friendly and good with the kids. It's hard to know how what your child is doing at school every day, but since she's started, with a little help she can count to 100 and do simple addition/subtraction, she knows all the letters and can start sounding out words, and can write recognizable letters on her own. When we're at the bookstore or library, she recognizes books (by the cover) that she's seen at school and can tell us what the story is about. Of course, so much of your child's development is reinforced by what you're doing at home, but we're very happy with how she's progressing at school. At a minimum, we all like her teachers, she tells us she has a good day almost every day, and comes home with art or letter tracing she's worked on. Outside of school hours (8:45 to 3:15) there isn't really any active teaching or structured activity and the school is day-care, though this is typical of all pre-school programs. They do provide snacks, although it's not always the most nutritious (animal crackers, or a muffin). Sometimes on Friday afternoons after school hours, they show Disney movies, but otherwise don't have screen time during the rest of the week. The outdoor play area could use some renovation, but maybe that will come when they get more kids. At time of writing, there are only 7-10 kids there each day (fewer in summer) with 2 or 3 teachers. If you're considering bringing your child here, do ask Sandra and the teachers about their teaching philosophy and decide if it's a good fit for your family. Nothing can replace the parenting that takes place when are home with your child, but we're grateful for the love and support that Victoria Montessori has offered for our daughter.

I am so happy to have found this school. I was very apprehensive about sending my little one to a…read moreday care. Having worked in one for many years I know how hard it is to give every child the attention he deserves. I also thought that a while a Montessori school would have been a better fit for my little guy it would be too expensive. I was pleased to find that the rates at VMS are very affordable. Even more comforting was the fact that he was their first student! So I knew that he would have an incredibly easy transition from being at home. I know that both Mr. Randy and Mrs. Sandra love having my little monster in their class and it makes me feel great knowing that he is happy there. The one thing that would get them a 5 star rating from me is if they took electronic payments like cards.

Edmonds Montessori is such a wonderful place for my children. The staff are excellent and the…read moreschool is very well run, calm and nurturing. One of my children has sensory needs and the structure and amazing teachers really helped her work through a lot of hurdles. She graduated with confidence personally and educationally for the next steps ahead. My other child loves being a part of the group and his favorite time of day is "circle time" where the children explore topics such as the sound of the week building on reading skills and socially sharing about different items from their homes. It's a pretty special place and we would highly recommend. For an extended morning, lunch bunch is a great way to make the session 1 hour longer and the kids get to eat together and play inside/outside after school.

We love Edmonds Montessori. Our second child will be starting this week as our first moves on. It…read moreis a real Montessori school- not a daycare- it is quiet and calm in the classroom and the children are taught so many useful life and academic skills. Our daughter has started sounding out words before starting kindergarten thanks to Miss Ella and Hana's work with her and finished the year much more confident than when she walked in. Our children participated in summer session together and thrived with Christi and her staff. We came from a Montessori school in a different city that had outside play before and after and spending the whole session in the classroom is not an issue at all. There's a park outside where people often meet after class and lunch bunch available for and extended hour. Plenty of social emotional learning happens in the classroom through shared activities. If you're looking for a real preschool experience for your child we would recommend Edmonds Montessori in a heartbeat.