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!

We moved from the east coast and started with EMG from last November. I have to say we are very…read morelucky in finding this school. EMG is a true gem for the eastgate community. What I love most about EMG is their Montessori approach to education. My child has flourished under this method, which encourages hands-on learning and exploration. The teachers have created an environment that is both nurturing and stimulating, allowing my child to develop their unique interests and talents at their own pace. But what really sets this school apart is the teachers. Monika and Manisha are both wonderful educators who are passionate about their work and truly care about their students. They go above and beyond to ensure that each child in their class feels valued and supported. I have personally witnessed the impact that Monika and Manisha have had on my child. They both have a unique ability to bring out the best in each child and help them reach their full potential. I am so grateful to have them here. In conclusion, I highly recommend Eastgate Montessori Garden to any parent or guardian looking for a school with caring and loving teachers. The Montessori approach to education, combined with the school's warm and welcoming atmosphere, make for an exceptional learning experience.

My son and I have been taking classes here with the Bellevue College Parent Education Program…read more This has been the place where I have made real, strong connections with other like minded parents and learned skills to better parent my child. I have gotten to watch my son as he has grown and learned so much. It is magical to be there to see him start to pretend play with other children and make discoveries about who he is and what he can do. I am really excited to be in the Co-Op this coming year and am so impressed by Teacher Si's ability to relate to children, passion for learning, and depth of knowledge about early childhood education. She is the best possible teacher my son could have.

When we first moved to a new state, I was so worried about creating a village for my child. This…read moreco-op offered the opportunity to build friendships with other families, while my child learns and develops. I've met like-minded parents and formed lovely friendships. And, my daughter loves this preschool! She especially loves her teacher and the art activities.

Not sure why there are so many bad reviews. My son has gone here for 3 years; first in a 50/50…read moreEnglish/Chinese environment, then in a Chinese immersion environment. We're very happy with the teachers he's had, with the friends he's made, with the extended hours of the school, etc. At first we didn't think he was learning much Chinese, but then his grandma came to live with us from China, and we realized he was just shy, and he could actually speak Chinese very well. Overall, great school, happy with his progress in English, math, Chinese. Happy with a structured curriculum that also gives him free time to choose his own passions.

I would give 0 star if I could. This is a fake Montessori school. It has no Montessori…read morecertification. Unlike other Montessori schools, kids play with toys in the afternoon instead of doing work. The classroom is full of Montessori material, but that's only for decoration. The kids have never touched some of the materials because teachers don't even know how to use them. Also, most teachers don't have certification either. The way they treat student is completely wrong. They dont comfort kids when they feel said. I feel like they don't actually care about their students and their feelings. The school is closed this year in March due to coronavirus. Parents send tons of emails asking for tuition refund and we receive no response. Not even to just acknowledge that they have received our email. The director refund 25% of tuition fee for April while the school is closed for the month. Some parents want to hold off their April payment until school reopens. They received a notice from school saying that if you don't pay for April, we will consider this as an act of withdrawing your child from school. The 2 month deposit would be gone. Their decision is very business driven to benefit their needs. They are still making money from us during this time period and use it to support school development(they are building a new campus) and teacher training program. Would a school without certification spend money on teacher's development? I doubt it.

All four of our children have attended preschool here and it has been wonderful. ACP is a special…read moreplace for our family. It is a great balance of socialization and academics in a caring atmosphere. Costs are very reasonable and there are several options for how many days/week you'd like your child to attend. Would highly recommend.

Couldn't be happier with the staff - all the teachers, the management! All our hearts for Ms Rika…read morefor being the teacher of our dreams for our son, Ms Jenny B, Ms Guymer who have been tremendous at helping us with the transition. Shout out to Ms Natasha and Cindy for supporting all the way through the management office:) Highly recommend!

We love Annie and her staff! She is so thoughtful and caring, and our son has flourished there…read morewith creativity, outdoor time, and lots of good healthy homemade food all day. He has been attending for the last year and just absolutely loves it. Even though he is not talking yet, she pays attention to his individual characteristics and provides detailed development assessments identifying areas of how he learns that we didn't see as parents. We love watching him grow there through her adorable videos and photos she sends us during the day. Miriam is so loving and always has a big smile on her face, she is so wonderful with the kids. I highly recommend this daycare for any parents that want a smaller in-home environment with specialized individual care for young children.

Great place to work! Kids are happy and the environment is very homey and loving. Would recommend…read moreto anyone in the area looking for child care

The school has an excellent teaching staff, and the teachers have a great relationship with the…read morechildren. My child enjoys going to school very much

We used this place for 'emergency' child care need. Very thankful to certain employers to have this…read morebenefit. Very nice and clean facility. Administrator are very prideful and helpful. My child had a good time over summer. Projects weee fun and facilities are spacious to accommodate a variety of activities. A great place for older kids (kindergarten and above) Would return for sure. Thank you for providing a safe and fun place for this community.

I cannot stress enough how much I love this school and the teachers. It's a small close knit school…read moreat a home. Which has worked out so much better than the larger institutions we've tried out. The teachers here are so loving and caring. They genuinely love the kids and welcome new students each and every year. New Life has been such a blessing in our family's lives. My son has learned so much here. I highly highly recommend, and cannot thank them more than enough. We love it here.

We have sent 2 of our children to New Life Montessori over the past 3 years. We have been extremely…read moresatisfied and pleased with the amount of learning our kids have exhibited from the school, as well as the amount of attention and love that they receive from the teachers. The school has a very low student to teacher ratio. The school also has a multi-year rotating curriculum, so if you send your kid for more than one year they will be learning something new the following year. We've tried larger and fancier Montessori schools in the past with our oldest kid. We were sad that we didn't discover this gem of a school earlier.

Physical punishment!!! My son (3 year old) constantly saying…read morethat One of the toddler teachers pinched his hand because he was not sleeping after lunch (BTW, the policy is that the nap is not mandatory for kids). It was strong enough to leave redness and bruise even after 24 hours, and we informed DCYF. Any policy, any condition; is really physical punishment allowed??? When we shared our concern with the director and expected to fire that so-called teacher or move her to another class by EOD, she refused and just asked if we want to withdraw and get refund. If your child safety and and health is important, please take this review seriously.

Pros: - we got lots of picture updates…read more- they do tons of activities with the kids - my kid liked all the teachers - covered playground for the rain/sun (though it gets pretty cold without the sun) - decent food Cons: - not the cheapest (not the most expensive either) - my kid seems to get sick more here (they have floaters in the morning & late afternoon, and a lot of teachers send their own kids in other classes, so it seems like viruses will not be contained to a single classroom) - parking lot is a pain during pickup/dropoff Overall I think this is a well-run school that cares about kids & its staff.

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!

Highly recommend this preschool's Chinese learning program and staff. Our family is not native…read moreChinese speakers and Nannan laoshi has made our daughter and ourselves feel safe and welcomed. After a few weeks of enrollment our daughter came home and told us she loved preschool and was stimulated to learn. She has since picked up the language well, made many friends, and has improved her social and motor skills. The community is safe and the playground is large and fenced in for children to run around. The meals are of high quality and the home is very clean. We appreciate Nannan's attention to detail and care put into planning the structured curriculum and navigating all the questions and concerns from parents along the way. Thank you!

My son has been a part of Eyas since last year. This institution is great at building children's…read moreconfidence and nurturing them in a caring environment. They focus on creating a community by involving parents and educating them about their child's development. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a place where their child can explore the world at their own pace.

I highly recommend Eyas. The Montessori method teaches real life skills and my child has grown to…read morebe a humble, helpful child who is well rounded. The teacher to student ratio is amazing and at any given time, there are about 3 teachers atleast for a class of 20. The entire staff is very approachable and they are open to hearing from parents. My child used to hate going to daycare (kindercare) and would weep every single day. I've seen the difference in how the kindercare staff would work with the kids versus Eyas and it's a world of difference. The teacher churn rate is low as well. My child has been attending Eyas for about 1.5 years now and I have only seen 2 teachers leave. With multiple teachers per class, kids find it easy to manage the minimal churn, if any. Thank you for nurturing our child.