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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Portland, OR

KIDS INCORPORATED LEARNING CENTER

5.0

My son has been with Kids Inc from the age of 3 years and we feel very safe with them! All of the staff have been nothing but attentive and loving so we recommend them to anyone we know with children in the area, regardless of age.

- Care member

Growing Green Panda Child Care Center

5.0

Very nice center excellent teachers. They are very good with children .

- Michelle S

Kids Academy, LLC

5.0

Loving kids academy. Teachers are experienced and have been there for a while. Super patient with my child. He loves coming everyday!

- Alayna B.

Drop-in child care in Portland, OR

KIDS INCORPORATED LEARNING CENTER

KIDS INCORPORATED LEARNING CENTER

840 NE 181ST AVE, PORTLAND, OR

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"My son has been with Kids Inc from the age of 3 years and we feel very safe with them! All of the staff have been nothing but attentive and loving so we recommend them to anyone we know with children in the area, regardless of age."

Care member


Carmen Parrish Walker Day Care Center

Carmen Parrish Walker Day Care Center

4236 NE 8th Ave, PORTLAND, OR

Carmen Parrish Walker Day Care Center is a centered based on childcare and preschool. It is our mission to plan and implement effective teaching practices to promote positive learning outcomes for child development. We support not only the child but the family as a whole.

Wild and Wonderful

Wild and Wonderful

4235 SE 82nd Ave, PORTLAND, OR

Starting at $1400/mo

Wild and Wonderful is a preschool devoted to providing high quality care for children ages six weeks to five years in Portland, Oregon. We see each child as undeniably special individuals and future world-changers. Our educators are highly trained to foster curiosity and creativity within young...

Paper Crane Learning Center

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...

Pioneer Preschool

Pioneer Preschool

12420 NE Halsey Street, Portland, OR

Why Choose Pioneer Pre-school? Preschool Promise Provider: We're proud to be part of a program that supports families' access to high-quality preschool, ensuring your child gets the best start in life. Qualified and Caring Staff: Our team of educators is dedicated to creating a...

WOW AND FLUTTERVILLE GLOBAL PLAYGARDEN

WOW AND FLUTTERVILLE GLOBAL PLAYGARDEN

8722 SE 17TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR

Starting at $1952/mo

Our Philosophy: 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...

Pea Pod

Pea Pod

5441 SE Belmont Street, Portland, OR

We are a non-profit that runs a family cooperative playschool program for children 18 months to 3.5 years old. Our mission is to empower families with resources, such as parenting workshops and social opportunities, and to build community among our participating families. Our playschool focuses on...

The Orca Pod

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 Green Panda Child Care Center

Growing Green Panda Child Care Center

10339 NE Prescott, Portland, OR

5.0

(1)

Serving age six weeks to ten years of age before and after-school programs. We are open 6:30 am to 10:00 pm Monday thru Friday Saturday Care 7:00 am to 5:00 pm with enhanced Spanish for preschool.
5.0
"Very nice center excellent teachers. They are very good with children ."

Michelle S


Kids Academy, LLC

Kids Academy, LLC

800 NW 107th Ave, Portland, OR

4.5

(2)

At Kids Academy, llc our mission is to strive to provide the best nurturing educational opportunity for each child's unique learning style. We pride ourselves on our outstanding staff and their dedication to helping us achieve the most wholesome and caring education environment.
4.0
"My 3 and 5 yr old are in Kid's Academy and are very happy."

Katie L.


WeVillage: DROP in Playcare and Preschool

WeVillage: DROP in Playcare and Preschool

424 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR

Modern Drop in childcare! WeVillage has been looking after over 1500 Portland families since 2009! and loving every minute of it! How many times do we just need to get a few things done? Weed to take that meeting? Would love a Mani/Pedi, but cant find someone to watch the kids? What about spur of...

Felicia's Happy Home Daycare

Felicia's Happy Home Daycare

10457 SE Cook Ct Apt 361, Portland, OR

Why I'm here... I recently had a friend come to me and vent her struggle to find consistent reliable daycare for her children. Her sitter had recently quit on her with little notice, and she couldn't find anyone full time that was open for the hours she needed. I helped her when I could, but I was...

Kids Academy Pdx

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...

Baerly Big Childcare

9225 Sw Hall Blvd Ste B, Portland, OR

Baerly Big is a drop in child care center and preschool. We take children ages 21/2-12yrs of age. We are a play-based environment, allowing children to work together to experience and experiment with children they may not have a chance to do. We have an open door policy in which special needs...

Funny Farm Early Learning Center, Inc.

7475 SW Oleson Road #13A, Portland, OR

Top-notch curriculum, fun-loving teachers and a truly unique, community-centered environment make Funny Farm Early Learning Center the needle in the haystack you've been looking for! Located inside the Garden Home Recreation Center, our wonderful facility features an indoor gym with a theatrical...

April's Bilingual Daycare

4381 Ne 133rd Ave, Portland, OR

April's Bilingual Daycare is a small in-home licensed daycare where we focus on learning, having fun, and exploring. On a daily basis we learn Spanish, our Abc's, 123's, Shapes, Colors, Reading and much much more. We do arts and crafts, educational and sensory activities and also love to spend...

Grandma's Place

1319 NE 7th Ave, Portland, OR

Grandma's Place Child Development Center's program is based on the philosophy that families are the primary and most important providers of care and nurturing for young children. We believe parents and teachers are partners in children's care and education and respect family's values and their right...

Miss Violet's Daycare

10718 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, OR

I am a CCD licensed home care provider and stay at home mom of a wonderful 10 year old girl. I have many years of experience with children in school and home settings. I love arts, crafts, plays for the kids and dress up. I enjoy being active and eating healthy. I have been taking care of children...

Champions Before & After-School Care

650 NE Holladay St Ste 1400, Portland, OR

Certified before and after school care. Provide children with engaging, hands-on activities, the opportunity to explore their individual interests in art, STEM, and reading. Children also have time to be active with play and much more. Champions offers activity based learning themes every two weeks,...

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Ratings for Portland, OR drop-in child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Drop-In Child Care in Portland, OR are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in child care.