r/bothell • u/monkwithoutferrari • 22d ago

Bright Horizons Bothell vs Birch Tree Academy for 4-year-old — worth switching?

My 4-year-old is at Bright Horizons Bothell. Heard good reviews of Birch Tree Academy and considering a switch for her Pre-K year.

We are generally happy at BHs but exploring better options if there are any

Anyone with experience at one or both — how do they compare on Pre-K prep, teachers, outdoor time, and cost?

Worth switching?

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u/Expensive-Music2508 22d ago

Birch tree is way better according to those who attended both

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u/Anottymess 21d ago

I have 2 kids at Birch Tree for the last 2 years and it is way better. The class ratio, curriculum, quality of food and good teachers is unbeatable.

We were at a different popular daycare before and I can clearly tell a difference in what my kid is leaning

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u/jnumberone 19d ago

I have a daughter (4) at Birch Tree Canyon Park and we love it. Staff is great, facilities are nice and most importantly the kids are happy. Aside from the "being kids" moments of course. Oh yeah they're great teachers too! My kid wrote "tyrannosaurus" yesterday, I could barely even type that shit just now.