I keep feeling grateful to find this place for my boy. We ve been there for four months. He had a…read morevery smooth transit from home to daycare when he is 18 months. He loves there and makes friends there. The kids teacher ratios is 4:1 and less. Plus the fee is very reasonable. Feel grateful Orca is so low profile that there is no enrollment queue when we find them. It's a treasure during the pandemic to find a place your kid likes, you can trust, the kids teacher ratios is so good, plus the fee is very reasonable.

Orca is an absolute gem! Teaches are kind, knowledgeable, and very involved. My son's language…read moreexploded after he started here -- but best of all he absolutely adored his teaches and friends. He would scream "daycare" and run straight for his classroom everyday we dropped him off. We moved out of Seattle, but drove 45 mins each way for months because we were too sad to leave. A special school, with a great teacher to student ratio, and happy kids! Can't recommend enough!

My son has been attending Northgate Whizz Kids for a little over a year now and I couldn't imagine…read morehim being anywhere else. The staff here has just been amazing. And our son has bonded with his teachers and his other classmates and is so excited to go to "school" every day. The class spends a ton of time outside everyday, rain or shine. And the kids are constantly engaged in activities that help them learn and grow in their own ways. We have also bee extremely grateful for Whizz Kids accommodating our sons allergies and dietary needs. They have also been doing and excellent job with the COVID-19 pandemic with taking precautions to keep everyone safe and secure during this uncertain time. I am so happy to have found this place. It has made such a positive change in all of our lives!

I have nothing but compliments for the outstanding care and education my two children have received…read moreat Whizz Kids. Having both a Toddler and an Infant we have worked with the majority of the childcare providers throughout the school--and they are all outstanding. I feel that Whizz Kids is an extension of my home: a supportive atmosphere where children are loved and nurtured. Learning there is hands on and creative. Lesson plans are organized and aptly communicated to us as parents. Additionally, we are able to see pictures of our children online via a secure website as they engage in various activities throughout the day--this is a welcome repreive from work as it makes me feel more connected to my kids! Professionally, I manage a group of clinicians who provide care to seniors, not fundamentally unlike a Childcare/Pre-School, just working with people at the other end of life. Finding the quality people who are caring, responsible, educated and professional is a difficult and never ending task. Whizz Kids has excelled in this area and I couldn't be more proud of the outcomes they have helped my children achieve. I couldn't recommend Whizz Kids more highly.

I cannot recommend ELDC highly enough. They are the most genuine, invested, and caring daycare you…read morecan imagine. Our two-year-old daughter has attended ELDC for about six months, and we have been grateful for them every day of it. The staff there knows her, and they care about her individual needs. Whenever they have a concern, they reach out to us and work collaboratively to help our daughter grow. (Such a change from her last daycare, where all we heard was she was doing 'fine.') Similarly, when she accomplishes something new, they're eager to share the news, and so proud of her! The staff at ELDC is in tune with the needs of their charges, and they build their lesson plans around ensuring the kids have the sort of experiences that will help them the most. This doesn't come in the form of dull lectures, but in games, art projects, and exploration. Our daughter has learned so many wonderful, practical skills since attending. Putting on her shoes, for example. The staff models kindness, hard work, and helpfulness to the kids, and the kids respond to that. What I love most about ELDC is how involved the staff is. This isn't a place where the adults stand off to the side looking at their phones while the kids entertain themselves. They're reading them books, dancing with them, teaching them songs, conducting experiments. Every day at ELDC is an adventure! In short, my shy daughter runs into school with a smile on her face. And when I ask her what makes her happy, she frequently names her teachers. They love her, and she loves them.

Best. Daycare Ever…read more We have just completed our 8th year at ELDC, and we can't recommend it enough. The diversity, the family environment, and the best, most committed teachers and administration, all rolled into one little blue building in Broadview. Add to that the low staff turnover, reasonable tuition rates, and an in-house chef that cooks mac and cheese that is LEGENDARY amongst former students, and you've got a school that can't be beat. If you live in North Seattle and are looking for daycare or preschool, check out ELDC--you won't be sorry!

Amazing program. My daughter attended for 3 years and she still reminisces about her experience…read morethere even though she left two years ago. I always felt she was safe and well cared for and we keep in touch with some of her teachers still. I highly recommend this care center.

Our toddler has been attending CLCC for about half a year now, and we could not have been happier…read more We are constantly amazed to discover the many things she has learnt to do as such a little person. Having gone through the day care search process and researched/ called / visited dozens of them in Seattle, I realized how difficult it was to find a pleasant & reliable care provider as a first-time parent, and I feel so grateful to have my child enrolled at CLCC, a gem in the U District that stands out among its peers. Here are a few highlights that come on top of my mind: 1. The teachers and staff express genuine affection and interest in the children. I can see my child feels very happy and safe around them. Even on her first day, my 15-month old quickly established connection with her teachers. And within a few weeks, she became very much attached to them and was even interacting cheerfully with the teachers from the elder classrooms. 2. Diverse activities throughout the day to engage the children in learning, singing, dancing, art, walking around the campus, reading books, etc and I love it that they encourage the kids to express themselves in different activities and social scenarios. They thoughtfully kept a collection of my toddler's "art work" over the past few month to bring home, which is cute and precious. 3. The children learn to practise a lot of basic life skills in their daily routine. From taking off jacket/shoes and placing them in the right place in the morning, to sitting properly for meals/snacks at table, cleaning up after meal, washing hands before/after meals, to taking out blanket for afternoon nap, etc. I was totally impressed when I watched a roomful of kids doing these all by themselves at a lunch visit. 4. Very accessible & responsive administration. Michelle, the director, was really fast at responding to enrolment inquiries and scheduling a tour for me(before finding CLCC, I contacted some other daycare centers that respond very slowly or sound impatient, and ask for a waiting list fee ). Fabulous job in efficiently maintaining the wait list and for replying to emails and answering the phone calls quickly. It really means a lot for parents that are anxious to nail down a good care. 5. Though it is a program of the UCUCC church, they are open to the entire community and not limited to church members, and, they don't impose religious content in the curriculum. As a non-religious person, I feel grateful to the UCUCC and the entire staff for running this excellent program and making it available to the entire community. Thanks to all the CLCC teachers and staff for your good work. Please keep it up and keep it rolling !

My family has attended Lil People's World - Seattle for a combination of 14 years and 4 kids. We…read morehave loved this place from day one; great teachers and staff, the center is cleaned and decorated so bright and fun for the kids. All of my kids have loved going everyday and have so much fun learning and playing. Lil People's World has been a major part of our lives for so long, I am sad that my last baby will be graduating out and starting school next year. It's truly sad to think of the family we are leaving behind. Over the last 14 years we have made so many friends a long the way that will be lifetime friends. Thank you for being such a big part in our lives for so long! We will definitely be popping in to say Hi!!!!

My daughter has been attending LPW for around 1.5 years now, and we are so happy with the high…read morequality care she is receiving. She loves her teachers, who are nurturing, kind, and great communicators. The director, Jenee, and the management team are also invested in the children's well-being and development and want the children to thrive and learn through play and various fun/creative activities. I was nervous to make the transition from having a nanny to daycare, but I know my daughter is in great hands and she is very happy to attend LPW.

We love Teacher Marissa and the warm and welcoming community of families and friends. The classroom…read moreis such a fun space filled with so many inviting play stations. The indoor gym is a great space to use on extreme weather days. Trips to the playground just a short walk away is always fun. Exciting field trips, engaging learning experiences and taking care of the school garden are just a few reasons we love this school.

We are loving Loyal Heights Coop! Such a special, supportive community. Teacher Marissa is…read morewonderful, engaging and warm. This has been a really positive early learning experience for our kiddo here.

The best preschool hands down! We were lucky enough to get a spot here and couldn't be happier with…read moreour decision. Ayfen and Torry are the best. You will instantly know they are passionate about teaching, are invested in the kids and their families and try really hard to accommodate for you and your family. I'd give a 100 stars if I could!

In a nutshell, this preschool is hands down the best place for your child to adapt and assimilate…read moreto life away from home. Ms. Ayfen and Mr. Tory are the perfect team and I personally, consider them my daughter's guardian angels. I get greeted with a genuine smile every morning and am briefed on my kid's achievements at pick-up every day. All the pictures and videos I get on a weekly basis of my daughter learning something new, doing art, singing or having fun outdoors almost makes me feel like I didn't miss a moment and that I was right there all along. Ms. Ayfen is always trying to make learning innovative and fun for the children. Every student's culture and traditions are acknowledged and studied about and even celebrated. They are very well-rounded for their tender age. There's also plenty of healthy outdoor time and they get to go on some pretty cool adventures and field trips. I couldn't ask for more as a parent!

We had a fantastic experience with Building Blocks. The atmosphere is wonderfully caring and…read moresupportive. The kids do tons of creative and practical activities (art, cooking, crafts, lots of good messy play!). The teachers are wonderful - very communicative and kind. It is super well organised as well. Our daughter was lucky to be able to attend for a year before we ended up moving her to her big brother's school to simplify dropoff/pick up (but we were very sad to do this).

We had a great experience during our daughter's two years at Building Blocks. The teachers did a…read morewonderful job of nurturing her creative side with daily art projects, while successfully preparing her for kindergarten. She loved going to school there and proudly brought home her creations each afternoon. Building Blocks also has caring + thoughtful teachers who provided us daily updates on celebratory + teachable moments and helped our daughter learn how to communicate her feelings effectively. The school feels like a tight-knit community and I could not recommend it more highly.