We have been with Cadence for almost 5 years now and can't imagine a better place for our child…read more She loves going to school and talks about how much she is learning there and how kind everyone is.

I have been hesitant to leave a review here, but having struggled to find clear reviews of daycare…read moreas we continue our search for care, I feel I would have appreciated this warning. Our 7 month old daughter attended this location for 1 week and we had several concerns. The first was child to teacher ratio, though we had been told they complied to the state mandated ratios, more than once in less than a week we found more than 4 babies per teacher upon pick up. The second was how a lock down was handled. We received an email first thing in the morning that the daycare was on lock down and children couldn't be accepted. When the all clear was given, there was no context provided and upon calling we had to make multiple phone calls to get through- and did not get a clear answer as to why police had directed the lockdown. We thankfully had not yet brought our daughter in, but I can not imagine my panic if this was how poorly they had communicated danger and she was already in the building. When I called to express concern, I was told this is how they "usually communicate lockdowns" and did not seem to understand my concern.

Parkland is an excellent school offering a solid Christ-centered foundation that prepares students…read morefor success in both school and real life. I highly recommend Parkland for quality private school education.

Love our pre-school! Our second child to attend. Wonderful, caring staff. Learn basics; colors,…read morenumbers, interactive skills. Bible verses and chapel, singing. Couldn't be any better.

Great school! I'm a fan of the evidence based Montessori environment. The learning structure…read moreconsist of play-based learning. As a parent with a child whom has a speech delay, I have seen my little boy grow tremendously since enrolling in this positive and supportive place! The school encourages parental involvement as a way to keep tuition accessible while learning alongside your kiddo! The teachers foster a safe and supportive classroom culture and the parents all work together in the classroom. I give this preschool 10/10 and have recommended them to my friends with littles entering preschool!

Please note that some reviews are inaccurate. Cooperative Preschools are run by the parents who are…read moremembers and the teachers are hired employees of the school and are the only paid position. Steilacoom Cooperative Preschool is a nonprofit 501c3. Board members do not get any financial reimbursement, it is a totally volunteer position. Bates Technical college is affiliated with the preschool and assists the Preschool Board in running the preschool, as well as teacher trainings, and Parent Education. SCP strives to meet every child and family's needs. when there are issues , we arrange to meet with parents to discuss solutions to any concerns. Unfortunately, we do not have control when a family consistently says they are not able to meet with the teacher. Communication is key in any educational setting. Steilacoom Preschool is a great school with many wonderful families!

A preschool for 1 & 2 year old's!!!…read more When I started the program last year with my 2 year old, I didn't really understand it; the whole learning-through-play, the parent education, the committees, Bates affiliation, and the real meaning of co-op/cooperative. But this one-day-a-week school really changed the way I am as a parent. This is my second year at the co-op, since I signed up my 1 year old. My daughter's love the sensory table-it changes often; cornmeal, rice, dry pasta, water, potato flakes, lentils, oatmeal, and more. The toys around the classroom are constantly rotated and every single toy has a specific purpose-nothing was picked up from Toys-R-Us because it looked pretty or was on sale. There is a lot of thought behind every detail. What motor skills are they using and what are they learning. The teachers are so lovely and sweet. The epitome of preschool teachers, seriously. I liked having the parent educators, because I constantly had questions about how to handle my rambunctious daughter. Parents don't go and simply sit and chat, but are led in discussions with your child and their age in mind, so it's all directed towards you being able to apply it now. This isn't a traditional sit-down-and-learn-letters sort of preschool. Midland really emphasizes the importance of play. As a parent, you learn the importance of play too, and how much children are actually learning while playing, which I was completely unaware of. My only regret is not starting this program with my first daughter when she was 1 years old.

A small cooperative preschool listed in the Midland area of Pierce County. Midland cooperative…read morereally excels at its mission. Fostering a environment for children to be able to learn about themselves and the world with other children in the class. Teachers Erin and Jennie lead their classrooms with great care and thought. My son cole loves his teacher. I was able to attend a class and saw how he interacted with the other children and the teacher, and could tell he was in great hands. Midland follows a fairly similar schedule. Free play time to start, then the parents go and have their 'education' while the kids and the teacher play and work on activities. After this it is time to clean up and have a snack. Finally there circle time for songs. This is a wonderful space and with such caring and attention by the teachers and staff, it really feels great knowing there are places like this out there. As a parent however, there are expectations that you help out during the classrooms and on various boards and committees. Cooperatives offer a less costly alternative compared to non-cooperative pre schools where the costs are higher, but there is less parent involvement.

We loved being involved in this co-op. My children and I have made great lasting relationships…read more Great facility with a wonderful teacher.

My daughter started middle school here and it was the best decision we made. We're very happy with…read morethe staff, the teachers' great curriculum, and safe environment. It's a real blessing to be a part of this community.

My son loves St. Frances Cabrini! He is in his first year there. The teachers are great, the…read morefaculty are great, the other families are great. You really feel like you are part of something special here! We also really like the faith based virtues that are taught at the school too. (Respect, Integrity, others) We love this school and the decision to send our child here!!

The New School has been such a blessing to our family! As a parent, choosing a place to take care…read moreof your child can be an incredibly difficult task. I was terrified of leaving our child somewhere where she did not feel loved or safe, and would wonder why we left them there. My fears were alleviated quite quickly at The New School! From the front desk staff, to the teachers, the school director, and the school culture in general, there is caring and love pouring out from every angle. My child's classroom is always full of joy, laughter, and song. I can see quickly that the children are safe and loved; they can explore and learn and grow with their peers safely. From a technical standpoint, the school goes the extra mile in keeping the areas secure, ensuring proper checkpoints to keep children safe. The staff responds to communication efficiently, and is available to address concerns. We have been nothing but entirely pleased with our experience here!

2 of my kids go here and they love it. Kind and caring teachers and staff. Love that I get pictures…read moreand video updates of the kids through out the day

ETA: The new leadership team is amazing. The school went through some challenging times, but it's…read moreback to feeling like a home away from home again.

Think hard, don't lie to yourself... Does your child need a bit of support academically? Do you…read morethink they might? Do you want small class sizes? Are they on meds that need to be administered at school? Are they Neurodiverse (Dyslexic, Anxiety, ADHD, Autistic, Dyscalculia, etc.)? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, this school probably isn't for you. We really loved the school when the kid was younger. But, partway through the lower school, supports and amenities suddenly got a lot more scarce! The Middle School is even worse. Were the staff at fault? Usually not. Decisions were made and the kids that needed a bit of help paid the price. There isn't a school nurse. They have remodeled some of the specialist-type classrooms to convert them into classrooms. There has been quite a bit of staff leaving in the last 5 years. There isn't a real 9:1 kid to teacher ratio in practice, they use alternative accounting practices including counting staff members like the librarian (kids see the librarian for an hour or less per week while most teachers rush back to their rooms for preparation time leaving the librarian often alone with the kids). Teacher assistants in the lower school are not necessarily full time and are often pulled from class to cover teachers and things like playground duties. The administration is actively trying to add more students per class, and more classes overall, as all administrators are prone to do. In short, while it is a beautiful school, it isn't for everyone. Try not to be dazzled and ask the hard questions. See if this is right for your family. It is an expensive question to get wrong.

Super clean, great staff, segregated rooms for different age groups and they update you on…read moreeverything down to a bowel movement and a bump in the head.

I have been taking my daughter to Denise (the owner) for 2.5 years now. First in an in home daycare…read moreand then followed her to Lakewood to Angel's Academy. I drive 20 min each way so that my daughter can be there, as they have become a second family while I am at work. I have developed the utmost trust for all of the staff at Angel's Academy and I go to work every day with a peace of mind that she is safe and happy. The facility is clean, the kids are very well taken care of, and my daughter comes home learning something new every day.

Great school and day care! Loving teachers and staff providing Christian education to kids. Both my…read morekids have attended for the last several years. They even accept DSHS reaching our communities of Tacoma and Lakewood!

From the owner: Puget Sound Christian School and Daycare provides pre-K, preschool for 3 year olds, and preschool…read morefor 4 year olds, with daycare services before and after M-F. Our mission is to train children according to God's purpose by providing a Christ-centered, safe, loving environment where parents, board members and staff, in partnership, work to help each student achieve academic excellence and spiritual growth. Preschool hours are 8:45-11:00am. Pre-kindergarten runs M-TH, 3 year old preschool is M/W, and 4 year old preschool is M/W/F. For daycare children who attend local elementary schools, we offer pick up and drop-off transportation to and from our location for a low monthly fee. We also are a WA DSHS provider for half and full days of childcare. We are affiliated with South Lakeshore Christian Church, which is a non-denominational Christian church. Puget Sound Christian School & Daycare admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities available to students.