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Almost Home Childcare
SW Portland -
15022 SW Cabernet Drive
$40 waitlist fee
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About this center: Almost Home Childcare- A Place To Laugh Learn & Play. Our mission is to encourage each child’s natural love of learning by providing a variety of new and exciting daily experiences. We use “Mother Goose Time” curriculum which supplemented with “Learning Dynamics” reading. We incorporate hands on activities which include gardening, cooking & baking, kids yoga, sign language, caring for animals and the environment, and field trips. Part-time schedules available for ages 2+ only.
Offering full day care for children over -9 months old 2 days, 3 days, or 5 days a week
Almost Home Too
SW Portland -
12490 SW North Dakota
$40 waitlist fee
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About this center: Almost Home Childcare- A Place To Laugh Learn & Play. Our mission is to encourage each child’s natural love of learning by providing a variety of new and exciting daily experiences. We use “Mother Goose Time” curriculum which supplemented with “Learning Dynamics” reading. We incorporate hands on activities which include gardening, cooking & baking, kids yoga, sign language, caring for animals and the environment, and field trips.
Offering full day care for children of all ages 5 days a week
Amanecer Academy
Beaverton -
15931 NW Wismer Drive
$30 waitlist fee
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We are currently full at this location but not at our Casita Azul location for ages 18+ mo.
About this center: Amanecer Academy is a 100% Spanish Immersion Daycare and Pre-School. Children who attend our School will reap the benefits of Bilingualism. Bilingualism has profound positive effects on the brain. Some of those effects include increased creativity, higher levels of attention and focus and improved ability to adjust to environmental changes.
Offering full day care for children of all ages 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Aprende con Amigos - Irvington
NE Portland -
2036 NE MLK Blvd.
$17 waitlist fee
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We are currently fully enrolled.
About this center: At Aprende con Amigos children “learn with friends” through an innovative and research-based Spanish immersion program for potty-trained children three to five years of age. Our native Spanish speaking teachers immerse students in language and culture and support children’s natural curiosity and sense of wonder through a hands-on learning environment. Our innovative rotating schedule supports Gardner's multiple intelligence theory to ensure each child meets their potential.
Offering full day care for children over 36 months old 2 days, 3 days, or 5 days a week
Aprende con Amigos - Overlook
North Portland -
5206 N. Interstate Ave.
$17 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
We are currently fully enrolled.
About this center: At Aprende con Amigos children “learn with friends” through an innovative and research-based Spanish immersion program for potty-trained children three to five years of age. Our native Spanish speaking teachers immerse students in language and culture and support children’s natural curiosity and sense of wonder through a hands-on learning environment. Our innovative rotating schedule supports Gardner's multiple intelligence theory to ensure each child meets their potential.
Offering full day care for children over 36 months old 2 days, 3 days, or 5 days a week
Arc en Ciel Montessori - Beaumont Infant House
NE Portland -
3045 NE 40th Ave
$100 waitlist fee
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The infant house location is full and any openings will be filled from our existing waitlist.
About this center: Arc en Ciel Montessori French Immersion School provides an in-home Montessori environment for infants and toddlers. We offer a safe, nurturing environment that promotes independence while developing second language skills. We offer primarily organic, fresh homemade foods and are committed to close partnering with families to support and nurture the Montessori experience at school as well as in the family home. Learn more at our website at www.arcmontessori.org
We have three sites: our first NE Portland location (Beaumont) serves infants through steady walkers; our second NE Portland location (Eliot) serves toddlers and preschoolers, and a future Eastside location will serve toddlers and preschoolers as well.
Offering full day care for children under 24 months old 5 days a week
Arc en Ciel Montessori - Toddler and Primary House
NE Portland -
26 NE Morris St
$100 waitlist fee
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We have openings for ages 3 - 6 both for now and in Sept. We also have 3 and 4 day transition schedules for children who need a few months to get used to 5 day care.
About this center: Arc en Ciel Montessori French Immersion School provides an in-home Montessori environment for infants and toddlers. We offer a safe, nurturing environment that promotes independence while developing second language skills. We offer primarily organic, fresh homemade foods and are committed to close partnering with families to support and nurture the Montessori experience at school as well as in the family home. Learn more at our website at www.arcmontessori.org
We have three sites: our first NE Portland location (Beaumont) serves infants through steady walkers; our second NE Portland location (Eliot) serves toddlers and preschoolers, and a future Eastside location will serve toddlers and preschoolers as well.
Offering full day care for children over 16 months old 5 days a week
Bee Bops Bumble Babies
SW Portland -
8021 SW Mapleleaf St.
$25 waitlist fee
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About this center: The children in our care will thrive in an environment where they can explore new opportunities, experiment with ideas, and build on their individual skills. We believe that children learn by hands-on experiences guided by committed educators.
We promote an inclusive environment encouraging optimal growth to all children in our care. This can be accomplished my meeting each child were they are developmentally through an individual assessment.
Offering full day care for children under 24 months old 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Bee Bops Busy Bees
SW Portland -
8855 SW Omara St
$25 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
About this center: The children in our care will thrive in an environment where they can explore new opportunities, experiment with ideas, and build on their individual skills. We believe that children learn by hands-on experiences guided by committed educators.
We promote an inclusive environment encouraging optimal growth to all children in our care. This can be accomplished my meeting each child were they are developmentally through an individual assessment.
Offering full day care for children over 24 months old 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Bee Bops Lil' Tots
SW Portland -
9785 SW McKenzie St
$25 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
About this center: The children in our care will thrive in an environment where they can explore new opportunities, experiment with ideas, and build on their individual skills. We believe that children learn by hands-on experiences guided by committed educators.
We promote an inclusive environment encouraging optimal growth to all children in our care. This can be accomplished my meeting each child were they are developmentally through an individual assessment.
Offering full day care for children over 24 months old 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Belmont Academy
SE Portland -
3841 SE Belmont St.
$50 waitlist fee
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We are fully enrolled for infant - toddler ages but may have preschool openings - please reach out to us directly for more information.
About this center: A non-profit school committed to the total development of every child. We offer care for infants to Pre-K, with a before and after school program for kindergarten through fifth grade. A summer camp is available for kindergarten through fifth grade.
Offering full day care for children of all ages 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Blooming Rose Preschool
North Portland -
6735 N Atlantic Ave
$50 waitlist fee
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We have limited preschool openings for children 36 mo+ and do not require children to be potty-trained.
About this center: Blooming Rose Preschool is located in the Overlook neighborhood of North Portland. We offer quality, full day schooling and childcare for littles ages 3-5 in a cozy, small center setting. Our days are filled with art projects, free play, outside exploration, music, instruments, dancing, nap time, school provided organic snacks, and more! Email us for more information and to schedule a tour of our space!
Offering full day care for children over 36 months old 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Blueberry Hill Learning Community
SE Portland -
4611 SE Nehalem St
$35 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
We are currently fully enrolled.
About this center: Blueberry Hill is a small home childcare offering quality care to infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We seek to elevate this important work and nourish young minds through exploring and learning along side them. We are RIE and Reggio inspired as well as play and nature based.
Offering full day care for children under 36 months old 5 days a week
Bower Tree Preschool
NE Portland -
444 NE Tillamook St
$30 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
We are currently full for the fall.
About this center: Bower Tree Preschool is a home-based Montessori/Waldorf hybrid program focusing on storytelling, the arts, practical life skills, early numeracy and literacy, and nature-based play. Our little urban homestead is designed to be a beautiful, soul-nourishing sanctuary for young children as they craft the foundation for their lives and future schooling.
Offering full day care for children over 30 months old 3 days or 5 days a week
Bridge City Montessori School
SE Portland -
6828 SE Holgate Blvd
$35 waitlist fee
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About this center: The pursuit of knowledge is at the heart of Bridge City Montessori School. Our students are filled with excitement and wonder as we encourage them to explore their interests socially with friends, lessons with teachers, independently through art or science based projects and by participating in community events. Our world studies engage us to celebrate all cultures and differences. When a culture of love and acceptance is cultivated, there’s no telling where it’s impact will end.
Offering full or half day care for children over 30 months old 4 days or 5 days a week
Busy Hands Montessori
Beaverton -
725 NW Dale Ave
$250 waitlist fee
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You are welcome to join the list at any age but we only enroll children starting at 15 months. We are currently full for all ages.
About this center: Busy Hands Montessori believes in educating the whole child. Through authentic and thoughtful teachings, encouraging independence and self-discovery, and celebrating the individual potential of each child, we help guide the early stages of their learning journey. Your waitlist application fee applies as a deposit towards your first month of tuition -- however, please note that this fee will not be refunded if you choose not to enroll or if you do not receive an enrollment offer.
Offering full or half day care for children over 15 months old 4 days or 5 days a week
Caring Tus Carinos
SW Portland -
3014 SW Florida St.
$50 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
We are currently full for the fall.
About this center: Caring Tus Carinos is a bilingual family child care offering a loving, safe, engaging environment for children. With over twenty years of experience in the field, I believe that all children deserve to be provided a sense of security through responsive and caring caregivers and that the best curriculum is created with the involvement of children. We provide plenty of opportunity for them to use play to translate experience into understanding.
Offering full day care for children of all ages 5 days a week
Casa Feliz 95th Street House
NE Portland -
2131 NE 95th Place
$45 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
This site is fully enrolled. Due to the cohort nature of our program, we typically do not accept children over 10 months of age to start.
About this center: Casa Feliz is a bilingual (Portuguese/Spanish) State Certified Childcare located in NE Portland that follows the RIE philosophy. We strive to create a community of authentic children who feel secure, autonomous, competent, respected, and connected. We offer full day care for infants until three years old, but due to the nature of our cohort approach we rarely start children after 10 months.
Please schedule a tour BEFORE joining our waitlist, so we can make sure we are a good fit for your family.
Offering full day care for children under 10 months old 2 days, 3 days, or 5 days a week
Casita Azul
Beaverton -
4722 NW Imnaha court
$30 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
We are currently full at our Amanecer and Nuevo Amanecer locations but have room for 18 mo. + at our Casita Azul, Rock Creek location.
About this center: Amanecer Academy is a 100% Spanish Immersion Daycare and Pre-School. Children who attend our School will reap the benefits of Bilingualism. Bilingualism has profound positive effects on the brain. Some of those effects include increased creativity, higher levels of attention and focus and improved ability to adjust to environmental changes.
Offering full day care for children of all ages 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Children's Song - Brooklyn
SE Portland -
6000 SE Brooklyn Street
$40 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
This site has a long waitlist for infants and toddlers! It could take up to a year or two to receive your first enrollment offer. Children older than 2.5 will not be accepted into the program as they are too close to aging out.
About this center: Here at Children's Song we provide a mixed age setting for infants, toddlers, and young preschoolers 3 months until 3.5 years. We offer children respect and support as competent beings to play, learn, and grow, providing them with a play-based nurturing environment that encourages them to explore their world and develop naturally into lifelong learners. We offer enrollment for children 3 mo. through 2.5 years old (after that they are too close to aging out of our program) for 1- 5 days a week.
Offering full day care for children under 30 months old 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Children's Song - Mill
SE Portland -
8036 SE Mill Street
$40 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
This site has a long waitlist for infants and toddlers! It could take up to a year or two to receive your first enrollment offer. Children older than 2.5 will not be accepted into the program as they are too close to aging out.
About this center: Here at Children's Song we provide a mixed age setting for infants, toddlers, and young preschoolers 3 months until 3.5 years. We offer children respect and support as competent beings to play, learn, and grow, providing them with a play-based nurturing environment that encourages them to explore their world and develop naturally into lifelong learners. We offer enrollment for children 3 mo. through 2.5 years old (after that they are too close to aging out of our program) for 1- 5 days a week.
Offering full day care for children under 30 months old 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
ChildRoots - Fremont Center
NE Portland -
2401 NE Fremont Street
$40 waitlist fee
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We have preschool spaces are available for children born 9/1/16 - 8/31/18.
About this center: ChildRoots is a progressive and thoughtful learning community in the heart of Portland. We make space for loud, exuberant play, plan for puddles, and take time for independence. We maintain nurturing and beautiful environments where children are treated with compassion, deep respect, and love. We strive to empower children to be their true, authentic selves. Through wonder, experimentation, and play, ChildRoots kids develop flexibility, resilience, and confidence.
Offering full day care for children over 36 months old 5 days a week
ChildRoots - Northwest Center
NW Portland -
1740 NW Flanders Street
$40 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
We have preschool spaces are available for children born 9/1/16 - 8/31/18; all other age groups are full. Typically this site has a 1-2 year waitlist for infants and toddlers.
About this center: ChildRoots is a progressive and thoughtful learning community in the heart of Portland. We make space for loud, exuberant play, plan for puddles, and take time for independence. We maintain nurturing and beautiful environments where children are treated with compassion, deep respect, and love. We strive to empower children to be their true, authentic selves. Through wonder, experimentation, and play, ChildRoots kids develop flexibility, resilience, and confidence.
Offering full day care for children of all ages 5 days a week
ChildRoots - Southeast Center
SE Portland -
50 SE 17th Avenue
$40 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
We have preschool spaces are available for children born 9/1/16 - 8/31/18; all other age groups are full. Typically this site has a 1-2 year waitlist for infants and toddlers.
About this center: ChildRoots is a progressive and thoughtful learning community in the heart of Portland. We make space for loud, exuberant play, plan for puddles, and take time for independence. We maintain nurturing and beautiful environments where children are treated with compassion, deep respect, and love. We strive to empower children to be their true, authentic selves. Through wonder, experimentation, and play, ChildRoots kids develop flexibility, resilience, and confidence.
Offering full day care for children of all ages 5 days a week
CityKids Child Development Center
Downtown Portland -
138 SW Clay Street
$40 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
Currently finalizing enrollment from our waitlist. We do not anticipate openings outside of potentially preschool. This site has a long waitlist for infants and toddlers! It could take 2+ years to receive your first enrollment offer.
About this center: Joyful Noise CDC provides a child-oriented environment that embraces the concept of the whole child. Our activities stimulate children's physical and intellectual development and foster social and emotional growth. Our program seeks to encourage children to think, reason, question and experiment. We are a NAEYC Accredited program with the top 5-Star rating on the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS).
Offering full day care for children of all ages 2 days, 3 days, or 5 days a week
Discovery Gardens - Columbia Knoll
NE Portland -
8212 NE Sandy
$50 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
About this center: As a community based education program, Discovery Gardens pledges to provide a safe, diverse, enthusiastic, and inclusive learning environment, where the number one focus is meeting the individual needs of each child, while providing support for our families.
We accept applications for ERDC and Early Head Start. Please contact us if you are interested in joining our Discovery Gardens family!
Offering full day care for children of all ages 5 days a week
Discovery Gardens - Kenton
North Portland -
8418 N Brandon
$50 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
We are currently full for all ages
About this center: As a community based education program, Discovery Gardens pledges to provide a safe, diverse, enthusiastic, and inclusive learning environment, where the number one focus is meeting the individual needs of each child, while providing support for our families.
We accept applications for ERDC and Early Head Start. Please contact us if you are interested in joining our Discovery Gardens family!
Offering full day care for children of all ages 5 days a week
Escuela Viva Kenton
North Portland -
7633 N Wabash
$55 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
Full for all ages
About this center: Escuela Viva, where the main ingredient is love! Our program has two main goals: The first is to provide an enriching environment that supports the spiritual, academic, and humanistic needs of our children. The second is to support the development of both English and Spanish language skills.
Offering full or half day care for children over 6 months old 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Escuela Viva Southeast
SE Portland -
1111 SE Pine St
$55 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
Full for all ages.
About this center: Escuela Viva, where the main ingredient is love! Our program has two main goals: The first is to provide an enriching environment that supports the spiritual, academic, and humanistic needs of our children. The second is to support the development of both English and Spanish language skills.
Offering full or half day care for children over 6 months old 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Growing Seeds Crystal Springs
SE Portland -
2808 SE Steele Street
$45 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
This site has a long waitlist, typically 2+ years. We are fully enrolled.
About this center: Growing Seeds provides 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 contributing member in our community.
Offering full day care for children of all ages 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Growing Seeds Irvington / Flouriche
NE Portland -
2808 NE Martin Luther King Blvd
$45 waitlist fee
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Limited, part-time preschool spots available; all other ages are full. This site has a long waitlist, typically 2+ years.
About this center: Growing Seeds Irvington/Flouriche provides 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 contributing member in our community.
Offering full day care for children of all ages 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Growing Seeds North
North Portland -
6505 NE Martin Luther King Blvd
$45 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
This site has a long waitlist, it can take 2+ years to get an offer.
About this center: Growing Seeds provides 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 contributing member in our community.
Offering full day care for children of all ages 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Happy Go Lucky Childcare
SE Portland -
11036 Se Cherry Bl Dr
$25 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
We are fully enrolled and don't expect to have openings until Fall 2023
About this center: It is the goal of Happy Go Lucky Childcare to provide a safe and educational environment that allows each child to discover and explore the world around them, while helping them develop and grow intellectually, socially and emotionally through play. At HGLC you step into the wondrous world of young children where imagination and self-expression flourish. Our teachers encourage children to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills in their daily experiences.
Offering full day care for children of all ages 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Heartwood Preschool
NE Portland -
1305 NE 52nd Ave
$30 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
Currently full for fall
About this center: Heartwood Preschool is a child-centered educational community that provides for the development of the whole child while fostering curiosity, creativity, confidence, empathy, and a love of learning. We are an eco-healthy child care facility that has been state-certified since 2003 and has been awarded a 5 star rating through Oregon's QRIS program. We are Portland's only Licensed Music Together Preschool.
Offering full day care for children over 36 months old 2 days, 3 days, or 4 days a week
Helping Hands Family Daycare
North Portland -
Kenton Neighborhood
$35 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
This site is fully enrolled.
About this center: Helping Hands is here to make your life easier when you need to be away from your precious little one. Through our education in Early Childhood Development and experience in meeting the needs of children with various abilities, we utilize the methodology of the RIE philosophy. We are dedicated to working with children and showing them respect. We support growth and development through our environment, nutritional program, and physical interactions.
Offering full day care for children under 36 months old 3 days or 4 days a week
In a Child's Path - 33rd House
NE Portland -
Concordia
$65 waitlist fee
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About this center: In a Child's Path is a full-time child care facility and preschool, nurturing children through play. Located in Northeast Portland, the home-like setting and child-centered program promote all facets of development in children ages 6 weeks through 5 years.
Offering full day care for children under 36 months old 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
In a Child's Path - The Big House
NE Portland -
Roseway
$65 waitlist fee
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About this center: In a Child's Path is a full-time child care facility and preschool, nurturing children through play. Located in Northeast Portland, the home-like setting and child-centered program promote all facets of development in children ages 6 weeks through 5 years.
Offering full day care for children over 30 months old 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
In a Child's Path - The Little House
NE Portland -
Roseway
$65 waitlist fee
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About this center: In a Child's Path is a full-time child care facility and preschool, nurturing children through play. Located in Northeast Portland, the home-like setting and child-centered program promote all facets of development in children ages 6 weeks through 5 years.
Offering full day care for children under 36 months old 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Joyful Noise Child Development Center - Downtown
Downtown Portland -
333 SW 1st
$40 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
This site has a long waitlist for infants and toddlers! It could take up to 2+ years to receive your first enrollment offer.
About this center: Joyful Noise CDC provides a child-oriented environment that embraces the concept of the whole child. Our activities stimulate children's physical and intellectual development and foster social and emotional growth. Our program seeks to encourage children to think, reason, question and experiment. We are a NAEYC Accredited program with the top 5-Star rating on the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS).
Offering full day care for children of all ages 2 days, 3 days, or 5 days a week
Joyful Noise Child Development Center - Eastside
NE Portland -
911 NE 11th Ave
$40 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
This site has a long waitlist for infants and toddlers! It could take up to a year or two to receive your first enrollment offer.
About this center: Joyful Noise CDC provides a child-oriented environment that embraces the concept of the whole child. Our activities stimulate children's physical and intellectual development and foster social and emotional growth. Our program seeks to encourage children to think, reason, question and experiment. We are a NAEYC Accredited program with the top 5-Star rating on the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS).
Offering full day care for children of all ages 2 days, 3 days, or 5 days a week
Juniper Berry Playgarden
SE Portland -
12026 SE Foster Road
$25 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
We have openings for children 24 months plus in our program both full-time and part-time.
About this center: Juniper Berry Playgarden is a play based parent participation program with Waldorf and Lifeways trained teachers. Our expansive outdoor play yard and commitment to quality childcare, outdoor play, immersive art and music create a warm and nurturing environment for young children and their families. We have part time and full day options. Children are welcome on the tours.
Offering full or half day care for children over 24 months old 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
KinderSpirit Meadow
SW Portland -
5103 SW Nevada Ct.
$25 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
We will have infant/toddler availability once we are able to hire a new teacher, timeline TBD due to the hiring shortage.
About this center: We provide nurturing, supportive, and inspirational opportunities for children to flourish in their early childhood years. Our Meadow is a cozy classroom, created to be a home-like nest away from the sometimes hectic world outside. Our Preschool is a place where children can create and explore their environment without being rushed or pressured to grow up before they are developmentally ready. Outdoor time is a must with both programs as we value the healing benefits of nature.
Offering full day care for children between 24 and 36 months old 4 days or 5 days a week
KinderSpirit Preschool
SW Portland -
7425 SW 52nd Ave
$25 waitlist fee
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About this center: We provide nurturing, supportive, and inspirational opportunities for children to flourish in their early childhood years. Our Garden House is a cozy classroom, created to be a home-like nest away from the sometimes hectic world outside. Our Preschool is a place where children can create and explore their environment without being rushed or pressured to grow up before they are developmentally ready. Outdoor time is a must with both programs as we value the healing benefits of nature.
Offering full or half day care for children over 36 months old 4 days or 5 days a week
Little Hands Garden School - Clinton Park
SE Portland -
3229 SE 57th Ave.
$50 waitlist fee
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About this center: Little Hands Garden School welcomes preschool students ages 24 months to 5 years in small classes with a low teacher-student ratio. Students experience Little Hand’s outstanding nature-based curriculum including gardening, farm animals, storytelling, drama, and seasonal-based arts and music. Delicious, vegetarian snacks feature fruits and vegetables students grow, harvest, and prepare at the school. Spanish language enrichment is also included.
Offering full day care for children over 24 months old 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Little Hands Garden School - South Tabor
SE Portland -
2836 SE 66th Ave.
$50 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
This site is full for the current school year.
About this center: Little Hands Garden School welcomes preschool students ages 24 months to 5 years in small classes with a low teacher-student ratio. Students experience Little Hand’s outstanding nature-based curriculum including gardening, farm animals, storytelling, drama, and seasonal-based arts and music. Delicious, vegetarian snacks feature fruits and vegetables students grow, harvest, and prepare at the school. Spanish language enrichment is also included.
Offering full or half day care for children over 24 months old 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Maple Grove in Washington Park
NW Portland -
Big Meadow Parking Lot
$30 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
We have half-day openings for preschoolers!
About this center: A small, all-outdoor preschool, nature-based and play-based for ages 3-5. Our curriculum covers social-emotional teaching, natural science, art, and love of nature. We are a half-day, recorded preschool program.
Offering half day care for children over 36 months old 2 days, 3 days, or 5 days a week
Mariposas Playschool
NE Portland -
3969 NE Rodney Ave
$25 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
We are currently full and we are adding names to our waitlist
About this center: Mariposas Playschool is a bilingual Spanish preschool offering nature-based, arts-integrated education in a home environment. Our program runs 8:30-2 Monday through Thursday with aftercare available til 5. Our program is for potty-trained children ages 2-5. After running as a small quaratine pod for the past year, we have finished the licensing process and expect our final license shortly!
Offering half day care for children over 24 months old 4 days a week
MetroKids Child Development Center
NE Portland -
600 NE Grand Avenue
$40 waitlist fee
Warning: This site does not match your preferences
Currently finalizing enrollment from our waitlist. We do not anticipate openings outside of potentially preschool. This site has a long waitlist for infants and toddlers! It could take up to a year or two to receive your first enrollment offer.
About this center: Joyful Noise CDC provides a child-oriented environment that embraces the concept of the whole child. Our activities stimulate children's physical and intellectual development and foster social and emotional growth. Our program seeks to encourage children to think, reason, question and experiment. We are a NAEYC Accredited program with the top 5-Star rating on the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS).
Offering full day care for children of all ages 2 days, 3 days, or 5 days a week
Nuevo Amanecer Academy
Beaverton -
15662 NW Energia street
$30 waitlist fee
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We are currently full at our Amanecer and Nuevo Amanecer locations but have room for 18 mo. + at our Casita Azul, Rock Creek location.
About this center: Amanecer Academy is a 100% Spanish Immersion Daycare and Pre-School. Children who attend our School will reap the benefits of Bilingualism. Bilingualism has profound positive effects on the brain. Some of those effects include increased creativity, higher levels of attention and focus and improved ability to adjust to environmental changes.
Offering full day care for children of all ages 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Paper Moon Playschool
NE Portland -
8905 NE Thompson St.
$40 waitlist fee
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This site is fully enrolled for fall.
About this center: Paper Moon Playschool is a small, year-round, certified in home play-based playschool. Our daily rhythm includes art, circle time, calendar time, finger plays, songs, dance, dramatic play, story time, lots of outside playtime, free play and music. We participate in Multnomah County Library story time outreach program as well as interactive music time with Jory. Starting in September 2020, we will be offering a half day program only.
Offering half day care for children over 30 months old 3 days a week
Peace Tree School
NE Portland -
432 NE Dekum St
$65 waitlist fee
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We are fully enrolled.
About this center: We are a community Montessori school. Our teachers are Montessori certified and create beautiful and engaging environments for their children. We believe in partnering with parents to give each child the best start in life. Our goal is to instill a love of learning with our science-backed early childhood education.
Offering full day care for children of all ages 4 days or 5 days a week
Petit a Petit Daycare
North Portland -
8024 N. Chautauqua Blvd.
$70 waitlist fee
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About this center: At Petit a Petit Daycare, we aim to help the development and growth of children in a French-speaking environment where the child is the sole focus.
We welcome infants (ages 3 months to 18 months), toddlers (ages 18 to 36 months), and preschoolers (ages 3 years to 5 years).
Offering full or half day care for children of all ages 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Pipster Prep Concordia (opening 2023)
NE Portland -
Concordia Neighborhood
$70 waitlist fee
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Pipster Prep Concordia is NOT currently open. It is anticipated to open early 2023 and plans to enroll students 12 months and older (city approval pending).
About this center: We are committed to providing rich experiences to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development and ensure students have a solid foundation needed for lifelong learning. With a student-centered approach, students are active participants in their own learning. Activities are designed to allow students to explore and discover. Our program focuses on preparing students academically and socially for elementary school.
Offering full day care for children over 12 months old 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Pipster Prep Hillside
NW Portland -
653 NW Culpepper Ter
$70 waitlist fee
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We are fully enrolled.
About this center: We are committed to providing rich experiences to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development and ensure students have a solid foundation needed for lifelong learning. With a student-centered approach, students are active participants in their own learning. Activities are designed to allow students to explore and discover. Our program focuses on preparing students academically and socially for elementary school.
Offering full day care for children over 24 months old 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Pipster Prep Lake Oswego (opening 2023)
Lake Oswego -
Lake Oswego
$70 waitlist fee
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Pipster Prep Lake Oswego is NOT currently open. It is anticipated to open early 2023 and plans to enroll students 24 months and older (city approval pending).
About this center: We are committed to providing rich experiences to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development and ensure students have a solid foundation needed for lifelong learning. With a student-centered approach, students are active participants in their own learning. Activities are designed to allow students to explore and discover. Our program focuses on preparing students academically and socially for elementary school.
Offering full day care for children over 24 months old 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Pipster Prep Northeast
NE Portland -
3515 NE Killingsworth Street
$70 waitlist fee
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We are fully enrolled.
About this center: We are committed to providing rich experiences to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development and ensure students have a solid foundation needed for lifelong learning. With a student-centered approach, students are active participants in their own learning. Activities are designed to allow students to explore and discover. Our program focuses on preparing students academically and socially for elementary school.
Offering full day care for children over 24 months old 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Pipster Prep Northwest
NW Portland -
920 NW 25th Ave
$70 waitlist fee
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We are fully enrolled.
About this center: We are committed to providing rich experiences to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development and ensure students have a solid foundation needed for lifelong learning. With a student-centered approach, students are active participants in their own learning. Activities are designed to allow students to explore and discover. Our program focuses on preparing students academically and socially for elementary school.
Offering full day care for children over 36 months old 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Pipster Prep Southwest
SW Portland -
8565 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
$70 waitlist fee
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We are fully enrolled.
About this center: We are committed to providing rich experiences to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development and ensure students have a solid foundation needed for lifelong learning. With a student-centered approach, students are active participants in their own learning. Activities are designed to allow students to explore and discover. Our program focuses on preparing students academically and socially for elementary school.
Offering full day care for children over 36 months old 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Portland Montessori Collaborative
SW Portland -
4817 SW 53rd Ave
$20 waitlist fee
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We expect to fill any open spots in 2022 from our existing waitlist.
About this center: Portland Montessori Collaborative (or pdxMC) is a year-round authentic Montessori school offering four and five day schedules for full day care. We boast wholesome meals cooked on-site, trained and experienced staff, a commitment to environmental sustainability, and a thoughtful outdoor curriculum. Our school is a wonderful nurturing place to learn and grow.
Offering full day care for children of all ages 4 days or 5 days a week
Portland Preschool of the Arts
SE Portland -
4707 SE Belmont St.
$30 waitlist fee
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About this center: At our Reggio-inspired, art and play-based preschool, we give children the opportunity to learn through extended, uninterrupted play, focused, hands-on art and expression, trial and error, creativity, teamwork time, and story time. We let the child's natural drive to engage lead the way while offering strategies that build the social and emotional skills. We are a half-day, recorded preschool.
Offering half day care for children over 36 months old 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Small Wonders School at Grant Park
NE Portland -
2728 NE 34th Ave
$65 waitlist fee
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We have openings in our kindergarten program for 2022-2023. Children must by 5 by October 15th. All other age groups are full for this year.
About this center: Small Wonders School offers high quality preschool programs in NE Portland with the convenience of childcare hours for children ages 2 up to Kindergarten age. Our school communities are housed in Reggio-inspired settings and the days are filled with exploratory projects, art experiences, as well as indoor and outdoor play. We are pleased to claim a 5-star QRIS rating which is reflected in our offerings, low ratios, and environments.
Offering full day care for children over 24 months old 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Small Wonders School Hollywood
NE Portland -
3634 NE Sandy Blvd
$65 waitlist fee
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We have openings in our kindergarten program for 2022-2023. Children must by 5 by October 15th. All other age groups are full for this year.
About this center: Small Wonders School offers high quality preschool programs in NE Portland with the convenience of childcare hours for children ages 2 up to Kindergarten age. Our school communities are housed in Reggio-inspired settings and the days are filled with exploratory projects, art experiences, as well as indoor and outdoor play. We are pleased to claim a 5-star QRIS rating which is reflected in our offerings, low ratios, and environments.
Offering full day care for children over 24 months old 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Sunny Skies Early Childhood Community
SE Portland -
1215 Blankenship Rd
$40 waitlist fee
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We have fall openings for ages 2-5!
About this center: We believe in teaching to the Whole Child. We understand that at this young age children are just starting to learn to identify and process their emotions, work with others, and develop their foundational knowledge.
To grow and develop in a healthy manner, they need a safe space where they feel comfortable exploring, learning, and making mistakes. We aim to provide them with a nurturing and mindful environment that fits the needs of the individual.
Offering full day care for children over 24 months old 5 days a week
Sweet Day Community School - Irvington
NE Portland -
1205 NE Broadway St
$40 waitlist fee
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We are fully enrolled at this location.
About this center: Sweet Day is a Reggio-inspired childcare, enriched by its community of families, and dedicated to the small moments of each child's day. By valuing the small moments, we stay present, engaged, and open to the joys of early childhood.
Offering full day care for children over 4 months old 2 days, 3 days, or 5 days a week
Sweet Day Community School - Richmond
SE Portland -
Richmond
$40 waitlist fee
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We are fully enrolled for the fall at this location. You are welcome to join the waitlist at any age but we do not enroll children before 24 months.
About this center: Sweet Day is a Reggio-inspired childcare, enriched by its community of families, and dedicated to the small moments of each child's day. By valuing the small moments, we stay present, engaged, and open to the joys of early childhood.
Offering full day care for children over 24 months old 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Sweet Day Community School - St. Johns
North Portland -
8649 N Lombard
$40 waitlist fee
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About this center: Sweet Day is a Reggio-inspired childcare, enriched by its community of families, and dedicated to the small moments of each child's day. By valuing the small moments, we stay present, engaged, and open to the joys of early childhood.
Offering full day care for children over 24 months old 2 days, 3 days, or 5 days a week
Sweet River Bamboo - Cloud Forest Kinship
NE Portland -
2923 NE Oregon St
$60 waitlist fee
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This site offers Tue-Thu care from 8:30am-3pm for ages 9 months to 3 years
About this center: Sweet River Bamboo Preschool and Nursery is a year-round, home-based, enrichment program offering exceptional care for children 3 months to 6 years old. We offer care to and group children by way of our kinship model where infants, toddlers and preschoolers are cared for in home settings filled with family style warmth.
SRB kinships are built upon the conviction that there is an urgent need for families today to live in harmony with our Earth and in connection to community. Please, join us!
Offering full day care for children of all ages 3 days a week
Sweet River Bamboo - Fern Haven Kinship
NE Portland -
503 NE 29th Ave
$60 waitlist fee
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This site offers 2, 3, or 5 days care options Mon-Fri from 8:30am-3pm for ages 9 months to 3 years
About this center: Sweet River Bamboo Preschool and Nursery is a year-round, home-based, enrichment program offering exceptional care for children 3 months to 6 years old. We offer care to and group children by way of our kinship model where infants, toddlers and preschoolers are cared for in home settings filled with family style warmth.
SRB kinships are built upon the conviction that there is an urgent need for families today to live in harmony with our Earth and in connection to community. Please, join us!
Offering half day care for children of all ages 2 days, 3 days, or 5 days a week
Sweet River Bamboo - Monarch Kinship
NE Portland -
6523 NE Wygant St
$60 waitlist fee
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This site offers Mon-Wed care from 8:30am-5pm for ages 3 months to 3 years
About this center: Sweet River Bamboo Preschool and Nursery is a year-round, home-based, enrichment program offering exceptional care for children 3 months to 6 years old. We offer care to and group children by way of our kinship model where infants, toddlers and preschoolers are cared for in home settings filled with family style warmth.
SRB kinships are built upon the conviction that there is an urgent need for families today to live in harmony with our Earth and in connection to community. Please, join us!
Offering full day care for children under 36 months old 3 days a week
Sweet River Bamboo - Singing Brook
NE Portland -
3923 NE 17th Ave
$60 waitlist fee
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This site offers 2, 3, or 5 days care options Mon-Fri for ages 2 years through kindergarten ready
About this center: Sweet River Bamboo Preschool and Nursery is a year-round, home-based, enrichment program offering exceptional care for children 3 months to 6 years old. We offer care to and group children by way of our kinship model where infants, toddlers and preschoolers are cared for in home settings filled with family style warmth.
SRB kinships are built upon the conviction that there is an urgent need for families today to live in harmony with our Earth and in connection to community. Please, join us!
Offering full day care for children over 24 months old 2 days, 3 days, or 5 days a week
Sweet River Bamboo - Woodhaven Kinship
NE Portland -
2643 NE Clackamas St.
$60 waitlist fee
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This site offers 2, 3, or 5 days care options Mon-Fri from 8:30am-5pm for ages 3 months to 3 years
About this center: Sweet River Bamboo Preschool and Nursery is a year-round, home-based, enrichment program offering exceptional care for children 3 months to 6 years old. We offer care to and group children by way of our kinship model where infants, toddlers and preschoolers are cared for in home settings filled with family style warmth.
SRB kinships are built upon the conviction that there is an urgent need for families today to live in harmony with our Earth and in connection to community. Please, join us!
Offering full day care for children of all ages 2 days, 3 days, or 5 days a week
The Oak House
NE Portland -
3636 NE 9th Ave
$30 waitlist fee
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We are full for all ages for the 2021-2022 school year
About this center: Oak & Rose School for Early Childhood offers curriculum-based care for children ages 6 weeks old to 5 years of age. We envision a learning community that supports experiential learning, creative expression, outdoor adventure, and a garden and food program children can participate in. Above all, we aim to co-create a space based on community and respect.
Offering full or half day care for children over 36 months old 2 days, 3 days, or 5 days a week
The Rose House
NE Portland -
4737 NE 29th Ave
$30 waitlist fee
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We are full for all ages for the 2021-2022 school year.
About this center: Oak & Rose School for Early Childhood offers curriculum-based care for children ages 6 weeks old to 5 years of age. We envision a learning community that supports experiential learning, creative expression, outdoor adventure, and a garden and food program children can participate in. Above all, we aim to co-create a space based on community and respect.
Offering full day care for children under 36 months old 2 days, 3 days, or 5 days a week
The Strawberry Patch Preschool
North Portland -
1242 N. Kilpatrick St.
$25 waitlist fee
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We are fully enrolled.
About this center: The Strawberry Patch is an in-home preschool relocating to the Kenton neighborhood. It offers a student-centered, play-based curriculum designed for potty-trained kids 2.5-5 years old. We operate 4 days a week 8 - 2:00pm with after care available til 5:30 pm.
Offering full or half day care for children over 30 months old 4 days a week
Tumbleweed Infant and Preschool House
SE Portland -
6545 SE 66th Ave
$55 waitlist fee
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We are fully enrolled.. Note that our Infant/Toddler house has a 1 -2 year waiting list and only offers 2-4 days of care.
About this center: Tumbleweed Infant and Preschool Houses provides quality childcare in a community oriented environment. We optimize the individual, healthy development of children, care providers, and families so that together we can build a deeper understanding of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We bring a mindful embodiment of emotional awareness, intelligence and regulation allowing for trust-based, predictive, emergent and community-oriented focus.
Offering full day care for children of all ages 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
VivaKids Preschool
Hillsboro -
244 NE 72nd Pl
$40 waitlist fee
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As of May 2022, we currently have openings for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Please contact us to confirm our latest availability!
About this center: VivaKids is a bilingual Portuguese/English Montessori inspired preschool. We provide delicious homemade meals to our students and we are conveniently located near Cornelius Pass and Baseline in Hillsboro/Beaverton. Visit our website www.vivakidspreschool.com and follow us on Instagram @vivakidspreschool for more information.
Offering full day care for children of all ages 2 days, 3 days, or 5 days a week
Wow and Flutterville - Cedar Mills
Beaverton -
800 NW 107th Ave
$55 waitlist fee
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This is a new site opening in Fall 2021
About this center: Wow and Flutterville Playgardens offers Waldorf-inspired care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Embracing the Lifeways Early Education philosophy, our "homes-away-from-home" provide loving communities designed to support little ones in their important work of exploring, discovering, and learning through nature-based free play in an environment filled with kindness, empathy, and a culture of inclusion.
Offering full day care for children of all ages 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Wow and Flutterville - NE Center
North Portland -
4114 N Vancouver Ave
$55 waitlist fee
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This site has no openings for infants and toddlers but does have preschool availability. This site has a long waitlist for infants! It could take up to a year or two to receive your first enrollment offer.
About this center: Wow and Flutterville Playgardens offers Waldorf-inspired care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Embracing the Lifeways Early Education philosophy, our "homes-away-from-home" provide loving communities designed to support little ones in their important work of exploring, discovering, and learning through nature-based free play in an environment filled with kindness, empathy, and a culture of inclusion.
Offering full day care for children of all ages 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
Wow and Flutterville - SE Center
SE Portland -
8722 SE 17th Ave
$55 waitlist fee
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This site has a long waitlist for infants. There are limited openings for wobblers for the fall.
About this center: Wow and Flutterville Playgardens offers Waldorf-inspired care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Embracing the Lifeways Early Education philosophy, our "homes-away-from-home" provide loving communities designed to support little ones in their important work of exploring, discovering, and learning through nature-based free play in an environment filled with kindness, empathy, and a culture of inclusion.
Offering full day care for children of all ages 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days a week
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