“I am so grateful for the time my daughter spent with Mrs. Behnaz. From the very beginning, she created a warm and gentle environment where my daughter felt safe, loved, and excited to learn. She made learning fun and engaging, while always being attentive to her needs. 

What stood most to me was how thoughtful and supportive she was, not only to the kids but also to us as parents. She took the time to provide detailed feedback, kept us connected to our daughter's day, and was always understanding of our family's needs. 

Her kindness, patience, and genuine care made a lasting impression on our family. We feel so fortunate to have had her in our daughter's life, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family.”

-Gina Palombi

“Mrs. Behnaz was an amazing teacher for my son during pre-K. She not only focused on the children’s academic development (teaching letters, numbers, and early skills) but also individualized her care to meet each child’s unique needs. She created a nurturing environment where my child always felt loved, cared for, and secure.

I always felt comfortable and confident leaving my child in her hands, knowing he was thriving both academically and emotionally. I strongly recommend Mrs. Behnaz’s daycare for kids of all ages. She is truly dedicated, has an extensive experience and is wonderful with children!”

-Alessandra Beck

“In the fall of 2024, I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Behnaz as an assistant teacher in her Kinder-Prep classroom at Bright Horizons. Miss Behnaz treated everyone in her class like family. Each day, she intentionally greeted our students with love, creating a classroom environment of safety and belonging. Miss Behnaz beautifully balanced her role as a nurturer and role model, comforting children when they needed it and explaining necessary behavioral expectations like respect and responsibility when children experienced challenges.

During our time working together, Behnaz was like a second mother to me, always ensuring I’d eaten and giving me vitamin C when I was sick. She encouraged me to be confident in my teaching ability and truly helped me grow as a teacher. I feel incredibly blessed to have had Miss Behnaz as a mentor and wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for a capable and loving teacher!”

-Eliana Grose

“She worked with me at Bright Horizons at Mercer Island as our Pre-Kindergarten teacher and reported to me in my position as Director of the school.

As a colleague, Behnaz was always reliable and organized – She was always the first to work on her curriculum and find the right teaching methods for each of her students at the start of the year. She also readily led our events and activities, including training other educators for our Bright Horizons locations.

Behnaz was one of our best educators, always finding new ways to engage students. She made every single child and family feel cared for. Her greatest strength was documenting milestones and ensuring each child participated in a curriculum that adhered to their own personal development. She never gave up, always finding new ways to support her classroom to be the best of the best. 

Also, I’ve always put a premium on integrity and honesty and Behnaz never failed to deliver on both fronts. She had a special way of supporting every single educator, student and family member that stepped into her classroom. All while providing resources and support for any issue that arose. She is very self-directed and made bieng her boss a very easy job! 

All in all, Behnaz is a delight to work with – a dedicated educator with a one in a million attitude. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again if the opportunity arose.”

-Savannah Vinardell | Director

“I just wanted to share how much we love and appreciate Ms. Behnaz. Both of my kids had her as their Pre-K teacher in 2022 and 2023, and they absolutely loved being in her class. She created such a fun, safe, and caring environment where they felt comfortable and excited to learn every day.

She’s incredibly responsible, reliable, and genuinely loves working with kids — and it shows. My children always came home happy, full of stories, and with so many new things they had learned. She made a real difference in their early years, and as a parent, that means everything.

We were lucky to have her, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to any family looking for someone who truly cares about the kids she teaches.”

Lisa Chen

“Ms. Behnaz was our Kindergarten prep teacher for our youngest son and we were so grateful for her during the 2 years in the program. She was always so warm and caring and spent the time getting to know each child in the program. We always enjoyed the stories and silly songs our son would come home and share with us.

She made the whole daycare experience fun and enjoyable. I highly recommend Ms. Behnaz for your daycare needs as she is a wonderful person!”

- Jacquline Quasney, Mercer Island

“I had the pleasure of working with Behnaz in a preschool and Kindergarten Prep setting, and I was continually inspired by her dedication, warmth, and natural ability with young children. She brings a calm, nurturing presence to the classroom and has a true gift for connecting with kids on their level—helping them feel safe, confident, and excited to learn.

Her creativity, patience, and professionalism made her not only an incredible caregiver but also a wonderful teammate. Any family would be lucky to have their child in her care!”

-Sung

“Behnaz is the joyful, caring, loving adult that every child deserves to have in their life. With a patient ear and loving touch, Behnaz responds to children’s social emotional needs.

She brings fun and light into every classroom. I know because I taught with her and saw her in action on a daily basis. The environment she produces is where I want my children to be.”

-Lauren Hardin | Former coworker and LWSD Teacher

“We met Ms. Behnaz when my daughter was 1 year old at a daycare center where Ms. Behnaz used to work at. Ms. Behnaz became my daughter’s teacher for 2 years. She was a very responsible teacher and took care of kids very well.

She always thought about the kids more than anything with a lot of love and kindness. I trust Ms. Behnaz from my heart. My daughter is 10 years old now, and I still keep in touch with Ms. Behnaz because I know she is the one who loves my daughter deeply. She is a wonderful teacher with a lot of love.”

I hope your daycare business will go well!

Yumiko

“We feel incredibly fortunate to have Ms. Behnaz as our son’s caregiver at Bright Horizons. When he first started, he was very shy, but under her gentle care and encouragement, he quickly grew comfortable and developed a strong bond with her. Every morning, we are greeted by her warm and enthusiastic welcome, which sets such a positive tone for his day.

What stands out most is how well Ms. Behnaz understands our son, his personality, his interests, and the little ways to encourage him. Her attentiveness and genuine care give us an immense sense of trust and confidence. Knowing he is with Ms. Behnaz makes us feel completely at ease, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the love and dedication she brings to her classroom.”

-Hoc

“We are especially grateful to the Mrs.Mahabati for the thoughtful care given to our child in daily life. Mrs.Mahabati pays attention to the child’s emotional ups and downs and provides proper guidance. The nap routine has also been cultivated very well.

We can truly feel that our child is cared for in kindergarten just like at home, and whenever the teacher is around, the child always feels very secure. We are truly thankful to have met such a wonderful teacher.”

-Yomiko Wang