We love Issaquah Montessori. Our child has blossomed from a shy toddler to a very outgoing,…read morepleasant mannered one. Teachers are so patient and nurturing and let the child take the lead. We love the very innovative strategy of teaching kids the fundamentals to read, write and look at them as a whole child instead of focusing on ticking boxes like teaching them to write, read etc, which takes the fun out of learning. We are definitely enrolling our second one here!

Both my kids are now attending the school. My daughter started 5 months ago and even though she…read moregot a new teacher, the quality remains top notch. In regards to schools, it doesn't get better than Issaquah Montessori!!!

Our 1 year old has attended Evergreen Academy Montessori Issaquah since he was 4 months old and we…read moreabsolutely adore all his teachers. In the infant room he would always be so excited to see his teachers every morning, practically launching himself out of my arms reaching for them. And after a short adjustment period he is now doing the same to all his teachers in the toddler room! We have been super happy to see how well the teachers here have supported his development, helping him with everything from the major motor milestones like sitting, crawling and cruising, to things like using a sippy cup or handling a spoon. They also regularly share pictures in Tadpoles so we can see him playing with his friends, and even in the infant room would send home fun holiday crafts they did together in class. I also really appreciate that we actually feel like everyone knows us here - Miss Forozan is really hands on as Director. She's also organized fun community events for everyone, and sends out regular weekly updates. The teachers and staff here are all absolutely wonderful, we could not have asked for a better group of folks to trust with loving and taking care of our baby!

We've had our 4 yr old daughter at Evergreen for the past year and it's been a wonderful experience…read moreoverall. Ms Gowri and Ms Lucky are the best and our daughter loves being in their class and has grown and matured quite a bit in the past year. They run a very polished, tight, safe/secure ship there and she's learned so much this past year. We're very greatful to Ms Gowri and Ms Lucky and also to the admin-staff and support-staff as well!

Our youngest son has been attending this school since he was 3.5 years-old and potty-trained. He…read morewas very ready to ditch his large daycare in downtown Issaquah Highlands. I found Aster when it was recommended by the director of Sno-Springs School, near our home. I was admittedly skeptical as I was not particularly impressed by other Montessori schools on the Plateau and in the Highlands. Ms Aparna and her assistant director worked with me and my wife to devise a plan to acclimate our son to their environment and routine. We started with part-time enrollment in their summer camp program. My son immediately loved their large grassy and wooded play area, which was 3x bigger than his old daycare's concrete one. We then continued with Aster into the school year. Although it was very difficult for him at first, Aster Montessori was very patient with our headstrong son's adjustment to Montessori. He quickly improved his social skills ("grace and courtesy") and made good friends at the school. He looked forward to going to preschool each day. As parents we are pleased that our son is achieving his language & math milestones with ease -- he is ahead of his older sibs when they were in preschool -- we are most excited that he's maturing as person. That is, he is starting to understand and regulate his rather challenging temperament. I just wish Aster had been around when our daughters were in preschool! Pros: Happy and eager classmates Low turnover among the teaching staff; they are experienced, too Great communication with parents at pickup, by e-mail and during conference. Clean and bright classrooms Big playground for a small preschool Nurturing environment Many attendance options available Amazing music teacher Cons: Montessori not a natural fit for every personality (like my son's?) Can be difficult to get to know other parents Once-a-month snack duty (ok, not really a problem) Only offers preschool-to-kindergarten (i.e., 3-year 3-to-6 y.o. cycle through Kindergarten)

My son has enjoyed Aster Montessori since the summer camp of July, 2021. He got a lot of love and…read morefriendship from his teachers and his classmates. We have a very happy experience here, and we can see great improvement in his social, emotional and academic development, especially after he started kindergarten. Aster Montessori provides a family-style environment which is very caring, safe and cozy. My son and I fell in love with it when we toured the school, and this turns out to be a really wise choice for us! All of his teachers are nice and helpful to all kids. They love and respect my son and they teach him a lot with great patience, especially his lead teacher, also director of Aster Montessori. My son learned a lot about plants, animals, continents, countries, food, weather, every aspect about nature and science. Besides, he learned how to write numbers, letters, words and sentences, and how to do addition, subtraction and even multiplication. Aster Montessori is an amazing school which really helps lay a solid foundation for kids. Also, the music program is superb, every school concert was very impressive! Highly recommend!

This unique school has all ages of children in the schoolhouse. My son likes mingling with the…read moreolder kids and the teachers are all very patient. The kids learn independence and how to pickup after themselves. The only downside is parking can get tight at drop off time.

From the owner: Montessori Excellence Since 1995. The Village Schoolhouse…read morecombines both Montessori and Reggio Emilia in one classroom! We follow the child’s innate curiosity to spark a lifelong love of learning. At VSH your child will be taught by Master Teachers who have a passion for what they do. Our gorgeous, home-like setting is the perfect backdrop for a wonderfully warm classroom filled with the Montessori and Reggio materials to capture your child’s interest and make learning both purposeful and fun. Our children thrive! Our large natural outdoor space has plenty of room to run and follow the imagination! We are downtown Issaquah’s most established preschool and kindergarten!

Every child is treated with respect. They serve fresh yummy meals. Teachers respond to messages…read moreinstantly. Feels like small community. Must recommend for parents.

Our 3 year old child has been at Synergy Learning Academy for a year and a half. He is always…read moreexcited to go to school and cries when he has to leave. The staff at Synergy really focuses on the connection between home and school. Using the Montessori curriculum, our child can learn at a pace that is right for him, but exposing him to an environment of practical life and discovering. Our child has benefited by the multi-age classroom gaining the tools he needs to self regulate. Finally, we can not say enough about the Synergy staff. They show compassion, caring, empathy, kindness, sympathy and tenderness which are all characteristics that we would want our child to possess.

High turnover due to management issues. Clean facility. CYA carefully if applying to work here and…read moredo not expect fairness. Good pay and some good people.

As a daycare center, Eastridge provides a clean environment for your children. We chose Eastridge…read morefor the location, the price, and the generally what seemed to be nice caregivers who we met at the beginning. We were new parents and woefully uninformed of the makings of a quality daycare experience. We remained in the school for a few years and saw a lot of turnover; some of the competent teachers moved on to better opportunities; our child had 5 different teachers in a year. As we explored new options we realized what we were missing in a quality caregiving experience. We were disappointed by actual learning that occurred at Eastridge; the "learning center" seemed more like low-skill babysitting -- lack luster arts/ crafts, music, even creative play. The teaching staff overall lacks actual early learning experience/ education (despite efforts to certify people), proper acumen /patience when navigating child behavior and general talent creating an inspiring learning environment. With the exception of two teaching staff members, it's a mediocre staff at best. If I knew what I know now, then based on new experiences and from others I would have explored Issaquah Montessori, Bright Horizons or Evergreen Academy over Eastridge. While convenient, it wasn't worth the lasting negative impact on my child.

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Lakeside Montessori School. The environment is calm,…read morenurturing, and thoughtfully designed especially their large, beautifully maintained playground. The teachers are incredibly attentive and skilled at meeting each child where they are, while gently guiding them forward. Our child has not only flourished academically but has also grown emotionally and socially -- something we attribute directly to the Montessori approach and the dedicated staff here. A special shout-out to Connie and her administrative staff, who set the tone for the entire school. They are warm, approachable, and clearly passionate about Montessori education. We're so grateful to be part of the Lakeside Montessori family. It's a hidden gem in our community.

One of the best schools in the area, my daughter loves to go here. We feel lucky to have discovered…read morethis school.

This is not the closest preschool for us, but we gladly commute because of the loving environment…read moreand teachers. The teachers are so kind and intelligent we are blessed to have them influence our son. The curriculum is advanced and structured appropriately for the children. Another thing to mention is the amazing homemade food for lunch!

The Gani Preschool of the Arts is a wonderful school. We have our daughter there for the second…read moreyear now (wishing we have had her sooner) and she is flourishing and loves going to her school every morning with a big smile. We as parents are amazed and grateful for the well experienced and high-quality staff members at the school, providing daily our children wonderful learning experiences with positive and creative lessons, vocabulary, behaviors, arts and crafts our daughter shares with us at home.

My kid started at 3 at this place and WOW this place is amazing!…read moreThis place provides the perfect setting for kids to develop and grow! On top of that we REALLY LOVE the TEACHERS! YES every single one! They love the kids and treat them with love!. Our kid have developed so much from this place. It was the best decision that we have made for our kid! We are really thankful to all the teachers that helped our kid grow and we are going to miss this place alot! Highly recommend this place!

Our daughter is thriving at The Treehouse! She adores going to school where she plays with her…read morefriends, engages in dance and gymnastics, and gets to express herself through a wide variety of arts and crafts activities. It's been really wonderful seeing her express herself more clearly and forge lasting friendships with her classmates. The teaching staff is warm, friendly and genuinely has the best interests of the kids as their top priority. Their interest in getting to know our entire family and the kindness they show our younger son (who will soon enroll at The Treehouse himself) is truly heartwarming. I cannot recommend The Treehouse enough to families who are looking for a welcoming community and play-based learning environment.