Woodinville Montessori School | Bothell Campus

"Wonderful school for toddlers! The teachers are very friendly and caring. They really get to know each child personally and try their best to help the child learn and grow. Update: Fig class teacher Miss Abby is the best. She knows even small details about my son and has always replied to my emails (I'm a FTM and I get all silly doubts and questions lol) within a few hours. I feel confident that my son is getting good care from his teachers. Thank you, Miss Abby, Miss Dolly, and Miss Savannah!"

"My son is in a lower elementary class (mixed age 1st-3rd grade class). I was immediately impressed with the school during our prospective student tour. The student guide, a 3rd grader assigned to my child, was well-spoken and kind. The classroom was quiet; all the children were working independently or in pairs. They seemed very engaged. We enrolled our son for first grade. Our next experience with the classroom was on his birthday when my husband and I were invited to bring photos of our child from each year of his life. The kids sat in a circle while my son walked around the circle holding each photo. All the kids were so polite and asked many questions about the photo. Afterward, there were many kids that volunteered to help my son pass out his birthday treats. It was obvious that they kids are kind to each other. As of late, I have become even more impressed by the school's handling of COVID-19. The remote learning that started last spring was a smooth transition for us as parents and for my child. I enjoyed seeing my son's interactions with his teachers on zoom. They are patient and caring. They're able to teach difficult concepts--he was learning long subtraction with regrouping in first grade over zoom! I appreciate the open communication lines I have with the teachers. Emails are answered very quickly (within the same day) and we are also able to communicate using the SeeSaw app. My son is now back in in-person school. I appreciate how safely and thoughtfully they have opened the school back up. WMS has been a blessing to our family."

"WMS has teachers and administrators who put the students first and care deeply about the development of the whole child (academically, physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually) and address (rare, but inevitable) problems promptly, thoughtfully, thoroughly. WMS is an independent school whose leadership has reliably demonstrated it’s adaptability to increasingly dynamic local, national, global circumstances. I can’t imagine a better outcome for my son and daughter who attended Pre-K through Middle School at WMS."

"In all honesty this is how I would assess WMS. Pros: -The student population and those of the families come from a good and diverse background. This was an aspect that my entire family enjoyed. -The school always celebrated various cultural/religious holidays/events which we enjoyed and appreciated. -The school is extremely clean and safe environment. We felt comfortable leaving our children there during after school club hours. -The school environment was cozy and my kids did enjoy their duration there. -The Fig classroom for Toddlers (18 mo. - 2 years) is unbeatable. The content taught and the environment cannot be beat by the likes of Bright Horizons or any other institution/school. If considering only Toddler program I would rate it as 5 stars and would happily pay for my children to attend. -The close family connections as well as connections with some of the teachers made over the years (2015-2020) are still going strong and much treasured. Cons: -Very expensive when you consider the academic content that was delivered. (We pulled my eldest prior to entering kindergarten) -At early childhood level (age 3-6), myself and other families I knew of had to supplement academics with Kumon, Singapore Math Club, Sylvan etc. -For the tuition level, I would have expected basic arithmetic and reading to have been stronger than what it was. It was really me and my wife's efforts and supplemental instruction from the likes of Singapore Math, etc that kept our kid at academic baseline for her age group. -So much emphasis on Gala and donations. I wish there was the same emphasis on academics. -For the tuition levels, we would have expected a more rigorous AND consistent teaching of a 2nd foreign language (the school taught one year French and then made a full-on switch to Spanish abandoning what was taught the previous year in French) As a comparison, we know of others that attended other private schools in the local area who were entering Kindergarten reading at levels far above what I witnessed at this school. The math curriculum at the pre-K class of these other private schools also went beyond what I observed at WMS. Safe, clean and welcoming school, BUT I did not see the return on investment with my eldest. Had I seen that, we would have kept my children there for the long haul as the education of the next generation is a worthwhile investment. If it wasn't for the tuition rate, I would have rated the school as 3 Stars, but when you couple the content taught with the annual tuition charged, it is difficult for me to rate any higher than a 2 star. Once again it is my own opinion, but those are my honest sentiments."

"My son has been attending WMS for the past 4 years and we could not be happier. This is more than an education, this school does everything possible to foster the student's personal and individual growth in all aspects of life. Students are exposed to a wide variety of topics so that they can develop an appreciation for the world around them. They are never held back so that others in their grade can catch up; nor are they pushed beyond their individual capabilities. As they progress to new grades, they are given the opportunity and responsibility to help and guide younger students, which develops critical leadership skills. The staff find the right balance between showing high expectations of each child while simultaneously providing whatever level of support is necessary to help each child reach their maximum potential. Learning is hands-on and practical, which is something I wished I had more of when I was in school. Classes are small enough to provide the level of attention that every student needs and deserves. If you want the very best education for your child possible, do not hesitate to send them to WMS."