The admissions process is really getting the one star review. I can't comment on the actual…read moreexperience of having a kid in this school because after taking my deposit for two children and then talking at myself and my husband about how superior the school is and how there's a million year waitlist because not only is Waldorf education the best but this particular Waldorf is the only one in the Pacific Northwest to do this and that, and despite myself and my husband having ample experience and knowledge about various alternative pedagogical approaches including Waldorf, we felt the admissions person just didn't really want to know about us or our children. Our family has moved a couple of times for work and we've applied to many different independent schools in the most competitive systems in the country; NY, LA, SF and Seattle. They have gotten into most but not all. Never have I come across a school however that despite having checked in a couple times along the way, stating interest, and being told decisions go out in April and then April came and went and no communication, at all. There were a bunch of other strange lacks in communication along the way as well I just don't need to bother. For a school that seems to think they're community and respect based, for the first time in applying for schools I definitely felt like my deposit was just money they like to collect every year. I feel like it was a dodged bullet though, I have talked to others that had a similar experience. The campus is adorable though!

Bellingham has wonderful public schools staffed with committed teachers. A private school here…read moreneeds to offer something dramatic to make the financial sacrifice worthwhile. For us, it was the appeal of a rounded, rich curriculum that includes the arts as an intrinsic part of daily routines. Waldorf kids spend more time outdoors, have differently paced days with carefully established rhythms, and develop close relationships with teachers who honor and respect individual patterns of thought and learning. One of the high school principals in Bellingham once told me that he always spots the Waldorf kids at his school as they are often the ones that most easily converse with adults and they bring with them a unique kind of engagement and curiosity about the world. He said that they were some of his favorite kids to work with. We have seen a Waldorf education work its magic on both of our kids. Our older son thrived at WHWS and went on become a confident and successful student in public high school and now college (where he has created a classic Waldorf-type of major that combines his love of economics with art history). Our younger son is currently in third grade at WHWS and we hope that he will remain through 8th grade.

We had our son in a childcare center while we were on waiting lists around town. The center he was…read moreat was less than par but we were in a pinch. When we got the call from Blossom to come tour we were excited. Our son has been enrolled since the fall and we couldn't be happier with the staff and facility. Our son used to cry before school and now he is so happy. Every staff member we have had the pleasure to interact with clearly loves and wants the best for each child. I have no thoughts or worries about leaving our son each day.

Great, friendly staff that make you feel comfortable leaving your children in their care. The…read moreowners are very professional and have an amazing curriculum. Beautiful 2.5 acre campus with plenty of room for your child to run around. My favorite part is how they have a massive playground, as well as a field, and a wooded area.

Our daughter went to Blue Heron for 3 years and we loved every second of it. Amazing staff, great…read moreenvironment - we were sad to leave when she aged out. The teachers really care and got to know us and our daughter over the 3 years - something we were really thankful for.

I can't say enough good things about Blue Heron. Our 5 year old daughter has attended for the last…read more6 months, and we have been thoroughly impressed. They have an amazing old school house with a nice yard that offers a fantastic setting for child development. The teachers Jolahna and Sheri bring a great deal of experience and are wonderful with the kids. The instruction is very creative and our daughter is always excited to tell us about what she learned at school when she gets home. All the other parents we have met seem very invested in their kids education and have been nothing but complementary of Blue Heron. We are very happy with our choice and would highly recommend!

You couldn't ask for a better location and the staff is very qualified and super friendly. I'm…read morevery impressed with the entire facility. Kudos to Kathy and Team!

I highly recommend James Place for your childcare needs. Their staff is professional, responsive,…read morecompetent and always very friendly. Originally, James Place was planned to be a good temporary fit before getting our child admitted to the YMCA. Our child stayed for 1 month at James Place before getting admitted into the YMCA. During that time, our child grew to make friends with other children and establish great rapport with James Place's staff. Our child "spoke" more and showed developmental progress. Clearly, our child flourished at James Place. When we eventually took our child to the YMCA, we quickly noticed that the YMCA simply does not compare. The security at James Place is better (locked front door with passcode entry), the staff/child ratio is higher and James Place has live streaming video cameras which allow viewing of your child from a laptop or smartphone. The YMCA lacks these attributes. Additionally, we noticed our child was sad, fussy and hungry when we picked our child up after work from the YMCA. In comparison; our child was always happy, well-fed and sleeping better when staying at James Place. We allowed our child to stay for one week at the YMCA before switching back to James Place. After that we begged James Place to take us back! They did, with caring and open arms. This felt good. Our child is happy again. Although James Place is only (slightly) more expensive than the YMCA, the peace of mind of knowing our child is in a safe, happy environment with a caring, top-notch childcare staff is PRICELESS. We're extremely happy they took us back! I can't say enough good things about James Place. I'm confident you'll be just as happy as I am with their services. :-)

Fantastic place to work & send your outdoor loving kiddos! Firs and Fiddleheads blends stewardship…read moreof the outdoors with Christian values, focusing on play as serious work. It's on a beautiful, old growth campus filled with varying wildlife to observe! 100/10

I worked here summer 2022 and hated it so much I put my two weeks in barely a month after I…read morestarted. They are an incredibly unorganized (unlicensed) childcare option and offered little to no training on child safety protocol for their staff, at summer camp the head teacher barely gave any instruction to kids and families on safety expectations and rules. Children were constantly getting hurt and the head teacher did little to provide appropriate consequences when my coworkers and I would bring incidents to her attention. I was one of the only teachers that would actually accompany kids to the bathroom, the head teacher would send 4 year olds to the bathroom out of sight by themselves every day and was shocked when I would go to accompany them with another camper to maintain ratio. She provided so little structure during the day that kids were completely under stimulated and their behavior problems that had been enabled throughout the school year were exacerbated in the summer. I felt like there was so little I could do to support my campers in a way that would be supported by the Firs. I have worked in childcare for many years and this is the worst place I've ever worked. Do not work here, do not send your kids here, their negligence is going to land them in a lawsuit some day. The homophobia too.....

Our son went here back when the school was very new about 3-4 years ago. Our son loved it and we…read moreloved Fawn and her teaching style. She works incredibly hard and really puts her heart and soul into this place. We were sad to exit this school when we had to leave the area to eastern Canada.

Mr Stoddard is the best teacher at BHS. everything else is good besides the food which is mediocre…read moreat best. Although the French Toast is above Average

Before my grandson started going here, he was a wonderful little boy. But these kids were a bad…read moreinfluence on him! He came home using swears and playing "Rock and Roll" music. He once told me to my face I kid you not, that he dropped the "Heckin" Mustard like it was a joke! Back when I was a girl, if I said that, they would spank me! And you will never guess what he did when I told him that. He laughed like it was some sort of joke! Spanking is a serious matter. However all of the teachers are quite kind, and apparently call me a "Foxy old bird" ,so I gave it a few extra stars.

I took my driving courses here, Rob and Brian are amazing instructors! I actually knew Rob before…read morewhich made it fun. Highly recommend!

Folks at the center in Burlington were very friendly and efficient. Their process was easy and…read morestreamlined. I am thankful for businesses like this. One of the staff contacted me when the State had mistakenly given me some incorrect information which allowed me to stay on my timeline with getting a new license. Would definitely recommend.