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!

I was very unhappy with the way this school handled my son's behaviors. They did not have enough…read morestaff to manage the children and they immediately chose to reduce my son's hours when we had paid the tuition in full as a full time student. We ultimately chose to leave the school midyear and he was very successful at his next school. They also refused to give us the proper credit back for the tuition we paid. Do not recommend BMS at all

Hello this is my first time reviewing this school. I was at this school when I was 7 and 8 years…read moreold. The teachers there were so terrible and mean because I was trying my best and they always get mad at me especially the science teacher. The science teacher was not very helpful and always kicks me out by going down stairs to the classroom I hope their boss kicks them out and the names was named Mrs appeah and the female science teacher

Our 2.5 yo son has been going to the Growing Tree for 6 months now, and we couldn't be happier. He…read morehad previously always been watched by his grandparents, but when he turned two we decided we wanted to enroll him somewhere he could learn to interact with other kids. We visited a bunch of daycare facilities, especially the big named ones, but none of them fit our schedule well and we had not heard the best reviews from a lot of them. We heard about the Growing Tree from another mom and initially we were drawn to them because of their flexibility. But quickly we realized how much these teachers care and how much we love having them in our sons' life. He comes home and talks all about 'school'. He has learned so much and asks to go to school almost every morning now. We couldn't have found a better place for our little man to go to and spend his mornings.

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 had a wonderful experience at Eastgate Montessori Garden. The teachers and the nurturing…read moreenvironment played such an important role in our son's development. We could see how much he grew, learned, and gained confidence during his time there. What makes this daycare especially meaningful is how warm and welcoming the environment is, not only for the children but also for their families. Parents are encouraged to participate in activities and truly feel like part of the community. Monika, the owner, is incredibly caring, attentive, and supportive. She genuinely cares about each child and is always encouraging their growth and celebrating their progress. The teachers are also kind, patient, and dedicated, creating a place where children feel safe, loved, and supported. We are very grateful for everything they did for our son and for the positive impact they had on his development. Eastgate Montessori Garden will always have a special place in our hearts, and we highly recommend it to families looking for a loving and supportive environment for their children.

We've had a wonderful experience with Eastgate Montessori Garden. Our daughter joined when she was…read morejust 2 years old, and even after only half a school year, we've already seen tremendous growth. She has become noticeably more confident, more social with other children, and her English skills have improved dramatically. What truly sets this school apart is Teacher Monica, a rare gem in the Greater Seattle area. With over 30 years of Montessori teaching experience, she brings a depth of understanding, patience, and guidance that's incredibly hard to find. She also had a knack for recruiting compassionate and loving assistant teachers such as Rebecca, Lori, and previously Gnana, whom we greatly appreciated. While only a very select number of schools in the area have teachers with comparable experience, those schools tend to be quite large, and it's not always guaranteed that your child will be placed with one of their most seasoned educators. At Eastgate, the environment is more personal and intentional, and we felt confident that our daughter was receiving direct support from someone who truly understands Montessori principles and how to nurture each child's growth. We're grateful for the warmth, consistency, and quality of education our daughter received here. Highly recommend!

This is a very long overdue review. We started our daughter in ECA when she was just 4 months, and…read moreshe will be leaving ECA next summer/fall when she starts kindergarten. She has been to almost every classroom and has been taught by all the teachers and staff. You know the staff really cares about my daughter as they all know her by name. Although there was initially more turnover when she started, it seems to have become more steady and there is a longer-lasting relationship with the teachers. We didn't necessarily seek out the bilingual aspect of ECA when looking for a daycare, but I am thankful of the opportunity for my daughter to learn the Chinese language and culture even though we don't speak Mandarin at home. She surprises me with the amount she knows. Looking back, they were a bit more strict during the COVID years, but this is much appreciated as a parent. Although my daughter eventually did contract COVID, it was only at the peak of Omicron that it occurred. They had safety measures that straddled the line of being cautious but also fair to working families. The management has been communicative and transparent. When we have questions or concerns, they are always taken seriously and are open to feedback. We have been very happy with our experience here and don't hesitate to recommend other families to consider ECA.

My child turns 5 this year, and will be moving out of ECA only because... they don't offer…read moreKindergarten. If they did, we would have probably stayed. He has been in ECA for over 2 yrs and we've loved how much he's grown at his time here. I have two kids, and older one was sent to a different Daycare as ECA was not available at his time, and I can truly say that ECA has exceeded our expectations on what a daycare can and should provide your little one during their prime years. My son at ECA has learned how to take care of himself, clean up after himself, manners, and properly greeting etiquette. We do not speak mandarin at home, so seeing him be able to pick up so much from school has been so heart warming and amazing. We feel that ECA has done much more, along the lines of controlled learning. Not does he only have free play, but they really do believe that learning about the outside world is just as important. He's learned about continents, the 5 oceans, the solar system. And not only does he learn them in English, he's learned them in Mandarin as well. He has been given the ability to practice his cutting, pasting, writing letters, and number... but he's also been given the experience to learn how to make dumplings, and moon cake with his peers. The art that they do is also tied in to the subjects they are learning... which is how it should be done. They get to see, hear, and do.. which is essential in active learning. We don't speak mandarin at home. And being able to watch my child read mandarin words, sing mandarin songs, and reply to his teachers in mandarin... has been amazing. I can truly say that he speaks better mandarin than I can now. I've added a video to my review as a small sample of how much my son has learned reading Chinese at ECA. Also, once they are in pre-k, there are some days, where your kid gets to bring home, homework (not mandatory). Haha if that's your thing. My child loved it. And was proud to do the work "all by himself". I truly believe my little one has been able to grow a lot from ECA. And we're really happy about the staff, and the head school, Jenny. They have less turn over rates than our prior daycare, and the staff really seem to enjoy their time with the kids. The cameras are also always a nice touch to ease any parent's anxiety. Thank you ECA!

The 4th grade teacher and some office staff were not very friendly…read more Ms. Ibrahim is the best. Overall not very pleased. But still one of the good schools in the city as WA is the most unchurched state.

Our daughter has been at ECS since 1st grade and is now in 2nd. She's built such strong bonds with…read moreher classmates, and we've seen how much those friendships actually help her in the classroom. When they hit tough topics--like some of the more advanced math concepts--having that supportive group of friends keeps her motivated and makes the challenges feel much more manageable. We also really value how the school handles social growth. When a conflict came up, the teachers and the principal didn't just 'fix' it; they helped her develop a real strategy for resolution and taught her how to navigate things in the future. It gave her so much confidence. Most importantly, we love that the school is centered on God and faith. Seeing her so excited to talk about Jesus after chapel is a huge blessing to our family. It's a wonderful, supportive community and we're so glad to be part of it.

Wonderful daycare - my son has been there for over 1.5 years and he has thrived in terms of his…read morevocabulary, confidence, and manners. The teachers are so kind and caring, and even helped us with potty training! The kiddos do fun art and crafts activities every day, and my son continually impresses me with things he has learned from school. He has very good manners (for the most part), because they instill that in him at school. He enjoys going to school and has made a lot of good friends that he talks about constantly. They make home made organic food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner which saves this busy Mommy a lot of time.

I can't say enough good things about World For Kids! Every time we go, our girls actually look…read moreforward to going and get dropped off with no issues. When we pick them up, they're happy and have worksheets with them. Our girls are autistic, and their speech and independence has improved greatly over the course of their time there. I'm confident in the structure and care they provide there, as well as the nutritious food provided. I wish our girls could continue going there - I wouldn't hesitate to use them again if I get the opportunity!

Our son joined KA Bellevue mid November 2023 in the "Twos" classroom and just like any other kid,…read morehe cried a lot. Unfortunately both the teachers were busy attending other kids but the assistant director was there to console him all day. On the second day, he continued to cry most of the day but there was no one to console him as both the teachers were busy (one teacher in the changing room and the other nothing). From the third day onwards I had to call the front desk at least two times because during nap time all he wanted was his pacifier but no one cared to give him and he would continue to cry and ask. So I had call every single day for 2 weeks and ask them to give his pacifier. Secondly because he wasn't getting any attention at all, he would go and play with water and wet his clothes. This was in November- December and very cold. Instead of changing wet clothes, the teacher was forcing him to sleep in his wet clothes. I had to call again and ask them to change his clothes. His water bottle would be on the floor and everyone including the teachers will be moving with the feet but not pick it. He would stay thirsty for hours. How difficult is it to do your job for which you are being paid? By end of second week we decided to talk to the Director Alyssa and after the meeting, she promised that he will be taken care of. From the third week onwards, it seemed fine and he was included during play time but the change of clothes remain the same. He would be on his wet clothes for hours until I called the front desk and asked them to change. We realized he wasn't getting the type of care he should be getting and hence we decided to pull him out. We finally send them the withdrawal notice. Ofcourse we were asked why we decided to pull our son out when the teachers are being nice to him. We never saw our son happy while drop offs and pick ups. In terms of the curriculum, other than basic coloring there is no curriculum. Everyone is playing on their own. My son was being pushed to the floor by two other kids from his class but the teachers didn't care to stop them. He would cry but the teachers didn't even bother. On his last day (which was also his 2nd birthday) we decided to send him so that he can celebrate his birthday with other kids and also it was his last day. I was told that they celebrate his birthday after the nap hours. So I turned on the video to see what he was doing around 3:30pm and see most of the kids sitting and waiting for the cake. In the meantime, another kid sitting next to him bites my son 3 times and the teacher didn't pay much attention. After 2/3minutes, they realized it was swollen, they gave him ice cream pack and made him sit with it. This was his Birthday present from the school. After which we immediately rushed to the center and the teachers didn't care to inform us. When asked what happened, one of the teacher casually said his friend accidentally bit him but they have applied ice it's fine. Then I asked about the incident report, she said she will send along with the daily report which I never received. If I am not wrong, the incident report is presented to both the family for signature but in this case there was nothing. There have been times when he tried to tell us about 'Time out' but didn't take it seriously but then one day he said because he plays with water, the teacher gave him time out in the dark. He kept saying "I am scared in dark" to us but we never thought this is what happened to him. We are glad to have pulled him out of there. . Is KA reliable? The answer is NO. Is it a good place for kids to learn anything? Of course NOT because there is no curriculum. This entire 1.5months was horrible.

I have the privilege to say that all three of my children have been a part of the Kiddie Academy…read moreBellevue family for multiple years now with the oldest having started in the middle of the pandemic in 2020. The years of interactions with every staff member at the school and three children being educated in almost every classroom and teacher combination at KA Bellevue is the basis for my review. The school is fantastic. I can not imagine entrusting my children's early education to any other school. Every person I have interacted with starting at the top with Ms. Olive and Ms. Alyssa through staff and rounding out with the cook is simply phenomenal. They are professionals who care deeply about the education every student receives and the staff very much understand the trust and responsibility families place in them when they drop off their little ones on a daily basis. The education goes beyond a day care with a full STEM curriculum and daily mental and physical wellness activities. I am consistently impressed at the well rounded education and knowledge base this school has managed to instill in my children. No easy task. I also want to acknowledge that not every day is perfect and like any school there have been a few discussions I have had with staff when I have a comment or concern. Their door is always open for comments, questions and feedback at KA. The staff are always willing to hear my perspective, committing to and following through with speaking to all other stakeholders, and then following up with me to communicate what steps would be taken to address an issue. I want to leave this review with a personal story that has stuck with me. My second child has had recurring respiratory issues his entire life. The same day we started understanding from doctors how to treat his breathing issues we wanted to make sure we had an action plan at the school if my son were to get sick. After briefing the administration they immediately looped in appropriate teachers. Going above and beyond what was expected to raise awareness about the issue Ms. Alyssa went so far as to - after asking if I was okay with it - brief the ENTIRE staff on the situation in their recurring internal staff meetings. Simply put the staff view the children as part of their family. The curriculum is world class. The administration, the teachers, the school is incredible. I can not think of a more amazing place to entrust my children to grow and learn in their early years. If you are looking for a day care in the Bellevue area you must look at Kiddie Academy Bellevue.

We are about to switch our 18 month old to a different daycare because of logistics (so he can be…read moreat the same school as his sister). It makes sense for us, but I'm really sad to be leaving Primrose, because we've had such a wonderful experience. This daycare is perfect for Type A parents such as myself. They use the Procare app, so you get details throughout the day on what they've done, eaten, diaper changes, etc., plus cute photos of them playing/doing activities. I know many daycares use these apps now, but the level of detail you get in the daily reports seemed higher than most. They also update the app mostly during downtime like the kids' naps, so you don't have to worry that they're fiddling with an app instead of interacting with your kid. My son started at 12 months, following a precipitous cross-country move and and separation from our nanny who had been the only caregiver (besides his parents) that he'd ever had. So not exactly an ideal situation. But his teachers were so caring, and he transitioned so quickly. He runs into the classroom when we drop him off in the mornings, and he so clearly loves his teachers. The two big ways that Primrose as a school stands out from other daycares are that a) they have an actual curriculum, and b) the management is exceptionally organized and alert to parent concerns. For the curriculum, I don't want to be that mom that's pushing academics for my infant, but I really appreciated that they had an established curriculum designed around appropriate developmental milestones-- for young toddlers, most places are just focused on watching the kids. For the management, there's nothing like starting your kid at a school in the middle of a pandemic to get a sense of how the management handles an emergency, and Primrose is stellar. They had invested in a hospital-grade sterilization system before the pandemic even broke out, they have rigorous protocols to isolate classrooms, and they're exceptionally communicative and organized. Overall, it's a wonderful school. Saying your toddler goes to "school" seems weird, but Primrose has definitely surpassed the category of "daycare."

The staff at Primrose School are personable, attentive, and caring. They provide a safe, creative,…read moreand engaging learning environment, and they also capture pictures throughout the day. Alongside the daily curriculum and theme days, the school also hosts splash days and scooter/bike days during the summer months, which are a big hit. I recommend Primrose School.

Miss Kelley really cares about kids! Her facility is clean and homey. She creates her own lesson at…read moreplans, is really patient with the kids, and even serves organic food. Her curriculum is play-based, and she only speaks Mandarin to the children to facilitate natural conversational development. I found the location to be convenient - just off I-5. My daughter loved her time there and often asks if she can go back and visit.

Our daughter absolutely adores Nannan laoshi and all the staff at Little Scholars. Nannan is the…read moremost kind, thoughtful and friendly caregiver that we could have ever hoped for in a daycare. We so appreciate her communication, dedication to outdoor play and love for our toddler. The outstanding value of this daycare is continually astounding and we can't say enough amazing things about everything --the location, the cleanliness, the care, the consistent schedule, the nutritious and homemade food, the list goes on. We love Little Scholars!