Preschool Needed in Hillsboro

We are looking to start our 2 1/2 year in a preschool and are wondering if anyone has any recommendations of a great one in Hillsboro/Orenco area?  Thanks for reading!

Looking for infant care in NE - In-home referrals

As with many others on urbanmamas I am looking for infant care in NE Portland.  Many of the sites and resources that I have reviewed provide childcare vs. infant care or the wait list is already 20 people long.  Would love to hear recommendations for infant care (open to both facilities and in-home).  We are looking at starting in November/December of this year.  Maybe your little one is graduating up and you know of an opening soon?  Thanks.

Childcare Needed on Saturdays

Hello,
My name is Rayleen Clark and I am new at this. I have a 6 month old little boy and a 2 1/2 years old son as well. I have a very busy schedule that demands that i work on Saturdays. I am looking for someone who would be will to care of my children while I am at work on Saturdays from 8:30 till 5:30 pm. Its hard begin a single mother, of two now a days. Good quality daycares are hard to come by, and the hours and days they are open doesn't always fit a parents schedule. If you are interested in this please feel free to contact me at rmc1983@gmail.com. Thank you very much.
Rayleen Clark

La Creche Nursery: French-American Family Child Care

Bonsoir!
I was delighted to discover your website today following a parent recommendation.

I moved to Portland last summer with my husband, daughter and two cats. I have been busy developing La Creche Nursery: a state certified French American family child care home in SE Portland at Mount Tabor Park. We provide regularly schedule care (part and full-time), parents night out (twice a month) and Saturday French clubs/language classes.

For more information about my programs, please visit www.lacrechenursery.com

I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind Regards,
Anna-Gaelle Marshall Hendrix
(503) 234-0861

Have PT Nanny: Want to Share!

We are looking for another fun, goofy, amazing kid to join our 16 month old son and nanny a couple days a week.  It would be great to find a playmate in the same age group to run around and socialize with. Until now my son has only been babysat by other family members.   Considering a nanny for him was a huge step for us.  I am in school now and simply need a little extra time out of the house to study or run errands, exercise, etc.  It would probably look something like a couple days a week for four hours each day.   Right now we are doing Tuesdays and potentially Fridays also from 9 - 1. 

We found our nanny on craigslist and she is great.  She is a midwifery student here in Portland which I really respect the level of dedication and fortitude.  She is kind and real.  I come home and they are frequently playing funny imaginative games (like hide the book under the ottoman and pretend we don't know where it is - cue the hysterical giggles).  They go for walks to Peninsula Park and point out every single flower and dog and helmet on the way. 

We are a vegetarian, mostly organic eating, signing, outdoor loving, dancing, family.  We love to read, go to the park/walk, and especially sweep!  We try hard to engage with my son - have conversations with him about the things we see and do.  Although the smallest person in our family he has so much personality and I love watching him learn.

If this situation and parameters sound like something that would work for you, I would love to meet you and your little person as well.  Please email or call me.
Thanks so much!

Dana
505-515-3444
dana.burrell@gmail.com

Sitter Soiree in Portland!

Sitter Soiree is coming to Portland!

Let us introduce you to a pool of brilliant, educated and experienced babysitters while noshing on goodies and shopping for irresistible goods. You’ll have a chance to meet, greet and connect with a wonderful pool of babysitting candidates selected by Sitter Soiree in a fun, comfortable setting. You’ll also have the chance to shop for goods from local businesses in a fun, no pressure atmosphere.  To be held Saturday, June 14th, at Purple Moon at 3211 NE Broadway.

You’ll leave the Soiree with an exclusive “Sitter Book” complete with a bio, contact information and photo of each sitter. When the time comes to hire a sitter you contact the sitter directly, you check the references and conduct interviews, you set the schedule and you choose the right sitter for you.

Space is limited. The cost to attend the Soiree is $45.00.

Visit http://www.sittersoiree.org for info.

No costly agency fees.

Just the Mamas…
Just the Papas…                  
Just the Sitters…                  
With a little help pulling it all together from Sitter Soiree.

Indigo Children Montessori NOW ENROLLING Summer & Fall

Indigo Children Montessori is now enrolling for Summer and Fall terms. We are a small in-home Primary (ages 2&1/2-6 years)Community. This is our second year and we have built a wonderful environment!! We are looking for more friends to fill our classroom.

We offer a sliding scale monthly tuition and both a half day (8:30-9:00am drop-off-12:30-1:00pm pick-up) and a full-day (Pick-up 3:00-3:30pm). School is open Monday-Friday year round.

We offer a quality Montessori education, taught by an AMI certified teacher with over 10year experience with children.  Extracurricular activities include: gardening, cooking, arts & crafts, small and large motor activities outdoors, and a large selection of animals to wonder at.

Please contact Jesse @ indigochildrenmontessori.com or 503-206-8109

Spotted Snail Child Development has openings

I am the mother of two boys, a 6 yr old and an 18 mo old. I have a family style child care in my home. I am currently looking to add two more child. The children that I watch are all part time, so I am able to keep my ratios very low. The most children that I ever have at one time is 4, and that includes my own. I have availability on Mondays and Wednesdays. My hours of availability are from 7:00am until 5:00pm.

About me: I had my first baby in 2001, and shortly after I graduated from PSU with a Bachelor's degree in Community Health Education and a minor in Sociology. I worked at Early Head Start for 2 years with children ages 0-3. I then started working at a center based childcare where I was the infant teacher. I left that job when I had my second baby in Sept 2006. At that point I decided to start my own in-home childcare. I am passionate about what I do, and I have never been happier since I started doing it.

My philosophy: I believe that children learn through play and through their interaction with each other. I try to nurture children while I foster their independence. I encourage a lot of creative play and offer many opportunities for children to engage in this type of play. We spend plenty of time outside and get a lot of opportunities to exercise. I tend to blend a lot of philosophies and I don't believe in following one too strictly. I love to spend time laughing, singing and dancing with the children.

Nanny Needed in Clinton Area

Our current nanny will be leaving soon and we are in need of child care ASAP.  I have a 20 month old (adorable of course) son who is very loving and busy. We are needing a nanny  on Mon, Tue, Wed full days.  I would consider a nanny share situation if the schedules work out.  Any suggestions or leads would be great.  Thanks Kirsten

Looking for Childcare in N/NE Portland

I am looking for suggestions for childcare for my baby girl beginning in September.  I have yet to find a good site that summarizes the options in the Portland area.  One factor is I really only need 6 hours/day, so am not looking for an entire day of childcare.  I am open to both centers, as well as in-home or nanny share.  Primarily, I just want to feel comfortable with where my baby girl will be during that time, and also comfortable with the rate.  Please share any suggestions you may have!

Nanny services

I am wondering if anyone has any experience with any of the nanny services available in Portland.  I am moving from the east coast and need some help with finding a wonderful nanny 3 days a week for my 19month old daughter starting in July.  Craigslist was suggested to me but I find it a bit hard to get a read on the people posting especially when I am so far away and not able to meet with these prospective nannies in person.  In addition, they seem to be looking for work NOW and not interested in talking about a position in July.  So any suggestions about services or other ways to find nannies would be extremely helpful!  Thank you. 

small in-home daycare with a few spaces to fill

If you live in NE Portland and have a child between the ages of 1 & 3 and are in need of one or two days a week of childcare I may be just the woman to help you out. Currently, I have a few spots to fill with some lucky littleones on Tuesdays & Thursdays 9AM - 6PM with a 5 hour minimum . I have worked with children and families for the last 12 years and have a BS degree in education and community development. My care is excellent and very affordable.

To find out more or set up a time to meet, email me Anna Van Tol  at: anna@spiny.com.

Creative Minds is having Open Houses at both Preschools, Sat. 4/26, 10-12

Come by and visit our Preschools this Saturday, 4/26 from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm! Bring the family to see what we offer! Creative Minds Learning Centers schools features Toddler, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and Private Kindergarten Programs. We offer Fresh and healthy meals, snacks  and fresh fruit and vegetables seasonal for Oregon's climate. We are known for our artistic and creative programs w/ cooking projects, outdoor gardens, science projects, music and dance programs, independent choice time, field trips to educational places. Fenced playground, locked security entrance with video surveillance system for added security. We are certified with the State of Oregon, members of Naeyc, Oaeyc and the Oregon Eco- coalition certifying us as "green schools". We are proud to be an Oregon based company. Our schools are smaller to give your child the one on one they deserve! We have locations at Gateway (SE 146th & Stark), Woodstock (SE 60th & Duke) and Broadway (NE 82nd & Broadway). Check us out: http://www.CreativeMindsLearningCenter.com

Please call: (503) 252-0004 ext. 1 to schedule your family's Meet and Greet or visit us this Saturday, 4/26 from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm!

Sellwood Bilingual Feedback Wanted

Our family is considering Sellwood Bilingual for our child are are seeking input from others who utilize this center or know people there.  Your comments are appreciated.

Giving Tree Preschool is accepting applications for Summer and Fall

Giving Tree Preschool is dedicated to the education of children in an environment designed to stimulate and develop the child’s love of learning.  Our use of Montessori philosophy leads to the development of a child’s strong sense of self esteem, dignity, independence, self direction, and awareness of the community. Social and emotional development is fostered in a nurturing atmosphere. Your child will direct his or her own learning with gentle guidance, through Montessori materials and methods. The work areas include Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, a Children's Library and separate room for Music and Art. To emphasize healthy living, we strive to use locally grown or organic foods.

Our daily rhythm depends greatly on the season and the children.All are encouraged to participate in:

Circle/ Sharing Time
Art
Cooking/ Baking
Yoga
Outdoor Play
Music Together
Gardening
Basic Sign Language

Now Accepting applications for Summer Enrichment and Fall Class

Located close-in NE Portland

For more information visit our web site: www.givingtreeportland.com

or please contact Kellie @ 503.281.0857 / givingtreepreschool@yahoo.com

Full-time, in-home care for infants and toddlers N Portland

Hi there! I will be opening my home to you and your family June 16th. I have a sweet little 13 month old baby girl, and we are looking for some playmates to join us in our fun days to come! This is a new beginning for us and we would love to find some friends that can stay with us for the next few years. I adhere to a Waldorf philosophy of care, creating healthy daily rhythms for our little ones. I believe that parents and caregivers should work together concerning their children’s care, and I want parents to be very involved. I am CPR certified, and have an Oregon Food Handler’s Card. I serve 90% organic home cooked meals everyday. A typical day would include singing and dancing, story time, art projects, outdoor play and walks to the park (2 blocks away), imaginative play, peaceful naps, potty training, no TV, and lots of hugs!

Hours of operation will be 7:30-5:30 Monday – Friday. At this time we are taking 3 full-time applicants at a rate of $225 a week.

I would love to talk with you to go into more detail. I know how difficult it is to find daycare you can feel confident about, and it is my hope to provide that for you. Please email me if you are interested!  Have a great day!  mascaritree@hotmail.com

Wild Lilac Preschool is Opening a Waldorf Program for 2-3 year olds

Wild Lilac is Opening a new program for 2-3 year olds in September 2008. It will be located at 1629 SE 49th Ave off Hawthorne.

Wild Lilac's "Daffodil House" is a sweet and gentle Waldorf inspired morning program offering children a play environment for 2-3 year olds. The Daffodil House is a place where children can have a safe, fun and nurturing social experience. Intended to foster confidence and a sense of security in young preschoolers, the Daffodil House is a warm, loving environment where children are guided gently, and encouraged to make meaning of their feelings and experiences. Daffodil House curriculum honors the children developmentally with open-ended projects (daily art, baking and gardening!) that are based in the seasons of the natural world, engaging circle times, and lots of open play.

Daffodil House has enrollment openings for 2 year olds for the 2008-2009 school year. Please visit our website for more information about the Daffodil House
www.wildlilacpreschool.com or feel free to contact Helene at helene@wildlilacpreschool.com or 503-236-3240

SW Parent-Child Collective ENROLLING NOW!

• Are you looking for a quality preschool for your child?
• Are you interested in a community of involved parents?
• Do you need some time for yourself?

If so, the SWPCC “Co-op” may be for you!  We offer a 4 hour per day program with flexible days determined by parents. In continuous operation since 1970, SWPCC is a vibrant center run completely by parents.

Our co-op is unique: we have wonderful programs serving children 12 months to 5 years old. Professional teachers guide us and our children with developmentally appropriate activities. Children play, learn and grow at their own pace in an atmosphere of respect and affirmation.

We are enrolling now for the 2008-2009 School Year! Please note that we also have two openings for the current year as this would be the ideal opportunity for someone to try out the school at this time.

Please visit our web site at www.swparentchild.org for more information and to contact our membership coordinator (if you wish, you can email our membership coordinator directly at lybiggs@hotmail.com)! We would love to hear from you and invite you and your child for a visit to find out why our co-op is such a special place for both children and parents!

Looking for very part-time nanny, drive to/from daycare, 3 days a week

We are a professional couple moving to Portland in July who have found some daycares we absolutely LOVE.  Our problem is that the hours are just a little bit off of our schedules (we need to leave home around 7-730 and leave work 5-530, but the daycare hours are  830-430). We are looking for someone reliable to help with either end, transporting our little 20 month old to/from daycare, monday-weds. We anticipate being in the SE area.
Rachel
miksad@gmail.com

SE In-home daycare facility

I am currently looking for some referrals on in-home daycares in the Hathorne area.  I have an 18 month old little boy that we would like to put into a daycare part-time starting mid-June.  We live in the Sunnyside neighborhood and would like to stay in the SE area.  If anyone has any suggestions on great places/care gives, I would love the help.  We are not so interested in the larger centers.  Thank you.

Childcare in the SW

Hello.. my husband and I have just moved to Portland and have landed in the SW hills.  I have been lurking around UrbanMamas and it has been an incredible resource as we are pregnant and due with our first child the end of May.  Thank You!  But now I have a question I haven't found a recent answer to.  We are hoping to find a daycare center by September so that I can return to work.  Are there any suggestions for centers in my area?  Should I expect to have difficulty getting into a place because I'm looking for something on relatively short notice (four months)?  Thank you for any and all advice,  swmamatobe (sammcandrew@yahoo.com)

Looking for full time Montessori Preschool/daycare

Help.  I am moving from Chicago to Portland next month, and am in need of full time daycare/preschool for my almost 4 year old son.  He is currently in a full time Montessori program that accepts children from 6 weeks to 6 years old and they are open from 7am to 6:30pm (my son is typically there from about 8am to 4:30pm).  Does anyone have any recommendations--while I am very happy with the Montessori program I am open to other good centers.  I appreciate any help anyone can offer.  Thanks.

Infant Montessori Co-op Interest & Help

Myself and a couple other mammas with infants (ages 8 months to 12 months) are interested in putting together a co-op Montessori close-in East side.  Does anyone have any experience with putting together a co-op or a resource for "how to's"?  Is there a good resource that you may know if for used Montessori materials, furniture, etc?

I would love any feedback.  kiradennison@yahoo.com

Childcare Swap, N. PDX, 5MO

I live in North Portland, close to U of P, and am looking to meet other mamas in the area that might be interested in a weekly childcare swap beginning in May. I have a darling 5MO baby girl who keeps me very busy, and I would like to incorporate some study time into my weekly routine as I work towards a professional certification. Ideally I am looking for a 3 hour block of time, 1 - 2 days per week in exchange for the same. Care of my LO would be at my home and care of your LO could be at your home or mine, whichever you prefer. I am very flexible as to the days and times. Please let me know if you might be interested and/or would simply like more information about location and possible schedule.

PS - I would love to build a playdate-type relationship before jumping into the childcare swap. 

Thanks,

Christie christiehjelm@yahoo.com

Open House for Blue Skies..Preschool and KG

Blue Skies and Butterflies is a Reggio inspired Child Development facility in Beaverton, nestled among tall trees. Small classroom ratios, well educated and committed teaching staff. Great indoor and outdoor spaces, hilly grassy area, playstructure area on a slope allowing for imaginative play, digging and a huge covered area for year around play.

Kindergarten program uses Riggs and Spalding inspired phonetics program. For math, we use hands on and concrete program called Math their Way.

Open house scheduled for April 19 and 26, from 10 to 12 in the morning. Call us at 644-5512 to schedule a tour. Check our website blueskies-butterflies.com

The EASY way to find a great nanny!!

Olive.You.Nanny is a unique agency that matches families with amazing nannies. What makes us so unique? Highly personalized service. We pride ourselves in conducting in-depth, face-to-face interviews with all the families and nannies we work with. Unlike other agencies, we meet in-person with every family and nanny we work with!

Before we send a nanny out to meet a family, they must first meet our high standards (CPR-certified, at least one year child care experience, excellent references, at least 18-years-old, and a great personality to match!), interview with the agency, and have their references and background checked.

We're an agency created by and run by former nannies, with offices in Chicago, Atlanta and now, Portland!

Check out our website, www.oliveyounanny.com, for more information about the agency, plus a helpful FAQ section about hiring and keeping a new nanny.

Contact Emily Hume at 503 -327-1847 or emily@oliveyounanny.com for more information.

Sitter Socials- An event for families to connect with qualified babysitters

As a Mother we can always use a night off!  Finding a qualified, caring babysitter that you know and trust to stay with your child can be challenging.  Rose City Nannies has found a solution to this problem... Sitter Socials, our first event in May will allow local families to mingle with a group of pre-screened babysitters.  All sitters have gone through screening including reference and background checks.  The social will last for about 1 hour, giving families ample time to connect with the providers.  Best of all, you will leave with a complete list of all sitters in attendance.  Space is limited and pre-registration is required.  May 17th at 11am. Please visit www.rosecitynannies.com for more information.

Childcare Swap, SE 13 months

Hello, I have a son who is 13 months old, and just like the last post, I am interested in doing a childcare swap for a few hours one day per week each. However, I live in outer SE (east of Mt. Tabor)...I am particularly interested in mamas who are vegetarian, into cloth diapering and non-plastics. I am free all day Monday, Friday and some other days/hours... I look forward to hearing from you! thank you, christine@ecosky.com

Childcare Swap, NE, 10mo

I live in NE and have a 10 month old daughter.  Would anybody with a baby around that age be interested in doing a swap a couple of afternoons a week (you take my girl one day, I take your another?)  It would be great for her to start making friends and I'd love to have a few hours to get things done!

aimee  aimeesabri76@hotmail.com

Childcare Needed in NE

I am looking for part-time, hopefully weekly, childcare for my fun, smart and sweet 2 1/2 year-old daughter! Here is some information on us:

* We live in NE Portland (Alameda/Grant Park area)

* We need part-time, weekly care (From 9 a.m. - 2ish; Tuesdays OR Thursdays preferred)

* You would care for one 2 1/2 year-old sweet, sensitive, snuggly little girl

* You can reach me at: colleenjosette@comcast.net

I'd love to know the following information about you:

* Do you know CPR/First aid (infant/toddler)?

* Do you have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation?

* Are you 21 years or older?

* Do you have at least 2 years childcare experience?

* Can you provide 3 references (2 must be for childcare)?

* Early childhood education or Montessori education are pluses.

Nanny share available Mon or Tues am in SE

This would be for someone who only needs a little fill-in care for their child on either a Monday or Tuesday (your choice), say 9:30-1:30 (flexible), hopefully for the rest of the spring and most of the summer at least.
We already have an excellent nanny for our 3-year-old, and are looking for someone to join them one day a week. Nanny would get $8 per hour per child when they are both together, $12 per hour if only one child can make it.
What I want to do is find a family who I think is a good match, then they would call the nanny directly to make sure they like her.
The ideal match would be a child 3 or 4 years old who doesn’t tend to be very loud (for that age) or pushy (my son is sensitive to sound and touch). My son is sweet, very verbal, and loves people. Into both tractors and dolls, jumping and coloring.
Can be my house or yours (non-smoking of course), or can switch each week. Our house is in the Hawthorne neighborhood. Vegetarian friendly (we do poultry and fish, but don’t have to when they are together), super-low-sugar, etc. (figuring that the kids can’t help but share their food). No TV, non-violent language and actions, striving toward non-prejudice, queer-friendly... which all perhaps seems obvious, but best to be clear, right?
On days that the nanny can’t make it, perhaps the parents could also take turns being the backup.
If interested, give me a call at 971-678-4600 (I turn my phone off when trying to get my son or myself to sleep, so don’t stress about what time you call) or email me at edithereal@hotmail.com.
- Edith

Summer Nannies

Summertime can be a lot of fun for children but a big headache for their parents.  Trying to coordinate camp schedules, vacation schedules and work schedules is difficult!  That is why Care Givers Placement Agency offers placements for summertime nannies on either a permanent (full summer) or temporary (varying weeks throughout the summer) basis.  We do the screening and match nannies to your family's needs.   Find out more about Care Givers at http://www.cgpa.com or call us at 503-244-6370.

Wren's Nest Preschool Open House - April 5th

Wren's Nest Preschool Open House
Saturday,  April 5th, 11am to 1:30pm
Located at 3815 SE Yamhill, in the Hawthorne/Sunnyside neighborhoods.

Wren's Nest is a progressive Montessori envionment; child-directed, eco-friendly, media/commercial free preschool.  We have a wonderful community of families and look forward to adding a few more!

Please join us this Saturday to meet teachers, parents and explore classrooms.  We are opening two more classrooms, one for children as young as 20 mos. to 2.5 years with a ratio of 1/3, another preschool room for younger preschoolers with a ratio of 1/5, as well as our larger preschool room for the older preschoolers.

Please call if you have further questions or would like to R.S.V.P. 503-235-0093.