Top Part Time Daycares in Portland, OR
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...
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The Goddard School of Portland - Bethany is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. We offer a range of programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and more. Our center features...
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.
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.
Also offers: Preschool Classroom, Bridge Classroom
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The Goddard School of South Portland is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features an imagination playground, a robotics and STEAM lab, and fresh fruit and...
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.
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.
Also offers: Preschool Classroom, Bridge Classroom
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Montessori school serving infants, toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten-age children. Bilingual program offered in Spanish and English. Infant program focuses on building healthy attachments,...
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.
Also offers: Primary
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Speaks Spanish
The Children’s Garden – Field Office provides high-quality childcare and educational experiences for infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-kindergarten. We utilize a strategic combination of...
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.
Preschool
Our Preschool program provides a gentle introduction into a more traditional classroom setting. We encourage each child to explore and play while offering guidance to help develop self-control and positive social skills.
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Private education program offering infant and toddler care, preschool, and pre-kindergarten in a nurturing, home-like setting. Program follows skill-based Ascend Curriculum and Reggio Emilia-inspired...
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.
Also offers: Preschool
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Creative Minds Learning Center provides parents peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a setting as nurturing as home.
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.
Preschool
Our specialized preschool curriculum uses rhymes, stories and hands-on activities to encourage those first steps toward building the foundational skills for reading, writing, math, and science.
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Preschool & Pre-K program emphasizing an educational environment. Early childhood curriculum is focused on the whole child and considers physical, cognitive and social-emotional growth.
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At Tiny Treasures Daycare, your child’s safety and happiness are our top priorities. With over 25 years of experience, our CPR-certified staff provides loving, attentive care in a warm, home-like...
Part Time Daycare Program
Our infant program offers a warm, safe, and loving environment where babies receive personalized attention. We support each child’s growth with tummy time, sensory play, soothing routines, and lots of cuddles to help them feel secure and thrive at their own pace.
Toddler Care Program
At Tiny Treasures Day Care, our toddler program supports growth through play, learning, and routine. We focus on language, motor skills, and social development in a safe, nurturing space with fun activities, outdoor play, and lots of love and attention.
Also offers: Tiny Treasures Daycare, Preschool Program
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At O Heaven Family Childcare, we’re proud to have earned the trust of parents and families through our unwavering commitment to excellence in childcare. Our numbers tell a story of dedication, love,...
Part Time Daycare Program
Toddler Care Program
Also offers: Daycare Program, Preschool Program
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Speaks Spanish
Birch & Bloom Childcare is a Certified Family Childcare program inspired by Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies for children ages 6 weeks–12 years. We provide a nurturing, child-led environment...
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Speaks Spanish
The school's Mission is to provide a stimulating & creative play-based, inclusive place to encourage love of learning, confidence, and social skills thru both structured and unstructured play with...
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Play and nature based preschool in Southwest Portland. Program follows rhythm of seasons and children's interests to shape curriculum. Spanish and Sign Language are incorporated into circle time and...
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Cooperative preschool and kindergarten program. Belief is that children learn best when playing on personal terms and choosing activities that hold desired interests. Conflict resolution model is...
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We are a professional program to care any child with love, patience, and respect. Our program is completely certified for DELC with more than 10 years of experience with all courses and knowledge...
Speaks Spanish
NAEYC accredited, non-profit Preschool program offering morning classes. There are 7 classrooms and two playgrounds (acre+). Each classroom has two teachers. There are several classes provided. The...
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.
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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...
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Kenilworth Community Preschool is a play-based, Reggio-inspired co-op preschool in SE Portland serving children ages 3–5. As a cooperative preschool, families are active partners in the classroom and...
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Reggio Emilia-inspired childcare and preschool program offering care for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Program follows children's lead in providing lessons based on aarts, nature, and...
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Mrs. Nicole's In-Home Childcare offers a warm, safe, and welcoming environment where children are supported as individuals. The program emphasizes imaginative play, gentle guidance for emotional and...
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Pequeños Rayos de Sol Day Care is a warm and nurturing bilingual childcare program dedicated to supporting children’s growth, learning, and well-being. Our safe and welcoming environment helps every...
Speaks Spanish
BKids Preschool is a licensed childcare located inside Bethany Athletic Club, serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Our structured curriculum builds strong early learning foundations while...
Part Time Daycare Program
Daycare Program
Also offers: Preschool Program
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The Petite Playhouse is an insured and state certified in-home family childcare setting. We create a nurturing and enriching environment that is play-based & child-led. We are a family-oriented...
Part Time Daycare Program
Toddler Care Program
Also offers: Preschool Program
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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...
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Program is nature based and has class outdoors every day. This outdoor classroom is located in the woods and their curriculum combines free play and teacher lead activities. As a co cop, parents are...
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Little Angels Home Daycare LLC offers a home-away-from-home childcare experience for families in Portland. A year-round program, Little Angels accepts students from 1 year to 12 years old. Little...
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Parent cooperative and preschool program encouraging children to learn through purposeful play. Children participate in free play with teacher led activities throughout each day. Parent participation...
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Private, in-home facility provides academic and play-based preschool education along with a half-day Kindergarten program. School-ready curriculum promotes social and academic development in...
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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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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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Home-based, half-day preschool program that is nature focused and influenced by Reggio Emilia teachings. Program encourages children to share gratitude for nature, love of arts, and deep respect for...
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In our nurturing environment, children explore, experiment, and discover through art, dramatic play, group play, cooking and eating, bible lessons, books and language, Science and Math, Music and...
Speaks Spanish
Academic learning center offering student-centered curricula to preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten children. Children are encouraged to become engaged learners, problem solvers, and...
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Private school offers early learning programs for preschool, prekindergarten, and Kindergarten-age children. Emphasis is placed on learning through hands-on exploration and experimentation. Program is...
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Childcare center providing age-appropriate classes for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten children in a play-based environment. Oregon Early Childhood Foundations are incorporated into the...
Speaks Spanish
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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Early childhood program offering learning through play experiences for young children. Half-day schedule is specifically designed for preschoolers and features an environment that supports exploration...
Speaks Spanish
Early education program designed for young learners. Providers believe children learn best through play and; therefore, create a child-centered environment where opportunities are provided for...
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L'Etoile French Immersion School is an independent school accredited by the French Ministry of Education for students aged 2½ through 12. Located in the heart of Portland in John's Landing, our...
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.
Preschool
Our preschool program for children ages 3-4 years old is taught in a French Immersion setting and provides children with many opportunities to explore and engage in authentic ways. Children will also begin to practice social-emotional skills and independently navigate their classroom community.
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Family home childcare specializing in infant and toddler care. Cozy atmosphere is provided that focuses on helping children learn and grow in daily life. Through hands-on experiences and play-based...
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Home-based family childcare preschool located in North Portland-St.John’s-Cathedral Park area. The program adheres to a holistic approach to early childhood education and believes that by exposing...
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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...
Whimsy And Wonder Preschool LLC
Whimsy and Wonder is a certified family childcare in the North Tabor neighborhood. We serve children 15m-6y in a mixed age classroom We have two large outdoor spaces. We serve healthy vegetarian meals. We can't wait to meet YOU!
Preschool Program
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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....
Speaks Spanish
Preschool program following the Lifeways Early Education philosophy along with a Waldorf-inspired model. School is designed to support learning through exploration, learning, discovery, and...
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Mixed-age preschool program utilizing Waldorf and Lifeways Early Childhood philosophies to create an educational environment. Program offers child-centered care and use a food-centric approach to...
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Cooperative preschool program based on the philosophy that active family involvement is essential in the healthy development of the child. Curriculum follows the natural changes in the seasons and...
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Spanish immersion program offers a play-based, structured daycare that incorporates activities and lessons designed to immerse children in the Spanish language. The program approach encourages...
Speaks Spanish
Wild Lilac is a non-profit early childhood educational community alive with possibilities for learning and discovery, an inclusive community that feels warm, inviting and nurturing for your whole...
Speaks Spanish
Since 1984, Hancock Street Preschool has been a cooperative preschool, built around the importance of relationships and community. We have two class options: the three-year-old “Red Class” meets...
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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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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Childcare Costs in Oregon
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in Oregon? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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Childcare Assistance in Oregon
Explore financial assistance programs available in Oregon, including childcare subsidies, tax credits, and free preschool options for eligible families.
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What is Part-Time Daycare?
This article explores the nuances of part-time daycare, its distinction from drop-in daycare, and why it might be the right choice for your family.
FAQs About Portland Part Time Daycares
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How many part-time childcare providers are in Portland, OR?
- There are currently 220 child care providers that offer part-time care.
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How much does part-time child care cost in Portland, OR?
- The average weekly cost for part-time child care is $733. This is based on provider cost data for child care providers listed on Winnie and considers part-time care to be about 20 hours per week.