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.

 

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

 

 

Safe, Clean, Media-Free Environment.

Loving, Experienced Care Givers.

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!

One of our beloved families is moving so we have an opening for the 2013-2014 school year!

 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
• Community Garden plot 2 blocks away
• Exposure to Spanish
• Great ratio!  2 dedicated, loving teachers with a maximum of 13 children a day
• A close-knit community of families who maintain friendships long after their Heartwood years!
• Drama specialist from Shaking The Tree Theatre
• 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.

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

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.

Alberta Arts Area Morning Preschool

Hummingbird School is a space where children are encouraged to explore, interact, create, imagine and express themselves.  The program is designed to allow students to discover the world through play in an environment that is unhurried, loving and secure.  Our approach is child-led rather than teacher-directed.  Through free play and open ended art activities, children challenge themselves to work on the skills they need to learn and develop.  A focus on play and creativity also allows preschoolers many opportunities to interact with peers and practice emerging skills such as empathy, flexibility, problem solving and negotiating.

 

            

Established School with Experienced Teachers

Integrated Academics

Collaborative Problem Solving Approach

Free Play Foundation/Art & Music Focused

Democratic School

Daily Outdoor Activities

Spanish & Sign Language

 

For more information visit our website at www.hummingbirdschool.com

or contact Kelly at 503-750-0500 to schedule a visit

 

 

We have two remaining spots for two more fabulous preschoolers to join us for the next school year! We are a small home-based school on Mt. Tabor, focusing on outdoor and garden education.  We are open 9-1 Mondays through Thursdays, year round.  Please visit our website at www.littlehandsgardenschool.com to learn more about us.  Visitors are welcome Wednesdays at 10:15 to view the school.  You can email us at littlehandsgardenschool@gmail.com or call Erin Cowan, MA Ed. at 503 481-5189 to schedule your visit!

 

Hi urbanMamas-

I just wanted to take a minute to tell you about a new preschool opening in the Alameda neighborhood. The Magic of Dance Preschool is a home based, dance and arts based preschool. We believe that children learn from all of their interactions in the world and as such, we strive to provide an environment that caters to all of their senses.

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

www.littlehandsgardenschool.com

 

Little Hands Garden School has a current opening T/Th from 9-1 for a preschool-aged child.  We are also filling up fast for Summer and Fall spots, so please email us at littlehandsgardenschool@gmail.com if you'd like to schedule a tour.  Please visit our website www.littlehandsgardenschool.com for more information!  Happy Spring!

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

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

Hummingbird School Alberta Arts Area Morning Preschool Hummingbird School is a space where children are encouraged to explore, interact, create, imagine and express themselves. The program is designed to allow students to discover the world through play in an environment that is unhurried, loving and secure. Our approach is child-led rather than teacher-directed. Through free play and open ended art activities, children challenge themselves to work on the skills they need to learn and develop. A focus on play and creativity also allows preschoolers many opportunities to interact with peers and practice emerging skills such as empathy, flexibility, problem solving and negotiating.

~Established School with Experienced Teachers

~Integrated Academics

~Collaborative Problem Solving Approach

~Free Play Foundation/Art & Music Focused

~Daily Outdoor Activities Spanish & Sign Language 

For more information and/or a tour contact Kelly Wild 503-750-0500 or visit the website at www.hummingbirdschool.com

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.  

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!

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.

Please join us for an open house Saturday, February 9th,  from 10:00am- 12:00pm  or  March 20th from 5-7pm.

 Come and meet our teacher, see our classroom, and get your preschool questions answered.  Children are welcome to attend.  

This Saturday's open house begins the enrollment period for the 2013-2014 school year.

Lotus Heart Preschool is a play based preschool located in southwest Portland, near Gabriel park, in the Hayhurst neighborhood.  We accept children ages 3-5 for our morning preschool program.

Please visit our website or call us for more details on our program.

www.lotusheartpreschool.com

503-452-6148

Have a great day!

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!

We have limited openings for September 2013! 

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

*Community Garden plot 2 blocks away

*Exposure to Spanish

*Great ratio!  2 dedicated, loving teachers with a maximum of 13 children a day

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

*Drama specialist from Shaking The Tree Theatre

*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.

*Limited scholarships availalble

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

http://www.heartwoodpreschool.com/

Our Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Heartwood-Preschool/233456916668288?sk=wall

Hi! My name is Meg, I am a 24-year-old graduate student at PSU working on a double masters in Education and Counseling. I have a BA in education, and many years experience working with children and youth of all ages! I have worked for several elementary schools, summer camps, and youth outreach programs. My past experiences include working as a substitute kindergarten and pre-school teacher, running a before-an-after school program, teaching environmental education, and being a youth advocate at domestic violence shelter.

In particular, I am passionate about the arts and outdoor education. I love music, dancing, exploring, crafting, cooking, playing outside, making stuff. I have worked as a professional house keeper and would be happy to take on some cleaning and cooking tasks as well. I have current CPR/First Aid certifications, a clean driving record, and a smooth running, kid-friendly mini van.

I am currently taking some time off from school, and work staff relief for a teen crisis intervention program. Being that I work on-call, I have a very open, flexible schedule. Early mornings, late nights, and weekends are all great for me.I am looking for a regular nanny position or some date-night babysitting gigs- I would love to meet families for either.

Please contact me for a resume, references, and more information!

Thanks!
Meg

(651) 249-5906

meaghan.schmidt@gmail.com

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/

The cost is $30 for the first child and $20 for siblings.

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

• Respectful and loving care
• No teacher turnover
• Program from infancy to age 3
• Reggio and RIE-inspired philosophies
• Outings into the neighborhood
• Organic, vegetarian food
• Musical environment
• Caregiver with Masters degree in early childhood education
• Holistic education--ensures healthy development of cognitive, social-emotional, and physical skills

For more information, visit our website pdxbabyschool.com. 

Four Portland Locations

503.575.5654

http://www.mybundle-of-joy.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.

Call with any questions: (503) 780-8960

http://www.MyCMLC.com

No “Potty Trained” Prerequisite 

Two SW Portland Locations

Media Free * Healthy Meals * Check-sheeted Curriculum

503.550.4444

http://avant-gardeacademy.com

^{Flouriche is now accepting Initial Entrance Request Forms. We are now able to care for more children.}

If you are interested in Flouriche, we have a few spots available.

We are a state certified family home community.  We use only earth friendly cleaners and disinfectants!  We use white cotton cloths to dry our hands in place of paper towels, and our diapers are earth friendly too!

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.

Four Portland Locations

503.575.5654

http://www.mybundle-of-joy.com

LEAVING YOUR NEW BABY FOR THE FIRST TIME? We know how hard that can be and really strive to help you make the right decision for you and your baby.

At Marti's Place we love the feel of a "big family". We have children from 6 weeks to 3 years and do not have classrooms or break up by age group. We are a Certified home-based child care that emphasizes a small group (10 or less) with a small ratio of children to adults (2.5/1). We feel it is important to have a homelike, low-stress atmosphere for your little one to feel safe and comfortable and build those first relationships away from home for the first time.

Tiny Revolution Montessori is scheduling tours for our early childhood program.  We offer authentic Montessori environments with beautifully prepared classrooms and highly trained staff. Our school also offers an enriching arts program that includes Suzuki music, group violin lessons and Dalcroze-Eurhythmic classes. Visit our website www.tinyrevolutionmontessori.com and email us at tinyrevolutionmontessori@gmail.com to schedule a tour. We currently are enrolling for our Primary (age 3-6) program. We are also touring and enrolling for Spring 2013 semester in our infant program.

Four Portland Locations

503.575.5654

http://www.mybundle-of-joy.com

Apple Blossom Beginnings

Hello, Welcome to our beautiful "Waldorf" inspired Infant & toddler care home.

We are state registered & certified & a “Green” Daycare (no pesticides, harmful, chemicals or cleaners, & use only organic food).

Creative Minds Learning Center Schools is excited for the grand opening of our newest school in the Happy Valley / Clackamas community! This school is scheduled to open in December and will feature creative classrooms for Infants - Private Kindergarten. Enrichment areas, artistic murals, brand new equipment, educational toys, large private playground area with gardens, covered outdoor play areas, bicycle areas, community space for nursing mothers and more! This school will feature the same exceptional programs as our other five schools in Portland such as: High Reach curriculum, StarFall program, Creative Outlets 4Kids Dance & Yoga classes, Reggio inspired arts, music, science, cooking classes, Healthy vegetarian meals and snacks and much more! Space is limited. To be added to the wait list and pre-reserve your child's spot, please visit our website to be invited to our upcoming Open House. 

Four Portland Locations

503.575.5654

http://www.mybundle-of-joy.com

 

 

Lotus Heart Preschool is currently enrolling for fall! We are a play based preschool for 3-5 yr olds,  located in SW Portland in the Gabriel Park/Multnomah Village/Hillsdale area.

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, nature, dramatic play, and environmental education. Sign Language and Spanish are part of our daily curriculum.

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

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.

AS I GROW, a certified program designated as an "Oregon Program of Quality" by the state, has an immediate opening for the 2012-2013 school year.

AS I GROW is open Mondays through Thursdays, 8am-5:30pm and is located in lovely Beaumont-Wilshire Village near northeast 42nd/Fremont streets in Portland.