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Child care centers in Portland, OR
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We believe our children will save the world. Children have a limitless capacity for compassion, gratitude, and open-mindedness. The care we provide helps them keep these gifts close and carry them throughout their lives. Wow and Flutterville offers Waldorf-inspired care for children...
FRANCISCAN MONTESSORI EARTH SCHOOL
14750 Se Clinton St, Portland, OR
The Franciscan Montessori Earth School has been on the leading edge of Montessori education since 1977. We are the only accredited pre-K through grade 8 Catholic Montessori school in the nation. We serve children ages 2 to 14 from the greater Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA area.
The Orca Pod
6315 North Curtis Ave, Portland, OR
The Orca Pod is a small in-house childcare. We happily spend our days together exploring the arts and nature, playing, and appreciating our community. The vision for our pod is to create a peaceful, respectful, and loving pod that grows together.
Growing Seeds Irvington
2808 NE MLK JR BLVD, Portland, OR
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...
CCLC at Fred Meyer
2215 SE Gladstone Street, Portland, OR
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CCLC at Fred Meyer uses an exclusive educational program which provides unlimited opportunities for the development of the whole child. There's a unique curriculum for every age level, centered around developmentally appropriate and fun activities that help children develop physically,...
Our center offers a nurturing, loving environment. We like your family to feel like it’s your home away from home.
Just Little People Preschool
3525 NE Going St, Portland, OR
We are a small neighborhood preschool of between 12 to 15 children, inspired by the schools of Reggio Emilia Italy. We offer children and their families an art and science based preschool experience for children ages 2 years through 5 years. It is a co teacher team, with plenty of playfulness and...
Gabriel's In Home Daycare
833 NE 178th Ave, Portland, OR
Immediate Openings Available @ Gabriel's in home daycare center
Hi I'm an experienced child care provider. I have 12 years of experience of working with kids. I am responsible , dedicated Child Care Provider that loves working with children. I live in the Gresham area. We have a play structure...
Kids Academy Pdx
800 Nw 107th Ave, Portland, OR
Kid's Academy is one of the oldest locally-owned child care facilities in the Cedar Mill Community. Founded in 1998, we have thrived on word of mouth and referral based business for over 20 years. Our approach is simple: Let children come as they are, be who they are and encourage them every step of...
We are a small family business that has operated in the Portland area for over 23 years. We value families, inclusiveness and the benefits of early childhood education. Your family becomes a part of our family.
First Gear Academy
4435 N. Channel Ave, Freightliner Truck Headquarters Bldg., Portland, OR
First Gear Academy provides a stimulating and caring environment designed to promote social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. We strive to create programs that develop positive self-images for children and respect their individuality, intelligence, and creativity. The teachers at our...
M & M Quality
1842 NW 25th Avenue, Portland, OR
Our names are Mary and Maggie Koreen. We are 24 years old and have worked together taking care of people both young and old. We prefer to work together as a "nanny share" and ask that we are paid a flat rate. We find it easier to multitask especially when taking care of young children. Our passion...
West Hills Schools Inc.
4920 SW Vermont Street, Portland, OR
We hear this often from former West Hills' students enrolling their own children in our program. It always makes us smile because the story of West Hills Montessori is about multiple generations stepping into the same vision.
We opened our first Montessori classroom in 1968, in what has come to...
Bethany Village Montessori
15188 NW Central Drive, Portland, OR
At Montessori Unlimited, unique learning tools, just the right amount of guidance, plenty of independence, and lots of social interaction all feed into the trademark Montessori self-directed educational process. We offer a unique way to learn. The personal interests of each child are embraced,...
Higher Elevations Learning Place
12029 NE Ainsworth Cir 100, Portland, OR
Higher Elevations Learning Place is built on a simple but lofty goal of transforming Early Childhood Education in the greater Portland area. We believe that learning and growth come from the hard work of pushing limits and challenging ourselves. We utilize a play-based curriculum that creates...
Funtastic Child Care
10110 Sw Park Way, Portland, OR
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Funtastic Child Care in Portland, Oregon is a Child Care provider for children from infant to school age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and development.
Ainsworth After School Care Association
2425 SW Vista Ave, Portland, OR
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Ainsworth After School Care Association located in Portland, OR is dedicated to providing the highest-quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways from Kindergarten to Fifth grade school. The teachers work with students in a supportive and...
NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
1624 NORTHEAST HANCOCK STREET, PORTLAND, OR
Starting at $1550/mo
We are a small, community focused school that is run as a parent co-op, meaning that families volunteer their time to help the school on a monthly basis. Families do so based on their abilities and the schools needs.
Vermont Hills Family Life Center - St Andrews
3228 Sw Sunset Blvd, Portland, OR
The Vermont Hills Family Life Center - St Andrews provides a home childcare program in Portland, Oregon. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination....
Joyful Noise Child Development Center-MetroKids Child Development Center
600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR
Joyful Noise currently has 4 operating child care and development centers, with the Metrokids Child Development Center being opened in 1994. It includes special programs such as the "Resources for Infant Educarers" (RIE) and "Positive Behavioral interventions and Supports" (PBIS) as significant...
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Portland, OR
What are the benefits of child care centers near me in Portland, OR?
Child care centers near you in Portland, 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.
What will my child do at a child care center near me in Portland, OR?
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 Portland, 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.
How can I find a child care center near me in Portland, OR?
You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Portland, 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.
Ratings for Portland, OR child care centers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Child Care Centers in Portland, OR are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 39 reviews of the 257 listed child care centers.