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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...
Let's Play School Preschool
1750 SW 89th Ave, Portland, OR
Let's Play School is an in-home preschool that offers care for preschool aged children 3-5. We offer small classes with 2-Day, 3-Day and 5 Day - am/pm schedules. We are play based and have educational activities that provide children to learn and be independent. Our classes provide independence...
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...
Tabor Tots Preschool
2134 Se 53rd Ave, Portland, OR
Ages 2-3 starting here. Ages 4-5 at site #2 @ 6415 SE Morrison St.
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.
Sunstone Montessori School
6318 SW Corbett Avenue, Portland, OR
Sunstone Montessori School is a vibrant community providing children ages 16 months through 6th grade with an outstanding educational experience and foundation for life. We guide and nurture each child to their full potential in environments that foster independence, compassion, curiosity,...
Sunrise Child Care
15128 SE Woodward St, Portland, OR
Sunrise Child Care is open Monday - Friday from 7:00am to 6:30pm.
We are happy to provide:
Highly qualified and experienced staff.
First Aid and CPR Certified.
Bilingual Program.
Eco-conscious.
Creative activities.
Educational games and lesson plans.
Nutritious Meals and snacks...
Hawthorne Family Playschool
2828 SE Stevens St, Portland, OR
Hawthorne Family Playschool's mission is to safeguard childhood, teach inclusion and build cohesive communities. We are an exceptional mixed-age (3-5), play-based, cooperative preschool fostering self-awareness, relationships with others, and connections to the natural world.
Our teacher, Susan...
ISMA'S LEARNING CENTER PRESCHOOL
14294 SW Windsong Ct, Portland, OR
We help children ages 3-5 get ready for kindergarten, make
friends and have fun with the social-emotional curriculum. Your
child will learn all the fundamentals of social and life skills he
needs to enhance his academic smoothly and english.
The Orca Pod
6315 North Curtis Ave, Portland, OR
The Orca Pod is a small in-house childcare. We happily spend our days together exploring the arts and nature, playing, and appreciating our community. The vision for our pod is to create a peaceful, respectful, and loving pod that grows together.
Growing Seeds Irvington
2808 NE MLK JR BLVD, Portland, OR
Our mission is providing families, children and staff a learning community in which all participants develop through a spiral dance of observation, inquiry, reflection and documentation. We create an intentional environment where each participant is respected as a responsible contributing member in...
Our center offers a nurturing, loving environment. We like your family to feel like it’s your home away from home.
We are a small family business that has operated in the Portland area for over 23 years. We value families, inclusiveness and the benefits of early childhood education. Your family becomes a part of our family.
Little Stars has been a part of the Bethany community for the past 20 years. First and foremost, is offering a safe and loving environment for all the students that attend our school. We are a Montessori-based child care center, with an emphasis on academics in our preschool classrooms. Each of our...
PDX Education Collab
8950 SE 32nd AVE, Portland, OR
Forest Pre-School Program! Our instructor is a licensed teacher! A daily learning adventure for your 4-5 year old. Students spend the day outdoors exploring and learning about the natural world around them. Daily activities can include Plant ID, hands on natural crafts, journaling/drawing about...
Oregon Children's Academy
1045 NW 123rd Ave, Portland, OR
The Children's Village Day School-Portland NW located in Portland, OR offers care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. The school provides programs for Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, School-age, and other enrichment programs to help children with their social, emotional, physical,...
Just Little People Preschool
3525 NE Going St, Portland, OR
We are a small neighborhood preschool of between 12 to 15 children, inspired by the schools of Reggio Emilia Italy. We offer children and their families an art and science based preschool experience for children ages 2 years through 5 years. It is a co teacher team, with plenty of playfulness and...
Global Friends Language School
4505 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR
We are a new Chinese Immersion preschool/daycare in NE Portland. Our mission is to provide a high quality learning environment that encourages children to be excited about learning and exploring the world around them and grow into confident, caring, and multilingual individuals with a love for...
Bumble Bee Academy Daycare
13900 NW Milburn St, Portland, OR
* Working on becoming a registered daycare
Registered in Central Background Check
CPR & First Aid Certified
Food Handlers Card
Clean and Safe Environment
Completed "how to report child abuse" classes
We follow USDA recommended meal plans
Complete Preschool Curriculum
Lots of Hands On Learning and...
Lil'mouseketeers Child Care
9749 Se 64th Ave, Portland, OR
My name is Sarah and I am the provider at Lil'Mouseketeers.
I have a young daughter and my little mouseketeer is two years of age. I am currently starting a full-time in-home day care called Lil'Mouseketeers! Name inspired by, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse of course. Why, because it is my daughters very...
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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 Rating4.1 / 5
Preschools in Portland, OR are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 314 listed preschools.