urbanMamas Portland

Rising Song Preschool invites you to schedule a walk through of our school. We are happy to meet your family individually and answer your questions. Please call or e-mail to set up a visit. 503.954.3235, or risingsong@yahoo.com

Rising Song is a small Waldorf inspired, home based program in NE Portland opening Fall 2009. We offer a loving, creative environment for children ages 3-5 with the low teacher/child ratio of 1:6. At Rising Song teachers act as facilitators of play, offering gentle, nurturing guidance. In our classroom children participate in baking, gardening, painting and handwork. Songs, stories and puppet shows provide rich material for the imagination and teach about the natural world. Our school is located 1/2 block from beautiful Wilshire Park, and our large backyard garden provides opportunities for exploration and direct involvement with nature. We celebrate each season with special events for the whole family: A festival of light in the fall, a shadow puppet show in the winter and a maypole dance in the spring.


We offer both half and full days allowing families to choose from our 2 day, 3 day, or 5 day programs. Our tuition runs on a sliding scale.

To learn more about our program, tuition rates, and for detailed teacher descriptions, please visit our website:

www.risingsongpreschool.org

Over the years, and there have been twenty-two of them, I have developed a specialty in this business.  I offer all of the great characteristics you expect in a daycare (and I can certainly elaborate on many of those things when you make contact).  But what I provide for your child is something very special - for a certain kind of family.

I specialize in single child families. 

This is not to the exclusion of siblings.  But over the years, I have found that the main reason families are attracted to what I provide is the atmosphere of family.  Here, your child will find the siblings she or he does not have at home.  Not only have I found this to be beneficial to the child; the parent, who may for reasons of choice have decided to have just one child or possibly economic reasons, will be comforted to know that the family your child needs is in my home.

The atmosphere is both nurturing and educational, tailored as much to the way your child progresses as it is to the curriculum.

If you are looking for a family environment for your child, we should discuss the possibilities that await you. 

I currently have two openings, for a three year old and a four-five year old.  (Even though I focus on the single child families, siblings are always welcome and these two openings offer a unique opportunity for the right family.)

Take a moment and look at the site, send me an email with questions and I will get back to you promptly.

Admittedly daycare is different than big boy/girl school. But you should take note that we do follow a September through June educational plan.  And school starts next week!

I am located very close-in to downtown near Lloyd Center.

I look forward to hearing from you and your child.

Bonni

Bonni's Funtastic Daycare

Hi. My daughter will be attending Opal Preschool at the Children's Museum M-F 8:30-11:30. Both she and another 4 year old classmate need extended care. we need a nanny share to pick up the children from preschool at 11:30 and care for them until about 2/2:30 M-F.

Please contact me directly via phone or email.

Thank you!
Sunny F.

503-970-1501

freeman.sunny@gmail.com

Sweet River Bamboo is a new Certified home based preschool in SW Portland. 

Serving children from 4 months to kindergarten ready. 
Our program starts in late September and runs from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm through out most of the year and is quite small with a 1/4 teacher/child ratio and an 8 child daily capacity. 
Organic snack, and tea are served daily. 
Children bring sack lunch from home to ensure they are eating according to their dietary needs. 

Sweet River Bamboo draws from an eclectic mix of education philosophies and models. We strive to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can explore, create, socialize, and be inspired by the world around them. 
We feel that children learn best when they are allowed to reach milestones at their own pace and are in an enriching environment where they feel secure, loved, and respected. 

Sweet River Bamboo is a very creative program. 

Our days will be filled with a balance of group activities and free play with lots of outdoor time built in. 
Our curriculum is inspired by Waldorf, Montessori and Constructivist philosophies to name a few, and will consist of strengthening our relationships with each other and our natural world, uninterrupted time for creative play, art and music making, baking, circle time, and story telling. 


Some unique qualities of this program include our exposure to different languages and cultures as the lead teacher/owner is fluent in Farsi and French and integrates cultural enrichment into our days through songs, storytelling, baking, art projects, and music making with various instruments. Body awareness will also be nurtured through fun movement practices and simple yoga poses. 

Mindfulness, kindness and a natural, organic environment carry us through our days together and allow each child to blossom and thrive in their own unique ways. 

We have excellent references to share with you and can happily put you in touch with currently enrolled families!  

To learn more about Sweet River Bamboo Preschool and the teachers please contact Sara Alizadeh PH: 503.432.6414 Email: saralizadeh@hotmail.com 

We are looking for a part time nanny 25-30 hours per week to help before and after school as well as when school is out of session (summertime would be full time).  Our girls, ages 4 and 7, are fun, smart and love th outdoors.  We live in a cul de sac with a ton of school age kids and who love to play outside. please email usplus2girls@gmail.com with your resume or employment history and salary requirements. 

Hi, I'm Sara and available to help you out for occasional babysitting for evenings out. I am a full time nanny in inner SE Portland and have experience with kids from infancy through age 12.  I am also available for ski season on all weekends and for two weeks during the Christmas holiday season. I live in Government Camp and can go tubing or snowshoeing with older kids or help younger kids build a snowman or just stay toasty warm. I charge $12/hr for the first two kids and will also do overnights for a flat rate of $75. Let me know if you would like more information about me. I can be reached at mountainsara@gmail.com

Hello.  My husband and I are the proud parents of a beautiful 6 week old baby boy, and are seeking another family with one infant for a nanny share to begin in November.  Currently our need is for four full days per week (M,T,Th,Fri), however, that is somewhat flexible.  We would prefer to do the share at our pet-free/smoke-free house in Sellwood (only a few blocks to 2 parks, the library, and Sellwood Commnuity Center).  Ideally, our children would be similar in age.  At this time, we do not have a nanny but once we find the right family to share with, we would love to go through the interview process together.  If interested, please e-mail us at ksluzania@gmail.com. 

Hello!

 My name is Catherine.I am 28 years old. I am bilingual French and English. I have 10 years of experience with children form 0 to 3 years old. I am focus on caring for the children in a household and contributing to the emotional, intellectual, social, physical development of children.
I am creative,energetic, loving, and organized. I have  always enjoyed working with children, and I am taking my responsibilities very seriously and I Would like to insure you of my honesty and integrity.

I am looking for two families willing to hire a part-time Nanny (20-30 hours a week) long term commitment. I usually work with a maximum of 2 children. The salary I am looking for would be in the $12-20 range (negotiable) depending on how many children and what the duties include.( comfortable with pets and non smoking).

 I am available Mondays 8am-5pm, Wednesday and Friday 7am-6pm. I live NE Portland.
If this sound like something you and your family would be interested in, please email me at palmier-4@hotmail.fr with your information and what you are looking for.

I can provide reference.CPR/ FIRST AID. Thank you for your consideration and have a good day.

We are two NE PDX families looking for a nanny for our children, a 16 month old girl and a 21 month old boy.  The days we need are Wed, Thu, Fri.  Here is what we are looking for...

- Experience with multiple children and good multitasking skills 

- Creative and energetic

- Approaches discipline/limit setting with patience and gentleness

- Physically capable of caring for two energetic toddlers, taking them to the park etc.

- Knowledgeable about toddler music/songs

- Good understanding of healthful nutrition/willing to prepare meals for the kids

- Current CPR/First Aid certification

- Has a driver's license/clean driving record and ideally a car

- Willing to have a criminal background check done-

- Some basic sign language knowledge and/or early childhood education experience would be a plus

-Willing to do basic household chores, time allowing (dishes, laundry etc)

If this sounds like a good fit for you please email aureliajh@gmail.com

Nanny-supervised playgroup opening for Tuesday mornings in the N/NE

We are a group of Moms with Tots ages 2-2.5 years. We meet every Tuesday from 8.30a-12:30p for a nanny supervised playgroup that has been running for over a year. There are 4 children, the cost is $5/hr per child, and we alternate hosting the group in our homes. We currently have space for one child, and are always looking for families who would like to be an alternate or be on a list for a possible opening in the future.

Please contact kara at karamia0021@yahoo.com

Thank you

Kathy's Registered Daycare now has openings for ages 2yrs and up

Full/Part and B/A, M-F; 6-6

Ass. with Childcare Improvement Project

USDA Food Program

CPR/First-Aid Certified

Low Rates/State OK

For more info please write at jkmcky@q.com or call Kathy at 503-762-3289

Enrolling Now for Preschool and Kindergarten!

Song Garden offers an education for your whole child. We strive to create an optimal environment for children to imitate and explore.

To nurture the balance and wellbeing of the growing child, rhythm underlies our mornings together. This includes storytelling, puppetry, art projects, preparing organic snacks, rest time and free play. Within our daily ‘circle-time’ the teacher shares finger-plays and songs with themes that connect the child to their natural environment, allowing the children to fully enter activities with their imagination.

Each day we enjoy outdoor free-play on five acres of Sewallcrest Park, a pesticide-free inner city green space with old growth trees.

We invite you to call, email or visit our website. Talk with us about our school and find out more about our next Open House or free Parent Education discussions.

3240 SE Lincoln, Portland, OR 97214

Phone: 503-780-2948

Website: www.songgarden.org
email: songgardenschool@yahoo.com

Creative Minds Learning Centers are community based schools, all of which offer creative environments. CMLC Schools offer a structured schedule with no televisions and no computers. Our teachers will guide your child on a journey through the day which includes core enrichment activities, High Reach or Starfall Curriculum(depends on the class your child is enrolled in), Gardening, Cooking, Science, KinderDance, Teddy Bear Portraits, Spanish & Sign Language, Drama, Music and many other activities. Our meals are carefully planned and selected for your child's nutritional needs. CMLC Schools serve only Organic Dairy, Tillamook Cheese (hormone free and locally made), and fresh fruits and vegetables in meals prepared fresh in our kitchens. We do not serve refined sugars, no white flours, no red meat and no peanut butter. We work in partnership with PCC student interns to assist at our Woodstock and Broadway school campuses. These interns are diverse in nationality and offer a cultural experience for the children and teachers. CMLC offers our full time teaching staff a 100% paid medical benefits, paid vacation leave, paid holidays, and more perks to reduce turnover in staff and offer an incentive to employ only the best teachers in Portland. Our Gateway school has been a fixture in the community for over 30 years. Going through a recent remodel and being situated on over half an acre of fenced playground with large trees, a garden area, a brand new stage and deck for imaginative play, themed playhouses and indoor space divided into interest areas including an art room overlooking the garden. This school is actually two cottages, one for toddlers and one for ages 3-5 years (each age group having their own classroom). Our Woodstock school also features a play area with a garden, themed play houses and a brand new covered play area and a brand new play fixture. Our Woodstock school was originally built as a popular community nursery school in 1969. Our Broadway school is our newest school which offers a modern and urban setting with a beautiful garden space, play areas and creatively designed indoor space for the children. All schools feature security cameras, secured entrances and secured classrooms. If you want to see what our schools can offer your family, please RSVP for our Open House being offered on 8/29 from 10:00 am - 12:00 or call us to schedule your family's private tour and Meet and Greet at (503) 252-0004 ext. 1. Learn more about us at: CMLC Website 

WELCOMING ALL CHILDREN AGES 3-5
at Circle of Life

*Circle of Life is greatly inspired by the Waldorf and Lifeways philosophies. Each child is a precious vessel in which adults must nurture, love and provide plentiful opportunities for exploration.

*A goal of Circle of Life is to keep numbers small enough so that each child is provided with support, guidance and positive attention. This environment will sprout in them a passionate curiosity about the world we live in, as well as help them develop self-confidence as they grow into unique individuals. <Our teacher-student ratio is 2:7>

*Your child will be exposed to a wide range of activities. Our focus leans towards the arts and nature-based activities.
Some examples being: growing an organic garden, yoga, nature walks, beginning to learn Spanish and Sign Language, playing music, cooking, painting, craft projects, drawing, singing, dancing, playing at the park, games, quite time, dress-up and story time.

*Food feeds the mind, body and spirit! It is important that the food we eat is good for the Earth and our bodies. This is why the children will be fed Organic and balanced home-cooked vegetarian meals. All meals are USDA approved. We can cook to meet any dietary needs.

*Hours are very flexible Monday-Saturday and we want to work with your schedule! Currently, our first child arrives at 6am and our last child leaves at 6pm.

 Full and part-time options are available.
We are accepting DHS families.

Contact person: Lynn
Phone: 503.309.2137 or by email at circleoflife.childcare@yahoo.com
Location: Northeast Portland

Please call with any questions or to set up an appointment and see if Circle of Life is right for you and your family.

**Circle of Life is a licensed & registered in-home childcare facility.
 
****Newest addtiion to our school,.....Tealulu the rabbit! ! ! ******

Just wanted to let everyone know that Fruit and Flower in NW Portland currently has openings - mostly in the preschool but also some in the younger rooms for daycare.  We were on the waiting list for two years before we got a spot for our two kids and we really love it there.  The economy has forced some families to pull their kids out of daycare/preschool resulting in these last minute openings for fall.  You can contact Judi Giles, Program Director, at 503-228-8349 for more information.   - Krista

Peninsula Children's Center, an independent non-profit organization, provides high-quality, affordable childcare and education as well as family support programs that contribute to the vitality of North and

Northeast Portland

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We currently have openings in our mixed-age preschool for children ages 3 - 5. Our program is certified by the Oregon Child Care Division and based in a community financed, state-of-the-art child care center at 4720 North Maryland Avenue.

 

Our programs feature partnerships and special projects that enrich our care and benefit the children and families we serve. We partner with Morrison Child and Family Services for an on-site Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist who leads free parenting classes throughout the year and works with children, parents and teachers as needed. Our Early Childhood Success Project sponsors an on-site Nurse Practitioner who provides medical screening and care for children and is a medical resource for parents and teachers.  

 

Peninsula Children's Center is committed to providing quality child care and education to families of all income levels. We have competitive tuition rates and limited scholarship assistance is available for working and low-income families. We also accept tuition reimbursements from the Oregon Department of Human Services and other subsidy programs. Peninsula’s fundraising efforts fill the gap between the true cost of quality programs and the amount our families are able to pay.

 

Please call 503-280-0534 today to find out more information or to schedule a tour. You can also visit our website at www.penchild.org.

I am investigating options for my 15-month old baby girl in N. Portland.  I am looking for full-time with good ratios.  My expectations include a nurturing environment with educated staff; a learning environment where she will be encouraged to discover and mentally grow each day; a social environment where she will interact with other children of all ages.  Also, a setting that has an outdoor element to it.  If you have any openings anytime soon, please let me know!  I am open to both a center setting, and in-home.

Located on the riverfront of Swan Island, Daimler Trucks North America's employer sponsored First Gear Academy is a state-of-the-art Eco-Healthy certified child development center offering full-time, part-time, and drop-off services for families with infants through Pre-K.  Our Guided Discovery curriculum reflects the criteria set by the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accreditation process.  For more details check out www.cclc.com/firstgear!  To schedule a tour and/or for more information, contact Hoda Pishvaie at 503.701.8319 or email hpishvaie@cclc.com.

Looking for a nanny or nanny share.. we are in Mt. Tabor. Currently I need Tues-Fri 7:30 to 4:30, but would consider 3 or 2 days as well.

We were planning on an early childhood development center, but now I feel at home is better. We have a 10 month old daughter and for a share would be looking for someone with a child in the 10-18 month range. Ideas are welcome!

Bridgetown Daycare, located in Northeast Portland (NE 77th & Skidmore), is an affordable, in-home daycare that provides high quality care for parents and their children.  Our focus is to facilitate a safe, respectful, and stimulating environment where children can explore, discover, learn, and grow.  Our goal is to nurture thoughtful, confident, life-long learners.

   

We currently have one full-time spot and one part-time spot (Thursday, Friday, & every other Wednesday)

Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm  

Currently accepting children between the ages of 6 weeks to 2 1/2 years.

Affordable Rates

Please visit our website for more information:

Please contact Gina for an interview

503.887.6542 or gina@bridgetowndaycare.com

Greetings!

Blossom House Waldorf-Inspired Nursery seeks two full-time co-teacher's for our toddler program. The ages of the children in the classroom will be one of the following (age in September): 18-27 months or 28-36 months.

Responsibilities for this position include providing a healthy, nurturing, and respectful environment for each child, following our daily rhythm as well as each child's daily schedule and needs (for food, diaper changes, sleep, affection, etc.), implementing age-appropriate sensory/art activities, fostering communication with parents and other caregivers through daily interactions, and documenting development of children.

Qualified applicants will show the ability to foster a love of learning through self discovery, imagination, and creativity.
At least one year experience in a registered childcare facility and 30 ECE credits required. Applicants must be current with CPR and First Aid, have taken the Recognizing and Reporting Abuse class, have a Food Handler’s card, and be enrolled in the Criminal History Registry through Oregon Childcare Division. Knowledge, of and/or experience in a Waldorf early childhood environment is a plus!

Compensation will vary depending on qualifications and experience (typical starting wage is $10 per hour). The hours for this position will be within our open hours (8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday). The proposed start date for this position is Tuesday Sept. 1st, which includes one week of paid training. You classroom assignment/position will be decided during the training week.

To apply, please email complete application to Traci Cushnir (blossomhousepreschool@yahoo.com) ASAP or by 5pm on August 28th.

Interviews will be held Saturday, August 30th between 10 AM and 4 PM.

Application includes resume, names and phone numbers of three work and/or teaching-related references, and answers to the following:

1. How has your experience prepared you for the responsibilities of this position?
2. The primary philosophy we follow in this classroom is Waldorf. How would your approach to working with toddlers combine with ours?
3. We encourage teachers to use their interests to enrich the overall experience we provide to both children and families. So far, parents and children appreciate a variety of talents: musical ability, movement arts, language skills, art focus, and gardening interests. How could your interests enrich our program?

Roots Toddler Community is a Montessori environment prepared with knowledge for and consideration of the developmental needs of the young child. Through practical and active experiences in a safe environment, the children will develop the tools to becoming socially aware, self-confident and independent members of not only their community at school but also the entire world.

Nestled inside a private home, Roots TC offers a peaceful, child-centered environment in which the children can move freely about, following their own natural intuition and curiosity with the compassionate guidance of a trained Montessori guide.  The school serves children aged one year to three years old (or walking until three years old, exceptions can be made) and offers children a caring, safe place to make the transition from life at home to life in a school setting. With opportunities for the enrichment of language, refinement of gross and fine motor skills, art, music, practical life (care of self and the environment) and outdoor experiences, the children will foster feelings of success and accomplishment while learning skills that will be useful for the remainder of their lives. With a collaborative effort on behalf of the guide and the parents, the ultimate goal of Roots TC is to “help the child to help themselves.”

Located in NE Portland, open M-F from 8 until 4:30. Part-time options are available for M-F mornings or 2/3 full days. Roots currently has 2 children enrolled and is interested in having 4 by Oct.1. This is Roots' first year of operation and more information is available by contacting Erin K Brown Heyes at ekb379@mac.com or by calling 503.477.7541 (phone calls will be returned late afternoon/early evening after children have left for the day). Website currently unavailable. 

Hi! My name is Morgan and I have recently returned to the PDX area with a brand new baby girl. :-) I was just offered a teaching position in Hillsboro, so am looking for childcare for my precious newborn.
I will be looking for full time, M-F, approx. 7AM-3PM childcare, preferably in the Hillsboro area.

I am open to considering quality daycare centers, both professional and in-home, and would also like to consider the option of a nanny share.  If anyone has any ideas or recommendations, your information would be a blessing.  I can be reached at morganquimby@yahoo.com.

I need childcare to start fairly quickly, as the school year is fast approaching. So, if there are any other Hillsboro area families who would like to talk about looking for a nanny to share, or if anyone knows of a great daycare center, please let me know.
Thanks so much for your time!

Hello! I am a Nanny and recent PSU grad looking for a new family or families for part-time to full-time work this fall.  I have oodles of experience, worked with all ages, Child and Family Studies education background, my own transportation and more! Please email for more information and to see my Work History!

quickies: $12-15/hour, non-smoker, clean driving record, lives in SE

sarahfjones912 (at) gmail.com

Thanks!

Sarah

I know that the preschool search has been given a lot of air time on the site, but I could use some more input! I'm looking for childcare/preschool programs with an extended day (more than 3 hours) in N/NE Portland that will accept kiddos who are not yet three and who are not potty-trained. My family's ideal set-up would be: diverse teachers and families, affordable (maybe even sliding scale or scholarship options), and 2-3 days/week to start with the opportunity to move to more days later. In a dream world, the program would offer nutritious whole foods and an anti-bias philosophy/curriculum. Any recommendations?

Thanks so much,
-Mama Meow (please use this on the site)

My daughter is 9 months old and we live in north portland. I am looking for part time care for her, i.e. just mornings or afternoons, 4-5 days/week. We would like to partner with other eco-friendly families drawn to waldorf/montessori-inspired environments for children, but we are open and flexible. Please contact me if you are interested at leigh.sangster[at]gmail.com

We are looking for a nanny for our 4 year old son.

Do you or someone you know:

• Have significant experience with young children?
• Like spending time with children, (especially one who is very articulate,
• extroverted, and thoughtful)?
• Have experience with child development and like to try new activities?
• Have no problem neatening up the house, kitchen and toys?
• Have a car, a clear driving record and have experience going to the zoo or OMSI?
• Know how to cook simple but nutritious meals?
• Live in or close to Multnomah Village area?
• Available all day on Fridays?
• Have excellent references?
• Can start in September?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, please tell me more by sending me

your resume or a letter of interest and a list of references. Also include

your hourly rate.

Thank you.

Daniela

503-886-9870

dbrod1571@juno.com

My name is Erin, and I am the proud mama of 2 daughters. My oldest (age 7) is attending 2nd grade, and an after-school program.

I signed up for school at PSU, so I need to figure out some part-time childcare for my 2 1/2 year old daughter.

I need sitters:

Mon & Wed 1-5, Thurs 3-9 (for both)

I enjoy children & would trade babysitting or share a sitter. 
I have a spacious apartment in NE Hollywood district (off Sandy & 47th), where a sitter could be comfortable.

I would also love to have a sitter for an occaisional date night!

erinheartsportland@hotmail.com  

Sweet River Bamboo is a new Certified home based preschool in SW Portland serving children from 4 months to kindergarten ready. Our program starts in mid September and runs from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and is quite small with a 1/4 teacher/child ratio and an 8 child daily capacity. Organic snack, and tea are served daily. 

We are currently looking for a new space in SW PDX and will begin as soon as we have one as everything else is in place!

Sweet River Bamboo draws from an eclectic mix of education philosophies and models. We strive to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can explore, create, socialize, and be inspired by the world around them. We feel that children learn best when they are allowed to reach milestones at their own pace and are in an environment where they feel secure, loved, and respected. Our days will be filled with a balance of group activities and free play with lots of outdoor time built in. Our curriculum is inspired by Waldorf, Montessori and Constructivist philosophies to name a few, and will consist of strengthening our relationship with our natural world, uninterrupted time for creative play, art and music making, baking, circle time, and story telling. Some unique qualities of this program include our exposure to different languages and cultures as the lead teacher/owner is fluent in Farsi and French and integrates cultural enrichment into our days through songs, storytelling, baking, art projects, and music making with various instruments. Body awareness will also be nurtured through fun movement exercises and simple yoga poses. 

Mindfulness, kindness and a natural, organic environment carry us through our days together and allow each child to blossom and thrive in their own unique ways. 

To learn more about Sweet River Bamboo Preschool please contact Sara Alizadeh PH: 503.432.6414 Email:sara.m.alizadeh@gmail.com 

 We look forward to having new children join our program!

We're looking for childcare one day per week (either Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday - we're flexible) for our baby beginning in November or December.  She'll be 6 months in November.  We have most of my four-day workweek covered by family.  Anybody have a nanny who would like another baby one day a week (we would share/increase pay)?  Or is there a parent out there who would like to take care of our baby plus your own once a week?  We live in North Portland (Killingsworth and Vancouver).  It would be nice to have childcare either close to home or close to work (downtown) so I could breastfeed at lunch.

Sarah

We have a last minute opening for the upcoming school year.  Please visit our website for information about Rowanberry School - http://rowanberryschool.com/ or contact Angela Molloy Murphy at rowanberryschool@mac.com

Thank you!

 

Helping Hands Family Preschool   

503-247-9051    hhfd4_kids@yahoo.com

Two,Three, Four or Five days a week Monday - Friday

9:00am – 1:00pm with extended care available 7:30am until 5:30pm

 Ages 3 years old -5 years old  

Hello Parents, My name is NaeVonne. Our Preschool program “Brings Learning to Life”

We are located in North Portland and are an eco friendly preschool that structures our methods believing children are capable and strong individuals, that learn best when they are excited about what they are learning.  All children are curious and interested in their environment, we foster learning with an emphasis on working in small groups of peers to allow for them to move at their own pace and explore and discover all that they can.

We customize our curriculum and expose the children to learning in a relaxed open ended children centered teacher assisted method. This approach fosters intellectual development and focus on symbolic representation, including early literacy with our onsite library as well as use of the local library, music and movement daily and with our weekly music teacher, open placed arts & crafts, exposure to building materials of different shapes, sizes, colors, and styles, dramatic play to support creativity, which leads to communication and builds language skills. Health and well being by planting and caring for an organic garden, we then use our foods in meals and cooking which teaches math, science, cause and effect, sequencing patience while waiting for your turn and completion of the experience.  One way we encourage large motor development is with fitness, which also allows children to become in tune with oneself, and learning balance and coordination. We also have open use of writing materials of various shapes, colors and sizes, puzzles to encourage problem solving and other materials.  A second language  used every day.

The design and use of space encourages encounters, communication, and relationships. Our materials offer identity and a purpose, rich in potential. Teachers facilitate children’s exploration of themes as they work on short and long term experiences filled with open-ended discovery and problem solving knowing how to plan and proceed through the use of interaction and observation.

 

Hello pdx mamas

I am going back to work in a month and the grandparents are willing to help out and watch my son (who will be 3 mos old then) through December. Starting in January we need a nanny for him. We're new to Eugene and not really plugged in with any families here and so we don't really have any leads besides searching on craigslist. That's stressing us out!

I am hoping that someone here will have some info or leads for us.

thanks for any help you can give

trillium.blackmer@gmail.com

La Creche Nursery
French Immersion Preschool

Hosted by La Societe Francophone de Portland

Open House:
Saturday August 29th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

New location:
906A NE 24th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232

We provide a fun and safe environment that enables child directed curriculum to emerge organically.

Monday thru Friday
8:00 am to 5:30 pm

For more information, contact Anna-Gaelle @ (503) 477-6404

www.lacrechenursery.com

Discovering the World,         Connecting with the Earth…

NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL!   2244 SE Harrison Portland, OR  97214   ¨ Now enrolling for Fall ages 2½ - 4 ¨ Full Montessori Environment ¨ Eco-Friendly Classroom ¨ Organic / Permaculture Gardening ¨ French & Spanish classes ¨ AMI Certified Montessori Guide   www.silkroadmontessori.com violetta@silkroadmontessori.com 503-984-3521

Kathy's Registered in-home Daycare now has opening for ages 2 to 5yrs of age in Sept.
Full/Part and B/A Available
USDA Food Program
CPR/First-Aid Certified
Ass. with the Childcare Improvement Project
M-F; 6-6
City Bus drops off a few doors from my house
Bus 89 for W and N Powell Hurst comes a few doors from my house.
Great Rates/State OK
For more info please write jkmcky@q.com  or call Kathy at 503-762-3289

• Location: SE Holgate & 122nd
• it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

We are looking for an energetic, reliable, loving and responsible nanny to care for our 14 month old daughter starting mid September 2009.  We need someone to come to our home three days a week (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) from 8 am – 5pm.  Mom works from home and Dad works downtown.    

We are looking for a nanny with the following qualities:

-          Prior childcare/nanny experience, specifically with toddlers

-          Fun loving personality.  Loves to laugh and have fun, but also knows how to provide structure

-          Creative, energetic and active person that likes going for stroller walks and playing outside

-          Good communicator who is comfortable taking charge

-          Enjoys preparing healthy meals

-          Comfortable with cloth diapers (we use bumgenius)

-          Flexible and willing to help out with light housework when toddler is napping (e.g. empty dishwasher, fold laundry)

-          Reliable transportation although you will not need to drive anywhere with our daughter as we live within walking distance of many parks, stores and a library. 

-          Excellent references/resume

-          Valid driver’s license with current insurance and clean driving record, if applicable

-          Background check and CPR/First Aid training up to date by hiring

-          Non-smoker

If you think you would be a good match for our family, please email Jenny at jpritchard98@yahoo.com and provide the following information:  1)  Your prior childcare/nanny experience;  2) A brief description of you and your personality including how it relates to your childcare style; and 3) Why this position interests you.  Thanks!

 

 

We will be relocating to Portland in Spring 2010 and I am looking for information regarding daycares for my son.  He will be 15-18 months old (depending on when we move.)  We are focusing our search in the SW area of Portland (Beaverton, etc.)  I am hoping to find a daycare that allows cloth diapers. Please email me with information such as website, location, rates (I still have no idea what general rates are in that area), policies, etc.  I also will have two older boys who will need before and after school care but it is not necessary that they all attend the same daycare.  Thanks.

LeAnna

legalmom343@yahoo.com

 

Come by and visit us on Sunday from 4-6pm.

We are excited to meet new friends and find a good fit for our new school.

4933 NE Garfield Ave (near the corner of MLK and NE Alberta)

Questions: Heather Dugas 503-970-1670

or tinywisheschildcare@gmail.com

MORE INFORMATION: www.tinywisheschildcare.blogspot.com

Look forward to seeing you there!

Rising Song Preschool invites you to schedule a walk through of our school. We are happy to meet your family individually and answer your questions. Please call or e-mail to set up a visit. 503.954.3235, or risingsong@yahoo.com

Rising Song is a small Waldorf inspired, home based program in NE Portland opening Fall 2009. We offer a loving, creative environment for children ages 3-5 with the low teacher/child ratio of 1:6. At Rising Song teachers act as facilitators of play, offering gentle, nurturing guidance. In our classroom children participate in baking, gardening, painting and handwork. Songs, stories and puppet shows provide rich material for the imagination and teach about the natural world. Our school is located 1/2 block from beautiful Wilshire Park, and our large backyard garden provides opportunities for exploration and direct involvement with nature. We celebrate each season with special events for the whole family: A festival of light in the fall, a shadow puppet show in the winter and a maypole dance in the spring.


We offer both half and full days allowing families to choose from our 2 day, 3 day, or 5 day programs. Our tuition runs on a sliding scale.

To learn more about our program, tuition rates, and for detailed teacher descriptions, please visit our website:

www.risingsongpreschool.org

Hello,

I'm looking for a nanny for two days per week beginning in mid-September, when my daughter will be 10 weeks old.  We live close-in SE.  Please email me at nsinger "at" gmail.com if you're interested.  Please include a description of yourself to give us an idea of your experience and childcare philosophy. 

Thanks for reading!

Helping Hands Family Preschool, Inc.   

503-247-9051    hhfd4_kids@yahoo.com     Ages 3 years old - 5 years old

 Two days, Three Days or Five days a week

 9:00am – 1:00pm with extended care available until 5:30pm

Hello Parents, My name is NaeVonne. Our Preschool program “Brings Learning to Life”.We are an eco friendly preschool that structures our methods believing children are capable and strong individualizes, that learn best when they are excited about what they are learning.  All children are curious and interested in their environment, we foster learning with an emphasis on working in small groups of peers to allow for them to move at their own pace and explore and discover all that they can.

We customize our curriculum and expose the children to learning in a relaxed open ended children centered teacher assisted method. This approach fosters intellectual development and focus on symbolic representation, including early literacy with our onsite library as well as use of the local library, music and movement with our weekly teacher, open placed arts & crafts, exposure to building materials of different shapes, sizes, colors, and styles, dramatic play to support creativity, which leads to communication and builds language skills. Health and well being by planting and caring for an organic garden, we then use our foods in meals and cooking which teaches math, science, cause and effect, sequencing patience while wait your turn and completion of the experience.  One way we encourage large motor development is with fitness, which also allows children to become in tune with oneself, learning balance and coordination. We also have open use of writing materials of various shapes, colors and sizes, puzzles to encourage problem solving and other materials.

The design and use of space encourages encounters, communication, and relationships. Our materials offer identity and a purpose, rich in potential. Teachers facilitate children’s exploration of themes as they work on short and long term experiences filled with open-ended discovery and problem solving knowing how to plan and proceed through the use of interaction and observation.

  

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helping Hands Family Daycare & Preschool-Infant and Toddler program

hhfd4_kids@yahoo.com 

503 * 247 * 9051    

Monday – Friday 7:30am -5:30pm     

Care for ages 6 weeks – 3 years old            

Full Time, Part Time and Drop in care State Certified, Infant and Child CPR & First Aid certified, USDA meals prepared and served

Extensive education in Early Childhood Education & Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 

Multi Cultural, Anti-Bias, All Inclusive facility that supports breast feeding and cloth diapers

Hello parents, My name is NaeVonne and we are eco friendly and with our meals we serve Organic fruits and vegetables grown from our onsite garden.  Our facility has space with low child teacher ratios. Natural development with nurtured support that encourage social awareness, motor skills, language development with sign language support, Interactive story times on site and at the local library, music, art and we explore our extended environment through the use of neighborhood walks and outings and much more. 

We are large enough to offer a close knit group of friends and peers, but small enough to know your child well and provide individualize care.

We educate while we care and care while we educate-Magda Gerber RIE

Hi urbanmamas, my name is Sheila and I run a small in home childcare. I currently have two openings for children age one and up. I am registered through the state, I'm current with cpr, first aid and continuing education. I have a wonderful daughter, she is seven years old. She is great with the kids. We do a variety of activities: singing, coloring, counting, storytime, outside play, etc. I'm on the USDA foods program, so I provide all the children with healthy meals and snacks at no extra charge. Call Sheila now to save your spot 503 771-2575. My openings are for full time or part time only. (part time is based on a three day week, full time is five days a week) I have great references to put your mind at ease, so when you drop off your child to go to work you'll feel good about bringing your child to my childcare. I have reasonable rates, so call now as spots do fill up fast! Sheila's Woodstock Playhouse 503 771-2575 sheilaalbin71@gmail.com

Discovering the World, Connecting with the Earth…

NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL!   2244 SE Harrison Portland, OR  97214   ¨ Now enrolling children ages 2½ - 4 ¨ Full Montessori Prepared Environment ¨ Eco-Friendly Classroom ¨ Organic / Permaculture Gardening ¨ French & Spanish classes ¨ AMI Certified Montessori Guide   www.silkroadmontessori.com violetta@silkroadmontessori.com 503-984-3521

Building Blocks Playschool is a safe and loving environment for your child to grow and learn. Our daily activities include Creative play,  Art,  Story Time, Outdoor Play and Music.

Building Blocks Playschool is State certified.    We offer a full day preschool program for children ages 2 to 5 years.  Operating hours Monday through Friday,  8 am to 5:30 pm.  Located near the cascade campus of PCC and the Peninsula Rose Garden.

To schedule a visit please contact Michelle, Director  503.285.3800

Noble Day Care has a no waiting list policy, we try to accommaodate all that need childcare, as well as those looking for after school care. Our environment is diverse, designed to nurture any child who may be of a different nationality. Our structured preschool schedual provides educational enrichment activites that enchance early brain activity and development. Our registration fee is waived during this time and our pricing is extremely competitive considering the quality , range and level of services we offer. Noble Day Care excepts children ages 6months to 6 years of age with a teacher child ratio of 1 to 4. Please call 503-285-6473 for more information and ask for Deborah.