Families That Work Hillcrest is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 1800 Index Ave Ne, Renton, Washington WA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Parents consistently praise Families That Work Hillcrest for its dedicated and caring teachers, inclusive curriculum, and significant developmental progress in children's communication and social skills. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show enthusiasm for school. The facility is noted as one of the best schools in the area with strong staff engagement.
I’ve had a few phone and email interactions, and while the initial information I received was helpful, follow-up communication has been inconsistent. As a parent, it’s stressful trying to plan childcare and school schedules without clear updates. I really value the services and opportunities this program offers, and I think that with stronger communication, it could make things much smoother for families like mine.
My son loved the teachers here and we had a wonderful and memorable experience. My son also made so much progress and it really helped having him be a part of the inclusive classroom. The support staff is also great, curriculum was amazing, and just most of all I know my son felt cared for and supported. We were lucky to have been able to be a part of this great school community. 5 stars!
Our first son went there and loved it. Still remembers the teachers there and we were just there at their open house for our youngest son. And a few of the staff remembers our little Ethan! That says a lot! I only wish they can let parents do morning and afternoon paid sessions! 2.5 hours is just not long enough… it gives me time to clean the house up and walk my dog. 🐕
I could not rave more about how wonderful this school is! My child has made developmental leaps in their communication and social skills and it is thanks to the many dedicated and wonderful teachers at Meadow Crest. My child previously had no school or daycare experience and this was their first time not being under a family members care. They were understandably hesitant and anxious, but within a week were begging to go to school. For an entire school year I have dropped off and picked the happiest child who wakes up every day and asks if they have school. Dont think twice this is a wonderful program for any child. Everyone weve interacted with is great but special shout out to Ms. Amanda who is fantastic and fostered a love for school in my child.
Teacher Kelley Plecher is the best teacher. Like their school objective "a place where children blossom" she and her teacher assistants helped my son excel so much. With Spanish being his first language we were hesitant when we made the choice to enroll him, when we met with her she assured us he would be fine and he was, 1 to 2 months in the school year he started to speak English and his social skills expanded. She always kept us in the loop of things and she was able to accommodate our busy schedule for school conferences. She made this first time experience great. Our son definetly blossomed. Thanks teacher Kelley and assistants! Keep up the great work!
Early Achievers
Level 4 out of 5
Level 4
This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.
Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.
Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.
Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.
Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.
Level 5: Highest quality — excels in all areas of assessment.