Best Child Care Centers in Portland, OR

Toddlers

This is the time when children use their bodies, senses, and emerging problem-solving skills to learn about and make sense of their world in the ways most meaningful and effective for them. Our toddler educators give your toddler responsive, individualized attention to help build their skills. Activities range from the simple to the complex, with work areas arranged by subject. Montessori materials not typically found at other schools are used, as children choose activities based on their own interests. We focus on sensory and perception; self-help; language; physical and motor skills; social and emotional growth. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Primary

Learning revolves around tangible experiences. Practical life exercises like sorting, pouring, or washing dishes are introduced. Children also use concrete materials such as movable alphabets, cubes, cylinders, and other objects to learn. They learn to work together, with each others’ best interests in mind. This broad-based program allows children to explore a range of subjects and ideas: science and nature, music and movement, sensorial experiences, cooking and nutrition, cultural awareness, history; geography, language arts, and mathematics.

Infant Classroom

In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.

Twos Classroom

In the Twos classroom, patient, caring teachers guide children through playful exploration. They help your little one navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity. Your toddler is constantly learning new things about the world around them. At The Goddard School®, our team is here to work with your little one every day as they play, learn and gain the skills they need to prepare for preschool. Our Wonder of Learning™ education program will immerse your child in literacy, science, arts and math brought together in one activity for a more holistic—and fun—approach to learning.

Infant Classroom

In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.

Toddler Classroom

As toddlers are rapidly developing both physically and cognitively, the Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered, and their language and communication skills are nurtured. A lifelong love of learning starts early, and we believe in providing brand-new learners with the tools they need to be successful. In the Toddler classroom, our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, comes to life as expert teachers harness children’s natural curiosity, guiding them to explore the world around them through hands-on learning, play and asking questions. Teachers support your child's social-emotional growth while helping them develop important physical skills. Your little one will build social awareness, form meaningful connections with others and have plenty of opportunities to strengthen essential skills like persistence and independence.

Infants

We’ve incorporated Attachment Theory and R.I.E (Resources for Infant Educarers) principles into our infant program. Our organic approach to caring for infants allows each individual child to develop and progress at their unique rhythm.

Toddlers

This room is filled with blocks, books, dress-up clothes, dishes and all sorts of things to encourage a child’s imagination. Our Toddlers also love to work with art materials and play in the touch tub washing babies or digging in the dirt with trucks.

Infants

We’ve incorporated Attachment Theory and R.I.E (Resources for Infant Educarers) principles into our infant program. Our organic approach to caring for infants allows each individual child to develop and progress at their unique rhythm.

Toddlers

This room is filled with blocks, books, dress-up clothes, dishes and all sorts of things to encourage a child’s imagination. Our Toddlers also love to work with art materials and play in the touch tub washing babies or digging in the dirt with trucks.

Infant

Our infant rooms enroll children ages 3 months until crawling in our non-mobile environment. Children who are crawling are in our Woodlands classroom until they can walk

Toddler

The toddler rooms are carefully prepared environments for children who are walking – 2.5 years of age. This toddler program helps our youngest students grow in independence and self-esteem.

Toddler Program

Our Toddler Program is specifically tailored to the needs of your busy toddler. We lovingly nurture your child through important early milestones, from “self-help” learning skills such as hand washing and putting away their toys, to socializing and forming first friendships.

Flexible Care

With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.

Infant Care

Our Infant Care Program is committed to making the first transition away from home natural and easy for both you and your child.

Toddler Program

Our Toddler Program is specifically tailored to the needs of your busy toddler. We lovingly nurture your child through important early milestones, from “self-help” learning skills such as hand washing and putting away their toys, to socializing and forming first friendships.

Gazers and Pathfinders (Infants)

Play-based infant care centered around your child's unique individual needs

Explorers and Trailblazers (Young Toddlers)

Play-based toddler program focused on helping your child meet key developmental milestones.

Irvington Preschool

Child Care Center Program

In our classrooms, children are invited to play games, tell stories, create plays, move to music, sing songs and fingerplays, explore new art mediums, manipulate puppets, explore different tools, explore and measure different textures, read, write and share books.

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Portland Preschool of the Arts

As a play-based learning program, our Preschool prioritizes exploration, discovery, and inquiry for our students’ education. Through our daily arts-focused curriculum, children learn to engage more meaningfully with their peers, build self-confidence and better understand the world they live in.

The Hangout PDX

The Hangout is a creative place for kids to experiment with art-making and be decision-makers in crafting their artistic voices. Students work with our teachers to design an after school experience they love!

A Child's Way Kindergarten-Preschool

The 2's program is a parent/child class is a child's first exposure to a preschool setting. The class environment and activities are nurturing and developmentally appropriate. A few goals are socialization, hands-on learning, problem solving, & learning to separate from parents/guardians.

A Child's Way Kindergarten-Preschool

Preschool classes (3 yr olds) are thoughtfully planned to support the social and emotional growth. They are rich with hands-on experiences and promote exploration building many pre-reading & pre-writing skills. A few goals for this group is socialization, problem solving and independence.

Kenilworth Community Preschool

Play-based, Reggio-inspired co-op preschool in SE Portland for children ages 3–5. Families are active partners in the classroom. Half-day program, small community, big heart. 2-3 days a week.

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Infant Daycare

Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.

Toddler Daycare

Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.

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The Virginia Kathryn Microschool- Learning Pod

Kindergarten thru Fifth Grade. Mixed aged group. We meet the student where they are and work to progress to the next level. We offer academics, art in a variety of different ways. It's a small group with one certified teacher.

Willow Tree Preschool

We are inspired by the progressive early childhood programs of Reggio Emilia, Italy and share gratitude for nature, a love of the arts, and deep respect for playful inquiry. Kids move and learn at their own pace, exploring, making connections, and building meaning through their experiences.

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Holy Redeemer Early Childhood Program

Holy Redeemer Before and After School Program

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Before & After Care

Finding convenient and enriching before or after school care for elementary aged children can be challenging. Our school-age program takes advantage of older children’s growing independence and abilities by providing activities that are fun, challenging and engaging. We provide reliable transportation to and from many area elementary schools, nutritious meals and snacks that help children form healthy eating habits, and dedicated staff members with experience in working with older children.

Early Preschool

Our Early Preschool program, taught in a French Immersion setting, provides children ages 2.5-3 years old with many opportunities to explore and engage in authentic ways. Children will begin to practice social-emotional skills and independently navigate their classroom community.

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Infant Daycare

Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.

Toddler Daycare

Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.

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Blue Class

Meeting on Monday, Wednesday an d Fridays from 9:30-112, our Blue Class is our 3-4 year olds! Co-op is a particularly great fit for families who do not need full time childcare but still want to give their kids some intentional school exposure in the form of a supportive, community oriented program.

Red Class

Meeting on Tuesday and Thursdays from 9:30-112, our Red Class is our 3-4 year olds! Co-op is a particularly great fit for families who do not need full time childcare but still want to give their kids some intentional school exposure in the form of a supportive, community oriented program.

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