Best Special Needs Care in Portland, OR
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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...
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.
Infant Care 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.
Also offers: Toddler Care Program, Preschool Program
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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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School Age Care Program
Also offers: Preschool Program, Daycare Program, Infant Care Program
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Speaks Spanish
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
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
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...
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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...
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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!
Also offers: Toddler Care Program
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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...
Speaks Spanish
Sensory play school serving toddlers and preschool-age children. Children are offered movement through play, sensory integration, small class sizes, and structured learning opportunities. Basic sign...
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Early Head Start Center-Based program: Center-based preschool for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years. Class: year-round from mid-July through mid-June, Tuesday-Friday, 8:15am-3:45pm. Head Start...
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Center offers cooperative care and educational opportunities for toddlers and preschool-age children. Teachers use a play-based curriculum to make learning organic, and low child-to-teacher ratios are...
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Faith-based daycare and early learning center serving infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development is fostered through learning by doing, play,...
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A program providing early learning services for young children. Teachers use The Pyramid Model to create responsive relationships with the children and allow discovery and exploration of the...
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Program offers early learning services for young children. Social and emotional development is fostered through developmentally-appropriate lessons and activities. Hands-on activities support...
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Center offers arts and culture-based educational programs to preschool and school-age children. Program emphasizes learning through hands-on experiences in art, music, phonics, and dramatic play....
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Preschool provides family-centered early childhood education to all children regardless of socioeconomic status, culture, race, religion, or need. Program focuses on play-based social-emotional...
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Seedlings Playschool is a play-based early childhood program rooted in respect, curiosity, and the belief that children are capable humans from birth. Inspired by RIE and Reggio Emilia, our emergent...
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In my daycare, I create a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment that prioritizes your child's well-being and development. I believe that children learn best through play and hands-on...
Speaks Spanish
AlderWood is a small inclusive preschool in the Cully neighborhood. We foster independence, friendship, confidence, and the skills needed for a successful transition into Kindergarten! Our day...
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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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Early Head Start Center-Based program: Center-based preschool for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years. Class: year-round from mid-July through mid-June, Tuesday-Friday, 8:15am-3:45pm. Head Start...
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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...
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Our tight-knit community helps bridge the gap by supporting parents of children with high needs or special needs. We do this by connecting families with resources that are designed with specific plans...
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Center offers therapeutic care programs for infants and young children. Emphasis is placed on providing early childhood mental health support to at-risk youth. Facility features therapy rooms,...
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Needs-based center providing care and education to infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children of parents who need to maintain schooling or employment or fulfill critical duties, e.g. child welfare...
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We’re a small, creative preschool centrally located in SW Portland, just minutes from Lake Oswego, Sellwood, OHSU, Hillsdale and Multnomah Village. Our educative approach is an intentional blend of...
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Juliet Okunor Hendricks is a license exempt child care home offering daycare programs located in Wilkes East in Portland, OR. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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TCA Creative Minds Academy LLC Site 2 is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 800 SE 181st Ave in Rockwood in Portland, OR. Contact this provider to inquire about prices...
Speaks Spanish
Home Away From Home Childcare is a child care home offering daycare programs located in Lents in Portland, OR. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Georgy's Playcare is a child care home offering daycare programs located in North Portland in Portland, OR. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
Speaks Spanish
Parkrose Montessori School (Russell House) is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Northeast Portland in Portland, OR. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
Speaks Spanish
Second Home Daycare is a child care home offering daycare programs located in Centennial Community Association in Portland, OR. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Guides
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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 Are the Four Types of Special Needs?
The term "special needs" is often used to describe a wide variety of conditions or differences, particularly in children. We’re breaking down the different kinds of needs or challenges children might have, that could be considered special needs.
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Where Can I Find Special Needs Daycare?
Finding the right childcare setting can feel overwhelming, especially if your child has high support needs. From securing the right services to finding the right caregiver, there are a lot of things to consider.