We have been on their waitlist for 3 years with no communication from them unless I reach out…read moreasking for an update. We also had to pay $100 to get on this waitlist which always seemed odd to me, but because we were told our child is next in line on the waitlist we believed it would be worth it. In the last 6 months I have asked for a refund for the $100 waitlist fee since a 3 year waiting period with no positive news in sight is totally unreasonable. All I want is a refund for the service I am not receiving. Save your money and avoid signing up for the waitlist as we have been next in line to get in for 3 years now.

My kid is in Discovery currently and is having a great time. He loves his teachers and is happy to…read morego to school every day. He's learning a huge amount about how to respect his own person and others, and the focus on social-emotional learning at Small Faces has been incredibly good for his development as a human.

Our daughter, Aviana, joined Willow Tree in 2021, during COVID, as part of the first Tiger class…read morewhen she was three years old. After a wonderful nanny-share at home--where we could closely observe and control every aspect of her day--my wife and I were understandably nervous about transitioning her to preschool. We did extensive research and toured nearly ten preschools and daycares. Willow Tree immediately stood out. From the very beginning, it was clear that the director, Liu, and the entire staff were genuinely loving and attentive caregivers. From her first day, Aviana loved going to school. Her development accelerated noticeably--she made friends, gained confidence, and even happily ate the school-made lunches. We initially had questions about the Mandarin immersion program and whether it might delay Aviana's English development. Liu reassured us that the opposite would be true, explaining that children's brains at that age are "like sponges," capable of absorbing far more than we often realize. She was absolutely right. Aviana's English continued to flourish, and her Mandarin grew from zero to a working knowledge of the language--truly incredible. To sum it up: if we had to do it all over again, we would choose Willow Tree without hesitation. Two years later, we enrolled our younger daughter, Amelia, when she was just a year and a half old. She began in the Bunny class, moved on to Penguin, and is now in Tiger. She loves it. Her Mandarin is now as strong as her English, even though we speak only English at home. On more than one occasion, I've caught Amelia dreaming in Mandarin--a constant reminder of how much she has learned in such a short time. Willow Tree has provided an exceptional academic and developmental foundation for both of our girls, along with a truly welcoming and supportive community. As Amelia prepares to graduate, we know we'll remain connected through the friendships our daughters have built and the families we've come to know beyond the classroom. We couldn't be more grateful for Willow Tree.

Willow Tree preschool has been a great experience for our daughter. She joined the Penguin class…read morejust after she turned 2 years old and her Mandarin Chinese has blossomed from the exposure at the school. I'm so surprised how much Chinese she can understand and speak and she can even sing songs in Chinese. While I can speak Chinese, I usually forget to so it's great to know she's able to learn it at school. The teachers we've been exposed to at WT have all been warm and inviting. Our daughter doesn't warm easily and the transition was long and difficult but the teachers embraced her with love and care. I was a little skeptical at first to hear there were 20 kids, such a big class, but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Because there are 20 kids, there are also 3-4 teachers. By having extra teachers, this helps when a kid or two are having a meltdown or just need a little extra love and attention. With some of the kids in the class being older and being able to better regulate and play with themselves, this left the extra teachers to help with the younger, new kids who needed extra help. We attended a different preschool briefly before WT where there were 7 kids and 1 teacher and that teacher seemed to just be in survival mode because they couldn't get to all the kids that needed attention or assistance. Whereas the WT teachers always seemed happy and had good energy. We also love Liu, the director. She cares deeply for the kids and brings amazing energy. It's always a joy to run into her and catch up. Your kids will be in good hands at WT!

A place where 2-5 year olds really get to be kids and explore so much! The co-op system and in this…read morecase the teacher really help parents learn a lot of skills and strategies for working with their own kids outside of school. Now located in the Piper's Creek/Crown Hill neighborhood.

Covid-Specific Review regarding SPS Food Program:…read more Very sweet, kind, generous staff of women who are friendly and careful of health and safety precautions. Each wear masks and gloves, pre-pack bags of a large variety of lunch selections, as well as fruits and vegetables to take home, and microwave safe meals from FareStart. The selection is slightly diverse and more tasty than one might think, offering things like sandwiches, salads, chicken tenders, tater tots, beef burritos, pizza, and so much more. The staff are always gracious and grateful that we stopped by.

My son went to Broadview Co-op for three years and now my son is in his first year at Broadview…read moreCo-op. Teacher Charlotte is a wonderful teacher and has studied special education. She truly loves every child and it shines through in her every interaction. She is very creative with the art projects and the school has a huge variety of toys. Working in the classroom has made me a better parent and I am so thankful to have done co-op.