Urban Mamas

Let your child explore, create and learn at grandma's place. We're proud to present four convenient Portland locations: Center Village, Rose Quarter, Clark Family Center and Clark Family Center Infant and Toddler Annex.

Mighty Oaks is currently accepting applications for immediate enrollment as well as the 2013-14 school year.  Limited spaces are available.  Contact us to schedule an informational tour! Visit our website at: www.mightyoakspreschool.com or check us out on facebook at: www.facebook.com/mightyoakspreschool

• We offer 2, 3, 4, or 5  day options from 9-12:30
  •    Beginning in September we will offer an extended day option Mon-Thurs  from 9-4 
• 6:1 student/teacher ratio
• Experiential play & discovery based curriculum with strong Montessori influences

“Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.”-Montessori

There is a wonderful in-home child care downtown Lake Oswego that is open for part-time or full-time care.   I have been taking my little one there for over a year, but we have since moved out of Lake Oswego.   We have been commuting our toddler 30 minutes each way to continue care there, that is how much we appreciate and respect the day care provider, Catherine.  She is a former teacher, and has been running  her child care for several years.   Catherine is reasonably priced, and is flexible, dependable, and reliable... All very important qualities.   She cares for the children in her home, and involves them in a variety of activities, including gardening...which we really appreciate.   She cares for infants as well as toddlers, and currently has openings for 6 weeks-5 years.

Catherine does not have internet so I am writing this post on her behalf.   Below you will find her phone number.   I also welcome any emails/questions that you may have for me.    kimberlylchambers@yahoo.com  

Catherine Moore~~Our Place Child Care~~503-309-2834

 

TWO PORTLAND LOCATIONS (SW & JOHNS LANDING)

SERVING AGES 2-4 PRESCHOOL - PRE-K

NO POTTY TRAINED PREREQUISITE * MEDIA FREE

BOOKS * MUSIC * ART * SCIENCE * MATH * CHECK-SHEET

M-F * 7-5:30 *  503.550.4444

www.Avant-gardeAcademy.com

 

 

The Love and Giggles Playhouse has a few openings left! We have a couple of openings for age two - five for full time care ( four - five days per week), or part time care ( three days per week. I am located in the SE Portland- Woodstock area ( close to 52nd & Woodstock). We are a state certified childcare with a preschool curriculum. I have seven years' experience, spotless record, great references, and I love my job!!

The Peanut Gallery Playschool has last minute openings starting in July!

We are a certified in-home preschool in NE Portland for children 18 months to four years (3.9 in September).  We have spots for children 24 months and older as of July 1st.

 

For more information about our school, please visit us at: The Peanut Gallery Playschool

or come visit us on facebook

Safe, Clean, Media-Free Environment.

Loving, Experienced Care Givers.

Hi,

I am a 20 year-old female university student who is living in Portland for the summer. I am taking one class at PSU but other than that have a completely free and flexible schedule. I have extensive experience in childcare spanning the past 7 years. I have been both a full time and part time nanny, wilderness camp counselor, lifeguard, Au Pair, volunteer at a babies orphanage, tutor, ski instructor, and ski racing coach for children between the ages of 5 months and 15 years. I have also worked as a chef in the kitchen at the wilderness and am able to prepare all types of meals. I am willing to commute as long as the house is accessible via public transportation. Additionally, I have my drivers liscense in case the children need to be driven to and from activities, etc.

I am living in Portland with my friend Mallory who has similar nannying/camp experience. We are willing to engage in a nanny share with multiple families, taking care of a group of children in one place. We could go on excursions, play outdoors, etc. Both of us are Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certified. 

I can provide references and more information if your family is interested. Please contact me:

phone: 802-310-2011

email: sokronk@gmail.com

Thanks,

Sophie Kronk

I want to write a whole-hearted recommendation for the woman who has cared for our son for the past 2 years. At the end of this summer, he'll be moving on to pre-school (at age 3.9 yrs). Several other kids (all older) will be moving on, as well, and this will be leaving a few openings for 2 to 4 year olds.

Here's a little background about Debby Holland and her home: she's been doing this for almost 30 years. She cares for kids in her home, up to six children a day (two kids under two and four kids over two). The home is located in NE Portland/Beaumont Wilshire/Cully area.

Her home is modest, sweet, and totally fun for the kids. She swaps out books and toys regularly so there's always something new and exciting. She is incredibly thoughtful about how she works with each child, tailoring her efforts to their needs, if they have specific ones. The kids play outside for some period every day, even during winter. She provides breakfast, snack, lunch and afternoon snack. Food is healthful, fresh, and organic as often as possible. The kids will often bake with her, measuring, stirring, and then eating the finished product! Parents may provide their own food, if desired.

Hi there!
My name is Ashley. I am 26 years old and recently graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington in Texas back in December. I am looking for a full-time position, at least 35 hours a week, or even occasional babysitting- I am available anytime! While I was in school, I was a nanny for three children (ages 2-5) and was an occasional babysitter for a 4 & 10 year old. I have excellent references that I can provide for you and I have been babysitting on and off since I was 14. I love kids! I'm really big into reading (I absolutely love Fancy Nancy, Harry Potter and Eloise!), making music, dancing,  eating healthy snacks, science experiments, going to parks, arts and crafts, adventure, imagination, silliness and sidewalk chalk. I like to create games and scavenger hunts. I am open to doing cleaning and meal preparation, and any other household chores that need to be done. I rely on public transportation so I will need a family close to the MAX or buslines. Please email me: where you found my posting, a little bit about your family, your rate, and your requirements at ashleyborck24@gmail.com if you would like to to meet to see if your family and I are a good match!

Come visit Merry Montessori's new Primary House for our Open House Saturday, June 1st from 9am to 12pm.

Located at 4225 SE Woodward St. & 43rd in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Southeast Portland, our new space will house a foundational group of children ages 2 1/2 to 4 to begin our new Primary Program.

We will follow traditional AMI Montessori curriculum but are excited to also include Spanish language throughout the day with our children through songs, language works and through speaking Spanish with our classroom assistant.

Our primary program will be in an intimate home setting for the 2013-2014 school year with two guides and ten children, then grow out to a larger space for the following year with space for a larger group of children, eventually 20 to 25 children in total.

Come meet the guide and administrator and learn more about this exciting new community beginning this fall.

Visit our website at merrymontessori.com for more information!

 

 

Tiny Revolution Montessori is an authentic Montessori early childhood program for ages 3 months to 6 years.  We are located at 2036 NE MLK blvd Portland 97216. Our entrance is on the backside of the Albina Community Bank building. We are currently enrolling babies into our Infant program.   

Our infant program offers a Montessori experience with trained, talented staff and beautifully prepared classrooms. We provide cloth diapers, organic food, and we also incorporate the Suzuki early education music curriculum. Foreign language is introduced to the children through our French and Spanish speaking teachers.  For more information or to schedule a tour please email us at tinyrevolutionmontessori@gmail.com

The Northeast Community Child Development Center (NCCDC) has limited openings in our Preschool Program

Enroll now!

NCCDC is a unique parent-cooperative childcare center. We've been providing exceptional child-centered care and education in the same close-in northeast location for more that 30 years!

At NCCDC we....

• Focus on the children first
• Involve parents and staff in all aspects of the cooperative
• Make learning playful
• Value a diverse and tolerant environment
• Foster mutual respect
• Create a safe and beautiful place to play, learn and work

NCCDC features...

• a rich play-based curriculum
• a newly renovated outdoor play space
• full day care for children ages 1 to 5, two to 5 day per week schedules
• low child to adult ratio
• experienced, professional staff

Please visit our website for more information and to request a tour

http://www.pdxchild.org/

Or call us at 503-284-8797

Greetings! We are a small in home holistic state certified in home preschool & daycare looking for full time help. We will have up to 15 children a day & 3 (including you) teachers. It is a fun, joyful & peaceful environment. If you have had experience working with young children & feel it is a “calling” please consider working here. It is in a beautiful home, dedicated to serving the needs of young children & their parents. Please know about Waldorf/LifeWays education & RIE methods. We are looking for someone with good energy, joy to share & a peaceful attitude, honest, and very stable. You will also have to have strong leadership skills, be able to communicate well with co-workers & parents, be punctual & work hard. You must be in good health & able to lift up to 50Lbs. as well.

Let your child explore, create and learn at grandma's place. We're proud to present four convenient Portland locations: Center Village, Rose Quarter, Clark Family Center and Clark Family Center Infant and Toddler Annex.

Nanny for hire, in my home or yours! 

I am offering care 4 days/week (flexible days) between the hours of 7:30am and 6pm. I’m looking for one or two little ones to join myself and my 4-month old beginning in July. 

My experience includes:

• 15+ years working with families as a childcare provider
• 5+ years as a Montessori  Classroom Assistant  in infant, toddler, and primary classrooms—most  recently with Portland Montessori Collaborative (www.pdxmc.org)
• 3 years working with families as a birth and postpartum doula
• CPR and First Aid  Certification, Oregon Food Handler’s Card, Criminal History Registry

Tabor Kids Club, a registered in home childcare, is now accepting children ages 2-5.

I am a registered in home child care provider with over 14 years of experience.  I offer child care in my North Portland home from 7:30-5:30 Monday -Friday.  We are located near Rosa Parks & Trillium elementary school.

Hi mamas!

I am a 22 year old college student looking for part-time employment (25ish + hrs/wk) with a new family. I am currently a nanny for preschool-age twins, but still have a lot of free time in my schedule. I have been committed to this family for over a year. I am available Mon. anytime after 12:30, 7:30-12:30 on Wed. and all day TTHF. There is room for this position to become full-time through September, but would require further discussion.

   Warm and wonderful Golden Day Nursery School is now enrolling for Summer as well as the Fall 2013-2014 school year.  We are a small in home preschool program, welcoming children ages 1 1/2 to 4 years old.  We offer full or part time care, with a great ratio of six children and two teachers. Your child will feel happy and secure in this home away from home environment, with warm healthy meals, activities, circle and story time with puppetry, outdoor play rain or shine, and friends.   We are located in the family friendly neighborhood of Sellwood, at Share It Square.  Please see our website for more information at: Goldendaynurseryschool.com or call Ms. Indira at: 503-583-7349 

Let your child explore, create and learn at grandma's place. We're proud to present four convenient Portland locations: Center Village, Rose Quarter, Clark Family Center and Clark Family Center Infant and Toddler Annex.

Hillsboro Arts Preschool & Day School

* * *The only vegan, holistic early childhood community in the suburbs!* * * 

* *Perfect for Portlanders who want Portland's approach to child care but commute into the Beaverton/Hillsboro area!* *

We have reopened our doors! Infant & Toddler openings available!

Our program is for children ages 0 to 3.5 years and is inspired by RIE/Gerber and Reggio Emilia. 

ChildRoots, A Center for Young Children, (www.childroots.com), is an environmental and Art-and-Science-based learning community, dedicated to providing superior childcare for children ages six weeks to six years.

The Love and Giggles Playhouse has a couple of openings left! We are a state certified childcare with a preschool curriculum. I have  seven years' experience, a spotless record, and great references. I have a few openings for age two - five.

We are located in the SE Portland - Woodstock area ( close to 52nd & Woodstock).

We are currently enrolling age two - five for full time care ( four - five days per week), or part time care ( three days per week).

We love to have fun - we paint, sing & dance, play outside as much as possible, lots of arts & crafts, play dress up, act out stories, pretend we are animals, practice manners- being a good friend, beginning math - writing- fun science projects, we run through the sprinkler on sunny days, and stomp around in our rain boots on rainy days, plant seeds and watch them grow, collect pretty fall leaves and make projects out of them, and much more. Our motto is to be safe, have fun, and learn every day.

Open house this Saturday, April 6th from 10-12. Please email for addresses & to RSVP.

CRileyteach@aol.com

www.portlandbabyschool.com   *   971.266.3606

Located in North Portland in the Mississippi neighborhood, Portland Baby School has 2, 3, 5, and now 4 day openings for children from 3 to 9 months old.

At Portland Baby School, Children learn to:

• Think critically and creatively
• Empathize with others
• Communicate well
• Move with dexterity

Our South Tabor home sits in a lovely residential neighborhood. This intimate classroom space inhabits our entire main floor of the house with hardwood floors, lots of plants, beautiful materials and parent-made shelves/tables/chairs.  The children have continual access to our outdoor organic gardens as well as a room designated for movement, yoga, music and laughter. We’ve designed the space to be completely child-centered, warm, inviting, and stimulating.  Our environment fosters independence, concentration, community building, respect for all life while always encourageing the individual child's interest and curiosity.

Reggio-inspired, affordable, state-certified, full-day preschool in NE Portland. Petunia Preschool has the happiest kids and parents in town, and we are now enrolling for ages 2-5!

We welcome all types of families into our community - come take a tour of our awesome little school.

For more information, visit our website: http://petuniapreschool.com/

To schedule a tour, call Jessica at 503-288-5177 or email us at petuniapreschool@gmail.com

We are looking for a nanny to care for our  sweet 4 month old daughter beginning in April.  Our ideal scenario is on site at our home in the Clinton district Mon-Thurs from 9-5.   We are somewhat flexible though with times and location (and are open to sharing a nanny with another family).  Infant CPR and personal references will be required.  Please email me @ aksheridan@gmail.com if interested and/or if you have any leads.  Thanks in advance!

Concordia Montessori in NE Portland is an enriching community for students ages 14 months - 6 years old. We are proud to offer an affordable, high quality, in-home Montessori option for working families in our NE neighborhood.  We are currently enrolling for our toddler program (ages 14-28 months).

Wild Lilac Child Development Community is now enrolling for Fall 2013.

Wild Lilac is a reggio-inspired program that offers high quality, inclusive, culturally competent, and accessible early childhood education and comprehensive family support to the Southeast Portland community.

Hello fellow parents!  I am an experienced and educated childcare provider offering weekday care out of my home in the Woodstock neighborhood.  Care is available from 8:30 to 5:30 Monday through Friday, for eighteen month to five year olds, with a 4:1 child to provider ratio.  I follow a daily routine that offers structured and free play and I take advantage of teachable moments.  For more information, please email me at adavendonis@yahoo.com.  

Marti's Place, a Certified home based child care is looking for an experienced child care specialist.  We specialize in infants up to three years old.  We are located in NE Portland, Alameda neighborhood.

We have a full time position as well as a part time position open now.  Both positions are starting immediately.

If you have at least two years experience working in a certified setting, registry in the Oregon Criminal History Registry and a desire to work in a fun, happy, family oriented child care that has been around for 30 years,  please send your resume as well as a cover letter explaining how your experience would be helpful for us (nanny work does not count in the two year's required experience).

Check out our website too!

Hope to chat with you soon!

Marti

Martisplace.org

martisplace@gmail.com

Looking for a great Montessori experience for your child, complete with Music Together, Spanish Immersion, and a flexible schedule?  Community Montessori in Lake Oswego is now enrolling for children to 12 months to 6 years old for the 2013 - 2014 school year, and will be hosting an Open House on Friday, March 8, from 10am to 11am.

If you are interested in attending the Open House, please contact Ginger (contact info below) for the  address.  

Let your child explore, create and learn at grandma's place. We're proud to present four convenient Portland locations: Center Village, Rose Quarter, Clark Family Center and Clark Family Center Infant and Toddler Annex.

Join us for our Kindergarten Round Up on 3/2 from 10-2! CMLC schools offer fresh and healthy snacks, lunch and organic dairy, small class size of ten students, fun educational activities, Starfall curriculum, field trips and much more. Come visit us at www.MYCMLC.com We have six locations that may be fairly close to you! Hope to see all your smiling faces soon!

Hello!

We have an opening in our small, in-home day school for a young child 1 year or older. We are also accepting wait list applications for an infant slot that will become available in September of this year.

Established in 2009, we offer:

State registered family child care home

Pesticide-free yards and gardens

Natural toys and materials

Cloth diapering

Eco-Healthy certification from the Oregon Environmental Council

Guest Artist Program

Produce delivered weekly by Organics to You

We are vegan owned and operated

We are pro-family and pro-choice

We welcome GLBT families

School teacher? Social worker? Single parent? We have a tuition assistance program for qualifying families. 

Please check out our website: http://hillsboroartspreschool.blogspot.com

You may get in touch with us through the Contact page of the website or via: hillsboroartspreschool@gmail.com

We have an open house on the first Saturday of every month at 5pm. Our next open house is scheduled for 3/2/13. Please email us if you plan on attending.

Thanks & good luck in your search!

Wildflowers Preschool

Tender Leaf Preschool has one immediate PT opening and is enrolling for Summer and Fall 2013.

Imagine your child singing throughout the day, growing in a preschool where s/he feels the intimacy of a family, being surrounded by materials and activities that nurture personal interests and gifts, finding the joy of gardening, experiencing the fun and peace of yoga, meditating!!, as well as eating healthy meals which s/he helps to make, harvest, and even grow.... and much, much more.

Creative Minds Learning Centers are family owned child care centers serving the community since 1997. They have opened their sixth school in the Happy Valley/ Clackamas community and are accepting applications for Infants - Kindergarten children. This school is beautifully designed with murals and creative interest areas which are sure to delight your child. Creative Minds are Oregon Program of Quality, State and ECO certified and winners of Red Tricycle's Child Care. Check out their website to learn more about their philosophy and story: Creative Minds Website 

Related articles

Creative Minds Learning Centers Happy Valley School Open Houses this February

First Impressions Preschool LLC is a small home based Preschool founded and directed by Robyn Bodin, M.ED.  We are a Licensed and Eco-Healthy Certified Family Child Care Home in the beautiful Alberta Park Neighborhood of NE Portland, Oregon. We offer quality care for children ages 2.5 to 6, Monday through Friday 8:30~12:30 with after care available until 5:00 in the afternoons.  

 

At First Impressions Preschool, we provide a safe, nurturing, and loving environment for children to develop a love of learning through exploration, imagination, self-discovery, collaboration, and creativity. We have a small teacher to child ratio and two teachers in the classroom everyday. Children are seen and valued for their amazing gifts and abilities to do meaningful work, wonder, and play. We celebrate the growth and development of the whole child while building a community of learners who practice respect for oneself, each other, and the environment. We encourage children to be active in their learning and provide them with the tools to be responsible, independent, and successful.

Hi UrbanMamas!

We moved to Portland recently for my husband's job, and there must be something in the water, because we're already expecting our first child - a baby boy - in June 2013!

As per instructions from almost everyone I know, we're already starting to look into infant care options for when I go back to work full time in September 2013.  We've gotten a few recommendations from my still measly social networks here but mainly we're relying on internet research which seems to be turning up the same few options: ChildRoots, Creative Minds, Grandma's Place, Belmont Academy, CCLC, the OHSU CCLC (we're looking in/near SE).  Or find a nanny.  

I figure this can't be all that's out there or 90% of the babies in SE Portland wouldn't have a place to go.  My prenatal yoga instructor says many places just don't have websites.  Does anyone have ideas - specific places or lists of places?  A nanny or nanny share would also be an option.  I work from home and have a fairly flexible schedule, so I don't necessarily need a full-time, 9-6 deal.  On the other hand I've been told not to expect to get any work done if I'm home with the baby, even if there's a nanny there too.  And I do travel for work from time to time, and my husband has VERY long and VERY inflexible hours (he's a resident at OHSU).

Would love to hear from anyone with experience or ideas!  Places you or your friends have sent your babies, lists you've received, other networks you think I should tap into?  Mamas who work from home, any creative ways you've made it work?  Nanny+coworking space?  Would love to hear any and all input!

Thanks SO much,

Beth Stucky (bethstucky1@gmail.com) - that's a number 1 in my email address

Wild Lilac offers a progressive Waldorf and Reggio inspired ealry childhood program for children ages six weeks through 5 years old in SE Portland!

Our homey classrooms provide children with plentiful and varied opportunities to construct knowledge about the broadening world around them using simple wooden toys, a plethora of art, building and storytelling materials, dress up clothes and silks, materials for light and shadow exploration and more!

Outside of the classroom, we explore our neighborhood and community through fieldtrips to gain a deeper understanding of the ideas we explore inside our classrooms.

 

Our teachers hold the image of each child as capable, competent, and curious and strive to meet each individual children's interests and passions with learning opportunities that inspire. It is the teacher's role to observe the children, support their learning and to gently guide them to accept challenges and solve problems. Wild Lilac teachers document the children's experiences to make their learning visible to the whole community.

At Wild Lilac, we see ourselves as a community of child and adult learners and we provide regular opportunities for parent/guardian discussions and community events for children staff and families.

Food is an important part of the culture of our school. Our cook prepares organic meals (breakfast, snack, lunch and afternoon snack) for the children that feature local and seasonal produce, whole grains, beans, and homemade breads.

Come join us for our February open houses: feb 2nd at 10am and Feb 12th at 3:30pm, to see our classrooms and learn more about our school!
Visit our website: www.wildlilac.org or our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WildLilacCDC

Questions?

Please email us: wildlilac@wildlilac.org

Or call: 503-236-3240

Come Play at Nelson's Little Monkeys

Bring your little ones to play while you're away!

If your child likes to have fun, this is the place to be.

Playtime at Mt Scott Park

Field trips to the Zoo and Children's Museum

Story time at the Woodstock and Holgate Library

Open play gym at Mt. Scott.

Our days are full of fun with lots of opportunities to learn new things.

Everyday we read books, sing silly songs and create master pieces using
crayons, paints, chalk, markers and play-doe.

We build towers and complete huge floor puzzles.

Come join us for circle time and practice counting, learn shapes, colors,
letters, words that rhyme, weather, seasons and the days of the week.

Create a culinary masterpiece in our walk in play kitchen and race cars and
trains around our train track.

Everyday we play outside in our big fenced backyard. We build huge sandcastles
and make mud pies. We draw on the chalk board and practice writing our names.
We love to blowing bubbles and race to see who can pop them first. Come pick
your favorite super hero to be and race around the back yard with us. See how
high you can swing and how fast you can go on our twirly slide.

At Nelsons Little Monkeys we pack lots of learning, healthy snacks, exercising,
art and fun into everyday.

We are located in SE Portland near Mt. Scott Park with easy access to downtown
and I-205.

We currently have openings for children ages 2-5 on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday.

2 Full time openings will be available June 1^st.  Reserve your space now.

Full time, part time and drop in clients are welcome

Jessica Nelson- aka Teacher Jessica, Childcare Provider
360-318-3521
www.nelsonslittlemonkeys.com

Please call or email for rates and a visit

Certified Childcare Provider

CPR/1st Aid Certification

Food Handler's Card

Member of the Childcare Improvement Project

Member of the Northwest Nutrition Food Program