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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...
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...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Cooperative
School type:
Preschool
Ages 2-3 starting here. Ages 4-5 at site #2 @ 6415 SE Morrison St.
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Preschool
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.
Philosophy: Montessori
School type:
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
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,...
Philosophy: Montessori
School type:
Kindergarten
Preschool
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...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Special needs, Day Care, Outdoor/nature, Cooperative, Reggio emilia & more
School type:
Child care
Preschool
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...
Philosophy: Outdoor/nature, Cooperative, Reggio emilia, Academic, International, Developmental (play-based) & more
School type:
In-Home daycare
Kindergarten
Child care
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...
Philosophy: Reggio emilia, Developmental (play-based), Outdoor/nature
School type:
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
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.
Philosophy: Day Care, Cooperative, Developmental (play-based), Outdoor/nature
School type:
Child care
Preschool
In-Home daycare
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.
Barnes Miller Child Development Center
7345 SW Barnes Rd, PORTLAND, OR
Starting at $1522/mo
State license verified
Our center offers a nurturing, loving environment. We like your family to feel like it’s your home away from home.
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Child care
Kindergarten
Day Care
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.
School type:
Child care
Preschool
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...
Philosophy: Academic, Montessori
School type:
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
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...
School type:
Preschool
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...
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...
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,...
Philosophy: Outdoor/nature, Developmental (play-based), Academic
School type:
Preschool
Child care
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...
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...
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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 313 listed preschools.