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BKids Daycare + Preschool
15670 NW Central Dr, PORTLAND, OR
Starting at $2200/mo
State license verified
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...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Child care
Preschool
Day Care
NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
1624 NE HANCOCK ST, PORTLAND, OR
Starting at $2005/mo
State license verified
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...
Philosophy: Special needs, Developmental (play-based), Cooperative, Outdoor/nature
School type:
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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...
Philosophy: Academic
School type:
Child care
Preschool
Day Care
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....
We are a Montessori community with locations in NE & N Portland. Our environments are beautifully prepared for children 3 months to 5 years. We believe that quality childcare and early education is a collaboration between caregiver, family, child and classroom. The children at Peace Tree School...
Andrea's Playroom Preschool
3226 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR
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...
Welcome to Little Scholars Academy! Our Preschool is for ages 2-3.5yrs and our Pre-K location is for ages 3-6yrs.
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...
Philosophy: Academic, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Kindergarten
Preschool
Honey Heart Kids Yoga Micro-school
5310 N. Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR
Honey Heart Kids Yoga Micro-School offers individualized educational support to children from PreK through 3rd grades as they work to keep up with their online studies during our current pandemic. We take breaks from our online work to practice yoga, meditation, art, and group play.
Spots are now...
A Lil' Dreamer's In-home Certified Preschool/Childcare
Marshall St, Portland, OR
Mission statement:
At A Lil' Dreamer's Childcare, we offer days of love, laughter, learning, imagination and creativity.
Every child in my care has the right and opportunity to develop their minds through friendships, art, science, math, building and pretending.
My belief is...
Philosophy: Outdoor/nature, Developmental (play-based), Cooperative
School type:
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Garden Home Montessori School is Now Enrolling!
Open House R.S.V.P. Today!
Saturday - August 19, 2017,
Saturday - August 26, 2017.
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We provide affordable, quality care and...
Thankful Blessings Childcare
16555 SE Gordon St, Portland, OR
I run a bi-lingual state registered in home day care. We offer care for children from 6 weeks to 8 year old. During the school year we offer transportation to and from school's in the area. We run summer activities, field trips and outdoor fun during the summer. We also accept DHS help and military...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based)
School type:
In-Home daycare
Maggie's Happy Hearts Preschool & Child Care
15728 SE Arista Drive, Portland, OR
State license verified
At Maggie's Happy Hearts Preschool and Childcare, we strive to provide a clean, safe and educational environment for young children and their families. Within our care, children develop skills that promote physical, emotional, social and intellectual growth. We believe in being supportive of our...
School type:
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Little Hands Garden School
3942 SE Salmon St., Portland, OR
We are an outdoor-focused play-based preschool with three locations in SE Portland. Our Woodstock and Salmon St. schools offer half-day preschool 9am-1pm, our SE 57th St. school is open full-time, 9am-5pm. Students will experience Little Hand's outstanding nature-based curriculum including...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Reggio emilia, Outdoor/nature, Day Care
School type:
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Child care
The Learning Garden Preschool
11545 SE Main St, Portland, OR
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...
Philosophy: Day Care, Outdoor/nature, Developmental (play-based), Reggio emilia
School type:
Preschool
Child care
In-Home daycare
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...
Raindrop Playmates
9100 SW Wilshire St, Portland, OR
Raindrop Playmates is dedicated to child directed learning in a play based environment.
As such, we value what a child brings into the classroom in terms of their home culture, traditions and language. We are the first and only preschool in Oregon to offer instruction in both English and Korean....
Philosophy: Reggio emilia
School type:
Child care
Preschool
Pioneer Preschool
12420 NE Halsey Street, Portland, OR
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...
Philosophy: Montessori, Outdoor/nature, Developmental (play-based), Reggio emilia
School type:
Child care
Preschool
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...
Portland Play Project
6015 NE Skidmore St, Portland, OR
We are a Reggio-inspired, play based and ecologically focused preschool in NE Portland, Oregon. We have 1/2 acre of gardens, outdoor play space and land for the chickens and children to roam freely. We highlight an experiential learning environment where the children's interests inspire the...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Outdoor/nature, Reggio emilia
School type:
Preschool
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...
Philosophy: Academic, Outdoor/nature, Cooperative, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Child care
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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 Rating4.4 / 5
Preschools in Portland, OR are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 275 listed preschools.