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Daycares in Portland, OR are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 111 reviews of the 389 listed daycares

TCA Creative Minds Site II

All four of my children have attended TCA from the time they were newborns until they were ready for school, and the care has always been...

- Tyanna A.

TCA Creative Minds Site I

I can't even put it into words how much I love TCA. Both of my kids are going to graduate from there. The staff is amazing and goes above...

- Guadalupe R.

Santa's Little Cloud

Treats kids with love and education

- Jimmy

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TCA Creative Minds Site II

800 SE 181ST AVE PORTLAND, OR

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2100/mo
Academic
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
TCA Creative Minds Academy LLC is dedicated to nurturing the curiosity and creativity of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We offer a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment where young children can explore, learn, and grow through hands-on activities and innovative teaching methods. Our curriculum...

Tyanna A. says "All four of my children have attended TCA from the time they were newborns until they were ready for school, and the care has always been exceptional. The...

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TCA Creative Minds Site I

1540 NE 172ND AVE PORTLAND, OR

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
TCA Creative Minds Academy LLC is dedicated to nurturing the curiosity and creativity of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We offer a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment where young children can explore, learn, and grow through hands-on activities and innovative teaching methods. Our curriculum...

Guadalupe R. says "I can't even put it into words how much I love TCA. Both of my kids are going to graduate from there. The staff is amazing and goes above and beyond....

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Santa's Little Cloud

4121 Se 112th Ave Portland, OR

4.0(2)
My name is Santa Batista, and I am very excited to be working with your children a daycare in my home. I feel a lot of energy to work with children because I love them. I am the mother of two beautiful children, first is my daughter of 16 years old, and secondly is my son of 14 years old. I feel I'm ready to care for other...

Jimmy says "Treats kids with love and education"

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Lupine Mountain School

4536 NE 116th Ave. Portland, OR

5.0(1)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Child care
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...

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

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NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

1624 NE HANCOCK ST PORTLAND, OR

5.0(9)

State license verified

starting at
$2005/mo
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Special needs
Preschool
+ 2 more
We are a small non-profit school that is focused on community and high quality care for children ages 12 months to 5 years old. We are open 7:30 to 5:30 Monday- Friday year round. We provide low child to teacher ratios to ensure children's needs are met and they have plenty of attention and care from the staff. We use a child...

Care Member says "After initially having a nanny-share setup, I started sending my 18 month-month old to NCCDC this past spring. The experience has been really positive,...

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Danelle's Day Care

11748 We Fuller Rd Portland, OR

5.0(1)
I'm a licensed day care provider in Milwaukee Oregon .I've been licensed for 3 year's and have had worked in a day care position for 15years.We do art project and spend time outside( Weather permitting) at the park and our yard. I would enjoy spending time with your children. 4 to 5days a week 150.00 .2 and 3 days a week...

Danelle B. says "Danelle has been caring for my daughter and son for a few years. She is excellent and would recommend her to anyone."

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KB's Kids Childcare

13621 SW Ashbury Lane Portland, OR

4.0(7)
KB's Kids is a licensed family childcare in the Beaverton/Tigard area, in the Nancy Ryles school zone. My name is Karen. I have over 20 yrs experience in childcare and am the mother to 3 amazing boys. Along with extended hours, I also offer part-time, evening and "date night" childcare. My home is in a great, kid...

Caprese S. says "Karen is awesome! She steps into the role of a mom away from home for your child. She is constantly nurturing and teaching. She keeps all the kids...

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The Ankeny Rose Early Learning Center

11 SE 16TH AVE PORTLAND, OR

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1100/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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...

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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Royal Owl Academy

2036 NE MLK Portland, OR

4.0(3)
Hello! We are a small certified family in home childcare for families. We love children and helping them learn and grow. We offer circle time, with learning the days of the week, counting, learning ABC's, story time, song singing, and learning how to write and spell words. We love teaching children new things and letting them be...

Ben says "We've had two daughters go to Royal Owl Academy, from 4 months to 4 years old. The care they received there was incredible, and we always had peace-of-mind...

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Ladybugs Academy Llc

3380 NE MLK BLVD PORTLAND, OR

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1750/mo
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 Start as a Teacher’s...

Maria K. says " 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. "

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Trina's Learning Center

849 NE Sumner Portland, OR

4.0(1)

Trina P. says "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...

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Pea Pod

5441 SE Belmont Street Portland, OR

4.0(4)
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
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 social and emotional skill...

Care Member says "We have been part of the Pea Pod community for one year in the preschool group and are about to start our daughter on her second year there. We have...

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Mothers Pride School

18145 NW Park View Blvd PORTLAND, OR

5.0(3)
Preschool
Day Care
Kindergarten
We provide comprehensive childcare services in Beaverton, Portland, Hillsboro, and Aloha, catering to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Our programs are designed to support holistic child development through daily doses of creativity and engaging learning experiences. Provider Rupam, is a highly respected educator with...

Care Member says "Wonderful Place to trust your kid with"

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KIDS INCORPORATED LEARNING CENTER

840 NE 181ST AVE PORTLAND, OR

5.0(3)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
Why sacrifice either quality OR affordability when you can have both? Located off of 181st between Glisan and Halsey St., this central location provides convenience for many different areas. Our facility has multiple different gated play areas featuring grass, bark chips, asphalt and a large play structure. This center has a...

Care Member says "I’m am very grateful to the Kids Inc teachers and staff. As a new mother, it was a challenge to acclimate to my children being in child care. I think a...

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Child care
Daddy Daycare is a certified provider offering child care services designed for young children. Located in Portland, Oregon, Daddy Daycare accepts children who are one to 12 years old. The facility operates Mondays through Fridays, and they also provide early morning care and extended hours until 6:00 in the evening.
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Angel Loft Preschool

11825 Ne Fremont St Portland, OR

5.0(2)
Preschool
Child care
Angel Loft Preschool is a childcare and early education provider located at 11825 Ne Fremont Street, Portland, Oregon. It offers full-time or part-time care, before and after-school care and preschool program in a fun and safe environment. The school caters to infants to school-aged children, providing them care and education...

Care Member says "All five of my kids have gone to Angel Loft Preschool Starting with my oldest daughter 22 years ago till just last month our baby girl graduated. We...

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Discovery Gardens Childcare

8418 N Brandon St. Portland, OR

5.0(1)
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Child care
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 capable and competent at...

Ken B says "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...

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The Portland School of Experiential Education

2728 NE 34th Ave Portland, OR

5.0(3)
The mission of the Portland School of Experiential Education (pdXed) is to offer an experience-based, process-oriented, individualized, engaging and developmentally appropriate approach to learning within a small, nurturing, multi-age, progressive learning community. We value the development of authentic relationships and...

Picky P says "Amazing school!!!! Highly educated staff, seasonal/organic/healthy food, beautiful learning spaces meticuliously cared for by students and staff, text rich...

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Trinity Early Learning Center

5520 NE KILLINGSWORTH ST PORTLAND, OR

5.0(1)

State license verified

Maria C. says " All three of my children have attended this center. The staff is consistent, and they have assisted each child in different ways based on their individual...

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Sonbeam Day Care Center

1319 NE 7th Ave Portland, OR

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 outside this area have realized...

Nikki B. says "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...

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Daycare centers near you in Portland, OR offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Portland, OR provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Portland, OR for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Portland, OR include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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