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Recent preschool reviews in Portland, OR

Wild and Wonderful

5.0

I love Wild and Wonderful! Going from a staff member to a parent of a child that will be attending is so exciting. I know my child will have teachers that care about him, age appropriate activities, and will be surrounded by children that come from amazing families.

- Care member

NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

5.0

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, and I've seen my child really blossom from a developmental perspective during that time, no doubt spurred on by the interactions with children and...

- Care member

KB's Kids Childcare

4.0

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 active, happy, fed and rested no mater what age. She has no problem keeping a schedule and she is very flexible and reliable. My triplets love her...

- Caprese S.

Sunset Montessori

5.0

Very prepared environment, excellent Teacher.

- Sunset M.

Lupine Mountain School

5.0

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

- Jolene J.

Preschools in Portland, OR

Wild and Wonderful

Wild and Wonderful

4235 SE 82nd Ave, PORTLAND, OR

Starting at $1400/mo

5.0

(2)

Wild and Wonderful is a preschool devoted to providing high quality care for children ages six weeks to five years in Portland, Oregon. We see each child as undeniably special individuals and future world-changers. Our educators are highly trained to foster curiosity and creativity within young...
5.0
"I highly recommend Wild and Wonderful Preschool. They have been amazing with my son. He had separation anxiety issues when he first started and they were so supportive. They have excellent communication, and I receive pictures and updates throughout the day. The...

natalie S.


NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

1624 NE HANCOCK ST, PORTLAND, OR

Starting at $2005/mo

5.0

(8)

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...
5.0
"We've been taking our 1.5 yo to NCCDC for 2 months now and we love it! Its out first experience with daycare (and our sons') so naturally we were nervous how everything would go, but it has been so great for everyone! The classrooms are so well set up and enriching...

Care member


KB's Kids Childcare

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 has been watching my daughter since she was 5 months old. Since day one it's been nothing but hands on! I literally counted down the days until she opened her daycare cause I've never seen my daughter take to someone like she does with KB. Not only that but...

Sara


Sunset Montessori

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.


Lupine Mountain School

Lupine Mountain School

4536 NE 116th Ave., Portland, OR

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.


Growing Green Panda Child Care Center

Growing Green Panda Child Care Center

10339 NE Prescott, Portland, OR

5.0

(1)

Serving age six weeks to ten years of age before and after-school programs. We are open 6:30 am to 10:00 pm Monday thru Friday Saturday Care 7:00 am to 5:00 pm with enhanced Spanish for preschool.
5.0
"Very nice center excellent teachers. They are very good with children ."

Michelle S


Kozy Kids Enrichment Center, LLC

Kozy Kids Enrichment Center, LLC

15715 NW Central Drive Ste. A1, Portland, OR

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 H.


Kids Academy, LLC

Kids Academy, LLC

800 NW 107th Ave, Portland, OR

4.5

(2)

At Kids Academy, llc our mission is to strive to provide the best nurturing educational opportunity for each child's unique learning style. We pride ourselves on our outstanding staff and their dedication to helping us achieve the most wholesome and caring education environment.
4.0
"My 3 and 5 yr old are in Kid's Academy and are very happy."

Katie L.


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.


Angel Loft Preschool

11825 Ne Fremont St, Portland, OR

5.0

(2)

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,...
5.0
"Hi this is Terri from Angel Loft Preschool. Our buissness has been going for almost 36 years not 6 :)"

Westmoreland T.


Touchstone School (Tigard)

Touchstone School (Tigard)

7090 SW Fir Loop, PORTLAND, OR

Upcoming Events: Schedule a tour during Week of the Young Child- April 7th-11th. See firsthand how we celebrate Week of the Young Child: Music Monday (April 7th), Tasty Tuesday (April 8th), Work Together Wednesday (April 9th), Artsy Thursday (April 10th), and Family Friday (April 11th). We offer...

Cadence Academy Preschool

Cadence Academy Preschool

6109 Southeast Milwaukie Avenue, PORTLAND, OR

We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp...

KIDS INCORPORATED LEARNING CENTER

KIDS INCORPORATED LEARNING CENTER

840 NE 181ST AVE, PORTLAND, OR

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...

BKids Daycare + Preschool

BKids Daycare + Preschool

15670 NW Central Dr, PORTLAND, OR

Starting at $2200/mo

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...

L'Etoile French Immersion School (Preschool)

L'Etoile French Immersion School (Preschool)

5839 SW Hood Ave., PORTLAND, OR

L’Etoile French Immersion School is an independent school accredited by the French Ministry of Education for students aged 2½ through 12. Located in the heart of Portland in John’s Landing, we are proud to serve the Multnomah, Sellwood – Moreland, Burlingame and Hillsdale communities. Our approach...

Wildwood Nature School

Wildwood Nature School

10126 NW Ash Ct, PORTLAND, OR

Starting at $213/mo

We have been providing outdoor, forest education for over 12 years in the wilds near Forest Park. Our goal is to grow children who are curious learners, excited about school, nature and the world, through hands-on exploration and collaboration. We aim to develop the whole child, emphasizing social...

Hilltop Early Learning Academy

Hilltop Early Learning Academy

5700 SW DOSCH RD, PORTLAND, OR

Starting at $715/mo

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,...

Bridge City Montessori School

Bridge City Montessori School

4530 SE 67th Avenue., PORTLAND, OR

Starting at $1400/mo

Our families tell us that we are among Portland’s finest early education programs. We are confident that we can meet, if not exceed, all of your childcare needs. The pursuit of knowledge is at the heart of Bridge City Montessori School. Our students are filled with excitement and wonder as we...

CHILDPEACE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

CHILDPEACE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

1516 NW THURMAN ST, PORTLAND, OR

Childpeace Montessori School serves children from 14 months through middle school in the heart of Portland. Childpeace offers a full educational experience that helps children prepare themselves for life as well as for their future school experiences. Contact us to learn more about our school...

Carmen Parrish Walker Day Care Center

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.

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Average Rating4.4 / 5

Preschools in Portland, OR are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 261 listed preschools.