Thanks to Matnasium, instead of a "COVID slide", we got "COVID progress" :) Matnasium worked all…read moreschool year, when schools were closed, my children attended it 4 times a week for personal lessons. The progress is incredible. I highly recommend it.

after five years, we finally said goodbye to Mathnasium to tell you the truth it was not easy, but…read morethey kept increasing the price every year, which was hard for us to pay!

Ivy did a fantastic job on my haircut and eyebrow wax! She is a great listener, making sure she…read moreunderstands what you want her to do. She pays very close attention to detail and has such a gift for making the cut highlight your face. I am a repeat customer for Ivy and have loved each haircut!!! She has a great personality and is extremely talented--highly recommend!

I had an appointment for double processing at 2:00 PM on a Tuesday, and the staff checked me in…read moreefficiently. Parking was easy since there was a parking lot available. The student hairstylist was attentive and warm, and she did a great job communicating my preferences to the instructor. Toward the end of my visit, I also saw the students celebrating their graduating classmates, which was fun to witness. Although the results were not exactly what I had hoped for, the team did a good job communicating throughout the process, and I appreciated their efforts.

Great place to come for workout classes. I wish they had a few more evening classes during weekdays…read moreand on Saturdays. All instructors are knowledgeable and kind, especially Karen! It's pretty good value, especially for families or if you want certain facilities, like the swimming pool. For a single person, there may be better options; but I do like coming here for the classes and workouts, and swimming in the warmer months. The locker rooms are nice enough, but the bathroom stalls usually have a lot of water on the ground, there's significant gaps in the doors, and there's only 3 stalls.

Have been working out here consistently for a few years now and still like a lot about this…read morelocation. The staff are kind, it's a good mix of ages, shapes, colors and backgrounds of the other members which is cool because our family is mixed race. However, I sorely wish the staff would monitor members cleaning up after themselves more thoroughly. I maybe see one person a week wipe down their equipment after use which I find disrespectful. I hate complaining and have learned just to pre-clean and post clean everything I use but I feel like a better job could be done managing this issue if it were something staff cared about. Perhaps it's just me... The price for myself and my husband is $116 per month and while I know there are scholarships for folks per income needs- I would love to see children under certain ages be able to be added for free- it would be so nice to have access to childcare without having to add our daughter for a full price. My husband also just uses the pool and I would love to see pricing reflect this, for example, could folks just sign up for a pool pass? It's likely we just need to find somewhere else for him to swim so I can quit complaining.

Bottom line incredible experience. I have lived in Seattle for almost my entire life but it was…read moreunique to see it from this perspective. I had been wanting to do a seaplane tour but the weather forecast was rain the entire week. When I woke up on a Friday and saw it was a sunny (more or less) day, I called around to a few places to see if I could grab a last minute appointment. James with Seaplane Scenics was very friendly and accommodating and let me know his whole afternoon was open. I called at around 1PM and scheduled a 3PM appointment, and 2 hours later I was at the Renton airport ready to take off. The plane was a 4 seater - 2 in the front, 2 in the back. James gave us the option of sitting in the back together or putting one person up in front in the co-pilots seat (we opted to sit in the back). There were great views all around, and I could easily see even on the other side so seating was not a big deal at all. We had headsets and radios to communicate clearly over the motor, which was great as James gave a very entertaining and informative tour. We did a loop from Renton up to UW, around to Discovery Park, and then back around the Seattle waterfront. James pointed out Paul Allen and Bill Gates' houses, different parks, other landmarks, and would dip the plane to one side to give us a better view. Overall really exciting and incredible experience. James and his staff were amazingly friendly and jovial and made the experience that much better. Pro tip: duck when you get off the plane, my girlfriend hit her head.

Soulless and inconsiderate small business. Do not get tricked by the official website's ticket and…read morepackage options. They are all arbitrary depending on the mood and the weather of the people who work there, including James (the man in charge). If you are a couple please note that you may be put into a plane with other people regardless of what plane and option you picked. You will not know about it until you get to the meeting point and one couple will not get to sit together. Thus, it may be better to look into other companies and there are others! If you are planning to go as a group, there are better and more professional establishments which are cheaper and/or same priced. The only saving point of this establishment is Mark (seaplane pilot) who made all the efforts to not only ensure that our experience on the air was great but also to redeem the Company. Overall, in the state where aviation is one of the major industries, there are better, more professional, and cost efficient companies and small businesses. Try them. They will have more respect and consideration for your experience. If you insist on booking from this establishment, exaggerate your weight to make sure that they cannot fly anyone with you.

Hi potential parents…read more First off, 3-stars isn't 'bad' it just means it was o-k by the end of the day. I came from a MUCH more expensive program before Kindercare (with live video stream of my kiddo all day!) so I felt spoiled. But I had paid to feel spoiled. As a former childcare provider, current teacher, and mother, I'm probably a more informed and aware childcare consumer than most. I'm also MUCH more realistic. This Kindercare site provides service for a diverse range of children, given it's location. Some of the children who go here likely have high-stress living circumstances. In THAT case they may not experience a lot of routine or have boundaries and expectations that make everyday at a childcare and learning center run smoothly and without incident for ALL children there. I can't say I did hear about a handful of troubling incidents, but I never felt that my concerns were ignored. I purposefully kept a very open dialog with my child's teachers and the site administration so I never felt 'surprised', by much. When we left the program it was in part due to planning to leave for summer break and alternative in-home family care options in the fall AND how a breakdown in communication made what I considered a non-critical situation into one that felt unnerving. About our time here.... The good: my son is a bright kid. I don't mean just an early learner, I mean BRIGHT. And he always had something to say about the social and academic aspects of his pre-K day. His then-teacher (Miss Gretchen, we miss you!) was wonderful with him. Patient, caring, and motivated to give them a lot of opportunity to learn about their focus topics He would come home with all kinds of information courtesy of Miss Gretchen. He STILLS talks about how his misses learning there. I felt the KindCare Pre-K curriculum was very relevant for local district Kindergarten curriculum. The okay: On the social side, my son's peer group was pretty rough and tumble. My son isn't a wimpy kid to say the least, but he started here when he was 4.5yo, so at a very still-physical time of development. We had to use a behavior chart at home to manage his physical responses to others, and after a month he'd dialed it way back. TALKING WITH his teacher everyday helped me monitor things and have conversations with him at home about problem solving. Beyond that, my son liked his friends and especially liked seeing some at his new school in the fall. There were a couple of kids he routinely complained about and that segways into the ugly. The ugly: Managing preschoolers has got to be one of the most difficult, thankless, dirty, reward jobs EVER. I've worked with every age, grade, and ability over 2 decades, and preschoolers are like energy thieves. Plus they can be very naughty as they test out every possible angle for getting away with things. This is where having a well trained, well compensated, well supported, well STAFFED, staff matters. For the most part I felt this KinderCare covered those bases within the restrictions of the general corporate mandate. But because they service a number of children who likely live in unsteady situations (which often promotes all kind of behavior issues ON TOP of being 2-5yo), well, this can cause problems. And it did. A handful of times kids managed to hide away and behave inappropriately with each other; whether is was hitting or showing private parts, etc. This actually surprised me given their fairly strict protocol for not letting kids be in the bathroom together AND reporting every little incident ( I had a stack of incident reports for my son a mile high for every little scratch, etc). But still kids just do things. I accept that. I accept that I cannot protect my child from every annoyance in the world so I talk to him about how to deal with it and process it. Th UGLY here happened when communication between staff during transitions broke down so things weren't followed up on or communicate with each other or with the parent (in this case) the way it should have been. This can be unnerving and reassuring to say the least. I have been on the staff side of these situations before and they are horrible. But not as bad...never as bad as the parent feels. I had a very frank conversation with staff and administration in the lead up to our ending our time at this KinderCare and I felt heard and well-received. I also knew I was moving on. In total, most days here were a 4 or a 5 star experience for me and my child. But it is always the small handful of 0 or 1 star days that people want to focus on. I think you are likely to have an o-k to good experience here depending on how you approach interacting with those who you are trusting to care for your child. If you never talk to them or read the daily notes or talk to your child, but then one day something is 'wrong' you will feel far less likely and able to move through the issue if you have no rapport with your provider.

I tried calling twice about services and was hung up on twice when I asked to schedule a tour…read more Ridiculous.

I just recently got certified again through this shop. I was certified through NAUI back in the 70s…read moreand it was time to start diving again. One great thing about training here is that all the classes are done in dry suits, a big advantage in Puget Sound temperatures. The instructors were all personable and knowledgeable; the shop staff know their stuff; and they have a good selection of gear, especially for such a small store.

I've been going to this shop on and off for years. Adria, the shop manager does a great job. Shop…read moreneeds to expand physically and add more staff.

I attended Northshore 2 decades ago as a middle schooler, and at the time I had mixed feelings. I…read morewas a hyperactive kid who struggled with focus regardless of my environment, yet I felt I was treated unfairly at the time. Deep down I knew this was probably a result of my actions and/or weaknesses, and overall I knew I loved and respected the staff and environment of the place, however as the years went on I was tempted to be bitter (especially after feeling so well received in future public schools). Fast forwarding a decade had brought me more experiences and perspective, allowing me to more thoroughly appreciate what Northshore was doing in my life at the time. They held a high standard in a way that balanced love and firmness. I think we were both growing and learning at that time, and I cannot deny that I was shown love, guidance, an example of excellence, etc. Super important things to a growing kid. Fast forward another decade, I was able to return to Northshore and visit with my old principal and some of the teachers I had back then. An awesome experience to see them as fellow adults, see their personal/professional growth and the success of their academics, school campus, etc. Even got to have a chat with one of my childhood heroes Marc Marion. Marc: well done, good and faithful servant! Coming full circle, I now have a kindergartener at Northshore. We weighed many options during our research, and we felt the overall benefits far outweighed the sacrifices. Almost a year into school, I can confidently say we made the right decision. Every school and every person has issues, quirks, etc., yet the level of excellence in all areas has surpassed our expectations. I could list all the positives I've seen, but I think Northshore does a well enough job of marketing themselves, so I'll leave it at this: I couldn't ask for a better place to entrust a significant portion of my son's daily mental/physical/spiritual growth. If you're looking for more info, DM me, I'd be happy to share more.

My overall experience with Northshore Christian Academy was extremely disappointing and concerning…read more As a parent, I need to feel confident that my child is being cared for with patience, cleanliness, and respect. Unfortunately, this experience made me lose trust in the level of care being provided.

My little one has just moved up from the 12-18m class to the 18-24m class. Ms Karina has been great…read morewith ensuring this transition is smooth and not disruptive to my kid. She is very empathetic to each child's needs and even gives me suggestions on how we can help LO learn new things. LO has been having a rough time at drop offs, and Ms Karina tries to keep the situation calm by repetition and a soft firm voice. Today I was expecting the same behavior at drop off, but my little one surprised us all by talking off her jacket and waving good bye to me before sitting down with her friends. All I could do was give a big smile from behind my mask to Ms Karina. You are doing such a great job with these little ones! Truly appreciate it!

teachers were gone as that was the only time that would work with our schedule. It seemed to be…read morevery clean and put together. Unfortunately all other daycares had a 1yr+ wait lists so we had no choice but to jump on the open spot here and paid to reserve the available spot. Later, we decided to visit the infant daycare room and meet the teachers before our baby started. Thank goodness we did. Every single child in the room was sick with very runny noses and coughs. When we asked what the limitations were for sick children the teachers said that they only turn children away if they have fever, are vomiting or have diarrhea. They flat out told us that we would just have to understand that there were always sick kids in the class and that our child would be getting sick. At one point, one of the more sick children spit up a good amount on the rug where all the kids were playing. The teacher barely wiped it up with a paper towel and spray allowing the other kids to play right where it was. They never wiped the spit up off the child's mouth. He put a rattle in his mouth getting spit up all over it when another child grabbed it and put it in their mouth. There was no real attempt at sanitation to avoid the spread of germs. Also the children were pretty fussy and the teachers did not seem at all confident or comfortable handling it. They seemed very overwhelmed and even frustrated. This was with only 6 children and they take up to 8 in that room. After that visit, there was no way we could imagine

We've had a positive experience with World Kids. My son started attending when he was four, and…read moredaughter two and a half. They've been there for about half a year now. The Mandarin and Spanish immersion program is a nice idea. While the staff is a bit short, the kids are mostly exposed to Spanish, and I've noticed my children picking up parts of the language. They can follow instructions in Spanish, which is great. The director is friendly and clearly loves her work. The teachers are doing their best to create a supportive environment, and my kids have improved their language and social skills since starting. The cozy atmosphere and outdoor playtime twice a day are definite highlights. I also appreciate the flexible pickup and drop-off times, which is helpful for working parents. One area for improvement is the app used for sharing information with parents. I think consistency in accuracy in documenting updates could be better. Overall, I recommend World Kids for those looking for a nurturing preschool environment.

Our child started at WorldKids around 6 months old in the infant room, and we are beyond happy with…read morethe love and care received by all the staff. The teachers genuinely get so energized by being around kids and have helped our child with development and transitioning to the toddler classroom along the way. We are extra thankful for all the current and past teachers: Alejandra, Wang Laoshi, Jessica, Hellen, and Amy. They are truly rockstars at their job and we appreciate them greatly.

We are an advanced, specialty Toastmasters club in Everett, WA focusing on giving members a safe &…read morefun place to explore controversial topics or anything on their mind. Great opportunity to really speak what is on your mind without being judged!