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Open Arms Quality Childcare
5.0
The quality of care that she gives to my kids is great!
- Kendra D.
Adams Child Care
5.0
We feel like we hit the jackpot finding Charlene for our three year old! She structures the days with fun and educational activities while also understanding that kids this age need flexibility and some level of autonomy at this age. They do tons of fun art projects, listen to and sing along to...
- Elizabeth S
Andrea's Playroom Preschool
5.0
Andrea is an amazing caregiver! She is thoughtful and mature, but encourages kids to explore like children. She has a great artistic imagination, and has a never-ending supply of projects in store for our daughters. She understands the importance of structure, but keeps it hidden behind the fun...
- Sarah P.
Eva's Day Care
5.0
We have been taking our Daughter Jessica to Eva's for 2 years now.
Jessica went to a chain daycare up to the age of 18 months, when I had a career move I found Eva on Craigslist. I was nervous about taking my baby girl out of a place she had been going to since she was 6 weeks old.
We scheduled a...
- Trish J
Clairvetta's In-home Childcare
5.0
Our son has been in Clairvetta's daycare for 8 months and it has been such a pleasant experience. Clairvetta is gentle, kind, and caring and has many years of experience caring for babies and children of all ages and abilities. I highly recommend Clairvetta for your childcare needs.
- Kate K.
Family daycares in Portland, OR
Open Arms Quality Childcare
1363 Southeast 115th Ave, PORTLAND, OR
5.0
(1)
We have been providing safe and loving care since 1988. We are a play based child care. We strive to provide a loving, safe, and age appropriate environment so your little one is able to freely play and learn from their experiences. While we do provide an excellent state certified curriculum, and...
5.0
"The quality of care that she gives to my kids is great! "
Kendra D.
Adams Child Care
7125 North Williams Ave, Portland, OR
5.0
(2)
Welcome to Adams Child Care! I have over a decade of child care experience and am passionate about providing a nurturing, safe, fun environment for children to learn and grow. Our program includes meals, indoor and outdoor play, art projects, sign language, reading, and educational activities. We...
5.0
"We feel like we hit the jackpot finding Charlene for our three year old! She structures the days with fun and educational activities while also understanding that kids this age need flexibility and some level of autonomy at this age. They do tons of fun art...
Elizabeth S
Andrea's Playroom Preschool
3226 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR
5.0
(2)
Salutations, families!
I have space for 2-3 children to join the morning or afternoon preschool program in our home on SE Hawthorne.
About the Preschool:
My goal is to help acclimate your child slowly and comfortably to a school type environment. I offer a maximum of 4:1 student teacher...
5.0
"Andrea is an amazing caregiver! She is thoughtful and mature, but encourages kids to explore like children. She has a great artistic imagination, and has a never-ending supply of projects in store for our daughters. She understands the importance of structure,...
Sarah P.
Eva's Day Care
9801 NE Wygant Street, Portland, OR
5.0
(3)
I call myself an old fashioned babysitter but the terminology now is day care provider. In other words, I go by whichever name you prefer.
I have a small group of children (usually 6 or fewer depending on day and time of day) and have great times.
I have a large completely fenced in yard with...
5.0
"We have been taking our Daughter Jessica to Eva's for 2 years now.
Jessica went to a chain daycare up to the age of 18 months, when I had a career move I found Eva on Craigslist. I was nervous about taking my baby girl out of a place she had been going to since...
Trish J
Clairvetta's In-home Childcare
8046 N. Syracuse St, Portland, OR
5.0
(6)
I have a small ratio, offering one on one care so that babies are getting the proper attention that they need. I specialize in newborn care. Breast milk & cloth diapers are welcome.
5.0
"Our son has been in Clairvetta's daycare for 8 months and it has been such a pleasant experience. Clairvetta is gentle, kind, and caring and has many years of experience caring for babies and children of all ages and abilities. I highly recommend Clairvetta for...
Kate K.
Sunset Montessori
1025 Se 179th AVE, Portland, OR
5.0
(1)
This program is now enrolling to start in September 2016, Sunset Montessori School is a Certified Bilingual home program for Infants and Toddlers at Reynolds district in Gresham.In our prepared Montessori environment, your child is free of move and express themselves learning in a nurturing...
5.0
"Very prepared environment, excellent Teacher."
Sunset M.
KB's Kids Childcare
13621 SW Ashbury Lane, Portland, OR
4.9
(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...
5.0
"karen have been watching my daughter said she was 5 month old. I literally counted down the days until she opened up her own daycare. I can't begin to explain how good of a sitter she is! I've never seen someone so hands-on with multiple kids. The daily routine of...
Sara B
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...
5.0
"Treats kids with love and education"
Jimmy
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...
5.0
"Danelle has been caring for my daughter and son for a few years. She is excellent and would recommend her to anyone."
Danelle B.
Royal Owl Academy
4110 Ne 9th Ave, 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...
5.0
"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 knowing our girls were there."
Ben
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
Growing Up Roses
4342 NE 77th Ave, Portland, OR
5.0
(3)
Growing Up Roses is a small in-home daycare providing care for children from ages 6 weeks to 5 years. We are play-based and spend as much time outdoors as possible. Our goal at Growing Up Roses is to help families be successful by providing the best childcare experience possible.
5.0
"Rylee took care of both of my children for 2 years. She is consistent and caring. I loved how much outside time they had everyday. Communication was clear and easy and my kids loved going there. I never worried about them during my time at work. Rylee provides...
Jennifer H.
Suzie 7's 24/7 Child Care
342 NE 157th Ave, Portland, OR
5.0
(2)
We at Suzie 7's pride ourselves in ALWAYS being available for your child care needs! Not only are we dependable but we offer exceptional service, we are affordable, and we will offer your child a structured educational and enriching experience.
If that isn't enough to make you choose us, here are a...
5.0
"If you want your child to experience good early childhood education, explore the outdoors and be enriched as a whole, Suzie 7's is the perfect place!"
Marion
Nana's Place - Helene Miller
3335 NW Banff, Portland, OR
5.0
(2)
Child care in my home. I am located in the Sunset/Bethany area. I am minutes from the freeway, Nike and Intel. I have five grown children and 13 grandchildren - obviously I love children. By bringing your children to me, I save you Nanny Taxes.
I provide a gentle, safe, nurturing, loving...
5.0
"Our son (J) goes to Helene's one morning a week and love her. "She plays games with me." One day Helene was unavailable and he went to a friend's and was so glad when he couild go back to Helene.... "she is more fun". KH"
Helene M.
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...
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 B.
Carmen Parrish Walker Day Care Center
4236 NE 8th Ave, PORTLAND, OR
Carmen Parrish Walker Day Care Center is a centered based on childcare and preschool.
It is our mission to plan and implement effective teaching practices to promote positive learning outcomes for child development. We support not only the child but the family as a whole.
Care Givers Placement Agency
10211 SW Barbur Blvd., Portland, OR
Care Givers is a local, family run nanny service. Since 1991 Care Givers had specialized in full-service, live-out placements for both permanent and on-call nannies. Our on-call service is perfect for part-time, occasional and emergency needs. We offer sick child care and no-school day care as...
Amanecer Academy
15931 NW Wismer Drive, Portland, OR
Amanecer Academy is a 100% Spanish Immersion Childcare Center on Bethany for children from 24 months to Kindergarten age. We are currently accepting applications and will be opening our doors August 15th 2018.
Children who go to Amanecer Academy will take advantage of the benefits of bilingualism....
My Bundle Of Joy Burlingame
8331 SW 3rd Avenue, Portland, OR
My Bundle of Joy has been providing outstanding infant and toddler care in the Portland area since 1997. We have delivered our service to over 1,000 families during that time and currently care for 64 little ones in our four locations (two in SW Portland, two in N/NE Portland).
We are state...
My Bundle Of Joy Piedmont
306 N. Russet St, Portland, OR
My Bundle of Joy has been providing outstanding infant and toddler care in the Portland area since 1997. We have delivered our service to over 1,000 families during that time and currently care for 64 little ones in our four locations (two in SW Portland, two in N/NE Portland).
We are state...
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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Portland, OR
What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Portland, OR?
When looking for a family daycare near you in Portland, OR, the most important thing to consider is the safety, comfort, and well-being of your child. Depending on your family's needs, make sure to inquire about the family daycare provider's experience in caring for children of similar ages. Ask about their qualifications, resources available for learning and development, such as toys or educational materials. Additionally, consider inquiring about how the family daycare provider structures their days; if they provide meals or snacks; and if they allow you to have a tour of their facility. It is also important that you feel comfortable with the family daycare provider and that they understand your family's values and priorities. Taking these points into consideration when selecting a family daycare can help ensure that your child has a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.
How do I know if a family daycare provider near me in Portland, OR is right for my family?
When selecting a family daycare provider, families may want to consider factors such as location, value for costs, hours of operation, and licensing requirements and monitoring standards. Additionally, it is worth evaluating any safety regulations in place at the facility and paying attention to reviews from past or current clients. Upon visiting the family daycare near you in Portland, OR, there should be a sense that it is clean and well-organized, and the staff should be friendly and welcoming. All of these aspects help ensure that not only are the family's needs met and children are receiving the best possible care.
What are some tips for choosing a family daycare provider near me in Portland, OR?
When choosing family daycare near you in Portland, OR, it is essential to be thorough! Consider what's most important to you and when choosing a child care provider, and don't be afraid to ask questions when interviewing potential daycares. You should also schedule a visit to meet with the family daycare provider and observe the environment. You may ask them questions such as: How does the daycare staff interact with the children? Are there toys, materials, and appropriate activities for the age group of children in their care? Are there any qualifications, certifications, background checks, and child-to-adult ratio of staff information they can share with you? All of these questions as well as any additional considerations that are important to you should help you make an informed decision.
Ratings for Portland, OR family daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Family Daycares in Portland, OR are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 39 reviews of the 87 listed family daycares.