Best Preschools in Portland, OR

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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.

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.

Primary

The primary program is prepared to help children cultivate their intrinsic desire to learn. Children are free to learn at their own pace in this stimulating, nurturing environment.

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.

Preschool Classroom

In our Preschool classroom, children start their journeys into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting. At The Goddard School®, we recognize that classrooms are made up of many unique children and teachers work to create engaging, innovative, play-based lessons with the interests and needs of every child in mind. Through the power of asking a question, your child will learn how to seek answers and advocate for themselves in the classroom. The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum takes your child's natural curiosity and encourages them to ask even more questions because asking questions fuels learning. When children want to know something, they learn faster and learning becomes an understanding that lasts a lifetime.

Bridge Classroom

Children in the Bridge classroom are strengthening their self-care skills, growing in their independence and enhancing the skills they need to be successful in a preschool classroom. The Bridge classroom is a purposeful year of preschool prep designed for children with birthdays later in the year or children who may need more time to strengthen self-care skills or social-emotional development. In this classroom, our Wonder of Learning™ education program supports children's independence as they continue to build skills necessary for handwriting and drawing with increased intentionality, learn foundational math concepts and build strong vocabularies.

Preschool Classroom

In our Preschool classroom, children start their journeys into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting. At The Goddard School®, we recognize that classrooms are made up of many unique children and teachers work to create engaging, innovative, play-based lessons with the interests and needs of every child in mind. Through the power of asking a question, your child will learn how to seek answers and advocate for themselves in the classroom. The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum takes your child's natural curiosity and encourages them to ask even more questions because asking questions fuels learning. When children want to know something, they learn faster and learning becomes an understanding that lasts a lifetime.

Bridge Classroom

Children in the Bridge classroom are strengthening their self-care skills, growing in their independence and enhancing the skills they need to be successful in a preschool classroom. The Bridge classroom is a purposeful year of preschool prep designed for children with birthdays later in the year or children who may need more time to strengthen self-care skills or social-emotional development. In this classroom, our Wonder of Learning™ education program supports children's independence as they continue to build skills necessary for handwriting and drawing with increased intentionality, learn foundational math concepts and build strong vocabularies.

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.

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.

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.

Pre-Kindergarten

Our Pre-K Program is designed specifically to ensure students are ready to THRIVE in Kindergarten and beyond.

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Our preschool program focuses on building foundational skills in literacy, math, and social-emotional development through fun, hands-on activities. We combine structured learning with creative play, outdoor exploration, and individual attention to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.

Tiny Treasures Daycare

At Tiny Treasures Day Care, we provide a safe, loving environment for all children and infants. Our program focuses on early learning, creative play, outdoor activities, and emotional development. With small group sizes and flexible scheduling, we offer both full-time and part-time care.

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Irvington Preschool

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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, make and eat a variety of foods, explore different tools, explore and measure different textures, read, write and share books.

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.

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.

A Child's Way Kindergarten-Preschool

PreK classes support hands-on learning and exploration in a developmentally appropriate environment. Goals include socialization, building self-regulation skills, pre-reading & pre-writing skills, problem-solving opportunities, confidence & independence and creating a joyful learning environment.

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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.

Simple Gifts Montessori

Our goal is to foster your child's natural desire to explore the world and learn how it works. Children are natural experimenters, and our classroom and curriculum give them the perfect setting to do so. Our hands-on materials promote brain growth and develop strong learning habits.

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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

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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.

Discovery Preschool

Preschool program designed to create a strong academic and social foundation. Teachers introduce math, literacy, and science. Activities also include music, movement, art, pretend play, and group games. Children become an active part of their classroom community.

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Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.

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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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