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Clairvetta's In-home Childcare

5.0

Our son has been in Clairvetta's daycare for 8 months and it has been such a pleasant experience. Clairvetta is gentle, kind, and caring and has many years of experience caring for babies and children of all ages and abilities. I highly recommend Clairvetta for your childcare needs.

- Kate K

Eva's Day Care

5.0

We have been taking our Daughter Jessica to Eva's for 2 years now. Jessica went to a chain daycare up to the age of 18 months, when I had a career move I found Eva on Craigslist. I was nervous about taking my baby girl out of a place she had been going to since she was 6 weeks old. We scheduled a...

- Trish J

Nana's Place - Helene Miller

5.0

Helene cared for our son for our 4 month old son, he reached many milestones in her care and we are so grateful to her. We couldn't ask for a better care situation for our son. Helene cared for our son like he was her own. He was excited to be dropped off and was happy when I picked him up. She...

- Lori S

Pea Pod

5.0

This was a huge blessing for our family. Not only is it affordable, but we've learned so much with our 3 yr old from the other parents.

- Nathan F

Growing Green Panda Child Care Center

5.0

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

- Michelle S

Drop-in child care in Portland, OR

Clairvetta's In-home Childcare

Clairvetta's In-home Childcare

8046 N. Syracuse St, Portland, OR

Starting at $1595/mo

5.0

(6)

I have a small ratio, offering one on one care so that babies are getting the proper attention that they need. I specialize in newborn care. Breast milk & cloth diapers are welcome.
5.0
"Clairvetta offers amazing infant and toddler care at a reasonable rate. As a new and nervous parent, Clairvetta's warm personality and sparkling clean home put me at ease instantly. Communication with Clairvetta is excellent. She is accommodating with my schedule...

Dan


Eva's Day Care

Eva's Day Care

9801 NE Wygant Street, Portland, OR

Starting at $135/wk

5.0

(3)

I call myself an old fashioned babysitter but the terminology now is day care provider. In other words, I go by whichever name you prefer. I have a small group of children (usually 6 or fewer depending on day and time of day) and have great times. I have a large completely fenced in yard with...
5.0
"We have been taking our Daughter Jessica to Eva's for 2 years now. Jessica went to a chain daycare up to the age of 18 months, when I had a career move I found Eva on Craigslist. I was nervous about taking my baby girl out of a place she had been going to since...

Trish J


Nana's Place - Helene Miller

3335 NW Banff, Portland, OR

Starting at $15/hr

5.0

(2)

Child care in my home. I am located in the Sunset/Bethany area. I am minutes from the freeway, Nike and Intel. I have five grown children and 13 grandchildren - obviously I love children. By bringing your children to me, I save you Nanny Taxes. I provide a gentle, safe, nurturing, loving...
5.0
"Helene cared for our son for our 4 month old son, he reached many milestones in her care and we are so grateful to her. We couldn't ask for a better care situation for our son. Helene cared for our son like he was her own. He was excited to be dropped off and was...

Lori S


Pea Pod

Pea Pod

5441 SE Belmont Street, Portland, OR

Starting at $225/mo

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"My family has been a part of Pea Pod for 5 months now and it has been an amazing experience for me and my daughter. She has learned so much from the other children and parents and gained independence that she couldn't have achieved at home with just me. It has...

Kim


Growing Green Panda Child Care Center

Growing Green Panda Child Care Center

10339 NE Prescott, Portland, OR

Starting at $8/hr

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

Costimate: $222/wk

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.
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


Trina's Learning Center

Trina's Learning Center

849 NE Sumner, Portland, OR

Starting at $9/hr

4.0

(1)

4.0
"I have used the daycare provider, and was very pleased with the cleanliness of the facility, as well, as the overall care that they provided for my children. Would certainly use them again. Jackie Mays"

Trina P


Speaktacular Speech & Language

2506 NW 25th Ave, Portland, OR

Starting at $18/hr

Speaktacular provides individual and group speech therapy services. I also offer babysitting and nanny services for $18+/hour. This can be at my clinic in NW or in your home. I have a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, plus additional coursework and extensive experience in childhood...

Kids Academy Pdx

Kids Academy Pdx

800 Nw 107th Ave, Portland, OR

Costimate: $222/wk

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...

April's Bilingual Daycare

4381 Ne 133rd Ave, Portland, OR

Starting at $175/wk

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...

Tabor Tots Preschool

2134 Se 53rd Ave, Portland, OR

Starting at $995/mo

Tabor Tots Preschool in Portland, OR protects and nurtures the children's imagination and sense of wonder. They encourage kids from 2 to 5 years old to explore and play in a loving atmosphere that is full of natural materials. Their curriculum allows the students to gain confidence in their...

Kids Klubhouse

7515 SW Barnes Rd. Ste 102, Portland, OR

Costimate: $125/wk

Quality, affordable childcare on a drop-in basis

WeVillage: DROP in Playcare and Preschool

424 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR

Costimate: $210/wk

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...

Baerly Big Childcare

9225 Sw Hall Blvd Ste B, Portland, OR

Costimate: $214/wk

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...

Amanecer Academy

Amanecer Academy

15931 NW Wismer Drive, Portland, OR

Costimate: $248/wk

Amanecer Academy is a 100% Spanish Immersion Childcare Center on Bethany for children from 24 months to Kindergarten age. We are currently accepting applications and will be opening our doors August 15th 2018. Children who go to Amanecer Academy will take advantage of the benefits of bilingualism....

Funny Farm Early Learning Center, Inc.

7475 SW Oleson Road #13A, Portland, OR

Costimate: $229/wk

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...

Grandma's Place

1319 NE 7th Ave, Portland, OR

Costimate: $137/wk

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...

A Place Four Kids Daycare

2826 SE 118th Ave, Portland, OR

Costimate: $163/wk

A Place Four Kids Daycare located in Portland, OR is a state-certified daycare provider that provides a quiet, safe, and fun environment for your children. They are open from Monday to Friday, 6 AM to 5:30 PM and offer preschool programs for children ages 5 weeks to 12 years.

Russian ChildCare and School

1616 Harbor Way, Portland, OR

Costimate: $207/wk

This is a Russian-American ChildCare and School. Russian and English speaking teacher will teach the children Russian academic knowledge from 3 through 18 years old. The place is open from 7:30 a.m. - 11p.m. It is in downtown Portland. At evening time the studying is provided with reading books,...

Little Flower Childcare/ Little Flower Learning Center

Little Flower Childcare/ Little Flower Learning Center

985 NW 158th Avenue 16165 SW Regatta Lane 800, Beaverton, OR

Starting at $450/mo

3.0

(2)

Registered Certified a Unique, Creative, Learning, Program for children from 2 months to 12 years. (We promote Social, Intellectual, Physical, Emotional Development and Language, Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Sensory & Practical Education skills) WE OFFER: *Clean, Safe Environment *...
5.0
"I love Little Flower Learning Center! Mrs. J is great and so organized. Each class has a schedule that is followed daily. My son went from not recognizing letters from numbers to reading simple books. He has been there for only 5 months! Everyone seems great...

KAtie L


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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Drop-In Child Care in Portland, OR are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in child care.