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

Join us on Saturday, March 2 between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm to play, learn, meet the teachers, and tour the facility.  Please RSVP to nfravel@wildwoodnatureschool.com for address and directions.

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.

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 

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Creative Minds Learning Centers Happy Valley School Open Houses this February

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. 

Call with any questions: (503) 780-8960

http://www.MyCMLC.com

Creative Minds Learning Centers are excited to expand to the Happy Valley/ Clackamas community this Winter! We can't wait to host an Open House for families to preview our beautiful, Eco friendly school for Infants through Kindergarten. This school showcases breath taking murals by artist, Stephen Williams, custom facades, wood classroom equipment, natural toys, commercial kitchen, outside play areas, garden space and community room. Creative Minds Learning Center schools also offer Creative Outlets 4 Kids programs, High Reach and Starfall curriculum, language, music, dance and holistic play in media free environments. Please RSVP:  Creative Minds Open House to join us and meet our team, the founders and see what our family owned child care centers can offer your family! Our Open House is on Saturday, 12/15 from 10:00- 2:00 pm at 12771 SE Sunnyside Road in Clackamas.

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.

Between now and October 31st if you register a new full time student at LBP, your monthly tuition will be discounted $150 a month for the rest of the year!! Act now while space is still available!

Serving children 2- 5 years old
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

We offer both an early AM drop off and later PM pick up!

For more information check out www.littlebugspreschool.com or call us at 503-282-0620.

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. 

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

New Day School  Neo-Humanist preschool, childcare center and private kindergarten has been serving Portland's families since 1979.

We currently  have space in our four year old preschool class and our kindergarten ( turning five by November 1st)

New Day School offers a unique learning environment with a curriculum that is based on ethical values. 

We are a full day program with part week options in our preschool classes. 

Our kindergarten is a five day program, with before and aftercare included in monthly tuition.

New Day School offers a remarkable outdoor playscape, with a huge kitchen garden, which furnishes our garden to table program. 

We provide healthy vegan meals and snacks.

Our program features yoga and an introduction to meditation, arts and crafts, story telling, music and lots of P L A Y.

For more information on our openings, contact Heidi from 8-12:00 at 503-231-7425.

Twigs N Berries is a new school with a unique way of teaching children the fine art of how a farm works. We have 20 acres of learning environment to play on! We are located between Wilsonville and Canby and accept ages 3-5. Classes are on MWF 8:30-12:30 and start in September so hurry and get your registration in. If you would like more information please look at our website:

http://twigsnberriesfarmschool.com/index.html

Our play and nature-based preschool in rural NW Portland currently has a few openings (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only now) for children ages 3-5. Wildwood Nature School is close to Forest Park, Bethany, St. Johns, and Sauvie Island but provides gardens animal care, 11 acres of open and forested land, and a calm, peaceful atmosphere that seems miles away from city bustle.
 

Creative Minds Learning Centers are family owned and operated since 1997. We offer 5 eco-friendly, top quality preschools in the Portland area. Please visit our website, www.mycmlc, for information on our newest location coming to Happy Valley in fall 2012! 

Fall Openings at

University Park Preschool!

Twigs N Berries is a new school with a unique way of teaching children the fine art of how a farm works. We have 20 acres of learning environment to play on! We are located between Wilsonville and Canby and accept ages 3-5. Classes are on MWF 8:30-12:30 and start in September so hurry and get your registration in. If you would like more information please look at our website:

http://twigsnberriesfarmschool.com/index.html

Children are our first priority; with parent’s help and a nurturing environment, we create a sense of community and a perfect learning environment for your child. -Teacher Ta

Twigs N Berries is a new school with a unique way of teaching children the fine art of how a farm works. We have 20 acres of learning environment to play on! We are located between Wilsonville and Canby and accept ages 3-5. Classes are on MWF 8:30-12:30 and start in September so hurry and get your registration in. If you would like more information please look at our website:

http://twigsnberriesfarmschool.com/index.html

Children are our first priority; with parent’s help and a nurturing environment, we create a sense of community and a perfect learning environment for your child. -Teacher Ta

Our play and nature-based preschool in rural NW Portland currently has openings for children
ages 3-5. Wildwood Nature School is close to Forest Park, Bethany, St. Johns, and Sauvie Island but provides gardens animal care, 11 acres of open and forested land, and a calm, peaceful atmosphere that seems miles away from the city.


We are a state registered preschool, with highly qualified staff offering:

• Play-based interdisciplinary curriculum to develop the whole child in art, science, language, literacy, emotional growth, math, and movement.

• Outdoor gardening, animal care, and hiking on 11 rural acres abutting the Wildwood Trail.

• Indoor environment inspired by child-focused methods of Waldorf, Montessori, and the schools of Reggio Emilia.

• Knowledgeable and caring teachers with over 15 years experience in Early Childhood and Museum Education, Master’s degree in education, and bilingual in Spanish and English.

• Multiage setting where children learn from and about each other while following their own interests at their own pace.

• Flexible scheduling options include classes that meet 2, 3, or 5 days per week.

What parents are saying about Wildwood Nature School:

“There were more conveniently located preschools to us, but I wanted my daughter’s intoduction to school to be in a setting that integrates the natural world with the learning process the way that Wildwood does.” – Shanna, Sauvie Island Mom

“We consider ourselves extremely lucky to have found this gem of a school.  The location of the school at the edge of the Wildwood Trail gives children ready access to one of Portland’s treasures and is worth our drive.  By the third day of school, my son begged him to drop him off early because he ‘loves love loves my school!’” — Marcelle, Beaverton Mom


We spend half of each day outside, rain or shine, and combine experiential
learning with more traditional preschool academics. Please contact nfravel@wildwoodnatureschool.com, visit our website or like our facebook page to find out more information about how children learn from the natural world as well as a thoughtfully designed indoor environment.

Our play and nature-based preschool in rural NW Portland currently has openings for children
ages 3-5. Wildwood Nature School is close to Forest Park, Bethany, St. Johns, and Sauvie Island but provides gardens animal care, 11 acres of open and forested land, and a calm, peaceful atmosphere that seems miles away from city bustle.
 

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.

Our play and nature-based preschool in rural NW Portland currently has openings for children
ages 3-5. Wildwood Nature School is close to Forest Park, Bethany, St. Johns, and Sauvie Island but provides gardens animal care, 11 acres of open and forested land, and a calm, peaceful atmosphere that seems miles away from city bustle.
 

We are a state registered preschool, with highly qualified staff offering:

• Play-based interdisciplinary curriculum to develop the whole child in art, science, language, literacy, emotional growth, math, and movement.

• Outdoor gardening, animal care, and hiking on 11 rural acres abutting the Wildwood Trail.

• Indoor environment inspired by child-focused methods of Waldorf, Montessori, and the schools of Reggio Emilia.

• Knowledgeable and caring teachers with over 15 years experience in Early Childhood and Museum Education, Master’s degree in education, and bilingual in Spanish and English.

• Multiage setting where children learn from and about each other while following their own interests at their own pace.

• Flexible scheduling options include classes that meet 2, 3, or 5 days per week.

 
We spend half of each day outside, rain or shine, and combine experiential
learning with more traditional preschool academics. Please contact nfravel@wildwoodnatureschool.com, visit our website or like our facebook page to find out more information about how children learn from the natural world as well as a thoughtfully designed indoor environment.

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.

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, nut-free facility, Spanish and sign language instruction and a July Infant Special. Currently, we're offering 10% off for three months, with waived enrollment for any new infant starting in July. Find out more when you call us at (503) 249-7533.

Our new Clark Family Infant and Toddler Annex is now open!!! Right next to our Clark Family Center, our newest facility is Portland's ONLY infant and toddler specific center. Our wonderful new center also features an outdoor playground and organic garden, as well as a private, quiet spot for breastfeeding moms. Come see how we've thought of everything for you and your child when you call (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.....ask about our Summer in the City School Age Camp.

What our families have to say about us:

"I'm writing this email to thank Brigit's teachers for being so sweet to her while she attended Grandma's place, particularly, Stephanie. She still talks about her everyday and says how much she loves her and frequently carries the card around that she made her. Today she yelled at her dad with the card in her hand "don't ever throw this away, it would make me cry, Stephanie is the best and she made this for me!" and I just about cried! I had a rough time in every childcare center my mom put me in growing up and to know Brigit was so happy when I was away from her makes me feel so good. We will be going to Europe for the summer! And before I started preparing for that, I wanted to be sure to thank you all. Thanks again to everyone for your kindness to my little one, she's had such good (and hilarious) things to say about her experience and grandma's place!"

"I am SO happy with the care and attention my child receives at your facility that I am willing to commute out of my way to get her there, even though there is a daycare across the street from our apartment. Keep up the spectacular work!"

"It's very close to my house, and when I came for a tour, I was pleased to hear about the educational focus--it's not just babysitting, but my child will learn all kinds of skills--social and academic. I also liked that the director was willing to spend so much time showing me around and answering my questions during my tour."

And Don't Miss....

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.

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, nut-free facility, Spanish and sign language instruction and a July Infant Special. Currently, we're offering 10% off for three months, with waived enrollment for any new infant starting in July. Find out more when you call us at (503) 249-7533.

Our new Clark Family Infant and Toddler Annex is now open!!! Right next to our Clark Family Center, our newest facility is Portland's ONLY infant and toddler specific center. Our wonderful new center also features an outdoor playground and organic garden, as well as a private, quiet spot for breastfeeding moms. Come see how we've thought of everything for you and your child when you call (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.....ask about our Summer in the City School Age Camp.

Thanks for joining us for our Bowling for Cancer Bowl-a-Thon! Even if we missed you, we're still fundraising for our Relay for Life fund (we need donations for July 28th and 29th!).
What our families have to say about us:

"I'm writing this email to thank Brigit's teachers for being so sweet to her while she attended Grandma's place, particularly, Stephanie. She still talks about her everyday and says how much she loves her and frequently carries the card around that she made her. Today she yelled at her dad with the card in her hand "don't ever throw this away, it would make me cry, Stephanie is the best and she made this for me!" and I just about cried! I had a rough time in every childcare center my mom put me in growing up and to know Brigit was so happy when I was away from her makes me feel so good. We will be going to Europe for the summer! And before I started preparing for that, I wanted to be sure to thank you all. Thanks again to everyone for your kindness to my little one, she's had such good (and hilarious) things to say about her experience and grandma's place!"

"I am SO happy with the care and attention my child receives at your facility that I am willing to commute out of my way to get her there, even though there is a daycare across the street from our apartment. Keep up the spectacular work!"

"It's very close to my house, and when I came for a tour, I was pleased to hear about the educational focus--it's not just babysitting, but my child will learn all kinds of skills--social and academic. I also liked that the director was willing to spend so much time showing me around and answering my questions during my tour."

And Don't Miss....

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 ChildRoots Ainsworth Annex is located at 3405 NE Ainsworth in NE Portland near The Kennedy School.  The Annex is a beautifully-remodeled home with a large fenced yard and ample space to explore and garden.  Dedicated to providing superior childcare in an in-home setting, The Annex serves Infants and Toddlers ages two months to three years.  The Annex follows the principles of the “ChildRoots Way” which is our unique brand of childcare designed to honor each child’s authentic, powerful self and support them in their development and acquisition of essential life skills.  Embracing elements of Attachment Parenting, Love & Logic and Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE), our teachers are dedicated to creating strong, consistent, and healthy bonds with the children in their care.  The Annex also follows our commitment to sustainability which includes the use of cloth diapers, reusable hand towels, organic meals and snacks, and maintaining a bleach-and-aerosol-free environment.

The Annex is now enrolling Infants for this September who were born between December 2011 and May 2012.  To learn more about The Annex, please visit  http://www.childroots.com/blog/.  To schedule a tour of the Annex and to learn more about enrolling for September, please contact ainsworthannex@childroots.com.

Misty's Little Ones Daycare is located near Mill Plain & Andresen in Vancouver. We focus on exploring changes in seasons, cooking/preparing snacks, dancing, using our imaginations through art & interacting with peers, learning activities, lots of outdoor time and very little TV. We are working towards being mostly Eco-Friendly-currently we do lots of composting, organic foods, raising chickens and gardening. For all ages I encourage exploration of the environment and the use of self-guided curriculum to gear more towards the interests of the children! I also use sign language with children, right from birth!!  I work with the USDA Food Program to provide healthy snacks & meals.

Hours of operation are 6am-5:30 pm M-F. Current openings for 2-6 years olds and possible summer openings for older children.

I can be flexible with rates. Cloth diaper, baby wearing, breastfeeding friendly~AP friendly families please apply!

Interested in finding families that fit into our current small group of children! Do you have multiple children? Great! Please contact me for more info! Have a great day!

www.mistyslittleonesdaycare.weebly.com

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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.

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

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

  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

Clark Family Center: Our large, Powell Blvd Center offers an indoor gym, nut-free facility, Spanish and sign language instruction and a July Infant Special. Currently, we're offering 10% off for three months, with waived enrollment for any new infant starting in July. Find out more when you call us at (503) 249-7533.

Our new Clark Family Infant and Toddler Annex is now open!!! Right next to our Clark Family Center, our newest facility is Portland's ONLY infant and toddler specific center. Our wonderful new center also features an outdoor playground and organic garden, as well as a private, quiet spot for breastfeeding moms. Come see how we've thought of everything for you and your child when you call (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.....ask about our Summer in the City School Age Camp.

Thanks for joining us for our Bowling for Cancer Bowl-a-Thon! Even if we missed you, we're still fundraising for our Relay for Life fund (we need donations for July 28th and 29th!).

More importantly, what our families have to say about us:

"I'm writing this email to thank Brigit's teachers for being so sweet to her while she attended Grandma's place, particularly, Stephanie. She still talks about her everyday and says how much she loves her and frequently carries the card around that she made her. Today she yelled at her dad with the card in her hand "don't ever throw this away, it would make me cry, Stephanie is the best and she made this for me!" and I just about cried! I had a rough time in every childcare center my mom put me in growing up and to know Brigit was so happy when I was away from her makes me feel so good. We will be going to Europe for the summer! And before I started preparing for that, I wanted to be sure to thank you all. Thanks again to everyone for your kindness to my little one, she's had such good (and hilarious) things to say about her experience and grandma's place!"

  "I am SO happy with the care and attention my child receives at your facility that I am willing to commute out of my way to get her there, even though there is a daycare across the street from our apartment. Keep up the spectacular work!"

"It's very close to my house, and when I came for a tour, I was pleased to hear about the educational focus--it's not just babysitting, but my child will learn all kinds of skills--social and academic. I also liked that the director was willing to spend so much time showing me around and answering my questions during my tour."

Our play and nature-based preschool in rural NW Portland currently has openings for children
ages 3-5. Wildwood Nature School is close to Forest Park, Bethany, St. Johns, and Sauvie Island but provides gardens animal care, 11 acres of open and forested land, and a calm, peaceful atmosphere that seems miles away from city bustle.

We are a state registered preschool, with highly qualified staff offering:

• Play-based interdisciplinary curriculum to develop the whole child in art, science, language, literacy, emotional growth, math, and movement.

• Outdoor gardening, animal care, and hiking on 11 rural acres abutting the Wildwood Trail.

• Indoor environment inspired by child-focused methods of Waldorf, Montessori, and the schools of Reggio Emilia.

• Knowledgeable and caring teachers with over 15 years experience in Early Childhood and Museum Education, Master’s degree in education, and bilingual in Spanish and English.

• Multiage setting where children learn from and about each other while following their own interests at their own pace.

• Flexible scheduling options include classes that meet 2, 3, or 5 days per week.

We spend half of each day outside, rain or shine, and combine experiential learning with more
traditional preschool academics. Please contact nfravel@wildwoodnatureschool.com, visit our website or like our facebook page to find out more information about how children learn from the natural world as well as a thoughtfully designed indoor environment.

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.

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, nut-free facility, Spanish and sign language instruction and a July Infant Special. Currently, we're offering 10% off for three months, with waived enrollment for any new infant starting in July. Find out more when you call us at (503) 249-7533.

Our new Clark Family Infant and Toddler Annex is now open!!! Right next to our Clark Family Center, our newest facility is Portland's ONLY infant and toddler specific center. Our wonderful new center also features an outdoor playground and organic garden, as well as a private, quiet spot for breastfeeding moms. Come see how we've thought of everything for you and your child when you call (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.....ask about our Summer in the City School Age Camp.

Thanks for joining us for our Bowling for Cancer Bowl-a-Thon! Even if we missed you, we're still fundraising for our Relay for Life fund (we need donations for July 28th and 29th!).

What our families have to say about us:

"I'm writing this email to thank Brigit's teachers for being so sweet to her while she attended Grandma's place, particularly, Stephanie. She still talks about her everyday and says how much she loves her and frequently carries the card around that she made her. Today she yelled at her dad with the card in her hand "don't ever throw this away, it would make me cry, Stephanie is the best and she made this for me!" and I just about cried! I had a rough time in every childcare center my mom put me in growing up and to know Brigit was so happy when I was away from her makes me feel so good. We will be going to Europe for the summer! And before I started preparing for that, I wanted to be sure to thank you all. Thanks again to everyone for your kindness to my little one, she's had such good (and hilarious) things to say about her experience and grandma's place!"

"I am SO happy with the care and attention my child receives at your facility that I am willing to commute out of my way to get her there, even though there is a daycare across the street from our apartment. Keep up the spectacular work!"

"It's very close to my house, and when I came for a tour, I was pleased to hear about the educational focus--it's not just babysitting, but my child will learn all kinds of skills--social and academic. I also liked that the director was willing to spend so much time showing me around and answering my questions during my tour."

State Certified Concordia Montessori 

Infant/Toddler Herb Garden

Concordia Montessori in NE Portland is an enriching community for students aged 1.5 - 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 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).

This fall, our current 3-6 Primary community will be moving to a new, larger space and our current space will welcome a new Montessori toddler/wobbler community. Spaces are filling up quickly, please e-mail today to arrange a visit -(info@concordiamontessori.com)

Both locations 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

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)

Merry Montessori, a small home program in the South Tabor neighborhood of Southeast Portland will be starting a brand new Primary Program for ten children 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 this fall!  Each day includes food preparation works, Spanish and English language works, art, music, science, math and geography. Our AMI trained guide will assist the children in seeking out knowledge and forming positive relationships with their peers, environment and community. Go to our website for more information- merrymontessori.com

ChildRoots, A Center for Young Children, (www.childroots.com), is an environmental and Art-and-Science-based learning community, dedicated to providing superior child care for children ages six weeks to six years.  ChildRoots, which is located at 50 SE 17^th Ave. and E. Burnside, has a new Center location in the Pearl that opened in April.  The new Center, entitled ChildRootsNW, is located at 1740 N.W. Flanders St. on the corner of N.W. 18^th and N.W. Flanders St.  The Center is a 9,000 square-foot-space comprised of nine classrooms, with a total capacity for 110 children.  The space was formally a Children’s Creative Learning Center (CCLC) child care, aka KinderCare. Because this space was previously home to another child care center, the remodel efforts and structural changes will be minimal.

ChildRootsNW features a nice-sized outdoor area for play and its very own parking lot. The Center will also have an art lab and a science lab.

Active enrollment for Preschool has begun at ChildRootsNW.

ChildRoots has been recognized by local media including The Oregonian, the Portland Tribune, the Hollywood Star, and Metro Regional Government for its leadership in sustainability.  ChildRoots features organic meals and snacks, locally-sourced food, cloth diapers, non-toxic wooden toys, creative spaces, a Preschool Atelier Program, and play-based learning.

For information about enrolling at ChildRoots NW, please contact Christina or Beverly at (503) 227-2630 to set up a tour.

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.

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, nut free facility, multilingual staff and openings in all ages. Find out everything we offer when you call us at (503) 249-7533.

Our new Clark Family Infant and Toddler Annex is now open!!! Right next to our Clark Family Center, our newest facility is Portland's ONLY infant and toddler specific center. Our wonderful new center also features an outdoor playground and organic garden, as well as a private, quiet spot for breastfeeding moms. Come see how we've thought of everything for you and your child when you call (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!

In just two days school's out---and then your school age kids can join us too! Our Summer in the City Day Camp is to children Kindergarten through age 12 busy and active. Join us for a day, a week, a month or the entire summer!

What our families have to say about us:

"I'm writing this email to thank Brigit's teachers for being so sweet to her while she attended Grandma's place, particularly, Stephanie. She still talks about her everyday and says how much she loves her and frequently carries the card around that she made her. Today she yelled at her dad with the card in her hand "don't ever throw this away, it would make me cry, Stephanie is the best and she made this for me!" and I just about cried! I had a rough time in every childcare center my mom put me in growing up and to know Brigit was so happy when I was away from her makes me feel so good. We will be going to Europe for the summer! And before I started preparing for that, I wanted to be sure to thank you all. Thanks again to everyone for your kindness to my little one, she's had such good (and hilarious) things to say about her experience and grandma's place!"

"I am SO happy with the care and attention my child receives at your facility that I am willing to commute out of my way to get her there, even though there is a daycare across the street from our apartment. Keep up the spectacular work!"

"It's very close to my house, and when I came for a tour, I was pleased to hear about the educational focus--it's not just babysitting, but my child will learn all kinds of skills--social and academic. I also liked that the director was willing to spend so much time showing me around and answering my questions during my tour."
Come Join us for our Bowling for Cancer Bowl-a-Thon this Saturday, June 16th!

At AMF 20th Century Lanes 3550 SE 92nd Ave Portland, OR 97266 503-774-8805 $10 per person for 3 games and shoes.

 All proceeds go to our Relay for Life fund (we need donations for July 28th and 29th!).

If you need more information, please contact Jenny Acred at 503-680-9339 or pgaustad14@yahoo.com

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Our play and nature-based preschool in rural NW Portland currently has openings for children
ages 3-5.

Wildwood Nature School is close to Forest Park, Bethany, St. Johns, and Sauvie Island but provides gardens animal care, 11 acres of open and forested land, and a calm, peaceful atmosphere.

What Parents are saying:

"I wanted my daughter’s intoduction to school to be in a setting that integrates the natural world with the learning process the way that Wildwood does.” – Shanna, Sauvie Island Mom

"We consider ourselves extremely lucky to have found this gem of a school.  The location of the school at the edge of the Wildwood Trail gives children ready access to one of Portland’s treasures and is worth our drive.  By the third day of school, my son begged him to drop him off early because he ‘loves love loves my school!’” — Marcelle, Beaverton Mom

"Even though it was a commute for us from downtown, I chose to send my son to Wildwood because I could see the difference in the quality of education and the better experience he was going to receive there." - Tabitha, Portland Mom

We are a state registered preschool, with highly qualified staff offering:

• Play-based interdisciplinary curriculum to develop the whole child in art, science, language,
       literacy, emotional growth, math, and movement.

• Outdoor gardening, animal care, and hiking on 11 rural acres abutting the Wildwood Trail.

• Indoor environment inspired by child-focused methods of Waldorf, Montessori, and the schools of Reggio
       Emilia.

• Knowledgeable and caring teachers with over 15 years experience in Early Childhood and
       Museum Education, Master’s degree in education, and bilingual in Spanish
       and English.

• Multiage setting
       where children learn from and about each other while following their own
       interests at their own pace.

• Flexible scheduling
       options include classes that meet 2, 3, or 5 days per week.

We spend half of each day outside, rain or shine, and combine experiential learning with more
traditional preschool academics. Please contact nfravel@wildwoodnatureschool.com, visit our website or like our facebook page to find out more information about how children learn from the natural world as well as a thoughtfully designed indoor environment.

State Certified Concordia Montessori

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.

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 limited, part time openings. Ask about our availability when you call us at (503) 249-7533.

Our new Clark Family Infant and Toddler Annex is now open!!! Right next to our Clark Family Center, our newest facility is Portland's ONLY infant and toddler specific center. Our wonderful new center also features an outdoor playground and organic garden, as well as a private, quiet spot for breastfeeding moms. Come see how we've thought of everything for you and your child when you call (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.....Here's our Summer in the City School Age Camp.

What our families have to say about us:

"I'm writing this email to thank Brigit's teachers for being so sweet to her while she attended Grandma's place, particularly, Stephanie. She still talks about her everyday and says how much she loves her and frequently carries the card around that she made her. Today she yelled at her dad with the card in her hand "don't ever throw this away, it would make me cry, Stephanie is the best and she made this for me!" and I just about cried! I had a rough time in every childcare center my mom put me in growing up and to know Brigit was so happy when I was away from her makes me feel so good. We will be going to Europe for the summer! And before I started preparing for that, I wanted to be sure to thank you all. Thanks again to everyone for your kindness to my little one, she's had such good (and hilarious) things to say about her experience and grandma's place!"

  "I am SO happy with the care and attention my child receives at your facility that I am willing to commute out of my way to get her there, even though there is a daycare across the street from our apartment. Keep up the spectacular work!"

  "It's very close to my house, and when I came for a tour, I was pleased to hear about the educational focus--it's not just babysitting, but my child will learn all kinds of skills--social and academic. I also liked that the director was willing to spend so much time showing me around and answering my questions during my tour."

Please visit our website to learn more about our locally owned schools since 1997!

State Certified Concordia Montessori

Concordia Montessori in NE Portland is an enriching community for students aged 1 - 6 years old that opened September 1st, 2010. 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 August 2012 and have openings in our new Infant/Toddler program and one opening in our expanding 3-6 classroom.

We are proud to annouce our recent recognition as a full member school with the American Montessori Society and are proud members of the Oregon Montessori Association.

We feature:

State and eco-certification

A 1:5 ratio with two Montessori trained guides

A full range of authentic Montessori materials and manipulatives

French language instruction

Yoga practice

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

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

Writing

Math

Sensorial

Practical Life

Sculpture/painting

Located at SE 52nd & Clinton, Merry Montessori will begin a brand new Primary Program for children toilet independent and ages 2 1/2 to 4 years-old.  Our new guide Jess Fraley will be leading a group of ten to twelve children this fall along with a Spanish speaking assistant. The two guides will lead the children through a  school year of practical life works, english and spanish language works, sensorial, math, art, music and geography. Our school boasts a beautiful outdoor space and garden, non-toxic, low impact practices, gluten free organic foods, and a warm home atmosphere with a studious environment meant to support and encourage healthy socializing, academics and independence. We are seeking families very proactive about their child's development and education and looking to grow with us into a charter school in the next two years.  Merry Montessori also offers infant and toddler care for younger siblings. Go to our website for more information!  www.merrymontessori.com

Little Hands Garden School has been called “The best-kept secret in Mt. Tabor,” by the Portland Mercury (Finder Magazine, 2011).  We are an eco-healthy, home-based program with two teachers and between 8-10 students per day.  Our hours are 9-1, M-Th.

We are a play-based preschool supporting children’s right to play and acknowledging play is the primary way through which children learn.  We believe all curriculum needs to be inquiry-based, and modeled upon the interests of our students.  Our schedule
changes daily as we sometimes get so involved in our projects we
forget the time...... which is kind of the goal, really.  We draw from
many pedagogical ideologies but are primarily focused on the Reggio Emilia model of inspiring the child’s innate creativity.  At our school children are free to play, to be outside
with the chickens, bunnies, or in the garden, free to run, shout,
sing, dance, dress up, hug, read, rest, paint, glue, glitter, explore,
dig, hang from a trapeze, get dirty, get naked, and make as many
messes as they want.  This is above all a place for children to be free
to explore the world as they wish.

Lunch and one to two primarily organic snacks, straight from our garden when available, are
provided daily.  Our activities include singing, music, drama, reading, storytelling, puppetry,
art, gardening, outdoor play, dance, yoga, games, baking, and plenty of time for dramatic play exploration.  We also do field trips on Mt. Tabor and to neighborhood parks.  We are outside all day when the weather permits.  In the winter when the weather is not so permitting, we get serious about the drama aspect of our curriculum and create sets, make props, practice lines, and re-enact plays of the children’s choosing.  Our favorite plays this winter were the 3 Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, and Abiyoyo.  Video of these plays can be seen on our youtube.com page.  Search LHGardenSchool in youtube or use the following link:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8A06DF8CDB30DB6D

Little Hands Garden School is a state registered preschool and Eco-healthy certified through the Oregon Environmental Council.  

http://www.oeconline.org/our-work/healthier-lives/ehcc/index_html

Tuition is as follows, paid monthly:
1 day/wk $160
2 days/wk $320
3 days/wk $480
4 days/wk $600

We accept children ages 3-5.   We look for a long-term commitment when we welcome a new family, as we form a special relationship with each child and don't like to say
goodbye until Kindergarten.
For more information or to schedule a tour Call Erin Cowan, MA, ED at 503 481-5189 or email us at littlehandsgardenschool@gmail.com
Happy Spring!

Hello. I am a 25 year old mother, and part time student looking for a family in need of a part time nanny.  My family and I just moved, so I lost my job as a nanny, where I was caring for another child along with my own, within my own home. Now I’m looking for a part time child to care for outside the home, where I can potentially bring my own 2 year old daughter with me. 

I am highly qualified to be your nanny. Before having my own daughter, I was employed at CCLC “Children’s creative learning center”, as a full time toddler teacher. Before that, I was employed at A Childs Kingdom working mainly with toddlers, and infants. I have worked part time in a few other licensed child care centers, and I’ve been employed as a nanny for two different families. Over all, I have nine years working with children and I love doing it. 

I contain an abundant of skills including empathy, energy, communication, listening, playfulness, creativity, organization, multi-tasking etc.  

If I sound like I could be a good fit for your childcare needs, please feel free to email me at:

itskatelin@gmail.com

I look forward to hearing from you!