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We have 60 pre-k schools in Damascus, OR! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Lewis & Clark Montessori Charter School

15600 Se 232nd Dr Damascus, OR

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The Lewis & Clark Montessori Charter School provides a free Montessori preschool program in Damascus, 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 using the Montessori method. The Lewis & Clark Montessori Charter School welcomes pre-K children and is open Mondays to Fridays from eight fifteen AM to three fifteen PM.
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The Ankeny Rose Early Learning Center

5.0(5)

1 mi

11 SE 16TH AVE PORTLAND, OR

We are an affordable State Licensed Preschool and Pre-K program in the Buckman neighborhood. We happily accept ERDC (Employment Related Day Care). We accept children who are not fully potty trained, 3-5 years old, and our starting rate is $1,100 per month for full-time care. The Ankeny Rose Early Learning Center is an inquiry and play-based learning environment with an emphasis on the Arts. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. We encourage mindfulness, creativity, and self-expression. We empower young minds through our literacy and STEM-based kindergarten readiness activities. The Ankeny Rose believes in setting children up for success--we provide structure, consistency, and maintain strong community agreements. Check out our virtual tour on our website theankenyrose.com

Care Member says "My son absolutely loves the Ankeny Rose. He comes home each day with a new passion or understanding of the world of art and exploration. I’m so grateful...

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BKids Daycare + Preschool

5.0(8)

9 mi

15670 NW CENTRAL DR PORTLAND, OR

BKids by Bethany Athletic Club is a childcare center dedicated to providing high-quality educational and community-focused care for children aged 6-weeks to Pre-K. We are committed to cultivating a fun, safe, clean, and enriching environment for children to learn, laugh, and grow! This passion allows our kids to be happy and comfortable about their time away from home. $100/month discount if Bethany Athletic Club member. Schedule a tour today and learn more about what BKids has to offer!

Care Member says "My boy is enrolled to Bkids and he was one of the first kids who started Bkids from July 2024 since it's beginner month. We have already seen 3 seasons...

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Little Blessings Preschool

5.0(1)

10 mi

4701 NW Franklin Street Vancouver, WA

Little Blessings Preschool - growing bright futures - is a warm and safe learning environment which prepares, stimulates, and encourages the development of your child. Little Blessings Preschool curriculum includes pre-reading skills, pre-writing skills, pre-math concepts, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, cooperation with an emphasis on self-confidence and independence, hand-eye coordination, fine and gross motor, dramatic play, imagination and creativity. Specialties include Spanish, Music, P.E., and Library. We also have FUN! Our philosophy is to be understanding, respectful, and compassionate to students ...to encourage...to learn...to grow. Our children are taught that they are created and loved by God through stories, songs, activities, and prayer. We welcome all beliefs. Our flexible two year program can suit your schedule - half day or full day; 2, 3 or 5 days a week. Your child must be 3 years old by August 31st, and potty trained. Extended care available on campus. Come visit, take a private tour!

Christie says "We LOVE Little Blessings Preschool. Our son was in the program for two years and all of the preschool teachers and aids are so kind, caring, and make...

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CHILDSPLAY LEARNING CENTER

5.0(4)

10 mi

705 SE PARK CREST AVE STE B VANCOUVER, WA

Welcome to ChildsPlay Learning Center where your child's happiness and development are our top priorities. We are part of Early Achievers Program. Our experienced and nurturing staff provide a safe and a loving environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. We also have a Pre-Kindergarten Program and School-Age. We offer a well-rounded curriculum that encourages creativity, social interaction, and cognitive growth. Our facility boasts spacious play areas, a secure outdoor playground, and nutritious meals. What sets us apart is our personalized approach tailored to each child's unique needs and interests. We emphasize hands-on learning, fostering curiosity, and building strong foundations for future education. At ChildsPlay Learning Center were not just a daycare were a home away from home for your little once.

Carmady P. says "Yes I have had my little one there she started in the infant room for a couple months and now she's in the 1year class and my newest one is in the infant...

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Little Poppy's Preschool

5.0(1)

10 mi

13705 Se 117th Ct Clackamas, OR

Owned and Operated by prior Oregon State Certified Child Care Provider of 41 years, who is transitioning to a private preschool for ages 2-5 years. While our head teacher has a degree in Early Childhood Education, and has worked with children for 6 years on the job. Our second teacher successfully owned and operated her own Oregon State Registered Daycare for 10 years. When the pandemic began in 2020 she closed her doors, but continued working with children totaling 15 years of experience. Together we have joined forces to create a welcoming, encouraging, and safe environment to ensure you and your preschooler have a fantastic beginning to their classroom experience. Little Poppy's uses a child centered approach. Our focus is on creating opportunities for children to use their natural curiosity to lead them through discovery, imagination, questioning, learning, and growing. We keep our days semi-structured to allow for exploration of space, socialization, and development of language skills. We prepare children to excel in kindergarten with a solid educational foundation. Children who have participated in our programs are thriving in elementary school and beyond.

Natalie R says "I went to preschool here when was I was little, and now my son, Eli, attends preschool here. I honestly couldn't imagine trusting anyone else with the...

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Daydreamers Daycare

5.0(3)

9 mi

MAIN ST AT 39TH VANCOUVER, WA

We are an in home Licensed Daycare & Preschool established 1999. We accept children from 18 months through kindergarten. We have a spacious Montessori inspired classroom. The curriculum is focused around Child Lead, Play & Nature Based Activities, & Sound Healing Modalities. We keep several gardens and have a park like playground complete with a large gazebo. My daughter assists me full time in our family home which becomes your child's home away from home. We are located in the Lincoln neighborhood.

becca B. says "Denise and Rowan are absolutely incredible! Our kiddo loves going to daycare to play and learn. We were hesitant about daycare at first but Denise put our...

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Lupine Mountain School

5.0(1)

6 mi

4536 NE 116th Ave. Portland, OR

Lupine Mountain School's early learning program integrates art, nature, movement, and music. Each day is interactive and fun with a consistent schedule woven throughout. On a typical day, students practice their letters, learn sign language, play games outside, learn music theory (disguised as games), cook, and listen to stories. Our academics are focused on fun and kindergarten readiness. Currently, we have a half-day program, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Students can attend two days a week (T/Th), three days a week (M/W/F) or five days a week (M-F). Our class size is 8-10 students with 2 teachers facilitating. We are mindful of food sensitivities and allergies when planning snacks. Sibling discount for families. Children ages 3- 5 years. Please contact us to schedule a meeting with the director.

Jolene J. says "I am very excited for my daughter to start Lupine Mountain Schools fun interactive program this Jan."

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Happy Go Lucky Childcare

5.0(3)

5 mi

1485 NE 106th Ave PORTLAND, OR

Our program has a play-based curriculum and focuses on preparing your child for kindergarten, with appropriate modifications for younger children, through play. They will be learning the alphabet, numbers, colors, days of the week, months of the year, basic math skills, recognizing & writing their name, as well as many other skills, all while playing. Each day will feature circle time, arts & crafts activities, participating in group activities, large & small motor skills, story time and many other educational experiences. Our classroom is full of various toys for all ages, and our program is attached to Gateway Discovery Park where we will play daily, weather permitting.

Care Member says "The administration and staff are incredibly accessible, communicative and professional. Our infant loves going to daycare every day, and it's obvious as...

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The Treehouse: a Forest Garden School

5.0(3)

9 mi

16575 SE Webster Rd MILWAUKIE, OR

Founded in 2010, The Treehouse: a Forest Garden School is a Waldorf-inspired Outdoor program. We hold a unique balance of a certified Center through the Early Learning Division with beautiful indoor classrooms, while operating more as a Forest School, with our Saplings (2-3) and Oaks (3-6) being in our outdoor classroom for the majority of our school day, while our Acorns (6 weeks-24 months) enjoy their own Little's Garden for outdoor play. We offer a fruitful nature-based curriculum and an immersive outdoor experience in our budding Forest Garden on our 1/3 acre. Students enjoy natural & handmade toys, daily activities of yoga, painting, finger plays, baking, music and gardening. We serve children 6 weeks - 6 years old: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool and Kindergarten. We accept ERDC and Child Care Aware of America. Our core intention at The Treehouse is to develop curiosity by surrounding children with an environment of security, beauty, creativity and wonder. We are a place where children learn to love themselves, others and the earth as we engage the head, heart and hands of each child. 🌳 Visit our website and book a tour here: thetreehouseaforestgardenschool.org🌳 💫 Email our office manager for all enrollment inquiries at office.thetreehouse@gmail.com 💫

Care Member says "We have been at The Treehouse for over 2 years and I have both of my kiddos enrolled. We have had such a great experience with wonderful loving staff. I...

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Isma's Learning Center preschool LLC

5.0(2)

10 mi

14294 SW WINDSONG CT TIGARD, OR

ISMA’S LEARNING CENTER PRESCHOOL Helps Your Child Make Friends & Get Ready For Kindergarten! Ages 2.5-5 Our warm, home-like environment sets the standard for how you feel. French Immersion Second Step -Early Learning Social-Emotional Daily Zumba Workout Fun Weekly Friday Fun Day Party Monthly Field Trips Yearly Parent/Teacher Conferences Kindergarten Readiness Curriculum Our premier private preschool offers exceptional education to children ages 3-5 (and 3-8 at summer camp). We feature small class sizes for maximum 1-on-1 learning, fun, hands-on activities to make learning fun and a “whole child” curriculum that helps develop your child’s social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive skills. Your Child Will: Have Fun and Stay Engaged while Learning! Receive an Individualized Curriculum to Be Prepared for Kindergarten! Be Taught by an Experienced and Loving Teacher! Develop a Love for Life-Long Learning! Make Close Friends! Thrive on a Consistent Schedule! Wake Up Wanting to Go to Preschool EVERY Day! Gain Confidence in a Healthy & Safe Environment! Be Part of a Small Class to Get Lots of 1-on-1 Attention! Be Assessed 3x/Year with Progress Reports!

Catrina C. says "Fatouma is very attentive and genuinely invested in the children. My child grew so much academically as well as socially and emotionally while at Isma's...

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Circle of Angels Daycare

5.0(1)

7 mi

11344 S.w. Cottonwood Lane Tigard, OR

Circle of Angels Daycare has been open since 1990 in the Tigard area. I have children ages 6 weeks to kindergarten. We are an English and American sign language daycare. I have no more than 6 children at any given time. I currently have openings for 1 child 2 or over ,part time only 0 to 20 hours.

Anneka says "Our son has been with Circle of Angels for almost 2 years now and we have always been very happy with the care he has received there. Patty truly cares about...

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Cadence Academy Preschool

6109 SE MILWAUKIE AVE PORTLAND, OR

3 mi

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 Westmoreland district in Southeast Portland. Our preschool center features beautifully designed classrooms, a community room with a lending library, an indoor gross motor area, a children’s garden, and an outdoor enrichment area. Our Milwaukie location is 1 of 5 Cadence Academy Preschool in the Portland Metropolitan Area. We are proud to offer Portland families media-free child care services with healthy menus and small class sizes. Our philosophy is to enrich children’s lives through the creative arts and leading early childhood educational programs. Our focus is on the social, emotional, and intellectual development of each child in our care and creating a progressive, positive environment for children, staff, and families. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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FRANCISCAN MONTESSORI EARTH SCHOOL

14750 Se Clinton St Portland, OR

8 mi

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.
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Moonstone Family Services

1.0(1)

8 mi

740 SE 128th Ave Portland, OR

MoonStone Family Services was founded with an enthusiastic spirit and a lofty objective; to serve Portland families of any stripe, creed, religion and size with quality progressive nanny services, lifetime doula resources and positive parenting classes. By utilizing our care network of teachers, parents, and day cares, we offer local connections to families allowing us to focus on building roots in our community . The core of MoonStone is to passionately help birth, raise, and assist in the healthy development of conscious, aware, and active Portlandians. Services- *Daycare services *Doula- both pre-natal and post-partum *Parenting education and support.
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Hilltop Early Learning Academy

5700 SW DOSCH RD PORTLAND, OR

3 mi

Hilltop Early Learning Academy is a Child Care center in PORTLAND, OR. They offer Outdoor play area (nearby park), Academic, Faith-based, Certified teacher, Child development associate (cda), Cpr training, Early child development coursework, Early childhood education (ece), First aid training, Kindergarten, Preschool (or nursery school or pre-k), After school programs, Summer care / camp.
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Touchstone School (Tigard)

7090 SW FIR LOOP PORTLAND, OR

8 mi

Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for infants through Pre-Kindergarten, takes advantage of a child’s readiness to learn with activities that are fun, challenging, and engaging. Our dedicated and well-trained teachers work to ensure every child is happy, thriving, and ready for what comes next. We offer Summer Camp for rising Kindergarten - 5th grade! From sports and games to exciting STEM projects, arts and crafts, music, dance, drama, and more- give your child a summer adventure they’ll never forget. Register today!
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Club K After School Zone

10220 SW Nimbus Suite K7 Portland, OR

7 mi

Club K After School Zone offers a fresh perspective on extended day programming and it shows in everything we do! We understand the unique needs of school aged children and youth and also recognize the needs of working families. Club K provides an interactive, stimulating, and nurturing environment on site at your child's school with just the right balance of Learning and FUN! Visit a Club K location today and find out why students in our program: .....receive more individual attention and are building new skills and achievements in a hands on and fun way!
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ISMA'S LEARNING CENTER PRESCHOOL

14294 SW Windsong Ct Portland, OR

7 mi

We help children ages 3-5 get ready for kindergarten, make friends and have fun with the social-emotional curriculum. Your child will learn all the fundamentals of social and life skills he needs to enhance his academic smoothly and english.
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Growing Seeds Irvington

2808 NE MLK JR BLVD Portland, OR

2 mi

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 participants as co-researchers, co-learners and collaborators in the building of our community. We have a few openings in our community including kindergarten age children!
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The Ankeny Rose Early Learning Center

My son absolutely loves the Ankeny Rose. He comes home each day with a new passion or understanding of the world of art and exploration. I’m...

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BKids Daycare + Preschool

My boy is enrolled to Bkids and he was one of the first kids who started Bkids from July 2024 since it's beginner month. We have already...

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Little Blessings Preschool

We LOVE Little Blessings Preschool. Our son was in the program for two years and all of the preschool teachers and aids are so kind, caring,...

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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Damascus, OR

Pre-k programs in Damascus, OR offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Damascus, OR, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Damascus, OR typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Damascus, OR programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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