We moved to Shoreline and enrolled in this school with little research to get going before we could…read moresettle in and figure "things" out. As they say, things just fall in place. We love this school. Teacher Jessica and Teacher Leslie are superb. Immensely dedicated to school, children and family. There are amazingly creative activities that foster learning in an immersive play-based manner. Inside the school there are so many things that probably would take 2-3 years for a child to go through. There is a nice outdoor play area. School organizes field trips, celebrates holidays and birthdays together as a family. Since its operations are mostly self-funded, parents help put up an event with the school that supports for all supplies and expenses. Parents also take up roles/rotating responsibilities to support education and development. Our daughter loves her school and we could not have been more pleased. My wife also found a loving and intellectual circle of friends.

Shorenorth Co-op is so much more than just a preschool, it's an extension of our family…read more We just finished our third year at Shorenorth Co-op, starting with the Baby 'n Me Class. My daughter loves both Teacher Jessica and Teacher Jan. Her face lights up when we talk about preschool days and she cheers "There's my school!" the moment we pull into the parking lot. From a grown up point of view, I have found invaluable support on parenting challenges from teachers and other parents. The teacher led discussion topics are educational and relevant. It's been wonderful to meet other parents. From the first time I walked in the school I felt it was a magical place - it truly has been for my family. Check out an open house, play date or check with our register about visiting a class one day if you are considering schools.

When we first started here we had high hopes. Amy, the director, is wonderful and clearly tries…read morevery hard to keep things in order. The new owners are a mess. They fired the best teacher they had in the toddler room and proceeded to try covering the positions themselves rather than hiring qualified and experienced workers, in order to save money. On more than one occasion at pick up they were understaffed and over child:teacher ratio. I witnessed kids running amok and getting injured with not enough staff to handle the chaos. What ultimately led us to leave was the MULTIPLE occasions of my child coming home with bite marks that went unnoticed and unreported by staff, dirty diapers/clothes with poop left on them, and poor cleanliness of the facility. I had to pull my kid out as it didn't feel like a safe place for him any longer, which is so sad because they had some really great teachers and it hadn't started out that way. The new owners seemed in over their heads, and full of empty promises but then refused to make necessary changes and on were rude and disrespectful to their employees.

New owners very rude very inconsiderate Always understaff in…read moretoddler room The won't hire more employees because they want to save money the owners Don't work there don't even send their child there Horrible care always a circus The licensing state you need to have ratio in the baby room and toddler because could climb on things open the gate and fall

My daughter joined September of 2025 when she just turned 1. She had been with myself and my mother…read moreup until that point and having worked in many Early Childhood environments myself for over a decade; I was incredibly nervous, having seen and experienced all the horror stories first hand. The Director Joanne, Assistant Director RJ, and Toddler Teachers Ms. Cami and Ms. Helen have been a God-send. They have and continuously uphold high standards, truly care about the wellbeing and education of your child, and are genuinely invested in having your family as a part of their community. It was a steep learning curve for myself, being anxious entrusting my treasure and heart to complete strangers, but through transparent communication and above and beyond efforts from the individuals above, trust and bonds were quickly built. The teachers are always focused on interacting with the children at their level and are so engaged during every moment of everyday. Both teachers put in so much time and effort, not only for the children, but also the classroom environment, so that the children truly get the best experience possible!! The consistency of attendance with the teachers are also outstanding and rare for the field!! My husband and I truly feel so grateful for these 4 individuals in helping our child during this crucial development period in her life and for helping us, her parents, get through the difficult pages of these early chapters **pictures depicting children have been edited and screenshotted to protect their privacy**

Evergreen Academy Montessori has been such a wonderful experience for our family. As a first-time…read moremom returning to work, I was incredibly nervous about putting my baby in daycare at around 3 months old, but the team here made the transition so much easier. From the very beginning, the environment has felt warm, welcoming, and supportive. The teachers and admin staff are so kind and caring, and it's clear they truly love what they do. They always take a few minutes to chat during drop-off and pick-up, which makes me feel connected and reassured about how my little one's day is going. The staff always rave about my little one and how cute and wonderful they are. Warms my heart. One of my favorite things is receiving pictures throughout the day. It's so comforting to see my little one smiling, playing, and being well cared for while I'm at work. I also really appreciate how the teachers partner with parents and share Montessori activities we can try at home. It's been so special to learn simple ways to support my child's development and continue some of the same learning and exploration outside of school. I'm so grateful for the care and attention the staff provides, and it has given me such peace of mind knowing my baby is in such good hands. I would absolutely recommend Evergreen Academy Montessori to other families looking for a nurturing, supportive environment for their children.

I can't say enough good things about the Preschool here. They truly love families and children of…read moreall different backgrounds. Children in care here will be loved, happy and well prepared for starting Elementary when they complete Pre-K. They have a rich arts program, skilled teachers and administrators, and have FAR more diversity than what you will find at any other school on THIS campus. If I was grading just the preschool it would be 4-5 stars. Unfortunately, my experience with Kings goes beyond the preschool, but my praise of this school ends there. The school has made some effort to try and address their serious issues with race over the last year and a half, but from a student writing Whites Only over a school faucet two years ago, to bigoted parents getting angry that the new, very qualified Vice Principal, made things "all about race", simply because she told families she had a passion for race and reconciliation; their seems to be an abundance of families who chose this school to stay away from diversity and race relations. The school has very little black and latina diversity, so they have started disproportionately exploiting those children's images on marketing to give the appearance of diversity that simply isnt there. The school also is unable to help students with special learning needs, such as dyslexia. I've watched several families who love the school pour countless dollars into Kings for special reading help only to have to pull their child just to get the appropriate learning help through a public school. The school also made big changes at the beginning of the 2019 year to "clarify" previously unstated positions on a number of social issues that are not universally agreed upon within the Christian church. The one that made the headlines (because teachers were forced to quit if they wouldnt fall under the authority of the school and express agreement with Kings position) was that Kings staff must profess to believe that Homosexuality is unnatural. They also made clear that they will continue to teach this to their students unapologetically (see attached picture from their 11th grade textbook, just one example of why bullying is such a problem here). The CEO and administration like to "prove" they still love gay people by telling you about their gay sister or brother in law. Ugg telling gay kids their natural sexual orientation is unnatural and dangerous, not loving. The school also has big problems with parental cliques, exclusivity and elitism. The school holds all PTA meetings and many parent informational meetings or Principal discussions, during the day, making it difficult for working parents to be involved with PTA, ask questions or have their voices be heard. This was a common complaint I heard from working parents. Finally, parents should be aware that the CEO of CRISTA, the former head of "Sound the Alarm" and a lead Supporter and Activist for Referendum 65 in 2006 (which fought to repeal a law that protected people from being discriminated against based on sexual orientation) has made it her lifes work to fight against the "normalization" of homosexuality and as such, has brought the same agenda to Kings schools. Her leadership and direction are taking the school in a scary direction. I thought my kids would be here for the long haul, so pulling my oldest mid year was an emotional decision. My daughter starts K next year so we decided to let her finish at the preschool this year so she wouldn't need to start 2 new schools in less than a year. I love so many of the teachers and families here; I just wish I had known all these things before we chose Kings, since they dont align with our values and we wouldn't have had to put our son through such a rough transition mid-year. Clarity can be a gift, so I hope this gives some clarity to other parents making enrollment decisions right now, so they do so with their eyes wide open.

I was disappointed in the King's School Admission Process. Prior to ever meeting my 5yr old son, or…read moremyself in person the school reached out to schedule an "urgent call" to ask questions about my son's father who passed away 2 years ago after losing his battle with cancer. My son's father did make an unethical decision prior to my son ever being born but is deceased, so it was difficult to understand why this school would be asking about him, as naturally he would not be a part of the schooling process. With my son being mixed race, I did communicate to the school that I thought it was very odd to be asked about that, and my initial concerns I had about the online reviews surrounding race and the lack of inclusion at Kings including students and staff.  It's very important for me that my son is raised in a Christian environment, and the main reason we reach out to include Kings in our initial search. Then we have the in person  "interview" and I followed up with admissions via email following the interview to understand when we would find out if/when my son is accepted.  I explained he was already accepted at 2 other schools and we're trying to decide between the 3 schools.  Then 4 days ago I received an email that my son was awarded a small amount of financial aid for the 2023/2024 school year at Kings, so naturally I thought he was accepted.  Then today I get a call from the Elementary Principal that Kings is not accepting my son due to the quality of his handwriting/writing his name, and that had he attended their pre-school vs. the montessori school he has been in since he was 2yrs old, that his "fine motor skills" for his handwriting would be much better.  I followed up to ask why the Kindergarten skills assessment is done 7 months before the school year starts vs some of the other schools who complete theirs in August, and they said they do re-assess students in August sometimes. I do believe that God has a path for each of us and clearly our path is not Kings.  It will always leave me to wonder if my sons deceased father and the fact that he is mixed race had more to do with his path at Kings then we will know.  Inclusion will remain an issue at Kings if judgements are passed and God does not lead the admissions staff to look at a young, innocent 5yr old little boy and say we are going to work with him on his hand writing vs rejected his access to a quality Christian Education because he didn't write his name good enough. Sending my prayers to the admissions team for inclusion not just based on race but on little kids still mastering writing their name at 5yrs old.

Horrifying experience. In our experience, the communication and leadership of the center of this…read morecenter is abysmal. Our experience was that the management of this center doesn't feel the need to inform families of horrifying events involving their children and is content to tolerate poor conduct by their staff. I encourage any prospective families to look into the licensing history of their other centers. My only intention in posting this review is to genuinely try to spare any other families from experiencing what we did at their center.

I strongly caution any parents against sending their children to this daycare. In our experience,…read moreDestiny (director) and Sallie (owner) have absolutely no regard for children's wellbeing and safety. I strongly encourage any parents to look into the circumstances surrounding the closure of their Magnolia location. Please know that Destiny and Sallie prioritize financial profit far above creating a safe, loving, nurturing environment for your child. I was absolutely appalled to learn of the negligence and harm to children that occurred under their care. I would NEVER send our child to any locations affiliated with them.

my daughter used to go to this place and she was always crying and saying that the teachers will…read moreput her separate from the other children and leave alone in a room there was 2 white teachers that targeted my daughter and they will say nasty comments about taking care of kids and and saying " this one again " and roll eyes while I was literally there I trusted this place at first because some of the staff was really welcoming but after my daughter will cry and beg to not be there it was so heartbreaking be careful we're leave your children

My son has been at APFK for four years. Any daycare is only as good as the staff, and the core…read moregroup of teachers has been there since we started and has always provided excellent loving care. The strongest recommendation I can give is that when we had our second child we didn't think twice about enrolling her there as well. The only reason I didn't rate 5 stars is because I feel like the ownership doesn't provide adequate support for staff in terms of replacing toys, books, art supplies, etc, and I'm sure staff salaries are not as high as they should be for all their hard work.

On Monday My husband and I brought our 3.5 year old son over to The Teaching Home to meet Crystal…read more Our first impressions were that her home was beautiful and exceptionally clean. The yard is fenced and very well maintained with space and interactive play equipment perfect for a pre-school. The interior had a very comfortable play and study area. The whole property gave "grandma's got style vibes". Crystal also had a perfect vehicle to taking the kids anywhere they need to go. Crystal is open and pragmatic and she cares about her community. My son ended up at a different facility due to a connection to my husbands work. But truth be told I knew out of all the people we interviews for care Crystal was providing the most love and intimate care. She's a lovely woman and if you can get your kids into her daycare you are very lucky! Not surprised she has nothing but positive reviews here!

My son has been going to The Teaching Home since he was 2.5 years old. He is now 4.5 and when I…read morementioned Kindergarten the other day, he cried for a long time, because he NEVER wants to leave his home away from home. Crystal, the main caretaker, is a very experienced, loving, and dependable educator. I love that she is always there, giving my son the consistent experience, kids at that age crave. Especially since I'm hearing about the constant staffing changes in bigger childcare centers and that impact on the kids. His days at the Teaching Home are filled with play (there are many building toys, he especially enjoys), doing arts & crafts (he brings something home almost daily), and eating healthy meals (all meals and snacks are provided). Kids are even involved in preparing some foods (for example kneading dough for home made bread). There is a nice outdoor space for them to play, dig in the dirt, and run around. Wednesdays during the school year, the kids get to attend a preschool coop, where they dive into a new topic each week (eg. friendship, the letter, F, how to be a good friend, read a book about friendship, draw your best friend). It feels great dropping off our kid there in the morning, knowing he'll have a wonderful day!

Holy Apostles is a excellent montessori preschool! The student to teacher ratio is very small, the…read morestaff is great and they really care about your children. It is a very loving, kind, and supportive environment. They are part of a Greek Orthodox church so they have a religious component to the school which as an agnostic parent, I had my concerns about initially but I couldn't possibly recommend them more. They are very inclusive and welcoming to all. Father Tom is just wonderful in how he relates to the kids and families. My daughter has attended for 2 years and will be entering first grade well ahead of her peers. My son is smart but young and all boy and they tailor his days to provide the best possible learning environment for him and it's working wonders. The other kids and families are also amazing. It's really an incredible environment for your kids!

NELC is a hidden gem that we discovered by mistake (we needed daycare right away, and they had a…read morespot). We are not religious, and many families are not. The school is also LGBTQ-friendly. Don't let the religious affiliation deter you either; it's a pro because the church will sponsor and subsidize cool events for your kids, like Easter celebrations with bounce houses, a fair, food, egg hunts, and Christmas celebrations. During Christmas Santa visited and took pictures with the kids for free. It's a small school where teachers worked for many years, and the community is close. Curriculum is well thought out and connected. Kids will go outside in the shaded playground; they have an indoor gym for rainy days, two meals and multiple snacks covered, and generous hours open. Moreover, the school has monthly special events and projects all free of charge, and the summer time features a weekly theme and special event each week (like reptile guy, tumblebus, etc). Even when there have been performances by the kids, the school will professionally record it to provide to the families for free after editing. What school does that? Over the two years we've been there, the school added weekly music class and weekly dance class by Seattle Dance Institute for the kids, all free of charge, and there's talk of adding language classes. The best part for us has been the diversity of the student body. We had a cultural night this year with foods from many different countries and traditional outfits modeled by the kids. Each kid gets individualized attention, and teachers will work with each family for concerns. Due to NELC preschool, our kid was accepted into a sought-after, highly capable private K-8 school this year (and it really is NELC because we did not do any teaching or letters or numbers at home). We mentioned having metal plates for the kids, and the school is looking into switching. The only con I can think of is the birthday celebrations with cupcakes and ice cream (sugar for your kid), which happen often. But it's a small thing. The admin and teachers are so sweet and worked with us for emergencies and went out of their way to make sure our kid adjusted and felt welcome and loved.

This place has been amazing for our kids growing up. the staff is so caring and nurturing, we can…read moretruly trust them as parents. the activities are plenty and a great mix of academic, creative and cultural learning. kids also have a chance to perform on stage three times a year and it's special to see them thrive and enjoy themselves.

We enrolled our premie twins here at 5mo and really enjoyed the care the twins received from Ms…read more Karima and Ms. Touria. They are incredible caregivers for infants. The way they warmly welcomed the kids each morning and communicated what they observed throughout the day was really helpful and as a new mom. It is clear that they take pride in their jobs and genuinely enjoy caring for children. Huge thank you to both of them and to Jill & Wubit for the time we spent at Ballinger Shoreline Kindercare!

My husband and I enrolled our 5 month old baby boy at the Shoreline Ballinger KinderCare in April…read moreof 2024, and we could not be happier with the quality of care from the team. The director and teachers are extremely communicative and responsive and really care about the well being of the kids. My little one goes in and comes home with a smile on his face everyday; I would highly recommend this daycare to anyone in search of one!