We started my son at Goddard in Redmond Ridge when he was around 8 months and we've had an…read moreabsolutely amazing experience. Just like most new moms, I was very nervous leaving my baby and going back to work but the Goddard staff made us so comfortable from the beginning by providing kind, supportive, educated communication. The owner, Shauna, and the entire administrative staff are fantastic. Very hands on and with great communication, always open to answering questions and providing updates. The teachers in the infant class are caring, loving and provide a safe environment for babies to grow and explore. My son moved from the infants to toddler room a few months ago and the teachers in toddler class (Squirrels) are just as amazing. They do such a great job of taking care of the kids, teaching them, making connection with them and making sure they have fun. We were amazed when my son started doing sign language to communicate and it seems like he is learning something new everyday. He loves going to school and he loves his teachers, and enjoys the wide range of activities specially music class and going out. It has been an incredible journey for us to see him grow and learn new things and we owe it to the fantastic team at Goddard. We highly recommend The Goddard at Redmond Ridge to anyone looking for a safe and caring daycare and school with high standards.

This place is absolutely amazing! We started going to Goddard at Redmond Ridge when my daughter was…read morearound 6 months old and she's now almost 2. Every teacher, every staff member is so kind, caring, friendly and understanding. We've really connected with everyone and my daughter has such an amazing bond with her teachers. This to me is priceless. Shout out to Miss Eilish, Joanne, Stephanie, and Mayra for their love and patience with our spunky little girl. On top of wonderful people, the curriculum and activities are so good for her! She learned sign language, foundational concepts like sharing, saying please and thank you, and fun things like painting and music! They've handled the Covid-19 crisis like pros and we feel very comfortable with the extra measures they take to make sure everyone stays healthy. You really can't find a better place than here.

What a treat to watch our granddaughter blossom under the guidance of this incredible preschool and…read moreits teachers. She has developed a great love of "the forest" and hiking. And her appreciation of nature and living creatures is wonderful. She is always asking for the magnifying glass to look at bugs! I love that she is learning that you can enjoy outdoors in all kinds of weather and there is always something to explore.

My son attended the Outdoor Preschool the first year it was available, and he loved it! I firmly…read morebelieve nature plays an essential role in wellbeing. I'm glad schools like this exist and kids can immerse themselves in it.

Another amazing year at the Shyne School is flying past. Our eldest child graduated last year and…read moreour middle child is in the midst of learning about reptiles, the ocean and receiving letters from around the world. This school is home to the most amazing bunch of well educated, hard working, caring, helpful, accommodating, wonderful women I know. They embrace early education in a fun-filled, dynamic way and I appreciate their wholehearted approach to caring for all of our children who are fortunate to attend this school. Baby #3 will definitely be enrolling when the time comes to take the leap into preschool. Thank you Katrina, Prudence and all of the teaching staff for everything you do, your hard work do not go unnoticed. On a side note: I can't believe that Yelp is hiding 17 positive reviews of the Shyne School from parents whose children loved attending and only shows 3 reviews, one very negative one from 2008. I find this shameful and expect that my update will probably be relegated to the same area too. I sure wish Yelp would fix their 'random' review as it really doesn't feel very random when so many reviews are regarded this way.

I'm glad I didn't let the 2010 review here keep me from checking out The Shyne School. It sounded…read moretoo much like a person having a bad day and taking it out on the place so I looked into it anyway.... It has worked out great for us! First of all, I wanted a preschool that did not feel like an impersonal, 'institutional' daycare and instead felt like a 'home away from home' for my 3-year-old. I also wanted a school that understood that parents need LOTS of flexibility in their schedule. And I was seeking a school whose director was warm, communicative, hands-on, and professional. Lastly, I wanted seasoned early-childhood teachers who were not just focused on imparting kindergarten readiness skills but also had the personal warmth that would encourage a love of learning in my child. I think The Shyne School meets all my criteria wonderfully. The school is made up of a group of buildings that look like cheery yellow houses and a red barn, and there is a spacious 'magic forest' in the back that provides a wonderful, natural place for the children to play in. They have remodeled very recently and everything looks new, clean, bright, and spacious. They have a wonderful service which is that the children who stay through lunch get freshly prepared hot lunches everyday made by the lovely and gentle Ms. Prudence in the school's kitchen. The 3-year-olds are always making fun things like fresh-churned butter or home-baked apple pie with Ms. Katy and Ms. Darci. They are very disciplined about handwashing and Katrina, the school director, runs the whole school like a well-oiled machine. She is warm, friendly, always available, highly organized and totally on top of health and child safety issues. Health alerts go out quickly, with full information for concerned parents and even better, the parents are very conscientious about monitoring their children's health and informing the school of anything that would be of concern to others. Last but not least, I am thrilled that ALL the teachers in this school are great. My child has only been exposed to warm, kind, and attentive teachers and assistants - regardless of which schedule he is on. There is a great camaraderie among the school's personnel and they have a wonderful rapport with the parents. Unlike other places I checked out, they never minded my staying longer at drop-offs to help my child get adjusted. This took several months and I was never made to feel uncomfortable about it! As a result, he is completely adjusted and happy in his new environment and comes home to tell us everyday about his new learnings and his friends at school.

We are more than happy with Miss Deepa. My son has improved a lot after joining Crafting Minds…read moreMontessori. he was introduced to basic science experiments, calendars, art, and craft activities, coloring, etc., apart from regular basic pre-school worksheets. Crafting Minds Montessori learning boxes are very innovative and educational for kids. I appreciate Miss Deepa's considerable efforts in developing these boxes and coming up with new activities every day. my son had a hard time with the numbers; after working with the counting butterfly activity from the learning box a few times in a row, and I can see the difference. I would highly highly recommend Crafting Minds Montessori to all pre-school toddlers.

CMM has been great for our child. The teachers are thoughtful and take great care of the kids. Our…read morechild is happy to go to school and I think the Montessori approach has been a big reason why. Our family strongly recommends Crafting Minds Montessori.

The teachers are very nice and love the kids. The facility is very clean and organized. Most…read moreparents are responsible. Location is perfect (near banks, a public library, some local restaurants, UPS store, QFC market etc.) We have two kids here. Our 5-year-old who goes to the after-school program really loves it because he spends time with older kids and the teacher has a lot of interesting activities and teaches them a variety of skills. We can even drop him off for the days when the public school is closed. Our younger boy also has a lot of fun in class. The school even organizes celebrations on special occasions (Valentine, Halloween, New Year, etc). There is even a dance party that the kids work hard to prepare. On the other hand, I wish the school allowed older kids to bring their own breakfast to school since our kids sometimes preferred certain food and we didn't have time to feed them at home. The current director was very open and receptive to feedback when we discussed how to improve breakfast options for the kids.

We recently moved across the country and have had a history of high tier daycare services... BUT…read moreREDMOND KIDDIE ACADEMY IS THE BEST! My daughter's teacher, Ms Mansi, is absolutely adored (Supernova). The owners are so sweet and front desk, admin services, are too. Compared to other daycares in Redmond that value is exceptional. They feed breakfast and lunch and snack (all sourced from Costco). The outdoor area or playground is small and well structured but all that is needed to manage the toddler chaos! Things my 3 yo daughter came home talking about (because of curriculum): X-rays Parrots Biomes Spelling/letters Planets

We have been attending parent-child or drop off preschool with Tiny Treks since January 2015 as a…read morefamily with three kids. Our youngest is about to graduate from drop off preschool and it will be an end to a very special era for us with Tiny Treks NW. We have been loved, supported, and educated by Tiny Treks teachers and staff and many are lifelong friends for us now. Couldn't recommend them enough! Definitely check them out!

I can't believe how much our son, age almost 6, knows about nature..really..it's really due to…read moreTeacher Ann who he has been learning from for two years. The consistency of being exposed to the nature jewels of the area with someone who is willing to explain and point out cool stuff means he can really appreciate the wonders around us. We're very grateful :-)

This will be our 3rd consecutive year at Grasshopper's Empower camp of public speaking. We love it…read more!!!!!! We have recommended to it to so many friends of ours. I love their approach, the staff, the 4-day plan to achieve the camp goals. It is fun because of the camp culture, coach and the content. The staff if very encouraging and work closely to build their confidence by rewarding them for their efforts. My girls love how they are welcomed each year with scarfs and special grasshopper bag on the 1st day. It is truly empowering as it gives an opportunity to students to speak in front of unknown audience and improve their public speaking skills. The kids are looking forward to practicing their speech in front of mirrors every day because Ms.Susan said so !!! This pretty much says it all !!!

As a parent looking for enrichment opportunities for my child, I have found Grasshopper Enrichment…read moreto be an excellent resource in the past; the Aspiring Authors online course was no different. My daughter not only gained valuable creative writing tips, but also had the opportunity to play a leadership role during the class. She was proud of her finished product: a published book! It was encouraging to see how she developed as a writer and had something to show for all her hard work. Thanks Grasshopper, for delivering an engaging class that meshed well with our online distance learning protocol!