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Little Feet Big Steps

14545 NE Knott Court Portland, OR

Little Feet Big Steps is a home based childcare located in NE Portland near the Elementary school. We are in one of the safest neighborhoods in the Portland area and live within a quiet cul-de-sac that allows for a great big yard in the back for play and discovery. Although, we are a home-based center, we act a lot like...
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Cadence Academy Preschool- PERMANENTLY CLOSED

7733 SE 13TH AVE PORTLAND, OR

State license verified

Cadence Academy Preschool, Sellwood opened in 2011 and has since served 100s of families in SE Portland. Our preschool center has a private children’s garden, naturally designed outdoor playground space, laundry facilities, and a community room for nursing mothers. Our Sellwood school provides a secure and loving environment...
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Wow & Flutterville

8722 SE 17TH AVE PORTLAND, OR

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
We believe that children will change this world. Our role is to be co-collaborators in curiosity. We are a State licensed Reggio and Waldorf inspired year round program. We believe in your child’s right to play, and that social emotional literacy is the foundation of all other forms of early literacy. Our job is to protect the...
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Cassandra Carter

3045 Southwest 24th Street GRESHAM, OR

starting at
$2000/mo
Special needs
Academic
Child care
Day Care
In-Home daycare
At Bradley’s Care, we provide a safe, nurturing, and home-like environment where children are encouraged to grow, learn, and play. Located in a warm and welcoming space, our in-home childcare offers personalized attention and care tailored to each child’s developmental needs. We proudly care for children in a clean,...
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Cadence Academy Preschool

6109 SE MILWAUKIE AVE PORTLAND, OR

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Cadence Academy Preschool is proud to be a part of the Cadence Education Family of Schools. One of the main benefits of working with Cadence Education is that it provides us access to preschool programs like Kind Child, the Ascend Curriculum, and Kindergarten Club. Cadence Academy Preschool, Milwaukie is located in the...
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Bridge City Montessori School

4530 SE 67TH AVE PORTLAND, OR

State license verified

starting at
$1400/mo
Outdoor/nature
International
Special needs
Montessori
Cooperative
+ 4 more
Our families tell us that we are among Portland’s finest early education programs. We are confident that we can meet, if not exceed, all of your childcare needs. The pursuit of knowledge is at the heart of Bridge City Montessori School. Our students are filled with excitement and wonder as we encourage them to explore their...
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Growing Seeds Irvington

2808 NE MLK JR BLVD Portland, OR

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Our mission is providing families, children and staff a learning community in which all participants develop through a spiral dance of observation, inquiry, reflection and documentation. We create an intentional environment where each participant is respected as a responsible contributing member in our community. We see the...
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Pioneer Preschool

12420 NE Halsey Street Portland, OR

Montessori
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
+ 1 more
Pioneer Pre-school: A 5-Star SPARK Rated Program We offer a natural environment and creative, play-based curriculum designed to spark curiosity, foster independence, and help children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Why Families Choose Pioneer Pre-school: Qualified & Caring Staff - Warm, inclusive...
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Hawthorne Family Playschool

2828 SE Stevens St Portland, OR

Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
+ 3 more
Hawthorne Family Playschool's mission is to safeguard childhood, teach inclusion and build cohesive communities. We are an exceptional mixed-age (3-5), play-based, cooperative preschool fostering self-awareness, relationships with others, and connections to the natural world. Our teacher, Susan Eisman, draws from the...
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Russell Montessori E.S. LLC

12634 NE Russell St Portland, OR

State license verified

Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Welcome Russell Montessori Educational Services in Portland, Oregon is based on the philosophy of Maria Montessori. As educators we understand that your child safety and education is parents number one priority. Our focus is creating a carefully prepared environment that meet every child needs as an individual .We encourage...
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ABC 123

4021 NE 65th Ave Vancouver, WA

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
New bilingual daycare program near the Vancouver Mall. Hours of operations Monday 6am-6pm. Ages 18months- 13 years. Full day, part day, food provided.
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Paper Crane Learning Center

9316 SE Salmon Ct. Portland, OR

We are a licensed in-home childcare run by an certified teacher with a master's degree in early childhood and special education and nine years of teaching experience. We specialize in flexible, drop-in childcare catering to your schedule. Not everyone needs a full time day care setting and the expense that comes with it. Yet...
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Wow & Flutterville

4114 N VANCOUVER AVE PORTLAND, OR

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
We believe that children will change this world. Our role is to be co-collaborators in curiosity. We are a State licensed Reggio and Waldorf inspired year round program. We believe in your child’s right to play, and that social emotional literacy is the foundation of all other forms of early literacy. Our job is to protect the...
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Discovery Gardens Childcare

8418 N. Brandon Ave. Portland, OR

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Child care
Preschool
As a community based education program, Discovery Gardens pledges to provide a safe, diverse, enthusiastic & inclusive learning environment, where the number one focus is meeting the individual needs of each child, while providing support for our families.
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Sunrise Child Care

15128 SE Woodward St Portland, OR

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
International
Cooperative
+ 5 more
Sunrise Child Care is open Monday - Friday from 7:00am to 6:30pm. We are happy to provide: Highly qualified and experienced staff. First Aid and CPR Certified. Bilingual Program. Eco-conscious. Creative activities. Educational games and lesson plans. Nutritious Meals and snacks accommodated to fit food allergies and...
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Little Hands Garden School

2836 SE 66th Ave. Portland, OR

Reggio emilia
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
+ 2 more
Since 2009, Little Hands Garden School has been nurturing young minds through an outdoor-focused, play-based curriculum. We welcome preschool students ages 24 months to 5 years into small classes with a low teacher-student ratio, ensuring personalized attention and a supportive learning environment. Our curriculum emphasizes...
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KIDS INCORPORATED LEARNING CENTER

840 NE 181ST AVE PORTLAND, OR

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Why sacrifice either quality OR affordability when you can have both? Located off of 181st between Glisan and Halsey St., this central location provides convenience for many different areas. Our facility has multiple different gated play areas featuring grass, bark chips, asphalt and a large play structure. This center has a...
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Guidepost Montessori at Lloyd District

711 NE HALSEY ST PORTLAND, OR

State license verified

Montessori
Day Care
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support, intentional hands-on learning...
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Kiddie Academy of Vancouver - Fishers Landing

1920 SE 167th Ave Vancouver, WA

Developmental (play-based)
International
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
+ 1 more
Educational child care for children from 6 week infants to 12 years old. Nationally renowned 'life essentials' curriculum, nutritious fresh meals, indoor gym, outdoor learning center. Well qualified and caring staff.
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Wild Primrose Preschool

9411 SE Wichita Ave Milwaukie, OR

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
In-Home daycare
Preschool
At Wild Primrose Preschool, our goal is to meet children where they are at developmentally and encourage them to move forward in their own unique way. With an emphasis on social and emotional health, children are invited to connect through communication-literacy and STEM activities that are inspired by direct experiences with...
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Child care centers near you in Happy Valley, OR provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Happy Valley, OR have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Happy Valley, OR. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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