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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

Kozy Kids Enrichment Center, LLC

5.0

As a former employee I can truthfully say that choosing Kozy Kids for your child's care is one of the best decisions you will ever make. From the physical environment, to the teachers, and even to the food served to the children everything about this school is amazing. The school itself is...

- Elizabeth T

Lupine Mountain School

5.0

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

- Jolene J

Sonbeam Day Care Center

5.0

Sonbeam helped me raise my kids. I could have not survived without them. The teachers were kind, creative and felt like family. They taught my kids kindness, manners and all the foundations they needed to start school and be successful. I am so thankful for them, and feel lucky to have found such a...

- Nikki

Pre-k schools in Portland, OR

Discovery Gardens Childcare

8418 N Brandon St., Portland, OR

Starting at $1140/mo

5.0

(1)

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


Kozy Kids Enrichment Center, LLC

Kozy Kids Enrichment Center, LLC

15715 NW Central Drive Ste. A1, Portland, OR

Costimate: $222/wk

5.0

(1)

Reggio-Inspired Organic-Fueled Nature-Driven Community-Minded We are a play based child care center. Where the child is respected, listened to and given many opportunities to investigate, create, explore and discover their passions. We incorporate all the learning domains during play: physical,...
5.0
"As a former employee I can truthfully say that choosing Kozy Kids for your child's care is one of the best decisions you will ever make. From the physical environment, to the teachers, and even to the food served to the children everything about this school is...

Elizabeth T


Lupine Mountain School

Lupine Mountain School

4536 NE 116th Ave., Portland, OR

Starting at $150/mo

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"I am very excited for my daughter to start Lupine Mountain Schools fun interactive program this Jan."

Jolene J


Sonbeam Day Care Center

1319 NE 7th Ave, Portland, OR

Starting at $725/mo

5.0

(1)

Sonbeam Day Care is a not-for-profit childcare program with preschool provided for all children enrolled. The Center was started by Temple Baptist Church twenty years ago to provide care for the many children represented by the employees in the Lloyd Center community. However, many families from...
5.0
"Sonbeam helped me raise my kids. I could have not survived without them. The teachers were kind, creative and felt like family. They taught my kids kindness, manners and all the foundations they needed to start school and be successful. I am so thankful for them,...

Nikki


Little Scholars Academy

Little Scholars Academy

244 SW Dakota St., Portland, OR

Starting at $1300/mo

Welcome to Little Scholars Academy, a special place for 2 to 6 year-olds. At both of our SW Portland schools you will find a nurturing educational environment where each child's individual talents, learning style and personality are welcomed by our passionate and dedicated teachers. Since 2001...

Lovejoy Montessori School

Lovejoy Montessori School

12070 NW Lovejoy Street, Portland, OR

Starting at $1250/mo

Lovejoy Montessori School is a Certified Family Child Care Home, Licensed by the State of Oregon, located in NW Portland (Cedar Mill) area. Lovejoy Montessori offers a three-year primary program for children ages 2.5 to 6 years. The program carries children through their kindergarten year, preparing...

Pioneer Preschool

Pioneer Preschool

12420 NE Halsey Street, Portland, OR

Costimate: $198/wk

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...

ISMA'S LEARNING CENTER PRESCHOOL

14294 SW Windsong Ct, Portland, OR

Costimate: $188/wk

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.

Growing Seeds Irvington

Growing Seeds Irvington

2808 NE MLK JR BLVD, Portland, OR

Costimate: $203/wk

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...

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...

Wellington Preschool, LLC

3834 Ne 70th Ave, Portland, OR

Starting at $550/mo

Wellington Preschool is an experiential/play-based preschool accepting children ages 3-6 (pre-k) with after-care available. They provide a caring, nurturing environment where all children are respected as unique and special individuals capable of learning, growing, and contributing.

FRANCISCAN MONTESSORI EARTH SCHOOL

FRANCISCAN MONTESSORI EARTH SCHOOL

14750 Se Clinton St, Portland, OR

Starting at $557/mo

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.

Kaiel Montessori

4536 Se Brooklyn St, Portland, OR

Starting at $5/hr

Kaiel Montessori provides a Montessori 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 in a Christian environment....

The Peanut Gallery Playschool LLC

5030 Ne Ainsworth Ct, Portland, OR

Starting at $850/mo

The Peanut Gallery Playschool provides a 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 as influenced by the...

Irvington Extended Day Care

1320 Ne Brazee St, Portland, OR

Starting at $625/day

Irvington Extended Day Care is a non-profit child care facility that offers early childhood education programs and before and after-school programs for pre-kindergarten and school-age children. The company serves families living in Portland, Oregon and aims to provide an early learning experience...

Fruit and Flower Child Care Center

2378 NW Irving Street, Portland, OR

Starting at $999/mo

Fruit & Flower provides an exemplary environment where children can flourish. We have programs for infants through pre-kindergarteners. In addition to our developmentally appropriate program, we provide nutritious breakfasts, lunches and snacks prepared on site. We also provide families with the...

The Holly Farm Child Care

8006 Se Duke St, Portland, OR

Starting at $125/wk

Located in Portland, Oregon, The Holly Farm Child Care offers developmentally appropriate activities such as Pre-Reading Activities, Puzzles, Arts, Music and many more. It accepts children ages two up to five years old. The school offers play-based preschool programs and child care. Its hours of...

Today's Little Scholars Child care

Today's Little Scholars Child care

100 N. Killingsworth St, Portland, OR

Starting at $1000/mo

Today's Little Scholars Childcare is dedicated to providing high quality care and educational activities for children ages 3 to 5. We offer an age appropriate curriculum by licensed staff that was developed to strengthen your child's skills and prepare them for school. Your family will benefit...

A.R.T. Learning Center / Pre-School

15217 SE Stephens Ct., Portland, OR

Starting at $5/hr


Creative Minds Learning

6109 Se Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR

Costimate: $163/wk

Creative Minds Learning in Portland, OR provides enrichment experiences such as field trips, cooking class, Spanish class, science, and gardening. They offer curriculum for kindergarten, infants, and preschool kids. This child care organization creates a clean and healthy school atmosphere that...

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