**5 Stars - A Truly Exceptional School Community**…read more I honestly wasn't expecting to find such a warm, welcoming, and supportive community when my son started at this elementary school. From day one, it's been clear that the staff truly know and care about each individual student. His teachers--and even administrators who aren't directly in his classroom--have taken the time to understand who he is, what he needs, and how best to help him thrive. What has impressed me most is the genuine partnership we've built with the school. Communication is strong, thoughtful, and centered around helping my child succeed both academically and socially. It's such a relief to know that we're all on the same team, working toward the same goals. We feel incredibly lucky to be part of this school community. It's made a bigger impact on our family than we ever imagined.

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.

Lovely, loving school. Paula has 37 years of experience, is very kind and you can tell she loves…read morekids! I did a reading of a book for the children and they all seemed very happy and eager to learn.

I would give more stars if I could. I love this school. My daughter attended from age three through…read morekindergarten. The program is set up to learn through games and toys and exploration. By the time she arrived at the elementary school for first grade she was reading at a forth grade level. Had understanding in sign language and Spanish. Had so many fun experiences with friends and performing in front of a group. The staff is amazing. The women in this building understand child development and have helped give me ideas on how to deal with certain situations with my kids. My son is there now and wants to go to school every day. He is bummed on the weekends.

My son went to school here last year for kindergarten and his teacher was amazing. I feel he got a…read morebetter start to his education at this school than he would have at other schools. It was obvious that all the staff here cared for each and every student . They were not biased nor favored certain children. Everybody was included. Definitely a school I would recommend.

Moved in here about a year ago and could not let my kids go to this school. Took a tour of it and…read morewas so disappointed! School is very run down! Used condoms laying around on school parking lot! It seems like Kent District has forgotten about this school whatsoever or turned a blind eye and don't even bother not just build a new one instead but not even changing cracked cement all around school, window blinds are sticking out broken, carpet is 30 years old and only being washed to keep up, playgrounds around school is also very very old, and the worst of all is rotting smell inside. Also just based on my observations on no school days I am pretty sure some drug deals are going through here as suspicious vehicles pull up and park sitting there for a while.

Best school ever! My daughter has been attending Discovery since kindergarten after we transferred…read moreher from preschool, and she is now finishing first grade. I can honestly say this school has been one of the biggest blessings for our family. The progress my daughter has made in reading, writing, confidence, and communication has been incredible. What stands out the most to me is how much the school truly focuses not only on the children, but also on the families. Even though there are several students in each classroom, the organization, education, and individual attention given to every child is phenomenal. The teachers and staff genuinely listen to the needs of each student and family, and that level of care is something very special and rare to find. As a mother who previously had a very negative experience with another school with my older child, finding Discovery completely changed my perspective and restored my trust in what a school community should feel like. Unfortunately, when I moved to this area, my older son was already too old to attend this school, and I truly wish he could have experienced the same environment my daughter has had here. One of the things I appreciate most is how they work hard to keep children active and involved, especially for families who may not have the resources for expensive extracurricular activities. The after-school activities, family events, flag football, choir practice, singing activities, and the way they bring families together create such a beautiful sense of community. The parents have gotten to know one another, the children create strong friendships, and the environment feels welcoming and supportive for everyone. My daughter is always happy to go to school, and at the same time, she is already sad knowing that next school year will be her last year here. That alone says so much about the love and connection this school creates for its students. I wanted to be one of the first people to leave a review for Discovery because this school deserves recognition for the amazing work they do every single day. I will always be grateful to the teachers, staff, and administration for everything they have done for my daughter and for the positive impact they have had on our family.

Lil' Farm Preschool is an incredible example of early childhood education done right! Ms. Sheila…read morehas a gift creating engaging lesson plans that lay a foundation for academic excellence and character development, all while packing in a ton of fun for her students. (My kids never wanted to leave!) Whether it's for a summer camp or the traditional preschool experience, Lil' Farm Preschool is an exceptional value and I highly recommend enrolling your child(ren).

If you like passive aggressive and unprofessional communication than this school is a perfect fit…read morefor you. She spent a lot of time assigning blame on my child w/o communicating with him or other children involved. She clearly has bias based on children's size and family's faith. She indicated that my child was violent and dangerous. Well another school and literally ZERO issues. This tells me exactly who the problem was and it wasn't my son. I don't take pleasure in leaving reviews like this but I really want to save another family from the trauma we experienced here. If your kid is docile and perfect then they will do well there.

I enrolled my daughter in a Maple Valley Preschool 2s class in 2014. My husband and I interviewed…read moreapproximately 10 preschools and child care programs. Once I entered Maple Valley Preschool's classroom, I noticed most of the kids were smiling. We want our daughter to grow in a healthy environment, be a happy girl, so we choose Maple Valley Preschool. I am grateful for the loving care and guidance she receives. My daughter has been blessed with awesome teachers. My daughter loves to go to "school" and always show she wants to "learn". When a kid like the teachers, she will like to go to school and learn. Sometimes, when I pick up my daughter, teachers are drawing with kids, reading with kids, or playing puzzles with kids. One day, my daughter created a song in mother language with teachers' names, and the song was about teachers were nice and good. HaHa. NICE school!

I wanted my daughter to attend a Christian school for the emphasis on the Bible, love, and support…read more However, we only experienced some of the religious aspects. I have to say there was a lack of care shown by the teachers towards the students. Neither the administration nor the principal reached out to me when I tried to address an academic issue concerning my daughter. My daughter is not a troubled child; rather, she has experienced educational setbacks due to the challenges of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Parents are left without proper support, and I hoped that Rainier Christian School would provide the necessary assistance for my daughter, but they did not take action. Instead, they placed the responsibility solely on my daughter, which I find unfair considering her young age. I believe that adults should step up to support and guide children.

I went to preschool here 16 years ago & now am an employee of the school! I can truly say that it's…read morebeen a great experience all around. The school has survived so many obstacles and made such great strides and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for preschools or a job. Great education, great community, great kids!

Awesome preschool with AMAZING teachers and staff! Everyone is so sweet, the classrooms are well…read morecleaned (a must in 2021) and best of all my son loves going to school! He has learned so much this year and really come out of his shell thanks his patient and accommodating teacher.