Top 9 High School and Preschool in Port Orchard, WA

Liz oien This preschool has changed my child’s life for the better. I can’t say enough positive things regarding the teachers and the owner Terri who everyday meet the kids with open arms and huge smiles. You can tell they put in the work to care about the well being of your child. They have really fun lessons and come up with awesome science experiences that my little one was mesmerized by. The facility is well laid out and clean, but more than that you can feel the warmth when walking in the door. I would give them 100 stars if I could. My child has thrived and I’m very particular. THANK YOU, for having the patience to keep up the hard work and dedication that our kids need.

Rebecca Gorrell I just sent this amazing preschool my 3rd kiddo! We are so absolutely grateful for this school. All my kids feel so safe here and absolutely flourish. The best decision we made for them for their preschool experience.

Karla Garcia My son had impulse control & this school gave me all the support and resources to help him thrive and grow! I’m so thankful for their staff and director they are very knowledgeable!

Leslie Hunt We love it at this school! My daughter is currently in her 2nd year at Adventureland. Last year she was in the 3 yr old class, this year she’s in Pre-K. We love the teachers. They know how to make each student feel special and they love each and every child. When we were looking for a preschool it was important to us that it was centered around God and Jesus. We love how each lesson incooperated the Bible and a bible lesson. I would recommend this school to anyone!

Jennifer Young I would recommend Adventureland preschool to any family looking for a positive, warm learning environment for their child. The teachers at Adventureland are so dedicated to their students. The curriculum pairs so well with the kindergarten benchmarks and it equips students for success in their academic career. I love the addition of music, Spanish and science that they do as well!

Mark Vickerman My child is currently attending Adventureland Preschool and I must say that I am so impressed! Her mom and I came across Adventureland from Google search and thought, let’s give it a try. We really didn’t know much about it and just hoped for the best. Well let me tell you how amazing this place is and how much the staff truly cares for all the children here. I am fortunate enough to be able to take her to school once a week and pick her up as well from time to time. I have also been on a field trip with the class which was a lot of fun. The classrooms are very clean and well kept. They have an amazing new playground too. Please take a look at Adventureland. You won’t be disappointed! Mark.

Russ My wife and daughter both attended Noahs Ark Preschool. It was a great starting point for my daughters education and she loved her time there. The teachers are creative and always looking for new ways to incorporate learning into play time. It is a caring and fun environment for kids that I highly recommend.

Mary Jo Fuller My daughter has been going to Noah’s Ark Preschool for two and a half years and I couldn’t be happier with the experience we have had. The staff is so wonderful they really love every single child. My daughter has grown so much in her time there and I am so grateful for them. I highly recommend sending your child to this preschool.

Sara Walters We love Noah’s Ark! The teachers are amazing and they genuinely care about about each student. Our son loves going to school. He always brings home fun and educational projects to share with us. Would highly recommend Noah’s Ark to anyone looking for an amazing preschool for their little :)

Jennifer Lieseke This is a wonderful preschool focused on children learning through play. My oldest attended a few years ago and was more than prepared for kindergarten when he started. My youngest just completed his first year and learned so much. He adores Miss Angela and his classmates and asks daily if he gets to go to school today. Love that as a parent I am able to be involved with the classroom , and it is nice to get to know the other families.

Christa A Absolutely loved this place! I wish I had my daughter in it sooner. Teachers, helpers and kids were all so loving, welcoming and just all around fantastic. My daughter only went one year but she really learned so much. Super thankful for all three of the amazing ladies that run this place. Wish I could give it a million stars.

Jennifer Shaffer I LOVE the family atmosphere at this school! We really enjoy being able to participate in class with our daughter and her classmates. She adores her teacher Miss Angela, and has excelled this past year. We have become such good friends with all of the other parents, and our daughter considers all of her classmates her best friends. Miss Angela is so open and willing to listen to any suggestions. I highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to really be a part of their childs preschool experience!

Katherine Chavez My daughter has been here 6 years. Now she is in kindergarten and goes here part time she absolutely loves this place. It also recently just got remodeled and it looks amazing. The owner is really great with the kids all of the staff is patient, kind, and friendly.

Lauren Kutz Wonderful teachers who truly care about the children and their wellbeing. The center is consistently being upgraded, they’re always going the extra mile to ensure the kids have something to look forward to, and I feel good knowing my daughter is surrounded by knowledgeable and kind people.

Katie Jones Costly - no two week notice. Wasn’t even there two weeks? No option to solve problem, just collect payment and discharge child from care. Was really hoping to love this school, instead let down majorly. If your child has issues transitioning as any toddler may, good luck. Their staff is limited.

Karla Garcia I do not recommend this school if your child has a hard temperament, impulse control, ADHD, or any learning disabilities. They don’t have enough staff to work with your child one on one, because it takes away from the other children. I wish this school empowered parents with more knowledge & resources to help with the overall development of a child given whatever situation they’re struggling in. If your child has a very easy temperament & independent this could be your school.

Heather Jaynes My children love this school! I have a son in the "house" and a daughter in the "cottage", and both are wonderful places to play and learn! Im always surprised at what my son comes home talking about, from making dandelion cookies (with eggs from the schools chickens) to working on his alphabet workbook. They do such a wonderful job of fostering a love of learning, as well as work on life skills (blowing a nose, washing dishes). The teachers are wonderful and caring, I know my children are in a safe environment here. I love everything about Knowledge House, and were so lucky to have found it!

Deanna Bush UPDATE: I wanted to update my previous review (see the looooooooooong one below about how well this worked for my two developmentally delayed toddlers). My children are in elementary school now, and I continue to see my decision to place my kids at Knowledge House to be an excellent one. My kids started kindergarten academically ahead of their peers, and having already developed the social skills necessary for elementary school. They could work well with others, treat each other and adults with respect, and solve problems peacefully. I see the influence of their education at Knowledge House sneaking out in all sorts of positive ways: they shake hands with people and are confident when sharing their ideas, they include others in their play and notice when someone is left out, they love to explore and learn new things, and they use many different ways to solve problems. Mark and Valerie make this preschool a place for children to grow and learn at their own pace, and where children develop a sense of community and self-confidence. PREVIOUS REVIEW: I am floored that this preschool could get anything but positive reviews, especially from children who are developmentally different -- the 2 star, site-approved review from the annoyed parent of the "Steve Jobs level" kid is the absolute opposite of our experience and those of my childrens friends there. My developmentally disabled children began at Knowledge house when they were almost 3 years old, and have attended for 3 incredible years. Because of their developmental delays, learning differences and disabilities, most private preschools wouldnt take them or had environments that would fail them. But, we tried Knowledge House and it went incredibly well. The teachers truly believe in supporting children and following their lead and strengths. One of my children is academically advanced, but socially behind -- at Knowledge House, he bloomed in both areas. They happily helped him with works that he enjoyed and found challenging, and also supported his behavior and social skill needs. He will enter kindergarten above grade level in reading and math-- something he pursued because he enjoys it and which the preschool supported. In the last 3 years, he has grown confident and developed a strong circle of friends, and has the social skills to tackle public elementary school. My other child is more typical but was afraid and anxious when he first started preschool. The teachers at Knowledge house worked with immeasurable patience to help him overcome his fears and gain confidence. They went out of their way to create an environment where he felt safe and well loved. He worked on his academics at his own pace and has done marvelously. He has also thrived in their calm, child-centered space. Both my children love the work areas and the outdoor garden and play yard--which have a simple, natural feel that is typical Montessori. They love the rabbits and the strawberries in the garden. The free time at the end of the day has helped them develop strong friendships. As for work that comes home: if you want crafty/cutesy stuff (which is often developmentally inappropriate), this isnt the place for that. The activities kids do here are about helping the kids develop and learn. My kids brought home papers that clearly showed the gradual development of their fine-motor and letter/number skills. They also brought home beautiful, natural projects--felted soaps theyd made themselves, plants in folded newspaper pots that they had made/planted/grown themselves, etc. We love Knowledge House. Mr. Mark and Mrs. Valerie have made a positive difference in the lives of our family and my children. It is mostly thanks to this incredible place that my children are more than ready for kindergarten academically and socially. I cannot recommend it highly enough.