My daughter has been going to this center since 2018, with a pause last year due to the…read moreCoronavirus. Overall our experience has been very positive! She is learning things, making friends, talking about her day with excitement, talking about her friends, and the activities she did. The staff, from the director to the teachers, are responsive and detail-oriented. I receive weekly update on the learning plan and menu. Before the pandemic, there were several events where parents can get involved, for some you can meet other parents. Now that we are in the pandemic, they have cancelled all the in-person events for parents and established stricter protocols in the center regarding drop-off and pick-ups, and parents cannot go pass the front desk anymore. I am actually fine with the protocols as long as they can keep the virus at bay, and they have. In conclusion, I would recommend this center to any parents! The hard lesson I learned during the pandemic is that a reliable daycare is absolutely key to the parents. Parents not only need time to work, they also need to know their kids are safe. Bright Horizons at the Highlands, has exceeded my expectation so far!

Our daughter started going to this facility recently. So far its been good gor us. She is in Two's…read moreclass her teachers are quite well versed and know what they are doing. She had difficult time in adjusting in the beginning as she used to go another daycare in San Jose part time and suddenly going from part time to full time took a toll on her but teachers were warm enough to soothe my child so that she jells in with others sooner than later. We keep getting feedback from them time to time which is amazing. Thee only thing I am not a big fan off is cleanliness there I feel the facility can be kept a little more clean than what its today. Other than that all seems good to us so far.

This is the best daycare/preschool/pre-k program! Our daughter attended for the last three years,…read moreand Ms. Deepthi and her team are exceptional educators. They are warm, caring, loving, and knowledgeable, while also maintaining high expectations and strong classroom management for kids at all levels. I was consistently impressed by how well the students walk in lines, wait patiently for others to put on their shoes, listen attentively during storytime, and collaborate so nicely with their peers. As parents, we loved receiving numerous pictures and videos throughout the day. Lesson plans and activities are updated hourly in the app, so you always know what your child is working on. Our daughter is truly thriving because of Bright Stars. I highly recommend enrolling your child here; it will be one of the best decisions and investments you will ever make!

Ms. Deepthi and her staff provided outstanding care for our children. Bright Stars was a happy…read moreplace for our children. We watched them blossom and explore, develop trust and friendships. This is a wonderful place for families with preschoolers.

A key reason why we initially looked for a home day care was because we wanted a more involved,…read morewarm and personal environment for our baby. My daughter was under Deepthi's care for about 1.5 years since she was 3 month-old, and I can't say enough about her time there. Bright Stars Family Childcare is a daycare that I have come to love so much, Deepthi and her family are not just a provider that we trust, but a family that we can call our friends. This is a spacious home daycare and kids have room to run around and play pretend, which is so important for their development. Beside circle time, arts and crafts, and other in-home activities, Deepthi also walks the kids to the nearby playgrounds, so that they can have a different outdoor environment to play. Deepthi's love for the kids is undeniable, she is a kind, dedicated caregiver, but very firm in how she interacts with her kids. My daughter and her friends were always happy during pick-up and drop-offs. We recommend her whole-heartedly.

We first brought our daughter to Bright Stars around 6 months.. after a disappointing experience at…read morea large chain. It was very nerve wracking. But Deepthi and her staff always made it feel like home for us - and an extension of family. We always knew our daughter was safe, loved and well cared for :)

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.

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!

This unique school has all ages of children in the schoolhouse. My son likes mingling with the…read moreolder kids and the teachers are all very patient. The kids learn independence and how to pickup after themselves. The only downside is parking can get tight at drop off time.

From the owner: Montessori Excellence Since 1995. The Village Schoolhouse…read morecombines both Montessori and Reggio Emilia in one classroom! We follow the child’s innate curiosity to spark a lifelong love of learning. At VSH your child will be taught by Master Teachers who have a passion for what they do. Our gorgeous, home-like setting is the perfect backdrop for a wonderfully warm classroom filled with the Montessori and Reggio materials to capture your child’s interest and make learning both purposeful and fun. Our children thrive! Our large natural outdoor space has plenty of room to run and follow the imagination! We are downtown Issaquah’s most established preschool and kindergarten!

We had such a wonderful experience at Gani Preschool of the Arts!…read more From the very beginning, we felt like we were part of a family. The love, warmth, and personal attention the children receive make this preschool truly special. The teachers genuinely care about each child, creating a nurturing, safe, and happy environment where children can learn, grow, and build confidence. What makes Gani so special is the beautiful sense of community and the personal connection between the teachers, children, and families. Even though we've moved away, Gani will always hold a special place in our hearts. We are so grateful for the wonderful memories and the love our family received. I would highly recommend Gani to any family looking for a loving and nurturing preschool! !

We had a wonderful experience at this preschool! The teachers are caring, loving, and truly…read morededicated. Our son was always happy to go, and we are so grateful for all the care and memories. Highly recommend!

We love Issaquah Montessori. Our child has blossomed from a shy toddler to a very outgoing,…read morepleasant mannered one. Teachers are so patient and nurturing and let the child take the lead. We love the very innovative strategy of teaching kids the fundamentals to read, write and look at them as a whole child instead of focusing on ticking boxes like teaching them to write, read etc, which takes the fun out of learning. We are definitely enrolling our second one here!

Both my kids are now attending the school. My daughter started 5 months ago and even though she…read moregot a new teacher, the quality remains top notch. In regards to schools, it doesn't get better than Issaquah Montessori!!!

Our son has been here 2 years. Great staff and our son made…read moresome great friends and enjoys the teachers and playing here.

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!

We had two kids at Eastridge for over a year and had nothing but positive experiences. We had one…read morechild in the 12-18 months room and another in Pre-K. Every teacher, even the aides just showed so much love, care and concern for both of our children. We never felt like we had to worry about them when we were at work because they were so happy and well cared for each day. The only reason we aren't still there is because we moved out of state and wish we had an Eastridge Childcare here! Our daughter struggles with change and her teacher knew this about her and made her a special book with photos of her friends and other teachers at the center when we moved and 6 months later she still loves reading that book several times a week. Previously we were at Goddard School in Issaquah (we were there for 4 years) and if you are deciding between the two, I HIGHLY recommend choosing Eastridge instead for SO many reasons! We wish we had made the switch sooner.

I really wanted to feel like the cost of this preschool was reflected in the overall experience,…read morebut unfortunately I didn't. There are caring teachers here who genuinely want the best for the children, but there seemed to be a noticeable disconnect between teachers and leadership. Staff turnover was concerning, and at times the environment felt very rigid and top-down. It was also difficult to see visible investment in the building itself without seeing that same level of investment reflected in teacher support, classroom materials, food, or the children's daily experience. For the tuition families pay, I expected healthier and more varied meals, more regularly refreshed classroom materials, warmer and more engaging classroom spaces, and better outdoor opportunities. I also expected more from a school that presents itself as Christian. To me, those values should be reflected not only in the curriculum, but in how teachers are treated, supported, and valued. At times, the focus seemed much more centered on the business and financial side of the center than on building a strong, supportive early learning community. There are good educators here. I just wish the program invested more in the people, resources, and experiences that directly impact the children