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Preschools in Portland, OR
Lovejoy Montessori School
12070 NW Lovejoy Street, Portland, OR
Lovejoy Montessori School is a Certified Family Child Care Home, Licensed
by the State of Oregon, located in NW Portland (Cedar Mill) area. Lovejoy Montessori offers a three-year primary program for children ages 2.5 to 6 years. The program carries children through their kindergarten year, preparing...
Little Feet Big Steps
14545 NE Knott Court, Portland, OR
Little Feet Big Steps is a home based childcare located in NE Portland near the Elementary school. We are in one of the safest neighborhoods in the Portland area and live within a quiet cul-de-sac that allows for a great big yard in the back for play and discovery.
Although, we are a...
Kimber's Cuties
14052 SE Stephens St., Portland, OR
I'm currently a stay-at-home mom to my sweet 15 month old little boy. Before that, I had lots of experience working with children as a part-time nanny while in school. I cared for both children who were "special needs" as well as "typical". My previous job I was working full-time as a nursing...
Discovery Gardens Childcare
8418 N. Brandon Ave., Portland, OR
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.
Santa's Little Cloud
4121 Se 112th Ave, Portland, OR
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...
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We’re an award-winning early education center Our facilities offer beautiful classrooms and loving and professional teachers. Your infant, toddler or preschooler will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care.
Our Philosophy:
We believe our children will save the world. Children have a limitless capacity for compassion, gratitude, and open-mindedness. The care we provide helps them keep these gifts close and carry them throughout their lives. Wow and Flutterville offers Waldorf-inspired care for children...
Wow & Flutterville
4114 N Vancouver Ave, PORTLAND, OR
We believe that children will change this world. Our role is to be co-collaborators in curiosity. We are a State licensed Reggio and Waldorf inspired year round program.
We believe in your child’s right to play, and that social emotional literacy is the foundation of all other forms of early...
Our mission is to build each child’s academic foundation by applying the learning principles of the French Ministry of Education. Within the framework of art, music, math, and science, accredited teachers build essential problem-solving skills in a full immersion setting. Small class sizes and...
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...
Melody's Munchkins
14124 SE Mill St, Portland, OR
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...
Chez Play Pdx
1837 SE Ankeny St., Portland, OR
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...
Club K After School Zone
10220 SW Nimbus Suite K7, Portland, OR
Club K After School Zone offers a fresh perspective on extended day programming and it shows in everything we do! We understand the unique needs of school aged children and youth and also recognize the needs of working families. Club K provides an interactive, stimulating, and nurturing environment...
Pea Pod
5441 SE Belmont Street, Portland, OR
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...
Overlook Collaborative Preschool
Near N. Interstate Ave. And N. Killingsworth St., Portland, OR
Overlook Preschool offers a Reggio inspired, play-based, child directed curriculum. We support conversations and problem solving between children and other children, and between children and the environment (classroom or the world). Having a great coping ability and problem solving skills are the...
Bamboo School
14695 NW West Union, Portland, OR
Bamboo School is now enrolling for Full and Part Time Openings!
Children ages 2-5 years
Child Care Hours 7:30am-6pm
Located in Bethany Area
Learn to Play, Play to Learn.
Learning is fun and we like to have FUN here at Bamboo School! We take every opportunity to Create a Place where...
Duncan House
3234 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR
Hi! I am a Portland mama of two little ones (ages 3 and 1 years old) and I am looking for one other little one to join us part time throughout the week. I know how much childcare cost, which is why I chose to stay home after having my second child. I am a former teacher of Portland Public Schools...
Tabor Tots Preschool
2134 Se 53rd Ave, Portland, OR
Ages 2-3 starting here. Ages 4-5 at site #2 @ 6415 SE Morrison St.
Metzger Community Preschool
9055 SW Locust St, Portland, OR
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...
FRANCISCAN MONTESSORI EARTH SCHOOL
14750 Se Clinton St, Portland, OR
The Franciscan Montessori Earth School has been on the leading edge of Montessori education since 1977. We are the only accredited pre-K through grade 8 Catholic Montessori school in the nation. We serve children ages 2 to 14 from the greater Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA area.
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Portland, OR
In 2025 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 23 reviews of the 264 listed preschools.