They're skilled at enrolling students and earning strong reviews, but their concern doesn't extend…read moreto the children or parents.

We had really high hopes for the school as Ms. Hansen, the school director, is clearly invested in…read morethe Montessori method and has been practicing for decades. The school is set in a lovely natural settings and the class sizes are small. Unfortunately, we experienced several major challenges this school year and have opted to transfer our daughter to a new school year because of them. Communication is poor. The Kirkland campus does not have a dedicated administrative assistant. All communication goes through the admin assistant at the Bellevue campus and then to the teachers at Kirkland. While there is a dedicated email address for each classroom, teachers do not check or reply to messages. And since there is no communication at pick up and drop off, there is no way to communicate with the teachers other than the two conferences throughout the school year. If an emergency arises, you will need to call the Bellevue campus and hope that someone answers the phone and is able to relay the message to the Kirkland campus. The school does not enforce its own sick policy. Students who showed up with snot streaming down their faces and persistent, barking coughs were allowed to remain in class. Our daughter missed more than six weeks of school because of this negligence. We had multiple conversations with the school director, and things would get better for a week and then return to their norm. In contrast, during our daughter's first year of preschool (at another school) she was sick once the entire year. We were not happy with some of the language our daughter picked up from the teachers. She began using the work "guys" frequently shortly after the beginning of the school year. She also learned a song with the lyrics "the little one stops to pray to heaven." Bullying on the playground was not address. There were two older boys in class who frequently put children 'in jail" and would not allow them to play on the playground (as reported by our child and several other parents). They also would not let the children play with certain toys on the playground. Bullying should never be tolerated and needs to be shut down asap. This year's class was incredibly young (many kids in diapers that could not talk, toddlers with snot streaming down their faces, etc.) and it made the school feel like a daycare. Our experience did not align with the price of tuition nor the experience we were sold. Bottom line, there are better Montessori options in the greater Kirkland area.

The Pre-K teacher, Ms. Shantha, is a gift for each child. She pours herself into every activity she…read morecreates to set up her students for success for their next steps and beyond. Her methods and creativity engages each child at their own independent levels and truly makes them flourish. It is incredible that the genuine belief she has in each student motivates them to take on new challenges and conquer any obstacle. Ms. Shantha sees them, listens to them, making them feel their worth. She transcends the definition of a teacher as she creates incredible little humans and empowers the next generation.

I love everything about Kiddie. The staff. The teachers. What the kids learn. How they interact…read more The lack of messes and other issues that plague many other nearby day cares. It's expensive but worth it. That's the best compliment I can give.

We love Lake Washington Toddler Group! I attend with my 2 year old daughter and it is the best part…read moreof our week. My daughter thrives in the toddler friendly environment and especially enjoys the new art projects every week. At LWTG you get a little of everything (art, science, music, stories, parent education, parent connection, etc.) which makes this an amazing value. As a parent I really appreciate the strict sick policy as it ensures all families who attend remain healthy. We are thrilled that we get to attend this program for years to come.

We adore LWTG! I seriously can't say enough great things about this program. As a stay at home mom,…read moreI was looking for activities to get my kiddo involved in and stumbled upon LWTG. Not only is it a way for your child to socialize - you also bond with a ton of fellow parents and engage in valuable parent ed. The teachers are amazing and they really try to make everything extremely inclusive and accessible. Run, don't walk, to sign your kid up for this program. You won't regret it!

This is the best preschool in all of the Eastside. They have a waitlist so if you're searching for…read morea future daycare/preschool, reach out to them now. That said they are also reasonably priced. Since they are not a chain, it's very clear your tuition goes straight into the classroom for great teachers, activities and equipment. Our daughter attended here for 2 years. We are still in touch with them occasionally and go to their annual picnic because they were like a second family when we went there. I have 3 kids and have seen every type of daycare and preschool - Creative Sprouts is simply the best. The most impressive thing they taught my daughter was excellent social emotional skills. She was able to express her feelings, even in a conflict with her sister, from a very young age! Highly highly recommend.

Hands down the best school my child has attended so far (this is her 4th school since birth). We…read morelove that the school is doing their best to help build a parent community, the communication is excellent, and the teachers are SO caring. Other things we love: meal and snacks are prepared there and they use whatever is growing in the garden (and let families take the excess produce home too), many opportunities for parents and kids to get together during non school days, awesome child teacher ratio (smaller than state requirement), lots of outdoor play time (I love it and believe that's what kids need to thrive - be outside. I love seeing that my girl comes home with dirty clothes because of outdoor playing), loving teachers and staff who really take their time to understand the needs of your child and families. I can't say enough how much we love CS. My child doesn't want to go home everyday I go to pick her up. I think that says it all.

Our son has been here 2 years. Great staff and our son made…read moresome great friends and enjoys the teachers and playing here.

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!

This preschool is a fun and engaging place for children to grow and learn. This was the first…read morecommunity my family came to in the United States. Although my daughter could not speak English at all, she had a fun preschool experience with many friends and teachers. I really appreciated the support from the teachers.

An intimate environment where children can learn though a "play based" curriculum that introduces…read moreeducational concepts to children between the ages of 2 1/2 to pre-K. It builds a solid foundation for entering into formal, public or private, education system. The teachers are dedicated to providing the best early learning skills to each student. I love the changing environment and introduction of new concepts plus the spacious and fun outdoor area. This school has been in continuous operation for over 50 years in Kirkland. It is not daycare but a beautifully constructed learning environment that introduces your child to the excitement and adventure of learning.

Loved EBM! Great program and the teachers are very sweet and attentive. Our kids learned so much…read morethere and are more advanced than most kids their age. Mariela manages a great program and the Spanish immersion works extremely well. Fully recommend!

My son attended this preschool for 2 years and we loved it! The teachers are warm and really care…read morefor the kids. The kids learn a lot in fun and creative ways through the Montessori program. My son learned independence and made great friends. I highly recommend this school - we will miss it!

Wonderful preschool! My daughter loves going here and is thriving. When anyone asks her she says,…read more"Preschool is SO MUCH FUN!" Ms. Jennifer and Ms. Meghan are awesome -- knowledgeable, fun, and very kind. They really care about the kids and have just the right balance of structure and flexibility. The kids learn a lot too. They did a whole unit on fire safety, where they learned songs to help them remember how to keep safe and they got to meet firefighters and climb on the firetruck. They do many lovely art projects as well and each day they are learning numbers and letters. The facility is great -- with different themed play areas that change every month or two, an outdoor playground and a big gym with tricycles for rainy days. Can't say enough good things about this preschool! (FYI, the preschool closed during the pandemic then reopened in 2023)

This preschool is FANTASTIC. Just about everything I could ask for. Some of the highlights…read more.. - student/teacher ratio is between 5-6 kids per teacher (for the preK) - actual science projects (as opposed to just watching someone do something) - reading, writing, numbers integrated in. Normally it's not "now it's reading time" but rather reading letters, sounds, numbers just become part of the day. - each student assigned "jobs" - line leader, feeding the fish, selecting the books. Kids get a job every day. - manners!!! Love that my child is expected to look people in the eye and say please and thank you, to have nice manners while eating, etc. - large facility gives kids elbow room. This may not seem like a big deal, but seriously, it is. - Christ and Bible based. Kids learn the biblical stories, learn to ask questions, etc.

Lakeview Montessori provided the best experience in early childhood education for our children and…read morewe are so grateful that they attended the school for many years. The school's approach to child-based learning was a wonderful introduction to the Montessori method, which has set our children up incredibly well for the rest of their education and life! The school's facility is large and open, with beautiful outdoor play spaces and lots of space in each of the classrooms. The teachers are highly qualified and especially caring. Every day our children spent at the school, we know was a day well spent where they learned many subjects, experimented, socialized with peers and were nurtured in a trusting and safe environment. The school's Director, Jayme, runs an amazing establishment and Montessori program. It was very comforting for us to see Jayme and the other teachers and staff everyday. They all knew our children, our family, and made the school a welcoming and inclusive place.

As parents, we are so thrilled that Lakeview Montessori School was an option for us. We have two…read morechildren, a boy and girl, and we spent a total of 6 wonderful years at the school. The educators and administration of this school are deeply trained in the Montessori method, and our children were so very well prepared for primary school when they started. We also had a dear teacher and teacher's aides through their time at the school, who cared deeply for our kids, and we miss them! One of the amazing things about this school is the approach to learning and "work." The teachers instill a fundamental desire for students to enjoy their work and gain a deep sense of autonomy and pride that comes from putting their best foot forward. Our son thrived with the pre-math curriculum and he now routinely scores in the 90th+ percentile in math, science and reading in primary school. The learning atmosphere and guidance in personal growth at a young age was top-notch at this school. Lakeview Montessori provides a high level of early learning. We are so grateful to have attended, and that we have this wonderful school in our community.

Nursemaid elbow is not a medical condition and can happen to any child before 4 or 5. It is not…read morecommon but can happen to an adult too, same like fracture which can happen to any person. Why would we hide anything that would affect my child. I am attaching here the message I sent to Shantha on February 8th 2022, explaining about Nursemaid elbow, Neel started this facility from February 7th 2022. We have verbally mentioned it as well. Our fees check was en cashed on 7th June and told us to not send him to the daycare on June 10th at 3:07 PM, you can do the math. I have records to prove each of my statements I wrote in the review, so if anybody's statements are defamatory, those are Shantha's.

My daughter started at Orion when she was 3 years old. Place is very clean and meals are very yummy…read moreand healthy, per my daughter. :) I was very impressed by the curriculum, which included both reading and writing, put forth by Shantha. Also impressive was the effort she puts in for all the kids there. I could see the advancement in my daughter pretty quickly, she started putting together words and soon was reading smaller books. The curriculum is not limited to reading and writing but covers diverse topics on science, math, geography, Spanish and so on and is taught in a way that's easily grasped by these young tots. Even during the pandemic, Shantha took every effort to keep the teaching moving along via online classes with a similar curriculum. I highly recommend this school.