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Mei Na L.March 4, 2024I have been working at Willow Tree for over two years. I really enjoy the loving and supportive working environment here. All my colleagues are so nice and professional. The director is the best leader I have ever seen. She manages the school so well and she treats all the staff and children as her family. It's so amazing that she remembers all the teachers and children's birthdays and celebrates with us at school. Every festival is valued in our school. According to the different festivals, we decorate the classroom, teach the kids during circle time, do related activities in the small group, and hold a celebration on some special festivals. Children are making progress every day and I received a lot of positive feedback from the parents. At Willow Tree, What I see the most is smiles, what I hear the most is laughter. Highly recommend joining the Willow Tree family!
K H.December 26, 2023Willow Tree is hands down world class for its family friendly environment, kindness of the teachers and kids first focus! We had been on the waitlist for some time now and to be honest, it was hard for us to think about transitioning our child after being with a nanny and coop for so long. However, with Willow Tree I felt like it was the perfect place for us to have our daughter be and my intuition was correct!! I am at ease knowing that she is getting great care, having fun and learning everyday! Their app is fantastic and the teachers are so communicative! I am able to get daily updates and see the great and nutritious food that my daughter has each day! Our youngest will be enrolling soon and we're excited and proud to be part of the WT family! The community of families is also truly wonderful and we're just so grateful to be there!
Mary S.November 21, 2023I cannot say enough good things about Willow Tree! My daughter attended this preschool for two years since she was 2 years old, and every day was a fantastic adventure for her. Although she has moved on to the next stage of her education, the impact of her time at Willow Tree is still evident in her development. She learned to be an independent, helpful, social little girl and she made so many good friends for life at Willow Tree. What stood out the most was the warmth and kindness of the entire team. They made my daughter feel like part of a big, loving family. The teachers are loving and caring and you can quickly tell they really enjoy being a preschool teacher at Willow Tree. During my daughter's time at Willow Tree, there was minimal turnover of the teachers at the school allowing teachers to know all unique aspects of my child and my child developed strong bonds with her teachers. The open communication between the preschool and parents was greatly appreciated. I have different channels to stay informed about my daughter's progress and daily activities. 1. Rare to find at most preschools, Willow Tree teachers will upload pictures and videos to a parent app so parents can see different activities kids did throughout the day. Also, parents can see the lunch provided to kids. 2. At pick-up/drop-off, besides warm welcomes and hugs for good bye, I can easily talk to teachers to know about my kid's day. 3. There is also regular teacher-parents conference in which teachers and parents will discuss more details about child's development. 4. Parents are also open to schedule in person meetings with school directors to communicate anything. Willow Tree puts a lot of effort to create a playful and educational curriculum. Besides its bilingual nature and daily circle time/crafting/outdoor time, my child enrolled in Soccer, Arts, Dance, Music classes to enrich her experience. This past summer, the school also created summer theme field trips to parks/farms/library, invited staff for science experiments and invited ranger to show kids different animals. My child was busy exploring and happy at Willow Tree every day. Also worth to mention, to showcase the children's achievements during the year, Willow Tree will hold a graduation ceremony every year and it was so blessing to watch kids collaborate and perform what they learned. The facilities at Willow Tree are clean, safe, and well-maintained. I always felt confident and at ease knowing my daughter was in such a nurturing environment. Except daily routine cleaning, the school hired cleaning staff to deep clean the facility every week. Last but not the least, Willow Tree really puts Children and Parents as priority. Willow Tree is so parent's friendly. Both of me and my husband work, it's extremely helpful for my family that Willow Tree offers early/after care and stay open as much as they can while I am confident my child is safe and happy at the school. In summary, I highly recommend Willow Tree to any parent seeking a nurturing and enriching bilingual preschool experience for their child. The impact it had on my daughter's early years is immeasurable, and I am forever grateful for the care and love she received there.
Xue Z.April 10, 2023We send both of our kids to Willow Tree preschool. The teachers at Willow Tree are caring, responsible, and puts great effort in kids development. Our kids also speak fluent Mandarin thanks to the school!
Sripriya K.February 23, 2023Our 3.5yrs old son goes to Willow Tree Chinese Preschool. He is in the pre-schooler class now. The class has a very good curriculum(balance of study, story reading, writing, creative play, outdoor play, park once a week). He started as a toddler in this school when he was 2 years old and had never been to any other school before this. The teachers and the director have taken care of him in transitioning and socialising . They are very warm and friendly. They helped greatly in developing his social, emotional and cognitive skills. They send daily updates at school and are very quick to respond to our texts and calls at any time. My son loves his school and friends and looks forward to it everyday. We do not speak Chinese, but he is very good at speaking Mandarin Chinese. Highly recommend to parents looking for a good place for their kids to start schooling at.
S. N.February 23, 2023Willow Tree Chinese Preschool is excellent! Our daughter has been attending Willow Tree since she was 2 years old and we plan to have to stay there as long as possible. We really appreciate the dual Mandarin and English language curriculum and their academic plan. The director and manager are both very caring and do a great job communicating with the parents. I really feel like the teachers there truly love our daughter and give her the care and attention that we were seeking. Our daughter has excelled academically and socially since attending Willow Tree Chinese Preschool and would reccomend Willow Tree to any parent.
Jingqing F.January 9, 2023My son has attended the Willow Tree School for almost 6 months. Before then he was in the several different schools. The Willow Tree Chinese School works the best so far. My son is a happy and relaxed guy when I pick him up everyday. One day he told me the school is a fun place to be. The Willow Tree has a great teacher to student ratio. The teachers and the owner are professional and caring. He has never had diaper rash! The school provides organic fresh fruit, veggies and meat daily. The meal is freshly cooked! I can tell my little one is well nourished!!! It is hard for me to lift him now. The school curriculum is well designed to develop kids' skills in different areas. He showed me the handcrafts made there. They are so fun and creative. He is proud of showing his work to his older brother. Generally he is happy there. I highly recommend this school if you are looking for the best caring for your children.
Sellen W.January 10, 2022My kid have been here for a while, and she really likes teachers and school! This is a great place, they are very very clean, so they rarely got sick unlike other preschools or daycares. Kids behaviors are really good, we do not need to worry about accidents. My kid improved quickly after couple weeks, she starts learning new songs and poem in Chinese and English. Well organized school, have music, soccer and dancing classes teaches by professional teachers, they also provide lunch, videos, and pictures every day. Not to mention, teacher are super nice and warm.
Kiki B.March 11, 2021This is my second review about willow trees preschool . I had been sent my son to 3 daycares. This is the only school that my son is eager to attend every day. Every day, I get a report about the kid's school life. my son will become an elementary school student. I wish I had found this school earlier as I really feel my son gets a good care, make friends and learn knowledge here. He loves Mrs. Su so much and even asked to text her because he missed her when we were away on a vacation . I definitely recommend this school.Kevin L.March 11, 2021My son started WillowTree at the age of 4 (preschool) and "graduated" at 6 (kindergarten) and we have been very happy with our choice. The school is clean and safe (e.g. mask, temperature check, personal hygiene). Staff and teachers are professionally trained and attentive to kids' needs. The classes offer balanced learning/play experiences, with art & crafts, math, reading & writing, as well as social/emotional activities such as field-trips, play-together & show-and-tell (kids take turns to present their favorite book/toys in front of the group). The class-size is small. Our son had several favorite teachers. The native English speaker teaches the English portion. We noticed that half of the students come from Chinese speaking family, and half from English speaking family. Our son made many friends from different culture background. Overall, this school provides a fun & safe setting for kids to play/learn/interact, a well crafted curriculum that prepares them for elementary school (e.g. reading/writing, math), and a bilingual language immersion experience with small class size & attentive teachers.
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Gigi LamMarch 22, 2024當我聽到幾位家長親口對我們老師說：「我再生的寶寶還要送到你們的學校，你們的班….」雖然是很普通的一句話，但對一名老師來講，是給予了最高的肯定，信任。飲水思源，我深知，老師的工作能被家長認可，離不開學校的支持和提供的優質資源還有各位老師的配合。今後的時間里，我仍會一如既往地為孩子們奉獻最大的愛心、耐心，讓孩子們在學校快樂，健康，安全的成長。在此，感謝學校和各位家長給予的肯定，信任和支持！
Xiaoqin ZouMarch 16, 2024We've had an incredible experience at Willow Tree. The staff are caring and dedicated, making every child feel valued. Our child loves the engaging activities and has grown so much socially and academically. The facilities are fantastic, and communication with parents is top-notch. Willow Tree isn’t just a preschool; it’s a community where children thrive. Highly recommend it to any parent looking for a nurturing and enriching environment for their child. A big thank you to Willow Tree for giving our child such a positive start in their education journey!
Mitch JohnsonMarch 16, 2024I have been a parent of a Willow Tree student for over two years now, and at the time of writing I have two kids enrolled. Willow Tree is an incredible preschool, with incredible staff, and it's also an incredible community of other parents. Before we joined Willow Tree my wife and I had tried a few other preschools and other organizations to try and meet other new parents, but we struggled to find families we really connected with until we joined Willow Tree. The staff is so good with kids. They are so warm and welcoming to our kids, every single day without fail. There is so much endless love, joy, care and kindness from them all the time. My kids absolutely love it there, and even I look forward to the brief interactions when I drop off and pick up. It might be worth pointing out that my family is not at all Chinese. Willow Tree is so welcoming and generous with how they teach and share Chinese language and culture, to both my kids and also to me. I wish I could give more than 5 stars.
Bennet HuberMarch 12, 2024My wife and I have a 1yo and 3yo attending Willow Tree. The 3yo has been there a year and a half, so we have a lot of experience with this place. In short, it's excellent. All the staff are kind, caring, and hard working. The student-teacher ratio is excellent, especially for younger kids. They have three separate classes depending on age, which has numerous advantages - kids can do more age appropriate activities, big kids aren't accidentally injuring smaller ones, bigger kids can have a slightly lower student-teacher ratio which reduces costs, etc. Our oldest also has some minor learning difficulties, and they've been quite accommodating with him. As far as the Chinese language instruction goes, it's present but not all encompassing. Most (All?) of the teachers speak at least some English, so even if you or your kid don't speak Chinese you'll do just fine. I don't know any Chinese, and although my wife does, she doesn't usually speak it to our kids. Our oldest has picked up some phrases from school, but he's certainly much more fluent in English. That said, if the situation were reversed, I suspect his relative abilities would be too. Most of the older pupils are bilingual. Overall, I would highly recommend this place. It's hard to imagine what they could do to be better (maybe better parking? Unfortunately not really any feasible options on that front). Just be aware, like many other preschools in the Seattle area, they have a long waitlist. They are currently in the process of expanding though!
Mei Na LinMarch 4, 2024I have been working at Willow Tree for over two years. I really enjoy the loving and supportive working environment here. All my colleagues are so nice and professional. The director is the best leader I have ever seen. She manages the school so well and she treats all the staff and children as her family. It’s so amazing that she remembers all the teachers and children’s birthdays and celebrates with us at school. Every festival is valued in our school. According to the different festivals, we decorate the classroom, teach the kids during circle time, do related activities in the small group, and hold a celebration on some special festivals. Children are making progress every day and I received a lot of positive feedback from the parents. At Willow Tree, What I see the most is smiles, what I hear the most is laughter. Highly recommend joining the Willow Tree family!
008J O (O)December 5, 2023This is a very good bilingual school. They also have after-school . Chinese class. Cooking class and dance classes. Their teachers are very experienced and kind.
Meredith QiuSeptember 29, 2023I cannot say enough good things about Willow Tree! My daughter attended this preschool for two years since she was 2 years old, and every day was a fantastic adventure for her. Although she has moved on to the next stage of her education, the impact of her time at Willow Tree is still evident in her development. She learned to be an independent, helpful, social little girl and she made so many good friends for life at Willow Tree. What stood out the most was the warmth and kindness of the entire team. They made my daughter feel like part of a big, loving family. The teachers are loving and caring and you can quickly tell they really enjoy being a preschool teacher at Willow Tree. During my daughter's time at Willow Tree, there was minimal turnover of the teachers at the school allowing teachers to know all unique aspects of my child and my child developed strong bonds with her teachers. The open communication between the preschool and parents was greatly appreciated. I have different channels to stay informed about my daughter's progress and daily activities. 1. Rare to find at most preschools, Willow Tree teachers will upload pictures and videos to a parent app so parents can see different activities kids did throughout the day. Also, parents can see the lunch provided to kids. 2. At pick-up/drop-off, besides warm welcomes and hugs for good bye, I can easily talk to teachers to know about my kid's day. 3. There is also regular teacher-parents conference in which teachers and parents will discuss more details about child's development. 4. Parents are also open to schedule in person meetings with school directors to communicate anything. Willow Tree puts a lot of effort to create a playful and educational curriculum. Besides its bilingual nature and daily circle time/crafting/outdoor time, my child enrolled in Soccer, Arts, Dance, Music classes to enrich her experience. This past summer, the school also created summer theme field trips to parks/farms/library, invited staff for science experiments and invited ranger to show kids different animals. My child was busy exploring and happy at Willow Tree every day. Also worth to mention, to showcase the children's achievements during the year, Willow Tree will hold a graduation ceremony every year and it was so blessing to watch kids collaborate and perform what they learned. The facilities at Willow Tree are clean, safe, and well-maintained. I always felt confident and at ease knowing my daughter was in such a nurturing environment. Except daily routine cleaning, the school hired cleaning staff to deep clean the facility every week. Last but not the least, Willow Tree really puts Children and Parents as priority. Willow Tree is so parent's friendly. Both of me and my husband work, it's extremely helpful for my family that Willow Tree offers early/after care and stay open as much as they can while I am confident my child is safe and happy at the school. In summary, I highly recommend Willow Tree to any parent seeking a nurturing and enriching bilingual preschool experience for their child. The impact it had on my daughter's early years is immeasurable, and I am forever grateful for the care and love she received there.
Lynn HuangAugust 10, 2023Our daughter has been attending Willow Tree over 1.5 year since she was 2 years old. We really like the bilingual curriculum. The teachers are so nice and care of my kids. Our daughter has changed a lot socially and make many good friends. We would highly reccomend Willow Tree to any parent.
Xue ZhangApril 10, 2023We send both of our kids to Willow Tree preschool. The teachers at Willow Tree are caring, responsible, and puts great effort in kids development. Our kids also speak fluent Mandarin thanks to the school!
Shimon NishimuraFebruary 23, 2023Willow Tree Chinese Preschool is excellent! Our daughter has been attending Willow Tree since she was 2 years old and we plan to have to stay there as long as possible. We really appreciate the dual Mandarin and English language curriculum and their academic plan. The director and manager are both very caring and do a great job communicating with the parents. I really feel like the teachers there truly love our daughter and give her the care and attention that we were seeking. Our daughter has excelled academically and socially since attending Willow Tree Chinese Preschool and would reccomend Willow Tree to any parent.
