"You think you are a small star, when in fact you contain the entire universe..."

The first three years of your child's life are some of the most important - and the quality of care received during this crucial time of development prove to have a lasting effect.   We understand this and strive to create a loving, play-filled environment which nourishes the uniqueness of your child body, mind, heart and soul.

We also know what a difficult decision it is to find the right kind of care for your little ones.  If you are working parents with a need for full time care, we are there for you.  If you are a stay at home mom who simply needs a day or two a week reprieve, we are there for you.  Whatever your circumstance, our family is here for you!  

We might be a good match for you:

• If you have children ages 0-3 (our lil' green beans) or 3-5 (our growing green beans).
• If you value living a green and sustainable lifestyle.
• If diversity and honoring peoples of all races and colors is important to you.
• If you want your child eating mostly homemade, organic and Gluten Free meals.
• If you believe in the magic of play, make believe, getting dirty, and celebrating life and learning through music, art, science and movement.

We are currently located in the Mt. Park area of Lake Oswego with a vision of growing into a larger home, with an organic garden, outside play structure, and chickens.  We want to bring together a group of people who are passionate about making a positive difference in their community and lives of their children!  Our doors open mid March and we are currently taking applications for all ages.

If you want to be a part of our vision, please visit our FB page at  http://www.facebook.com/LilGreenBeansDaycare.  Our website www.lilgreenbeansdaycare.com will also be available very soon.

You can also call Jenn, the Director, at 650-430-4115, or email her at Jenntasnim@gmail.com if you have any questions.

I look forward to hearing from you, and wish you the best of luck in your childcare search!

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

We're currently enrolling, with each of our centers offering all of the above and their own unique features:

Center Village: All ages are available in our bilingual Somali, inclusive atmosphere center on the Max Line NE 60th Avenue. Call us to schedule a tour at (503) 238-0123

Rose Quarter: Right next to the Rose Garden, with easy downtown access, we have infant and wobbler openings. We also feature an organic garden, large, outdoor play area AND complimentary Park and Ride Privileges for our parents. Come see when you call us at (503) 281-6800

Clark Family Center: Our large, Powell Blvd Center offers an indoor gym and openings in Pre-school and Pre-kindergarten. Ask about our complimentary Pre-school trial day when you call us at (503) 249-7533.

We're also currently reserving for the April 2, 2012 opening of our new Clark Family Annex! Our newest center will specialize exclusively in Infant and Toddler Care and feature a garden and outdoor play space. Reserve now through our April 2, 2012 opening and enjoy waived enrollment fees! (503) 249-7533

Please visit our website at www.grandmasplacedaycare.com to learn more about our history, our wonderful staff and what we can offer your child.

Be sure and ask about our current specials and NEW Corporate Discount Program. If you're a business, we want to partner with you!

AND.....watch for updates on our Summer Camp Program.

Also, look for our new Tri-met Text Campaign while waiting for your bus or Max!

Peninsula Children's Center is excited to announce a new partnership with Mr. Ben! He'll be providing weekly music lessons in our classrooms on Fridays, and we couldn't be more excited about adding a formal music component to our program.

Another exciting new enhancement to our facility is our freshly installed preschool playground climbing wall, funded by a grant from the Nike Employee Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation and the Portland Development Commission's Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area Community Livability program.

As part of our ongoing relationship with Multnomah County Library and the Raising a Reader program we have a new Library Volunteer Chris “Cricket” who reads stories to the Junior and Preschool children every month as an auxillary to our existing literacy efforts in the classroom.  Chris is a retired kindergarten teacher certified in special education with a masters degree in Reading and Literacy, so she has lots to offer! 

All these exciting new developments, and our amazing $600 tuition credit for families who enroll in the month of February make now the perfect time to contact Peninsula for a tour. 

As one of our newly enrolling families said,

"Today was just the first moment I really began to feel that I would move my daughter away from her current preschool, which we really, really love. But we were just so, so impressed with Peninsula. As a teacher and as a parent, I'm just really impressed by the thoughtfulness and professionalism that's evident on your website and in person. I think our children will love being at your center."

We have openings now for children ages 12 months - 5 years old!

Please visit our website at www.penchild.org for more information and/or contact Natalie at (503) 280-0534, ext. 33 or natalie@penchild.org. She would love to talk with you today about our program and how we can fit your family’s needs. We look forward to hearing from you!

Creative Minds Learning Centers are Eco Certified, recently selected as Oregon Program of Quality schools and voted #1 by Red Tricycle Families! Since 1997, Creative Minds has been serving communities in Portland. Please join us at our Kindergarten Open House being held at our beautiful Gateway, Broadway and Sellwood school campuses on 2/25 from 10:00 am- 1:00 pm. Meet our amazing and educated Kindergarten Teachers and check out the classroom and curriculum. Accepting applications for the 2012 / 2013 school year. Space is limited as we are only accepting ten students per class. Please visit our website: Creative Minds Website

Wonderful, sweet, in-home morning preschool with focus on art, environment/outdoors and free play. Amazing teachers, Collaborative Problem Solving, Unconditional Parenting approach. Currently conducting visits for fall. We also have one current opening. For more information go to website www.hummingbirdschool.com 

Hello and welcome to Misty's Little Ones Daycare. My name is Misty McCleary, owner/teacher at Misty's Little Ones Daycare. I strongly believe in children being in a safe, home environment during the younger years of their life while they are away from their primary caregivers. I offer just that: While parents are at work, school or out running errands, I offer a safe place with lots of love, learning and individual attention for your child. If you have multiple children, great I welcome them!

In my home, I have created a nurturing and loving environment where children are encouraged to explore, share their interests and to have their needs met. My goal in this environment, is to have it feel like home to the child, so they can feel comfortable and welcomed.

While I strive hard to learn about each child's comfort level, I also want to learn about their development and interests to keep them interested and engaged as well as comfortable and curious. I think it also helps the child to boost their confidence of having their needs met when the caregiver understands what those needs are.

I believe in respecting the child from birth as a whole and cuing into their needs right away. This will include using sign language from a very young age, always talking respectful to the child and parents, letting children know what's next and letting children do things for themselves.

Parent communication is essential to building a relationship and to help us better understand your child's needs. I encourage drop-ins, parent participation and ideas you may have. Please feel free to talk to me about any concerns or questions you might have anytime.

We also do a little bit of urban farming. We raise 5 chickens & do a bit of gardening in the Spring!

www.mistyslittleonesdaycare.weebly.com

Motherof3invancouver@gmail.com

State Certified Concordia Montessori

Preschool and full time daycare are offered in a nurturing in-home environment. The director is a credentialed teacher who has Montessori certification and 20+ years of teaching experience. This school is newly opened and currently enrolling children ages 2 1/2 - 6 years. We think you will be pleased with our resaonable tuition. Call and come see our facilitiy. We look forward to meeting you! 

Visit our website at:  www.secretgardenmontessori.net

Student spaces are limited - apply now!

Diane Scott
Director
503.964.1221
thesecretgardenpreschool@gmail.com

Lotus Heart Preschool is a play based preschool program located in SW Portland for 3-5 yr olds.

Please join us for one of our upcoming Open Houses:

Wed. February 8th 5-7pm, or Thurs. March 8th 5-7pm. Children are welcome to attend. RSVP for this event by phone or email.

We are Eco Healthy certified, and our philosophy is inspired by Waldorf education and the schools of Reggio Emilia. We have a strong emphasis on art and environmental education. Sign Language and Spanish are part of our daily curriculum. Our day provides time for creative play and art, gardening, baking, storytelling/theater, and visiting our neighborhood park. We sing, rhyme, play cooperative games, and do creative movement and yoga at our daily circle time. We provide a morning tea time with organic healthy snacks, children bring lunch from home.

We offer a morning program, 9am-1pm Mon- Fri.  You may choose how many days per week your child attends.

Visit our website or call for more information on our teacher, tuition, and to reserve a space for the 2012-2013 school year.

www.lotusheartpreschool.com

503-452-6148

have a wonderful day!

Wonderful, sweet, in-home morning preschool with focus on art, environment/outdoors and free play. Amazing teachers, Unconditional Parenting approach. Currently conducting visits for fall. We also have one current opening. For more information go to website www.hummingbirdschool.com 

503-750-0500

OPEN HOUSE:  February 12^th,  10:00 am,

April 15^th, 10:00 am.  Please RSVP.

Tender Leaf Preschool is a newly opened Neo-Humanist preschool in Southwest Portland.  We are a home based program serving children 2.5 to 5 years of age. 

We offer a full day program. Our hours of operation are 8:00 am -- 4:30 pm with extended hours available.
For enrollment, call 503-922-0045 or email to hello(at)tenderleaf.org

What we offer:

• Safe, nurturing, child-centered classroom environment
• A curriculum designed for children to find their individual gifts and to gain confidence in their inner strength
• Our program includes yoga, healthy lifestyle, artistic exploration, and sustainable practices
• A learning approach that will uncover the child’s thirst for knowledge in a play based curriculum
• Whole-food based, organic, vegan snacks and lunch provided

 Didi Ananda Krsnapriya and Jiiva Priya (longtime Director and Teacher of the highly acclaimed New Day School in Southeast Portland) welcome you to share the joy of yoga and neo-humanist education at their new location in Southwest Portland.

Please visit our website :

 www.tenderleaf.org


TENDER LEAF PRESCHOOL
2028 SW Canby St, Portland, OR 97219
503-922-0045

Child care in inner SE Portland off of Hawthorne (sliding scale available)

Looking to open our arms and heart to a little one while you work.

I am a mother of two, one school age the other 22months. I am available to watch your little one from the hours of 8:30- 6pm Mon-Fri however days/times, nights/weekends are up for discussion.

I currently have my food handlers card and create fun healthy snacks/meals and willing/ able to provide for food sensitivities.

We like to play, read, dance, learn and sing.

I live in the Hawthorne/ Buckman area only three blocks from a park to play on dry days as well as close to the bridge so if you work downtown it is a quick easy drop-off/Pick up. 

I  have my Medical Assistance certification as well as Infant CPR/ First aid training and currently registered in the Criminal Background Registry. 

So if you are in need of someone affordable to play, love and teach your little one while you're away please contact me! 

Rashell at rashell@openarmspdx.com

http://openarmspdx.com/

references available upon request

Four Portland Locations

503.575.5654

www.MyBundle-of-Joy.com

Experienced childcare provider looking for a family to work with. I recently finished a short-term position in SE Portland and would love to find a part or full-time position. I have multiple years of experience (total of 10 years childcare experience) working with children ages 0-8. Great families for you to contact that can attest to my ability to be on-time and engaging with children of any age.

I am well-versed in Montessori learning style as well as a bit of knowledge in attachment parenting. Comfortable with cloth diapers (assisting with diaper laundry and children's laundry as well) and feeding expressed milk as well. I'm flexible, easy-going and a great communicator. I am happy to provide a daily rundown of what we did, etc.

I'm cpr/first aid certified, have taken the RRCAN class, am in the process of completing my food handlers certification, and am enrolled in Oregon Criminal History Registry # (for working in a childcare center). Previously background checked through DHS for 3 years, open to having background check run as well as having two through reputable childcare sites (sittercity.com and care.com). Non-smoker, valid license/insurance and reliable vehicle for transportation (Plymoth Neon, seats 5 total).

Engaging and active; I do multiple activities with children from sensory play (shaving cream, paint, play dough, etc.) to arts and crafts with older children. Familiar with assisting in school-aged learning, assisting with writing/reading, spelling, abc's, 123's, colors, shapes, etc. Primary focus working with children ages 0-6.

I can and will take your children on outings if you would like, am able to assist with errand running/shopping if necessary as well as light household chores (dishes unloaded or loaded, light sweeping, child laundry/room cleanup, etc.). I love going to the park even if it's wet, and love to puddle jump!

Available for any weekly schedule, weekends as well.

If you're interested, please feel free to email me with all pertinent information such as: your care needs (frequency, total hours, daily schedule if varied), a bit about your family/children (names/ages/a bit about them) and what you are expecting to pay.

My hourly rate for locations within 15 miles of my home is $11.50 per hour, for 1-2 children. I base my price on your needs, family size, as well as location and am slightly flexible with families that can provide me with stability as I can for them. :)

For inquiry/interest please email educatoralicia@gmail.com or call (971)-217-8414. If I do not answer please leave a message; I usually do not return calls without one, since I am not aware of who was trying to reach me or if it was a wrong number. :)

Thanks!

Preschool and full time daycare are offered in a nurturing in-home environment. The director is a credentialed teacher who has Montessori certification and 20+ years of teaching experience. This school is newly opened and currently enrolling children ages 2 1/2 - 6 years. We think you will be pleased with our resaonable tuition. Call and come see our facilitiy. We look forward to meeting you! 

Visit our website at:  www.secretgardenmontessori.net

Student spaces are limited - apply now!

Diane Scott
Director
503.964.1221
thesecretgardenpreschool@gmail.com

Hello.  I am providing care just across the river in Vancouver.  I run an in-home child care with a very small group of children.

 “The e nvironment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences.” -Maria Montessori

Children benefit from being able to explore the environment around them inside and outside.  This includes having materials available for them to learn about, touch, explore and for it to be safe to do so.  I believe in making materials for the children to use from ordinary items at home.  This can include anything you might find in the recycle bin: bottle caps, boxes, paper, toilet paper rolls, jars etc.  While outside children should be free to learn about plants/trees, watch animals and insects and run free. This can be done by taking nature walks, exploring the backyard or simply bringing in items from nature to use for projects or simply to observe.  We also do bike riding, digging in the sand box and drawing with chalk.

There are many reasons why parents might need to find a provider to care for their children.  I provide a safe environment in my home with a loving and nurturing caregiver who is very patient and understanding.  I believe in respecting the child as a whole and this will include how I talk and interact with them.  For example letting children learn to feed themselves, pouring milk or juice, answering questions the child might have or just simply giving the child encouragement when trying to accomplish a goal. 

I also offer respite care and was a former respite care worker with the State of Washington for families that have children with special needs.  I have experience working with children with: Autism, Down's Syndrome, ADHD/ADD, blind, deaf, non-walking/cerebral palsy, Sensory Integration, drug addiction and children that need more social interaction in general.  I also have training in several different philosophies including: Montessori, RIE and Reggio.  I try and incorporate the children's art work into our environment along with pictures of the children in play.



I also bring with me:
*Former Preschool Teacher
*Current CPR & First Aid Certification
*Montessori Training

Please contact me for more information and if you want to schedule a meeting!

Motherof3invancouver@gmail.com

Have a great day!

State Certified Concordia Montessori

One of our beloved families has moved which means that we have a rare mid-year opening!  This opening is for a girl and the schedule available is 2 or 3 days a week.

At Heartwood Preschool, children learn in a safe, small, nurturing environment where they can develop independence, find out about other people and their cultures, and learn to accept and appreciate the similarities and differences among us. We encourage the children to maintain their natural curiosity and love of learning while participating in a structured play-based environment.

*Heartwood Preschool has been state certified since 2003

*We are an Eco-Healthy Child Care facility located in NE Portland

*We are a Certified Wildlife Habitat

*Great ratio!  2 committed teachers with a maximum of 13 children a day

*A close-knit community of families who maintain friendships long after their Heartwood years!

*Music and drama specialists

*We are a Licensed Music Together Preschool!  Tuition includes weekly visits from a Music Together Specialist, CD's and songbooks, as well as Music Together gatherings for the whole family.

Please visit our website for more information about our wonderful program:

http://www.heartwoodpreschool.com/

503-235-0631

Preschool and full time daycare are offered in a nurturing in-home environment. The director is a credentialed teacher who has Montessori certification and 20+ years of teaching experience. This school is newly opened and currently enrolling children ages 2 1/2 - 6 years. We think you will be pleased with our resaonable tuition. Call and come see our facilitiy. We look forward to meeting you! 

Visit our website at:  www.secretgardenmontessori.net

Student spaces are limited - apply now!

Diane Scott
Director
503.964.1221
thesecretgardenpreschool@gmail.com

 WWW.TULIPTREEPRESCHOOL.COM

tuliptreepreschool@gmail.com

503-236-6503

Reggio-inspired

Nature-driven

Community-minded

 SE PORTLAND

Tulip Tree Preschool is a nurturing and stimulating home space dedicated to the learning and exploring of young children ages 2.5-5. We believe that children learn most effectively and holistically in an environment where they feel loved and seen, where they can explore many different mediums of expression, and where they feel safe. We believe that children are hungry to discover their world, and have a natural creative intuition that allows them to delight in new and unexpected ideas.

Our influences include the Reggio Emilia approach, Constructivist and Emergent curriculum, as well as a strong faith in natural rhythms and processes. Using these pedagogical guides, we honor each child as unique and authentic, while simultaneously allowing for a broad sense of interconnectedness to emerge.

We have a current opening for two full days, MT from 8:30-4.  

OPEN HOUSE:  February 12^th,  10:00 am.  Please RSVP.  503-922-0045

 Tender Leaf Preschool is a newly opened Neo-Humanist preschool in Southwest Portland.  We are a home based program serving children 2.5 to 5 years of age.

We offer a full day program. Our hours of operation are 8:00 am -- 4:30 pm with extended hours available.
For enrollment, call 503-922-0045 or email to hello(at)tenderleaf.org

What we offer:

• Safe, nurturing, child-centered classroom environment
• A curriculum designed for children to find their individual gifts and to gain confidence in their inner strength
• Our program includes yoga, healthy lifestyle, artistic exploration, and sustainable practices
• A learning approach that will uncover the child’s thirst for knowledge in a play based curriculum
• Whole-food based, organic, vegan snacks and lunch provided

Didi Ananda Krsnapriya and Jiiva Priya (longtime Director and Teacher of the highly acclaimed New Day School in Southeast Portland) welcome you to share the joy of yoga and neo-humanist education at their new location in Southwest Portland.

Please visit our website and blog :  www.tenderleaf.org   http://www.theblisswithin.blogspot.com

TENDER LEAF PRESCHOOL
2028 SW Canby St, Portland, OR 97219
503-922-0045

Lotus Heart Preschool is a play based preschool program located in SW Portland.

We are Eco Healthy certified, and our philosophy is inspired by Waldorf education and the schools of Reggio Emilia. We have a strong emphasis on art and environmental education. Sign Language and Spanish are part of our daily curriculum. Our day provides time for creative play and art, gardening, baking, storytelling/theater, and visiting our neighborhood park. We sing, rhyme, play cooperative games, and do creative movement and yoga at our daily circle time. We provide a morning tea time with organic healthy snacks, children bring lunch from home.

Our program is from 9am-1pm for children ages 3-5 years old.

Please join us for one of our upcoming Open Houses:

Wed. February 8th 5-7pm, or Thurs. March 8th 5-7pm.  Children are welcome to attend. RSVP for this event by phone or email.

Visit our website or call for more information on our teacher, tuition, and to reserve a space for the 2012-2013 school year.

www.lotusheartpreschool.com
503-452-6148

have a wonderful day!

Preschool and full time daycare are offered in a nurturing in-home environment. The director is a credentialed teacher who has Montessori certification and 20+ years of teaching experience. This school is newly opened and currently enrolling children ages 2 1/2 - 6 years. We think you will be pleased with our resaonable tuition. Call and come see our facilitiy. We look forward to meeting you! 

Visit our website at:  www.secretgardenmontessori.net

Student spaces are limited - apply now!

Diane Scott
Director
503.964.1221
thesecretgardenpreschool@gmail.com

Enrolling Preschool and Kindergarten Now for 2012-2013!

Offering 2, 3 and 5-day morning programs...

Your child will love our small classes (8 children per class) led by experienced teachers.

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. Daily activities include storytelling, puppetry, art projects, music, 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 visit our website at www.songgarden.org for more info. Our phone # is 503-780-2948 and email is songgardenpreschool@yahoo.com.

Song Garden is conveniently located between SE Hawthorne and Division at 3240 SE Lincoln, Portland, OR 97214 (click for Map).

Preschool and full time daycare are offered in a nurturing in-home environment. The director is a credentialed teacher who has Montessori certification and 20+ years of teaching experience. This school is newly opened and currently enrolling children ages 2 1/2 - 6 years. We think you will be pleased with our resaonable tuition. Call and come see our facilitiy. We look forward to meeting you! 

Visit our website at:  www.secretgardenmontessori.net

Student spaces are limited - apply now!

Diane Scott
Director
503.964.1221
thesecretgardenpreschool@gmail.com

Preschool and full time daycare are offered in a nurturing in-home environment. The director is a credentialed teacher who has Montessori certification and 20+ years of teaching experience. This school is newly opened and currently enrolling children ages 2 1/2 - 6 years. We think you will be pleased with our resaonable tuition. Call and come see our facilitiy. We look forward to meeting you! 

Visit our website at:  www.secretgardenmontessori.net

Student spaces are limited - apply now!

Diane Scott
Director
503.964.1221
thesecretgardenpreschool@gmail.com

♥ 24/7 Childcare Available Daytime and Overnight.
♥ Small Group: Full-time, Drop-in, On-Call, Part-Time.
♥ Weekends and Holidays Too!

[[FLEXIBILITY TO CHOOSE YOUR DAYS]]

♥ Great Rates!
♥ Certified Provider.
♥ Opening for Infants, Toddlers, Pre-Schoolers
(Ages: 3 months - 4 years)

♥ Safe playroom setting designed just for children.
♥ Clean environment with lots of toys and supervision.
♥ Healthy meals and snacks provided.

♥ Your schedule is important!
One hour - One day - One Week, more or less as needed.

Call or send us an e-mail to reserve your spot today! ~ AbcJoy77@gmail.com

We will reply before the end of the day :)

Please visit our website for more information ~
WWW.ABCJOYCHILDCARE.YOLASITE.COM

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Preschool and full time daycare are offered in a nurturing in-home environment. The director is a credentialed teacher who has Montessori certification and 20+ years of teaching experience. This school is newly opened and currently enrolling children ages 2 1/2 - 6 years. We think you will be pleased with our resaonable tuition. Call and come see our facilitiy. We look forward to meeting you! 

Visit our website at:  www.secretgardenmontessori.net

Student spaces are limited - apply now!

Diane Scott
Director
503.964.1221
thesecretgardenpreschool@gmail.com

Preschool and full time daycare are offered in a nurturing in-home environment. The director is a credentialed teacher who has Montessori certification and 20+ years of teaching experience. This school is newly opened and currently enrolling children ages 2 1/2 - 6 years. We think you will be pleased with our resaonable tuition. Call and come see our facilitiy. We look forward to meeting you! 

Visit our website at:  www.secretgardenmontessori.net

Student spaces are limited - apply now!

Diane Scott
Director
503.964.1221
thesecretgardenpreschool@gmail.com

Preschool and full time daycare are offered in a nurturing in-home environment. The director is a credentialed teacher who has Montessori certification and 20+ years of teaching experience. This school is newly opened and currently enrolling children ages 2 1/2 - 6 years. We think you will be pleased with our resaonable tuition. Call and come see our facilitiy. We look forward to meeting you! 

Visit our website at:  www.secretgardenmontessori.net

Student spaces are limited - apply now!

Diane Scott
Director
503.964.1221
thesecretgardenpreschool@gmail.com

Preschool and full time daycare are offered in a nurturing in-home environment. The director is a credentialed teacher who has Montessori certification and 20+ years of teaching experience. This school is newly opened and currently enrolling children ages 2 1/2 - 6 years. We think you will be pleased with our resaonable tuition. Call and come see our facilitiy. We look forward to meeting you! 

Visit our website at:  www.secretgardenmontessori.net

Student spaces are limited - apply now!

Diane Scott
Director
503.964.1221
thesecretgardenpreschool@gmail.com

WE ARE NOW ENROLLING FOR THE  2012-2013  SCHOOL YEAR!!

Little Lights Playschool is located in North Portland just steps from  Pennisula Park and the I-5 freeway.

 We are open Tuesday – Friday  from 9:00  – 1:00

Children 2.5 to 5 years old

Little Lights Playschool is a gentle step from home to school rooted in community and inspired by our children.  Here you will find a warm and loving just like home environment for your young preschooler.   Each day at Little Lights brings the opportunity for creative  play and exploration in our beautiful playroom.  Lively morning circle times are full of rhymes and seasonally inspired songs and movements.  Nature stories and fairy tales told from memory with the help of puppets and props.  Together we  bake our bread, prepare our soup, create beautiful  watercolor paintings and various crafts and handwork projects.  We enjoy the natural world around us with daily outside play.  Meal times are special and meaningful.  We give thanks for our food and our friends and practice healthy eating habits and good manners.  Each day is full of wonder, celebration and good friends!

Spring Semester Availability

We're accepting 4-6 yr olds for our new semester beginning January 9th. Our schedule is Mon-Fri, 12-4pm. Tuition is $450/mo. 

                                                                                                                           
* Reggio Emilia inspiried curriculum incorporating arts, yoga, and music
* reading/phonics program ( 1: 4 student to teacher ratio)
* excellent documentation of students' progress
* password protected blog with photos, art work, videos, group discussion topics, and daily summaries
* beautiful indoor space with large windows and lots of natural light
* beautiful 1/3 acre outdoor space with room for sports- we also have cute chickens and a big, proud turkey
* a garden where kids can plant, grow, and learn about the food they eat
* healthy, organic snacks offered twice a day

To learn more about us and our program, visit our website and blog.  Also, feel free to email us any questions or comments you have- don't be shy :)

www.sumnerkinderprep.com

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Sumner Kinder Prep

42nd and Sumner

Portland, Oregon 97218

Preschool and full time daycare are offered in a nurturing in-home environment. The director is a credentialed teacher who has Montessori certification and 20+ years of teaching experience. This school is newly opened and currently enrolling children ages 2 1/2 - 6 years. We think you will be pleased with our resaonable tuition. Call and come see our facilitiy. We look forward to meeting you! 

Visit our website at:  www.secretgardenmontessori.net

Student spaces are limited - apply now!

Diane Scott
Director
503.964.1221
thesecretgardenpreschool@gmail.com

Preschool and full time daycare are offered in a nurturing in-home environment. The director is a credentialed teacher who has Montessori certification and 20+ years of teaching experience. This school is newly opened and currently enrolling children ages 2 1/2 - 6 years. We think you will be pleased with our resaonable tuition. Call and come see our facilitiy. We look forward to meeting you! 

Visit our website at:  www.secretgardenmontessori.net

Student spaces are limited - apply now!

Diane Scott
Director
503.964.1221
thesecretgardenpreschool@gmail.com

Preschool and full time daycare are offered in a nurturing in-home environment. The director is a credentialed teacher who has Montessori certification and 20+ years of teaching experience. This school is newly opened and currently enrolling children ages 2 1/2 - 6 years. We think you will be pleased with our resaonable tuition. Call and come see our facilitiy. We look forward to meeting you! 

Visit our website at:  www.secretgardenmontessori.net

Student spaces are limited - apply now!

Diane Scott
Director
503.964.1221
thesecretgardenpreschool@gmail.com

We have a fun and challenging program with a focus on group dynamics and individual responsibility.  Our mission is to help our friends unveil their intelligence and to become confident and comfortable for next year's challenges (kindergarten).

School begins Jan 9th and ends June 13th.  Class is from 12-4; Mon-Fri.

We have a teacher to student ratio of 1:4,  a wonderful inside and outside space, a stimulating and rehearsed curriculum, and exceptional documentation.

Please visit our website to learn all about our values, curriculum, and teachers- www.sumnerkinderprep.com.  Email us at logan.woodyard@gmail.com or call at 361-701-2312.

Looking to open our arms and heart to a little one while you work.I am a mother of two, one school age the other 20months. I am available to watch your little one from the hours of 8:30- 6pm Mon-Fri however days/times, nights/weekends are up for discussion.I currently have my food handlers card and create fun healthy snacks/meals and willing/ able to provide for food sensitivities.
We like to play, read, dance, learn and sing. I live in the Hawthorne/ Buckman area only three blocks from a park to play on dry days as well as close to the bridge so if you work downtown it is a quick easy drop-off/Pick up. I  have my Medical Assistance certification as well as Infant CPR/ First aid training and currently registered in the Criminal Background Registry. 
So if you are in need of someone affordable to play, love and teach your little one while you're away please contact me! Rashell at rashellmartin@hotmail.com references available upon request 

Preschool and full time daycare are offered in a nurturing in-home environment. The director is a credentialed teacher who has Montessori certification and 20+ years of teaching experience. This school is newly opened and currently enrolling children ages 2 1/2 - 6 years. We think you will be pleased with our resaonable tuition. Call and come see our facilitiy. We look forward to meeting you! 

Visit our website at:  www.secretgardenmontessori.net

Student spaces are limited - apply now!

Diane Scott
Director
503.964.1221
thesecretgardenpreschool@gmail.com

Portland Language Art (PLA) is a new child care facility in NW Portland. It is located off Cornel Rd and NW 102nd Ave, cross street from Cedar Mill Elementary School, just outside of Forest Heights. PLA owner/operator Lillian Sun just received her child care license and will open Jan 2, 2012 (can take child sooner if you need). Lillian is a loving and caring mom, who has two boys (4 and 6). More than three years ago, when Lillian was frustrated by finding her older son a good quality preschool, she started to have this idea of having her own child care/preschool. In past three years, Lillian has visited many preschool programs, attended early childhood workshops, and done research on preschool education. The result is Portland Language Art, a new child care/preschool facility that provides children an opportunity to pick up a foreign language while he/she plays in a clean, healthy, safe and purposely prepared environment that supports learning and creativity. PLA does plan to provide multiple foreign languages in future (which helps brain development and prepare child for global market). For the time being, since Lillian is native Mandarin speaker herself, she will provide Mandarin to children. In doing her research on preschool teaching methods, Lillian was highly influenced by Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach. Lillian has designed in her mind that her program will be a Montessori based but Reggio inspired preschool program --- mixed age group, each child has own curriculum that allows child progress at own pace, but will utilized more visual arts and music which helps creativity.

Lillian and children

Front-yard of PLA

Children's playbox

Classroom

Ann (our Violin Instructor) with 4 budding violinists

Preschool and full time daycare are offered in a nurturing in-home environment. The director is a credentialed teacher who has Montessori certification and 20+ years of teaching experience. This school is newly opened and currently enrolling children ages 2 1/2 - 6 years. We think you will be pleased with our resaonable tuition. Call and come see our facilitiy. We look forward to meeting you! 

Visit our website at:  www.secretgardenmontessori.net

Student spaces are limited - apply now!

Diane Scott
Director
503.964.1221
thesecretgardenpreschool@gmail.com