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Recent head start program reviews in Portland, OR

Ladybugs Academy Llc

5.0

I have a child here. I absolutely love the play. I have no complaints at all. The staff there is phenomenal. I rate this center a 5.

- Maria K.

Green Apple Family Childcare

5.0

We love Green Apple. I didn't feel like my daughter was in daycare. It was like dropping her off with a family member. I knew she was loved and well-cared for and respected as her own small person. She learned how to interact with other kids and did lots of experiential learning, artwork and play. I...

- Jenny D

Discovery Gardens Childcare

5.0

My daughter has going to Discovery Gardens for several years, starting as an infant and now as a preschooler. It's clear that the staff and teachers put a great deal of effort into keeping her safe and provide an environment that fosters creativity and learning. She also has a lot of fun... I can...

- Ken B

International Leadership Academy

4.0

Caring staff, great outdoor space, good combination of structure and play. A bit disorganized, especially the aftercare, but overall a good experience with the preschool.

- Care member

Head start programs in Portland, OR

Ladybugs Academy Llc

Ladybugs Academy Llc

3380 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, PORTLAND, OR

Starting at $1750/mo

5.0

(1)

Hello! We’re Corey and Angela, the never-give-up, dynamic owners of Ladybugs Academy. Ladybugs Academy has been a thriving business for the past 4 years under the leadership of owner Angela Benson, who boasts more than 20 years of experience in the childcare industry. She started at Albina Head...
5.0
" I have a child here. I absolutely love the play. I have no complaints at all. The staff there is phenomenal. I rate this center a 5. "

Maria K.


Green Apple Family Childcare

Green Apple Family Childcare

3426 NE 88th Ave, Portland, OR

5.0

(1)

Green Apple Family Childcare's welcoming and nurturing environment is perfect for your toddler or preschooler (ages 2-5 years). I focus on individualized play-based learning, through daily routines, child initiated and adult led activities. I keep ratios low in order to give the children the love...
5.0
"We love Green Apple. I didn't feel like my daughter was in daycare. It was like dropping her off with a family member. I knew she was loved and well-cared for and respected as her own small person. She learned how to interact with other kids and did lots of...

Jenny D


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. Discovery Gardens believes that a child is...
5.0
"My daughter has going to Discovery Gardens for several years, starting as an infant and now as a preschooler. It's clear that the staff and teachers put a great deal of effort into keeping her safe and provide an environment that fosters creativity and learning....

Ken B


Melody's Munchkins

Melody's Munchkins

14124 SE Mill St, Portland, OR

We are 5 star rated with the Oregon Quality Improvement System/SPARKS. We care for children 6 weeks to 5 years. We have separate rooms for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We have a large well equipped fenced outside area with a separate outside play area for the infants. All of our teachers...

Alibina Head Start Program

4514 Se Flavel Dr, Portland, OR

Alibina Head Start Program is a child care facility located at 4514 Se Flavel Dr. Portland, OR. They provide services for children of all ages that offers them with a balance of child and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to develop the whole child's physical, social, emotional...

Albina Head Start

3417 NE 7th Ave, Portland, OR

Albina Head Start is an early care and learning center that serves kids and families living in Portland, Oregon. The company offers early head start and head start programs for preschool children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. The company’s programs focus on providing developmentally appropriate...

Albina Head Start Center

7600 Ne Glisan St, Portland, OR

Albina Head Start Center is a child care facility located at 7600 NE Glisan St. Portland, OR. Their establishment opened in the year 1993. They provide a safe, secure and healthy environment for children. They seek to improve and enhance the child's mental, physical, emotional, intellectual and...

Albina Head Start-Tina Clegg

1425 Ne Dekum St, Portland, OR

Founded in 1996, Albina Head Start-Tina Clegg is a child care facility located at 1425 Ne Dekum St. Portland, OR. They offer a safe, secure and healthy environment for children. They provide an age-appropriate toys and equipment, needed to improve and develop the child's overall potential.

Creston Annex Head Start

4620 SE Powell Blvd # 462, Portland, OR

Creston Annex Head Start based in Portland, OR strives to prepare young children for successful transitions to Kindergarten by developing school readiness skills. The company provides educational, health, and nutritional services to enhance children's growth and development both physically and...

International Leadership Academy

International Leadership Academy

14788 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego, OR

4.0

(5)

NOW ENROLLING: LANGUAGE IMMERSION SCHOOL LAKE OSWEGO Prek- 5th grade (Lake Oswego) Hello, We would like to let you know about our wonderful French immersion Preschool -PreK - 5th grade located in Lake Oswego. More than just a language school, we immerse our students in math, technology,...
5.0
"My son was 2yrs old when he started! We have had a great experience at ILA. His teachers (Victoria and Malika) were fantastic. Another one of my favorite things about the school is the lunch program, it is affordable and gives the kids such great exposure. The...

Camille H.


Education Explorers

Education Explorers

5370 SW 188th Ave, Beaverton, OR

Hello, I am Zakkiyya owner of Education Explorers Multicultural Preschool and Child Development Center. I am the mother of two and former Head Start teacher to 18. I have a Bachelor's in Family Child Development, CPR/First aid certified, and hold the Step 10 for child care providers. Education...

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