Urban Mamas

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

Looking for a great Montessori experience for your child, complete with Music Together, Spanish Immersion, and a flexible schedule?  Community Montessori in Lake Oswego has just two spots left for the 2013 - 2014 school year.

One Tribe is a unique Montessori in-home school for children ages 2.5-6. Our program is highly individualized and hands-on. In addition to traditional Montessori curriculum we have created a program rich with arts and crafts and Musik Garten gatherings. We keep our group small (10 children) to allow for an intimate relationship between the children and our guide.

Jesse Krill has been working in Montessori schools for over a decade, with experience in special needs and art therapy. She has created a beautiful classroom enriched with areas of natural science and imaginitive play. The students help to make thier lunch daily and enjoy gardening and worm composting in our outdoor space. Jesse has created a curriculm that encompases geographical studies as well as following the children in their interests.

We offer many different schedules to fit our families needs and highly competitve tuition rates to aid those whom may otherwise not be able to afford a quality Montessori education.

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

Mighty Oaks is currently accepting applications for our summer sessions (offered week by week) and for the 2013-14 school year.  Limited spaces will become available June 18th.  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

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

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.

                      

          Merry Montessori is a four year-old home Montessori program in Southeast Portland that specializes in low impact, eco-conscious infant, toddler, and primary programs that support the whole child.  Our trained guides connect children with themselves, their peers and their world by helping them gain skills in independence, socialization and  focus.

We currently have a full infant toddler program and are excited about opening our new Primary Program in fall 2013 for ten children ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 and 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 (with previous Montessori experience).  Our new Primary Program will offer a Spanish-English language curriculum and experience, as we believe opening up children's language options opens up their world. 

If your child is mostly potty trained and ready to begin school in the fall we will begin offering visits to our new home program May 3rd and will host an open house May 3rd and will have an open house Saturday, June 1st from 9am to 12pm.

Please go to our website to learn more about our school!     merrymontessori.com

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 our summer sessions (offered week by week) and for 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, or 5 day options in the AM (9-12:30) 
• We offer 2 or 4 day options in the PM (1-4)
• 6:1 student/teacher ratio
• Play & discovery based curriculum

“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

Hello families with young children.  Little Lights Playschool is a gentle first step from home to school.  We offer a small class size for children ages 3-5.  Each day follows a rich nurturing rhythm inspired by nature and the seasons.  We paint, bake bread, create seasonal crafts and share in fairy tales and nature stories.   Each day we explore the world we live in with long outside playtime and neighborhood walks.  We focus on the development of strong social skills always showing respect and kindness for each other and ourselves.  In Portland, we are so lucky to have such wonderful options for early childhood education.  Please consider Little Lights Playschool for your child’s first school experience.

Program hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9-1. 

Please call to set up a tour.  www.littlelightsplayschool.org

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.

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).

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.  

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

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!

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.

Step by Step Childcare is now enrolling children for its preschool program!!! We use a Montessori and Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum, that allows the children to choose from a variety of activities that build language and math skills, as well as social grace and artistic expression. Our preschool ages are 2, 3, and 4 year olds. We serve breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack. Our hours are 7:30-5:30. We have a 2 year old spot available immediatley.

-Email for more infomation or to schedule a tour-

Step by Step CDC

3215 NE Klickitat St. Ptld, Or 97212

(503) 287-9206

Email: info@stepbystepcdc.com

Website: www.stepbystepcdc.com

Mighty Oaks Preschool is now hosting a monthly Parents' Night Out! This month it will be held on Friday, January 25th from 5:30-9:00pm.

PNO is a time for you to enjoy a date with your significant other, get work done, get a massage, take a nap… just enjoy some YOU time and we’ll handle the rest. Pizza and snacks will be provided! Participants will have the opportunity to play and create from 5:30-7.At 7pm we will show an appropriate movie (children will have the option to continue with their play or get cozy and watch the movie). Reservations are required as spaces fill quickly.

While priority will be given to preschool aged children and their siblings, this event is open to all children aged 2-10.

More information can be found on our webpage at: mightyoakspreschool.com/parents-night-out/

GREAT NANNY, JUST FOR YOU!

Hi Everyone,

My name is Jillian M. Currently I am looking for a new position as a Nanny. I was involved in a Nanny-share for almost the duration of the year but as the contract term ended and the children turned 1 they were placed in Montessori. I am comfortable doing either another nanny-share, or working for one family. I am comfortable working with up to 3 infants, depending on their ages, 4 toddlers, or 5 children in total but this would really depend on the overall dynamic of the situation. I am also comfortable doing care in your home, or mine. Ideally the position would provide at least 36 hours a week, but this is also flexable as I explore my options.

Here's a little information about me. I have an immense amount of experience with children. I started my babysitting career at 12 years old, after I received my Oregon babysitters training, and CPR certification. Since then, I have had experience in taking care of about 25 different children, usually two or more at a time (five max), in in-home settings. My experience with children ranges from newborns to 13-year-olds. About half of my clientele has been parents of children diagnosed with Autism. I have also worked and volunteered with a school that caters to meeting the needs of children diagnosed with Autism . My tasks at the school included building a summer reading program for some of the more advanced students. I directed the students during "signing times" videos (videos that teach the children sign language). I did teacher aide duties in the classrooms working extensively with the pre-schoolers, and in the occupational therapy room. In addition to this experience, I was also a camp counselor in high-school at Camp Howard outdoor school for 2 seasons.

I love to do activities with children. I am not the type of care provider who will sit children in front of the TV and do my own thing. Just to be clear, I rather children have no screen time during my time with them. I prefer for children to have fun. If the parent permits, I like to take them on outings to the park, or maybe a day to the zoo, children's museum, library, or swimming pool depending on the child's interest. I love doing art projects, or fun cooking activities, playing board games, and will even happily partake in dress up or tea parties. As well as making sure the children enjoy the time we spend together, I firmly believe in education. I like to come up with developmentally appropriate activities that stimulate the intellectual growth of each child. For school aged children I come in great handy for help with homework. 

I am a student and am working towards a degree in early childhood education. I take courses through the local community college's online program, when I transfer next year I will continue primarily with online education. I am familiar with many learning/parenting styles includingMontessori, Waldorf, Attachment Parenting, and Positive Redirection. What I am unfamiliar with, I am willing to learn. My time spent with your children is based on your needs, their needs, and your parenting beliefs. I am very flexiable when it comes to this as I understand it is your child and I enjoy learning new styles. 

I have a license, car insurance, and a car for transporting needs. In addition, I know basic Spanish, and am furthering my skills incase you are interested in your child learning a second language.

I would ideally like a position that offers at least a 1 year contract.

Best,
Jillian

Contact me anytime at:

Jillian.Mathews91@gmail.com

(503) 750-6136 (text friendly)

View Reviews, and background check at:

http://www.care.com/r/childcare/jillianm97

New Montessori preschool opening January 2013!

*Montessori trained & experienced teacher
*Authentic Montessori materials
*Oregon child care licensed
*Spacious & comfortable home setting
*Small child to teacher ratio
*Home cooked nutritious meals and snacks
*Near Wilshire Park
*Half or Full day schedules 
*Low and locked in rates for Clover Montessori's first generation families!

Now enrolling!
Visit www.clovermontessori.com or call Nikki at (503) 952-6787 

www.clovermontessori.com

I'm looking for full time day care for my daughter (28 months).  She is accustomed to full time day care, and we have just moved into the Sabin/Alberta neighborhood and will need to find local child care, as the commute to her school is too far.

I'm primarily looking for center based care, or Montessori, or similar.  Please post if you know of any openings, or good schools/day cares where we could be on the wait list, or if you have any other suggestions for us, even if they are for 3 years and older.

Thanks very much,
Mishka

Open Arms PDX is a Licensed At Home Family Care dedicated to providing high quality care for infants and toddlers by fostering development of each child’s individuality and supporting families and community.

I am a mother of two, one school age and the other 2 years old. I have my food handlers card and will provide create fun healthy snacks / meals and willing / able to provide for food sensitivities. (at extra cost) or you can provide your own.

We like to play, read, dance, learn and sing. I live in the Mt. Tabor/Hawthorne area only three blocks from a park to play on dry days.

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.

Still looking for a wonderful preschool for your child?  Community Montessori in Lake Oswego has an opening for a child 2.5 to 6 years old for the 2012-2013 school year!

Mighty Oaks Preschool is hosting a "Spooky" Open House on October 31st from 5-7pm.  There will be crafts, treats, and warm apple cider.  If you're at all curious about Mighty Oaks, stop on by along your trick-or-treating route for a meet & greet, tour & treat and see what we're all about!  Learn more at www.mightyoakspreschool.com or call to schedule a tour at (503) 922-2869

A sneak peak of what you can look forward to at our open house: 

MIGHTY OAKS PRESCHOOL WILL OPEN OUR DOORS MONDAY, DECEMBER 3rd!  WE ARE OFFERING EARLY ENROLLMENT INCENTIVES!  CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE!

Mighty Oaks is an Eco-Healthy Certified preschool in Grant Park that offers a play and discovery based curriculum in a warm, nurturing environment. As Montessori stated, "“Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.”  We believe that children learn best by doing and experiencing life first-hand. At Mighty Oaks we get our hands dirty in the garden, care for chickens, create art, engage in dramatic play, explore, learn, laugh, and grow together. Academic skills are incorporated into our play-based activities to promote kindergarten readiness. Mighty Oaks’ Director, Brittany Smith, is a licensed teacher with over eight years of experience working with young children, as well as a Masters in Teaching Early Childhood and Elementary Education.

Lakeshore Montessori School is off and running for another year.  Our 3 - 6 classroom is full, but we have 4 full time openings in our expanded 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 year old classroom.  We are currently accepting applications in our morning and our full-day AMI Montessori Toddler program.  For more information please contact us in any one of the following ways:

Address:  4803 NE 15th Ave; Vancouver, Wa 98663

Email: lakeshoremontessori01@gmail.com

Phone:  360-573-4103

Website:  www.lakeshoremontessori.com

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.

State Certified Concordia Montessori

Infant/Toddler Herb Garden

Concordia Montessori in NE Portland is an enriching community for students aged 12 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 currently have a space in our infant toddler program for a child aged 20-30 months.  We also have one 4 day/week opening in our 3-6 class for a 4 or 5 year old student.  Spaces are filling up quickly, please e-mail today to arrange a visit -(info@concordiamontessori.com)

We are proud members of the Oregon Montessori Association and are an American Montessori Society (AMS) full member school. We are the only AMS full member school in Portland and the only in-home program in the state of Oregon that is recognized by either of the two major national Montessori organizations (AMS or AMI/USA).

Both our infant/toddler and our 3-6 community feature:

State and eco-certification

A 1:5 ratio, or less, with Montessori trained guides

A full range of authentic Montessori materials and manipulatives

French language instruction

A year-round, all-weather outdoor play area, including an organic vegetable garden

An urban farming and food preparation curriculum

Flexible and affordable full-day schedules

Nutritious, organic, whole food meals and snacks served family style

A dynamic art curriculum

Please visit our website for more information on our program and to learn how to apply for our remaining openings.

www.concordiamontessori.com

 

Our Goats (Inez and
Billie Holiday)

Hammering (Practical
Life)

Sensorial

Cooking (Practical
Life)

Moveable Alphabet
(Language/Writing)

Continent Study
(Cultural)

Fire Station Field
Trip

Lunch Time

Stamp Game (Math

The Green Tulip Peace & Nature School has now opened its doors in SE Portland and we are currently accepting applications for fall enrollment. 

The Green Tulip School is a school that has been carefully crafted to encompass the essential components for a happy and healthy childhood. We have created a beautiful environment full of learning opportunities and materials to intrigue and stimulate curiosity and fuel a natural passion for learning.

Our school has combined various learning philosophies and created a nature filled curriculum designed to cultivate understanding and comprehension. Your child will be given the opportunity to flourish and discover their own passion. 

One of the things that make the Green Tulip Preschool stand out is our outdoor environment. We have a covered outdoor classroom fully equipped with learning opportunities and just so much fun. We have a water wall, a sandbox, building area, art and craft stations, our bunnies, our garden boxes, a fairy garden, a wild bird sanctuary, a garden, and fish. 

Our teacher has a BA in Psychology and has extensive knowledge and experience in positive discipline, empowerment, and simply bringing the best out of the children. Our classrooms are set up in a way that allows the children their creative freedom and harmony. Our children work together and support one another, our teachers are there to gently guide the children rather than manage the classroom.

We're looking for an experienced nanny for our 2 year old son. Loves toddlers, lots of patience and energy is required. 

Flexible schedule which may include weekdays and weekends, early mornings or early evenings is preferred. Long term committment is preferred.

$10/hour and paid weekly. 

Open to the possibility of travel with our family. We're looking for a one on one nanny so sorry no joint childcare situations.

20ish hours to start. Light housekeeping (laundry, dishes, tidying, etc)  to keep the house running smoothly is a must.

North Portland Montessori School opening this fall!

North Portland Montessori School is a beautiful new school located in the Piedmont nieghborhood blocks away from Peninsula Park and Rose Garden.  We offer half day or full day Montessori five days a week for ages 3-6.  

We are currently enrolling children for the 2012-2013 school year.  Our teacher is and AMI trained guide with a Master's in Education and over seven years of classroom teaching experience.  

Hello!

My name is Hannah. I'm 24, reliable, very responsible, honest and I have a big heart.

I am looking for part-time nanny work come the school year. I have previous experience with children of different ages. I have worked in an elementary school teaching art, at an overnight camp for fourth graders, a Montessori school for children ages 2.5-5 and I have been a nanny for a family with a 3 year old.

When I started culinary school in 2011 I had to find a flexible part-time position which prevented me from working with kids. I've always enjoyed teaching and have found helping and enriching a child's life very rewarding. I miss it.

Community Montessori School in Lake Oswego is NOW ENROLLING for fall 2012.

• Certified AMI montessori teacher with 10+ yrs experience
• Small class size
• flexible schedules 2-4 days per week, half day option also available
• Spanish immersion
• weekly music together classes

www.communitymontessorischool.net