Great school with small class rooms. Wonderful teachers, many of them have been there for years…read more Good after school programs.

The minute you walk into this school you feel it's difference from any other School…read more My son went here from kindergarten to 1st grade. He started kindergarten knowing his ABC's and by the time he started 2nd grade at Cascade Ridge he was reading at a 6th grade level. The academic program is incredible. They have high expectations from their students and use a lot of positive teaching methods to help the kids reach their full potential! What I loved so much about the school was the fact that they strive to make the child feel confident about themselves not only academically but as a whole person. They teach them to be successful in their daily life by being kind and compassionate. The love that the staff feels for the students are genuine. If you want a nurturing environment for your child this is the school to be at.

A+++ I don't know what to say. I just found out that this school lost their lease and it will be…read moreno longer "Noah's Ark" in 2012 - 2013. I'm CRUSHED! This school is the most loving, caring and nurturing school I have ever visited. My kids ADORE their teachers and are sad that the school is changine. We had one of out kids at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Preeschool and had an extremely horrible experience. When we switched over to Noah's Ark, we felt valued and loved. I am sad to see them go and pray that all the wonderful people that work here land in a place where they can continue to be involved in our community. We need people like this!

Noah's Ark was a wonderful school that served 100's of young kids. I will always hold this school…read moredear to my heart. You could really tell the teachers loved their jobs and cared deeply for the kids they served. Sadly in 2012 during the middle of the school year City Church (Now Churchhome), the owner of the building, surprised everyone and told Noah's Ark they would not renew the lease and gave them a short time to get out. Noah's Ark desperately tried to find a new location, but when they couldn't they had to shut down their school all together. What an incalculable loss for this young kids and the City of Sammamish.

My Kindergartener comments out-of-blue several times a week that he loves his school and said this…read moremorning he wishes he could rate it, so here we are :) I'm extremely happy with the school: It seems all the lower school specialists manage to work physical activity into their lessons, children are treated with respect and have SEL built into daily activities. The teachers and staff are highly conscientious, constantly revising their curriculum and methods based on outcomes, the latest in educational research, and community feedback. Just driving onto campus each morning feels good, because everything is done so well. The active and supportive parent community is wonderful. Lots of helpful parent Ed talks and resources (and plenty of nerdy, type A parents as you might imagine, that tend to knock whatever task they've volunteered for out of the park). Of course, each year is going to be different depending on the mix of parents, students, and faculty but the institutional structure of constant improvement and community involvement is one of the best I've seen. I also really appreciate the fact that my son is now middle-of-the-pack in terms of intellect and assertiveness, finding friends with similar interests and abilities. And I've been able to relax around the other parents who share similar experiences of parenting exceptional kids. Hope this is helpful; I know picking a school is a big decision and the cost is significant. All I can say it that we really love Open Window.

Open Window School Is a mediocre school,…read more As a current student it excels in programs for gifted students and for kids in need of special help. However, it lacks in some areas, it does not provide enough support to kids with mental health struggles and passes over kids they do not consider diverse. other than that, the teachers are the best teachers I have ever come to know and they always make sure that you will excel. overall open window is a mediocre school that is great if you are diverse and gifted.

We are just finishing up Pre-K at ICP and my son has loved his last two years here. The teachers…read moreare fantastic and I am grateful to have been able to spend time in class and watch him and the other students grow. It is a coop, so families are involved in the classroom. I see this as a benefit because you get to know the teachers, parents and kids much better than at a traditional preschool. I would recommend this preschool to anyone.

We spent 2 years, learning at ICP and it was incredibly valuable time. My son loved the play-based…read morelearning and I loved being in the classroom with him from time to time. Teacher Steffeny is a gem and she shows such love and care to each child. It is such a value, both financially and educationally. I strongly suggest you explore ICP as an option for your family.

Our twin boys are currently enrolled at French Immersion school of Washington for the last 3 years…read moreand we love the community - very diverse and ground to earth. As a family although we aren't native French speakers, however our kids learnt the language so quickly. It's an excellent bilingual immersion school, which offers a strong academic curriculum in both French and English in an experiential learning approach via projects related to Art, Science, Mathematics, Sports, History etc... throughout the year, field trips, outside in authors visiting to talk to students along with exchange opportunities with schools in France. French Immersion school of Washington is one of the most diverse schools in the greater Seattle area. I would strongly recommend the school for families who are considering Bilingual immersion program in the Greater Seattle area.

We're a tri-lingual family. When we moved from California to Washington state, we were looking for…read morea French school for our two kids as the French school system is disciplined and rigorous. What differentiate this school from other bilingual schools or public schools? (1) The caliber of the teachers and staff. We were impressed with how well the school were run, the caliber, passion, and flexibility of teachers. (2) Small class with attentive teachers. Over the course of last 6 years, FISW helps to raise our kids to be open-minded, kind, inquisitive, adaptable, and curious about the world, students are simulated to learn through observation, inquiry, exploration, play and creation, vs pure memorization. The school also has many events and activities to bring the parents and community together. This is the best choice we've made.

I can't say enough nice things about this school. My two boys have both been here since they were…read moreinfants and I went back to work. The teachers are wonderful. Some of them have been here a very long time which says something about this place. They're happy individuals who greet me and chat with me everyday when I drop off and pick up. They're energetic, and create age appropriate class activities that support a little one's imagination, and they display a genuine care for my children. Mary, Joy, and Pam are great at what they do. They communicate well and support you as a parent. There are nice little bonus when a child attends here as well. If you have to take your kids to a school, and you want to know that they are cared for and loved. Having a good time and thriving as best they can outside of being with their family. This is that school for me, and I am blessed to have Mary and the staff here.

We really loved the Rainbow School. You get that family feeling there and I felt my child that was…read morelooked after for and safe! The owner Mary is very reasonable and friendly, and knows what is going on in the school. I liked that she is often around. Everybody there is friendly and helpful, even during the most stressful COVID times! My daughter loved every minute of it, especially time spent with miss Sarah and miss Sheetal, who are great teachers and always greet our family with a smile! There was lot of art and outdoor time, and they have a lovely gym for when the weather is really bad. My daughter also loved the food, snacks and the treats they would have, I.e movie day with pop corn and such. She is moving on the kindergarten now, but the Rainbow school certainly has left a lasting happy impression with her! Thank you Rainbow school!

As a fellow early childhood educator who has run a childcare program before, when I was looking for…read morea preschool for my son, I knew I wanted a play-based program where my child would have plenty of opportunities to explore and simply have a great time. We came across The Farmhouse School, and I was so excited. The philosophy is exactly what I hoped to find- Play-based, a focus on social emotional wellbeing, open-ended exploration, and great family support. My son had only been with me for his first three years of life, and I wasn't sure how he would take to being away from me, but he's done amazingly well so far. He is excited to go, and even asks to go on the weekend. He always has a big smile on his face while we head to school, and he tells me about how he plays with his friends at pickup. The teachers are all lovely and warm, and are very compassionate. They understand how to work with children and families to ensure the transition from home to school goes well. I can't say enough about the school. It's great, and I wish there were more schools like this in the area so more children could experience what best practices are for this age group!

The Farmhouse School is a charming and wonderful school. The teachers are very patient, kind, and…read morecontinuously ask the students great questions. Some favorite components of the school for my daughter was the rotation of exploratory areas and touch areas. For example, some weeks they have a big bin of leaves and other weeks they have interesting beads, or water play. Some weeks there are tables with writing with interesting things or ways to write your name or guess the smell in the cup. There is even a quaint writing center and student mailboxes for sharing letters. An important component is outside play everday no matter the weather. They have a wonderful outdoor play space complete with garden and live chickens. One of the most important aspects of the school is the teacher interation with the students. For ex: When students are telling a story, the teacher is writing down what they are saying or writes down titles or explanations of the artwork created by the students. The preschoolers feel respected and love that their ideas are seen as important. Last year the students were interested in collectively creating a bug hotel, they worked on this project all year. The teachers helped the students generate lists of what the hotel needed and they were continually creating collaboratively. For a few weeks the students were interested in doing a play so the teachers started writing down their script ideas and in a few days at pick up all the parents got to watch a very charming preschool production on the back porch. When you are thinking about a place to start your child's education, Farm house is a wonderful, creative, and kind place to start.