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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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
Clay Street KinderCare
138 SW Clay Street, Portland, OR
Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of...
Kids Academy Pdx
800 Nw 107th Ave, Portland, OR
Kid's Academy is one of the oldest locally-owned child care facilities in the Cedar Mill Community. Founded in 1998, we have thrived on word of mouth and referral based business for over 20 years. Our approach is simple: Let children come as they are, be who they are and encourage them every step of...
Clay Street KinderCare
138 SW Clay Street, Portland, OR
Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of...
Camp Parker Child Care
6719 SE Pardee Street, Portland, OR
I provide loving, family-oriented care to kids from birth through age 12. Care is available full-time, part-time, or before-after school. A walking school bus from Arleta school to our home is available for kids in after-school care. Care is available 7:45 AM until 6 PM, M-F. For school-age kids,...
M & M Quality
1842 NW 25th Avenue, Portland, OR
Our names are Mary and Maggie Koreen. We are 24 years old and have worked together taking care of people both young and old. We prefer to work together as a "nanny share" and ask that we are paid a flat rate. We find it easier to multitask especially when taking care of young children. Our passion...
Portland Baby School
3501 Ne 45th Ave, Portland, OR
Portland Baby School is located in the Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood. We provide nurturing, family-like care for children 12 weeks to 3 years old. We foster creativity, critical thinking, empathy, and respect through loving, highly attentive care. A new cohort of infants begins September 2012....
Rockwood KinderCare
840 NE 181st Street, Portland, OR
Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of...
Mini Explorers Childcare
3200 SW Dolph CT 4, Portland, OR
I am an experienced Child Care provider, having been employed in this field for 9 years with multiple training's and education in early childhood education, preschool arts, positive behavior support, music and creative movement, literacy programming for toddlers and preschoolers, Kindergarten...
Woodward Montessori
3214 SE Woodward St, Portland, OR
Woodward Montessori is a small in-home preschool in inner SE Portland. We offer half days and full days as well as other scheduling options.
Wooden Fish Preschool
3109 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR
Our mission is to provide exceptional care to children while fostering each child's intellectual, social, physical, and moral development in a safe and nurturing environment.
Wooden Fish Preschool provides children ages 2-6 years old a welcoming space where their social, emotional, physical and...
Rockwood KinderCare
840 NE 181st Street, Portland, OR
Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of...
The Treehouse: Preschool Playcare
940 NE Emerson St, Portland, OR
The Treehouse: Playcare Preschool is an in-home child care facility located near the Alberta Arts District in Portland, Oregon. I'm a stay at home mother of three awesome kids, and we'd like a couple more friends to share our days with.
We enjoy lots of time outdoors - Peninsula Park, Alberta...
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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 Rating4.5 / 5
Preschools in Portland, OR are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 261 listed preschools.