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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.
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...
Hello there! I am a longtime nanny and childcare provider (15+ years) with years of experience teaching art to elementary students. Over the last eight years, I have worked exclusively with infants, starting from newborn through about 18mos. and I have adored it. My career has solidified and I am...
Clay Street KinderCare
138 SW Clay Street, Portland, OR
Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of...
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...
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...
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...
As a cooperative, Metzger Community Preschool emphasizes family involvement. The school is operated by a professional teacher with parents as assistant teachers. Parents have the opportunity to increase their knowledge and parenting skills by working with the children in specific learning and play...
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...
We encourage you to remember your childhood. What are your fondest childhood memories? We believe those experiences formed much of who you are today. We have created a school, grounded in the best of early childhood development theory and our own experience, where children learn through play. We...
We hear this often from former West Hills' students enrolling their own children in our program. It always makes us smile because the story of West Hills Montessori is about multiple generations stepping into the same vision.
We opened our first Montessori classroom in 1968, in what has come to...
The Portland Tillamook Preschool believes in the educational philosophy of respect for the individual child including his or her ability to grow and develop inner controls, to think and play creatively, and to discover strengths. The center offers a stimulating and active environment.
Windsong Preschool located at 12145 SE Flavel Street, Portland, OR is a home-based, Waldorf program for children between the ages of three and five years old. The school provides an innovative curriculum built around the "3 R's" of early childhood: Reverence, Rhythm, and Repetition.
Pockets Full of Posies is an early childhood development center that offers childcare and preschool programs for children ages six weeks to six years old. It is located at 3515 Ne 14th Avenue, Portland, Oregon and is open from Mondays through Fridays, 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM. The center engages children...
Happy Hearts and Hands Child Care LLC located in Portland Oregon is a childcare and learning center that offers a stimulating environment for children. It provides developmentally appropriate programs that suit infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. The center offers extended hours...
The Learning Garden is a small in-home license exempt preschool and childcare. We are only accepting five children into our program at this time but are looking to expand into more classrooms and teachers when the space allows. We are open from 7am to 6pm Monday through Friday and are closed most...
Sunrise Child Care is open Monday - Friday from 7:00am to 6:30pm.
We are happy to provide:
Highly qualified and experienced staff.
First Aid and CPR Certified.
Bilingual Program.
Eco-conscious.
Creative activities.
Educational games and lesson plans.
Nutritious Meals and snacks...
The Airport Learning Tree located at 12029 NE Ainsworth Cir. Ste. 100, Portland, OR 97220 offers quality childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. The center offers Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and School-age programs to help stimulate children's physical, social, emotional,...
The Petunia Preschool 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 using a Reggio Emilia-inspired...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Portland, OR
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in Portland, OR?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Portland, OR. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Portland, OR for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Portland, OR?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Portland, OR, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Portland, OR.
How can I find a preschool near me in Portland, OR?
When looking for a preschool near you in Portland, OR on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Portland, OR who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
Ratings for Portland, OR preschools listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Preschools in Portland, OR are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 210 listed preschools.