Little Farm Preschool is a magical place. We've been with Little Farm Preschool going on 3 years…read moreand plan on staying with them with my youngest CURRENTLY in the program for another two years. Our family started with the original owners in 2023 & they sold it to a wonderful family that genuinely cares for their staff, our children and families. Yes, the original owners sold it abruptly & that transition was difficult but it was not at the expense of the new owners. The original owners Mrs. Margo & Chrissy did not disclose this to the parents currently enrolled until Feb 2025, when the business was already put up for sale in late 2024. So as parents and even their own staff we were surprised, which was not the new owners fault. They came in very transparent and welcoming and that has not changed since taking over Little Farm Preschoool. However, the new owners made major improvements that created so much physical classroom space, indoor play area and reading nook that has an up to date fire & safety features (which wasn't there before). The new teachers Ms. Gwen & Ms Kolby are AMAZING! The owners and teachers have degrees in Early Child Education and Development with years of experience working with children. Every morning they welcome our little ones with their smiles and warmth the children look forward to their day. The teachers are so nurturing, patient and supportive with separation anxiety or behavioral challenges, which they always communicate with parents through the parent app as a heads up so we can talk about it in person if needed. They truly are so hard working to create such a creative and fun hands-on activities for learning and safe environment for our children. One thing that the new teachers/owners incorporated, which was not done with previous owners was an academic assessment. No pressure on the kid, but teachers are observing & use a simple guideline to measure the children's academic improvement from beginning of the school year and we checked in during the quarter of the year during parent teacher conferences and measure the improvements your child is making. The goal is to make sure the children are ready to enter Elementary school by building the child's confidence knowing their ABC's, recognition of letters, shapes, numbers, etc. through a curriculum that is fun and very effective as the children learn through arts, crafts, music, story time, outdoor play and using their creative minds. In the outdoor space there are goats & chickens and inside the classroom have fish and plants they are responsible in taking turns feeding. Every holiday and birthday is celebrated with so much enthusiasm and excitement. At pick up time you can see the smiles on our children's faces as they show us their projects for the day, tell us about all the fun they had and say good-bye to their friends each day. I can go on and on and rave about Little Farm Preschool and what a wonderful and magical place it is for my children. The new owner Sonam has improved this preschool in so many ways and we look forward to continuing to work with her and their staff in the future.

I wish we had never come to the Little Farm Preschool. It started out fine, but then the original…read moreowners of the school abruptly sold the entire preschool mid-way through the school year, causing a major disruption to the staff and students. They also took the animals with them, defeating the "farm" aspect of the school. They sold the school around February, 2025. So any reviews posted prior to this date should probably be disregarded. Margo and Chrissy do not own the school anymore and have nothing to do with it. After a couple of months under the new ownership, reportedly due to the behavior of the new owners and safety concerns about the new owners, all three of the existing teachers (that our children knew and loved) quit with 5 weeks left in the school year. This is obviously a huge disruption and quite upsetting to the children. The new owners very quickly hired two new "teachers" and had them starting within a week of the previous teachers quitting. I cannot imagine there was enough time for an adequate background check or vetting of these two new employees. The owners were desperate to hire anyone just to keep the school open. The owners are also extremely defensive about the whole situation and refuse to accept any blame or issue any sort of apology or reassurance that the safety concerns in question would be addressed and fixed. The whole environment and vibe of the school is now just negative and toxic so we pulled our child from the school. The owners are also refusing to issue a tuition refund for the last month of school.

Great preschool, two of my kids went through it. It's a great way to meet other parents from the…read morearea. Teachers amazing!

I love love love Tahoma Co op Preschool. I had been home with my boys for several years before I…read moreheard about the place, and had never before considered taking them to preschool. I loved being home with them and didn't think I needed preschool. Co op allowed me to maintain some control (parents volunteer their time in class) and learn much more than I thought possible from my peers and from the teachers. It was a real eye opener for me. My son ended up at TCP for his last two years before kindergarten. It was a rich and rewarding experience that I recommend to anyone who has the flexibility to do it. It's affordable, fun, and a great way to fill in the at-home parenting experience.

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.

Our boys have attended this preschool for 4 years now. If you are on the fence about enrolling your…read moreson or daughter here, I hope my review will help you decide. The teacher, Mrs. Brown, has been there more then 20 years teaching and is the most well-rounded individual I have ever met. Covington Co-Op Preschool is the safest place to have your kids at. They will learn to be creative, responsible, to share and to get along with others. Mrs. Brown's experience shows and you will not be disappointed with your decision if you attend this wonderful preschool.

I absolutely love Mrs. Brown. She has been at the preschool for over 30 years and really connected…read morewith my kids. Both of my kids went here. My daughter is going back next year too! So many good things to say about Covington Co Op and Mrs. Brown. Very affordable too! Love, love this place!

I could not have chosen a better school for my 3 year old. We toured many schools prior to…read moreselecting Children's Garden and there was really just no comparison. The teachers and staff are so incredibly warm, loving and kind. You can literally feel the energy of love right when you enter the parking lot! This school has done a fantastic job of creating a trustworthy and inclusive community among parents and staff. Everyone is just lovely and supportive. The curriculum is uniquely and carefully carved out for each class. The weekly updates are adorable. They are proactive with checking in on each child and sending updates. Regular celebrations and community events. This school is simply wonderful and we are happy to be here.

From the owner: The Children's Garden, founded in 1977, is the oldest preschool in Issaquah. We provide young…read morechildren with a rich curriculum and caring atmosphere that celebrates individual uniqueness, promotes self-esteem and encourages cooperative and caring social interactions. We encourage parent's active involvement in the school as a means to strengthen the family unit and increase community awareness and involvement. Special Events, longevity of staff, and community building, develops lifelong friendships and alum graduates returning with their own children to be a part of this wonderful program in a beautiful natural setting.

My daughter has been going here for only a few months but I've been very happy with our experience…read more She looks forward to school and doesn't want to leave sometimes. The staff is always friendly and responsive. It's an older house but the classrooms are all really clean and no smells. I wish we had an update or two like pictures during the day like some places but that's my only complaint.

Trusting the care of your baby with someone else is so nerve-wracking, but the ladies in the infant…read moreroom at Mountainside quickly put me at ease. My son has been enrolled since he was 4 months old and we drive a half hour out of our way to bring him here. It's worth the drive and somewhat higher prices! Ms. Laurie, Ms. Bernadette, and Ms. Madison are all loving, wonderful ladies and my son smiles and reaches for them as soon as we arrive. Knowing that he is safe, loved, and happy when I leave is everything.

Our daughter has gone here for a year and she loves it so far. 3's program on a farm and she's…read morelearned so much. We are excited for her to do her 4s program this year and even more so that she has a friend wanting to enroll also. They teach the kids so many skills I didn't know a 3 year old could perform. The self learning discovery style has been great. Teacher Cheyanne left and we will miss her. Nonetheless we are still excited for our daughter to have her next year here. Her little brother will also attend here when he's old enough.

Our family has experienced two Montessori schools and two public districts between three boys…read more Dancing Pines is by far the most personal education between them all. The teachers are so mindful of how each child develops, it really does make you stop and think why it doesn't happen this way everywhere. I should also point out that our son is autistic and simply learns and interacts in his own way. The way he learns with the teachers and class mates is so organic that it doesn't even seem like he's being treated differently. And in reality I don't think he is being treated differently, which is exactly how I want my son treated. On top of the great staff, agile curriculum, and hands on learning... it's affordable. I'm sure you can find cheaper if you really look, but you will not find a better early learning experience for the price. Or for that matter, even more expensive options would have a tough time competing with this team. My child is currently 5 years old and autistic. Performing math at a 1st-2nd grade level. Reads at a 2nd-3rd grade level. And as a bonus, knows how to tend goats and chickens. Thank you so much Dancing Pines!

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!

My baby was 6mo old when she started at Giggles Academy with Rabia and we couldn't be happier. As a…read morepremature baby it is so important to us that she is cared for in a supportive and caring environment which Rabia is able to provide. I have heard other stories where some facilities don't understand the different needs of care for preemies than others babies, for example with feedings, and crawling. She is so helpful too with continuing the needs of her OT to further her development. Just recently she completed a build out in their garage for a beautiful room for all the kiddos. Allowing them more space for play and learning, including a nice outdoor spot as well. An added bonus she uses a great online system to track the learning plans and daily activities, food schedules, etc. that you can have easy access too throughout the day online or by mobile app.

My family and I had just moved to the area and were looking for an at-home, family-focused daycare…read moreand that's exactly what we found in Giggle's Academy. I found them online and was amazed at how they made me feel like part of the family from the first email through every other interaction with Ms. Rabia and her family. They were always accommodating to my family's needs and made us feel safe leaving our 3-year-old daughter with them. My daughter was happy to go every day and would greet Ms. Rabia with a hug and smile every morning. When I picked her up, she would want to show me around the center because she had such a good time there. If you're looking for a loving family to take care of your child, I strongly recommend Giggle's Academy.

The Tahoma school district has an impeccable rating among the other SDs in the area. It shows…read more Every experience I've had in the school is inviting and engaging. My son, a first grader, is improving across all measured skill sets and he TRULY ENJOYS being at school. I could write more and probably will once my thought are organized. I am not an educator but simply a proud parent and I am so pleased to see the level of the curriculum even at the elementary stage. The kids are tasked with complex art projects and reading assignments and the specialists have comprehensive teaching tools. My oldest being one of the "Covid" era kids didn't have any remote learning elements so I can't speak to that but I do know the school is incorporating technology skills appropriate to their age.

I love this elementary school. The teachers are really great & so is the staff…read more I drive from Puyallup to take my son to kindergarten here, that's how much I love it. He's learned so much from these teachers & they are so involved with each student, it's just nice to know how serious they take their jobs & how passionate they are about it as well. My son will keep attending this school even if I am going to have to drive him 30-40 minutes every day to get there.