urbanMamas Portland

Hi PDX Mamas-

I wanted to let you know the Lee Owen Stone Preschool is having it's annual open house on Saturday Feb 23rd from 10 to 4 pm.  We are located at 2728 NE 34th Ave right be Grant Park.  We will be taking applications for both 3 year olds and 4 year olds for the 2008-2009 school year. Check out our web site www.leeowenstone.org for more information.

Lee Owen Stone is a co-op preschool that has been in exsistence since 1965.  Maggie Lewis our teacher leads a play based mixed age classroom.  She has two masters one in Educational Media and Curriculm design and the other in Special Education. Our two and three day half day programs are $115.00 and $85.00 per month.  We have a large facility located in the Grant Park Church.  For outdoor play we are a short walk from Grant Park and for indoor play such as bike riding and ball play we have a indoor gym with hand painted Dr. Suess Lorax mural. 

Parents of children with special needs are encouraged to apply.  Maggie is a wonderful resource and is very comfortable working on IFSP's and with children of all different abilities.  We currently have a diverse class with a few children who recieve specialized services as part of thier day at school. 

Thank you

We are looking for a loving, creative, and responsible nanny to care for our 8 month old twin son and daughter.  Hours would be Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, for a total of 25 hours/week.  We live in inner NE Portland near 2 great parks.  Our ideal nanny would provide creative, gentle, and compassionate care for our babies, spend time with them reading books, singing, dancing, playing, and going for walks in the neighborhood.  We are a no tv (for the kids) household.  Absolutely no smoking.

Please call if interested--Thanks!

Dena or Ron (503-493-8680)

Hello!

I am seeking a part or full-time nanny position approx. 30-40 hours per week in total.  I prefer working with children 2 and under, especially infants.  I have 4+ years of nanny experience and 10 years of other caretaking experience.  I'm college educated, musically and artistically oriented, and a lover of nature.  I am looking for families who are dedicated to living holistically and sustainably and who tend towards attachment parenting styles.  I am currently working for a family with whom I don't quite fit... so finding folks that I click with is absolutely essential.  My hourly rate is $12+, I currently get $13.  I will be available to start sometime in February.  Ideally I would like to work in N, NE, or NW Portland close-in.  If you're interested call me at (503) 318-6957 or email gumpjm@yahoo.com.

Thanks!
Jeane

2 Days During the Week, Some weekends (can be flexible with your schedule)
6-10 Hours a Week
Please have work referrences
Nursing students preferred
Email srkoeman@hotmail.com with your experience and times/dates available

We are looking for a caregiver to watch two babies, a 4 month old & 7 month old, 4 days a week from 9 AM – 5 PM.  We work for a youth focused non-profit who is allowing us to use one of the rooms in our office building.  The room is secure and will be furnished with all the necessities.  Duties include taking care of the children and wiping down/putting away all toys at the end of the day. 

We are looking for a caregiver who can provide structure, learning activities and lots of positive interaction.  We want someone who is experienced with children under the age of 1 and would enjoy taking care of two small children.  Candidate must be willing to be background-checked, a non-smoker, have reliable transportation and be willing to become certified in Infant First Aid & CPR.  The caregiver should also be responsible, positive, energetic, a good communicator, extremely reliable and punctual.

The candidate must be available to start by March 1^st.  Pay to be negotiated.  Great benefits including 10 paid holidays and more!  If you are interested, please email Michelle at clinchm@juliette.org and Shannon at everss@juliette.org.

We are looking for a family to nanny-share with in close-in SE PDX: Sunnyside, Richmond, Belmont, Tabor.

• 32-40/hrs a week
• M-F 9:30 to 5:30
• Starting April 1st
• 3 month old baby girl
• No TV, healthy lifestyle

Please contact me if you are interested:
Jackie jsalway02@yahoo.com

Wild Lilac Preschool is hosting an open house on February 16th from 10:00am-12:00pm. To learn more about our program please visit our website at: http://www.wildlilacpreschool.com or give us a call to receive our information packet: 503-236-3240.

Wild Lilac Preschool is a small in-home preschool for 3-5 year old children in Portland’s vibrant Hawthorne District. In September, 2008 we will be opening a 2-3 year old program in the same neighborhood! We offer a cozy and inviting inside space to support children’s imaginative play and an outside space alive with possibilities for daily adventure. In an environment rooted in respect and compassion, we strive to nourish each child’s spirit, foster his natural sense of wonder, and provide a protective space for him to grow.

At Wild Lilac we honor the rhythm of the natural world in our singing, games, and stories. We notice the shifting seasons in our garden while caring for the plants, harvesting food to eat, and drawing inspiration for art projects.

In all of our activities, we aim to:
-Engage the mind to wonder and question
-Nourish the heart to be compassionate and kind
-Enliven the imagination
-Cultivate a love of learning

We hope to see you at our open house! Children are welcome! Thanks for your interest!

We are looking for a family with whom to share a nanny starting in August or September. Our son will be one yr old in August and would love a playmate of similar age. We would need care mon-fri approx 7am-3:30 or 4pm. We envision lots of creative play, outdoor time, books and music, an engaging and loving nanny, no tv. We live near Alberta; care could take place in our house or yours, or alternate locations. Please contact me if you might be interested: ebuck1@yahoo.com.

Emily

  We are in need of a part time nanny on  Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons in our north Portland home. Or we would love to do a nanny share with another family. We have a wonderful, almost four year old little girl who goes to a Waldorf preschool in the mornings. No housework is expected but we would love someone who is enthusiastic about art and going outside. Please email me if you are interested.

katrina@highcascade.com

Thank you--Katrina

We are looking for a family to nanny-share with in SE. We're looking for another family with one child whose time needs roughly overlap with ours (M-Th 9-5:30, afternoons Friday), though we can be somewhat flexible.  Our child is 15 months old, and it's important to us that he doesn't watch tv, plays creatively, spends time outside, eats healthily, etc... please let us know if you're interested.

Rebecca marshare@ohsu.edu

We are looking for a responsible, experienced babysitter with references to watch our happy 11 month old son. We are interested in someone for an occasional evening between 6-12pm, much of which he will be sleeping, and for short periods of time on weekdays. After you both get to know each other, perhaps an occasional Saturday or Sunday all day would be possible. We are flexible and can work around school schedules. We would be willing to pay $10/hr. Our home is situated in the Concordia neighborhood, close to the university. If interest, please contact Diana at 503.788.6791 or tkaczykd@netscape.net.

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I am having a difficult time locating a Montessori school that offers two or three half days.  Is anyone attending a school they love on a part-time basis?

Sunnyside Mennonite does offer a three day program.  I am curious if anyone with experience can tell me how religious instruction is handled.  Is it a lesson during the day?

Thank you for your help.

What if you could go to work every day and feel great about your baby’s care? What if your baby could be nurtured in a small, beautiful, cozy, peaceful environment?

Child Light Infant Nursery has one full time opening for a child 8 to 18 months.

When parents visit our intimate yet spacious nursery, their response is unanimous and immediate – I didn’t know something like this existed. I want this for my child!

How are we different? The environment is inspired by Waldorf principles to support your child holistically, including eco-sensitive fabrics and toys, and daily contact with the lush natural surroundings. The caregivers are exceptionally dedicated professionals who provide your baby with the same loving care and constant attention you may not have imagined possible outside your own home. That’s why infants don’t just grow in our care – they bloom.

We’re nestled in the Jennings Lodge neighborhood of Milwaukie, ten minutes south of Sellwood and three minutes north of the I-205 Oregon City exit. As the founder, I have fifteen years experience working with infants and toddlers. Our entire staff is on the criminal history registry and has current CPR and first aid cards. We provide care Monday-Friday from 7 am – 6 pm. The cost is $56 dollars per day, similar to other programs but with so much more for your baby and peace of mind for your whole family.

We also host monthly gatherings for parents to share, learn, stay closely involved, and support one another in community.

Thank you!

Traci Lucey- 503-888-8335; waldorfbaby@yahoo.com or www.childlightpreschool.com

Looking for a preschool for your 3-5 year old child?

WoodHaven School, a play-based cooperative preschool in Beaverton (near Canyon & 217), is now accepting applications for the 2008-2009 school year. Families interested in visiting the school are invited to an open house on Monday, January 14 or Monday, February 11 from 6-8 pm. You may also call 503-520-0807 to set up a tour.

For more information about WoodHaven School, please visit our website at:
www.woodhavenschool.com

A Beautiful Day Montessori is a new preschool in the heart of downtown Portland!  We are dedicated to supporting 3 to 6 year old children in finding independence, peaceful sociability, self expression, and academic excellence. We provide a friendly and warm setting for exploration, socialization and fun.

• AMI curriculum
• Low student teacher ratios
• Outdoor play and gardening
• Nourishing, organic snack provided

We currently offer a Half day program which operates from 8:45 AM to 1 PM Monday through Thursday. We may expand the program to a three-quarter day for children who are ready for an Extended Day. We look forward to including your family in our small, blossoming community of caring individuals!

For more information about our program or to schedule a tour and observation please contact Mariah Stewart-Hencke, AMI Guide 503-358-7335 / www.abeautifuldaymontessori.com

My 5 month old is half East Indian and I really want him to be exposed more to his Indian heritage than just the few visits to family in Yakima, WA and India now and then.  Since language can be soaked up easily from a young age and I could use a hand looking after my son while I get some things done, I'm looking for an Indian woman that speaks Hindi and/or Gujarati to come to my house a few times a week for a few hours at a time.  I'd like for her to speak these languages to my son while she is spending time with he and I. As an added bonus, if she could teach me to cook some of the regional dishes of Gujarat that would be fantastic! 

BAsically, I'm looking for a surrogate Auntie to spend time with him and teach him (and me!) the language and different cultural aspects we're unable to. His uncles, aunties and cousins thank you!!!

I can be reached at:  engravlin@yahoo.com

Thanks!

Erin and Taj Dhruva

Hello,

The Peanut Gallery Playschool is a small pre-preschool program in NE Portland catering to children 18 months to 4 years.  We are now hosting visits for families interested in joining us this coming September.  For more information about our program, please visit us at:

http://web.mac.com/e.marie/Site/Welcome.html

Or come visit our table at the N/NE Area MOMS club preschool fair this January 26th from 9:30 to 12:30 at the Rose City Park Methodist Church at NE 58th and Alameda St.

Take care,

Elena.

Hello uMamas and Papas,
I am the mother of a very dynamic and sociable one-year-old, and we want to take care of your children while you continue your important work of saving the planet, our lives, and everyone's peace of mind!

I have been steeped in Montessori philosophy and practice from birth, and since adolescence have fulfilled a number of classroom roles in Montessori schools across the country. I also was the lead facilitator at an equine-assisted therapy and adventure-based education program for a couple of years, plus various stints as a private nanny thrown in here and there. I speak toddler sign language, used to be reasonably fluent in French (therefore I know that it's all still in my head somewhere), and am exceptionally good with animal noises. I have a great love, fascination, and respect for the work of being a child, and have spent most of my life studying how to be a guide to that process. I have exulted in my year as a full-time stay-at-home mom, but alas, we cannot afford it anymore. My schedule is wide open, situations where we can come to you are ideal for us, as our living situation is rather humble.

Please email me at: vivian.aubrey (at) gmail.com      
Thanks!
Vivian

Hello! We are going out of town for a while and have vacated a two day spot at the fabulous Growing Seeds North location 503.283.9669. We were in Room 3, which is approx. 16 - 24 mos. - Growing Seeds will know more. They have called through their waiting list and this space is available immediately. A great opportunity to get into a wonderful facility without the waiting list! Jennifer

You (may) have read my blog posts, now you can work for me! My husband is starting work full-time very soon, and I work from home full-time. Add a speech-delayed (but endlessly charming) 2.5-year-old Truman; a goofy six-month-old Monroe; and occasional appearances from anxious-explosive-yet-lovable kindergartener Everett, and we have a big-time need. Advance warning: my home is on an order quest, but we're not quite THERE yet. Rough edges abound.

I'm looking for someone who could be available six hours a day, weekdays (I'm thinking 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., but I'm somewhat flexible) with occasional swapping for evening or late afternoon hours. I'd be in the home the majority of the time (and breastfeeding Monroe on demand) but would be open to someone who wanted to bring his/her own child or a nanny share. We have a great playroom and are looking to make it better -- experience in Montessori or Waldorf environments would be fun to help me shape our spaces. I'd love to have someone who lived nearby (I'm a few blocks from the Trader Joe's near Holgate/39th) or on a bus line, as public transit is one of our family values.

When can you start? Email at mama @ cafemama.com and let's chat.

I am doing some research for childcare once I return to work and am looking for all of your great insight!  My son is currently 4 weeks old and fortunately I am able to stay home from work until the end of April.  In May, I'll be returning to work for 20 hours a week and will probably have family and my husband to care for our son during that time (although I might need to find someone to watch him for 1 day a week).  In August I'll need to find full-time childcare.  We live in Tigard and I work in Beaverton.  Does anyone have recommendations for a great childcare center?  I'm also open to looking into a Nanny come to our home during the work week.  This is our first child, so I'm new to all of this.  Any recommendations would be SO appreciated!!  I can be reached at abuyes@oregonducks.org.

Hello, I am currently looking for childcare for our 9 month old daughter. We are interested in help on Mondays and Fridays all day (with a possibility of more in the future). We live close in Northeast Portland (25th & Everett). I may also be interested in becoming part of a "nanny share" or perhaps childcare exchange. Please contact me (503)730-8415  or angelinamarchand@comcast.net if you are interested. Thank You, Angelina