Best Montessori Preschools in Portland, OR

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15188 NW Central Dr Bethany
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Montessori Unlimited is the largest nationwide community of Montessori schools. Your neighborhood center offers unique, genuine learning with the authentic Montessori Method. Our unique, mixed-age...

We love it. The teachers are wonderful, available and willing to communicate. We feel a lot of respect and attention for both parents and students. The school is clean and safe, the curriculum is exc…

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Creston - Kenilworth
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Our Reggio inspired preschool has been open since 2006 and we have earned a 5 star quality rating through Oregon's Quality Rating Improvement System and we are an EcoHealthy Child Care. We spend lots...

We were lucky enough to come across Wildflowers in time for my oldest who attended for 3 years. It was such a wonderful experience, he really grew and thrived. They found ways to incorporate every ch…

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Bethany
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Mothers Pride School is a DELC-certified daycare and preschool located in Portland, OR, seamlessly blends a nurturing environment with a stimulating curriculum. As the owner and founder, Rupam is a...

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13141 SE Powell Blvd Powellhurst-Gilbert
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Welcome to Carmen’s Daycare! We focus on creating a place of fun, enjoyment and education. Our daily schedule is full of activities to keep your child learning and happy. We are a place of no...

We love Carmen’s Daycare! Our experience with them has been great. Our son enjoyed getting to attend and telling us of his activities there. They are quick to respond and address any issues that may …

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Oak Creek
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Blessed Beginnings Child Daycare is an in-home Bilingual Program based in Oak Creek and Lake Oswego School District. Blessed Beginnings is a play-based/ Spanish immersion learning daycare where...

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Richmond
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Woodward Montessori is an in-home preschool that focuses on not only academics and learning but also social and emotional needs. Our 2 teachers have been in this classroom since the school opened in...

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Southwest Portland
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Childcare program striving to spark joy, creativity, resilience, and curiosity in each child. Lessons are designed to help children develop responsibility, compassion, and independence. Curriculum is...

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17630 SE Main St Portland
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Montessori program serving preschool through elementary children in a mixed-age, holistic learning environment. Program supports inclusion in the classroom, diversity of children, respect for...

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7650 SE Clackamas St Portland
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Learning Sprouts is an eclectic school that derives from many well-known philosophies such as RIE, Reggio Emilia, Magda Gerber, Montessori, and Waldorf. We are most inspired by RIE (Resources for...

Learning Sprouts is amazing! My son started when he was only 4 months old and Monica took such wonderful care of him and made me feel so comfortable. I constantly get updates about his day so I feel …

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North Tabor
Claimed 5.0

Whimsy and Wonder Preschool offers a play-based full-day preschool experience. We call ourselves a playful preschool community, and in pursuit of that goal, we are seeking families who share our...

I was so grateful to find Whimsy during covid. As an essential worker it eased my mind to have my daughter in the hands of kind and empathetic care providers. Ms. Heidi and Ms. Sage showed up for t…

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Centennial Community Association
Claimed 5.0

Childcare program serving young learners in a home-based setting. Children are encouraged to develop social and emotional skills, build self-esteem, and show respect for others in a happy environment....

My experience with Vanessa’s Happy Daycare has been excellent, my children are always happy to go to daycare. Not only are they taken care of well, they are treated like family! Vanessa also does an …

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1700 NE 132nd Ave Northeast Portland
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Center-based facility offering bilingual learning experiences to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is based on traditional Montessori education with Spanish incorporated into daily...

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3626 SW Bond Ave Southwest Portland
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Montessori school offering toddler and preschool programs. Program partners with families to guide children who are morally, emotionally, and behaviorally prepared for the real world. Staff helps...

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725 NW Dale Ave Ste. 102 Cedar Mill
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Mixed-age Montessori program believes in educating the whole child. Teachers guide children through foundational stages of the learning journey through authentic and thoughtful Montessori teachings,...

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1312 SE 35th Ave Sunnyside
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School offers early learning opportunities for preschool-age children. Emphasis is placed on providing children with freedom within prepared environment. Hands-on activities promote physical,...

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1516 NW Thurman St Northwest Portland
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Montessori center preparing children for future school experiences through a whole-child approach to learning and development. Activities for toddlers revolve around self-care, household chores, and...

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6828 SE Holgate Blvd Foster - Powell
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Home-based early education program offering care, education, and English and American Sign Language learning immersion for hearing and deaf children. Program focuses on school readiness and emphasizes...

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7126 SE Milwaukie Ave Southeast Portland
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Center-based facility providing care and hands-on learning experiences to young children. Utilizing the Montessori method, curriculum focuses on child-led projects with a focus on imagination,...

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7528 N Charleston Ave North Portland
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Center-based facility providing traditional Montessori learning experiences to young children. Curriculum focuses on social and emotional development through child-led activities that include sensory...

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Southeast Portland
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Half-day play-based preschool program. Influenced by the Waldorf and Montessori philosophies. Located in the Sellwood neighborhood of Portland, Oregon.

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Cedar Mill
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Give your child the opportunity to thrive with my selection of age-appropriate toys and learning equipment designed to enrich their development. Experience the warm, nurturing environment at my home...

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Forest Highlands
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At Pinecone Childcare, we nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence in children aged 1-6 years through our play-based, child-led curriculum. Our program is deeply rooted in Montessori principles,...

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Southeast Portland
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A family-run nature-based and play-based neighborhood preschool programs for 2-4.5 years. Schedule provides a daily routine along with opportunities for self-expression and free play. Curriculum...

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Bethany
Claimed 5.0

Preschool uses play-based, academic engagement methods that are crafted to accommodate individual learning styles while blending Montessori and Waldorf styles so young students easily gain...

An excellent daycare! Clean and bright, with lots of fun and engaging activities. Our kiddo has thrived under Miss Alex's kind and considerate care. Would highly recommend, especially for families wh…

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North Portland
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Early learning program serving preschool-age children. The program focuses on movement, music, and arts in a Montessori-based environment. Independence and learning through play are supported to...

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Powellhurst-Gilbert
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Hello, our program has a wide variety of activities, all appropriate to the formality and ability of each of our children. We provide the opportunity for them to learn Spanish sign language, and we...

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14750 SE Clinton St Southeast Portland

School offers care and education services to preschool and Kindergarten-age children. Program provides interactive learning experiences in support of social, cognitive, and physical development....

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Northwest Portland
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Provider offering educational services for young learners in a home-based environment. Preschool and school-age classes include developmental games, art classes, crafting, and educational activities....

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4817 SW 53rd Ave Southwest Portland

Montessori program serves infants, toddlers, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten children in a Reggio Emilia inspired environment. Child-centered classes provide opportunities for children to build...

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South Tabor

Montessori daycare and preschool offering classes for toddlers and preschoolers. Activities are child-centered and students are encouraged to complete activities that interest them. Art projects, math...

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North Portland
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Small mother-daughter-led program, for children ages 2-6, weaves minimalistic, inclusive practices—inspired by nature, gratitude, and heartfelt traditions into a warm, enchanted space. Together, we...

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26 NE Morris St Eliot

In-home French Immersion daycare offers care and education for infants and toddlers. Program focuses on each individual child and encourages autonomy and independence in group settings. Curriculum...

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5206 N Interstate Ave Overlook

Preschool provides Spanish immersion program through research-based and collaborative learning approach. Curriculum is student-led, allowing for exploration and group project work that promotes...

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4920 SW Vermont St Southwest Portland

Center offers programs for toddlers through elementary-aged children that implement Montessori methods. Mixed-age classroom environment promotes socialization, peer learning, as well as instilling a...

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2036 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Eliot

Preschool provides Spanish immersion program through research-based and collaborative learning approach. Curriculum is student-led, allowing for exploration and group project work that promotes...

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3941 SE Division St Richmond

Center offering hands-on learning experience for preschool students. Curriculum incorporates Japanese culture. Routines include science experiments, arts and crafts, exploration stations, circle time,...

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8470 SW Oleson Rd Metzger
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Amity Montessori School is a preschool offering Montessori programs. It features an organic school garden where children participate in planting, tending, and harvesting. The school emphasizes a...

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Lents
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Blue Jay Preschool House is an inclusive, child-centered environment. Relationships come first, and we take the time to form deep connections with each of our students. Play is the work of childhood,...

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7220 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez Blvd Southeast Portland

Early learning center follows hands-on learning approach. Children are able to explore age-appropriate classroom environments and choose own activities. Students learn age-appropriate concepts in...

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Brentwood-Darlington
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Widdlekins is a holistic preschool & childcare featuring aspects of Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and RIE teaching in a loving home environment. We spend time outside daily, our children eat...

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Southwest Portland
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Private preschool offering services to young children. Program is inspired by Reggio-Emilia philosophies and believes that children are capable, kind, and ready to learn. Integrity, social skills, and...

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5830 SE Taylor St Southeast Portland
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Fiddleheads Urban Forest Preschool offers nature-based early childhood education where children spend their days primarily outdoors, exploring and learning in natural settings. The program follows a...

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4744 NW Bethany Blvd Bethany

Center provides infants through school-age children residing in the Beaverton, Aloha, and Bethany areas with a Montessori education. Play-based environment fosters children's independence while...

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3515 NE 14th Ave Sabin

Early education center for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum provides hands-on experience which allows students to explore personal interests. Emphasis is placed on language development,...

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3258 NW 185th Ave Bethany

Center based facility providing care and educational experiences to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers as well as afterschool care for older children. Curriculum utilizes the traditional Montessori...

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1015 SE 182nd Ave Rockwood
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School providing Montessori learning curriculum. Schedule is child-centered and children are encouraged to explore activities based on personal interests. Activities include independent and guided...

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North Portland
Claimed 5.0

Montessori-inspired preschool owned and operated by a former elementary school teacher. Provider fosters the whole child through the development of independence, social-emotional skills, and positive...

Our daughter started at Little Explores when she was 18 months old and stayed for over two years. During this time, she grew and developed so much, surrounded by love, care, and encouragement from th…

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FAQs About Portland Montessori Preschools

What is the best age to start Montessori daycare/preschool?
While Montessori preschools commonly accept children between the ages of 2.5 and 3, enabling them to engage with the Montessori philosophy during essential developmental years, Montessori daycares often extend their services to even younger children, including infants.
What is Montessori education?
Montessori education, inspired by Dr. Maria Montessori's observations of children, emphasizes nurturing a child's natural desire to learn. Through hands-on experiences and self-directed activities, children are encouraged to become active seekers of knowledge.
What does Montessori mean?
"Montessori" embodies an educational philosophy founded by Dr. Maria Montessori, centered around child-driven activities and interactions within carefully designed learning spaces.