Urban Mamas

We are now enrolling for the 2013 – 2014 school year.   

Enrolling for summer camp as well!

 The Willow Tree Preschool is an eclectic fusion of philosophies blending a respect for nature, with a focus on art, in a rich, lush, warm beautiful home environment created to meet the needs of the young child, developed with over 20 years of experience.

We are influenced by the progressive early childhood programs of Reggio Emilia, Italy and honor and protect this magical time of childhood. Play is at the core of everything we do, it is through playful exploration that real learning happens, creative thinking evolves, problem solving develops, and true connection and meaning is made; encouraging children to explore and build meaning through their experiences.

The preschool hours are from 9 am to 1 pm for children 3 to 5 years of age.

Check out our website at http://www.willowtreepreschool.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Willow-Tree-Preschool/173664659338236

We would love to meet you and your child, contact us at kim@willowtreepreschool.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.

Tumbleweeds Playschool is a small, in-home program for children ages 2-4.    At Tumbleweeds, children participate in songs, stories, dramatic play, gardening, baking, and art projects.  Hours are from 9:00am-1:00pm, and children may attend one, two, three or four days a week). Organic and homemade lunch and snack served.  Licensed childcare provider, Eco-healthy certified.  For more information, please check our website:  www.tumbleweedsplayschool.com or email me at wintry@tumbleweedsplayschool.com

Our Waldorf-inspired preschool is searching for a part-time assistant/lead teacher for the summer (6/4-8/22).  We are a small in-home school, offering half and full day care.  The position includes working three days a week as an assistant with 12 children, and alone as a lead teacher in the afternoon with 5-6 children.  

 *There may be an opportunity to continue working with us next year, which we can discuss at the interview.

The Job:

In the morning you will be busy leading table activities and assisting the lead teacher in:  monitoring/documenting play, facilitating problem solving meetings with children, helping guide children through transitions and joining in the fun!

In the afternoon you will work alone with 5-6 children, (One of the Co-Directors will be available to help, if needed).  The afternoon program includes nap, outside play, snack, inside free play clean up and focused activities. The position also includes half an hour of cleaning at the end of the day

We are looking for someone who can commit to this schedule and is available to work the entire summer. 

The accredited Violet Garden Waldorf Preschool in Sellwood is now accepting applications for the 2-day  and 3-day preschool programs, parent-child classes and "Positive Parenting" adult evening classes.  Contact for more info and to schedule a visit.  503 230 0089, honoryourchild@yahoo.com

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

Heart in Hand Preschool is a Waldorf certified preschool in the Alberta Arts neighborhood since 2002!

In a lovely little cottage surrounded by a native playgarden children enjoy creative play time, homebaked bread and daily puppet plays.

Please call to arrange a visit and check out Green Bean Books calendar for monthly puppet plays!

We also offer a summer camp in August and Parent Child classes during the school year!

Pay a 'pretent visit' now at heartinhandpreschool.com  

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

CRileyteach@aol.com

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

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

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

Hello!

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!

Come play with us during our OPEN HOUSE!

Join Teacher Susan and the HFP community for a meet and greet and tour of our wonderful school.

Saturday, Feb. 9th, 2013

10 a.m. to Noon

2828 SE Stephens Avenue

Portland, Oregon 97214

503-381-1288

Program Highlights

 Hawthornfamily Playschool is a cooperative preschool in SE Portland for children ages 3-5 that features:

- Intimate class size for optimal learning.

- Nurturing children's playfulness, compassion and connection to nature.

- Parent involvement creates community and deepens children’s sense of safety.

- Passionate, deeply engaged teacher with over 20 years experience.

Our Open House kicks off our 2013-2014 enrollment period.

Our Open House offers prospective families time to tour our school, meet our wonderful teacher, and have many of your preschool questions answered about our program! We also invite your children to join you because their reaction to HFP is important as well.

This is a great opportunity to:

• Get an overview of our program
• Meet our amazing teacher, Susan Eisman
• Get inspired by our vision
• Learn how we have created a wonderful community
• Discover if our school is a good fit for your child–and your family

Inspired by what you see & learn during our Open House?

If you cannot attend the 2013 Open House…

Please contact our membership coordinator at membership@hawthornefamilyplayschool.org to tour our school at another time.

See you there!

Field tripping to Sauve Island!

Our amazing natural play yard!

Seasonally focused yummy snack!

Our sand lake!

Teacher Susan (in orange hat) , kids and pumkins!

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

Questions?

Please email us: wildlilac@wildlilac.org

Or call: 503-236-3240

Your family is warmly invited to the annual open house at Rowanberry School on Saturday, January 26th from 10 a.m.-noon. Our open house provides an opportunity for prospective families to meet the teachers, learn about our philosophy and explore the environment.

 Enrolling for 2013/14 school year, call to set up a tour now. 

The Willow Tree Preschool is an eclectic fusion of philosophies and approaches to education (including Waldorf and the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy) developed with over 20 years of experience in early childhood education. Blending a respect for nature, with a focus on art, in a warm beautiful home environment created to meet the needs of the young child. Children are encouraged to move and learn at their own pace, inviting them to explore and build meaning through their experiences. At the Willow Tree children’s natural sense of awe and wonder about the world is nurtured through movement, song, and story, with an emphasis on art, nature and seasonal cycles.  In an atmosphere which encourages both active exploration as well as quite time to reflect, your child might choose to bake with the group, engage in dramatic play with a friend, drape herself in silk and dance around the room, paint, or build with a variety of materials…as well as caring for our organic garden, and our guinea pig!

Weekly visits from the yoga and art specialist promote further exploration, enhancing our curriculum.

The preschool hours are from 9 am to 1 pm for children 3 to 5 years of age.

 We would love to meet you and your children. Please contact Kim to arrange a tour kim@willowtreepreschool.com

For more information and an application please go to our website http://www.willowtreepreschool.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/willow-tree-preschool/

GREAT NANNY, JUST FOR YOU!

Hi Everyone,

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

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

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

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

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

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

Best,
Jillian

Contact me anytime at:

Jillian.Mathews91@gmail.com

(503) 750-6136 (text friendly)

 

View Reviews, and background check at:

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

 

New Day School Portland's Ananda Marga, Vegan Preschool & Kindergarten

New Day School would like to invite families interested in applying for Summer and Fall 2013 to attend an open house January 20th at 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Come and explore our classrooms and outdoor environment.  Children are welcome to attend.

We offer a loving, creative environment for children ages 3-6 with low teacher/child ratio. We are a full day program with part week options in our preschool classes. 

New Day School Neo-Humanist preschool, childcare center and private kindergarten has been serving Portland's families since 1979.  We currently have spots available in our three, four and five year old preschool classrooms. 

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

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, storytelling, music and lots of P L A Y.

 

For more information on our openings, contact Atandra from 9-3 at 503-231-7425.

 

                                            
Now enrolling for 2013/14 school year.

The Willow Tree Preschool is an eclectic fusion of philosophies and approaches to education (including Waldorf and the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy) developed with over 20 years of experience in early childhood education. Blending a respect for nature, with a focus on art, in a warm beautiful home environment created to meet the needs of the young child. Children are encouraged to move and learn at their own pace, inviting them to explore and build meaning through their experiences. At the Willow Tree children’s natural sense of awe and wonder about the world is nurtured through movement, song, and story, with an emphasis on art, nature and seasonal cycles.  In an atmosphere which encourages both active exploration as well as quite time to reflect, your child might choose to bake with the group, engage in dramatic play with a friend, drape herself in silk and dance around the room, paint, or build with a variety of materials…as well as caring for our organic garden, our guinea pig!

Weekly visits from the yoga and art specialist promote further exploration, enhancing our curriculum.

The preschool hours are from 9 am to 1 pm for children 3 to 5 years of age.

 We would love to meet you and your children. Please contact Kim to arrange a tour kim@willowtreepreschool.com

For more information and an application please go to our website http://www.willowtreepreschool.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Willow-tree-preschool/173664659338236

 

We invite families interested in applying for Fall to attend an open house  January 11th at 4:00  to meet our teachers, watch a puppet performance and explore our environment.  Children are welcome to attend.

Please call or email to reserve a spot (503-954-3235, risingsong@yahoo.com)

Rising Song Preschool is a Waldorf-inspired, certified, home-based preschool in NE Portland.  We offer a loving, creative environment for children ages 3-5 with the low teacher/child ration of 1:6. Half and full-day care is available 2-5 days a week.

Rowanberry School is a unique home-based school for children ages 3-6.  We are inspired by the progressive early childhood programs of Reggio Emilia, Italy, influenced by the rhythms of the Waldorf kindergarten and informed by over 20 years of experience in early education.    

We are a thriving and diverse community in our 8th year of operation, and are accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year. Children may attend Rowanberry from age 3 until first grade ready.

*Preschool and Kindergarten spaces currently available.

For more information about Rowanberry School, please visit us online:

Blog: http://rowanberryschool.typepad.com/news/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rowanberryschool

Director Angela Molloy Murphy, M.Ed. can be reached at:

rowanberryschool@mac.com, or (503) 750-7607

 

 Our little Waldorf-inspired program has space for a few toddlers to join our group of amazing friends. We bake, garden, make music, practice yoga, and enjoy nature at least twice a day. Work is our play. Kindness is our guide. We have spots opening up in October. We'd love to meet your precious one.

 We are an eco friendly, state-certified, year-round vegetarian day care with a respect for attachment parenting and a dedication to non-violence and anti-bias in our program. We provide 2 organic snacks per day and practice the principals of attachment parenting.

Wild Lilac CDC has been offering high quality, inclusive early childhood education programming to toddlers, preschoolers, and their families in inner SE Portland since 2006. Wild Lilac is expanding to include an infant classroom, beginning in January 2013. Wild Lilac is a warm and loving community of children, teachers, and families who value the importance of imagination, creativity, and play for early learners. We offer a beautiful, intentionally designed indoor environment to support and inspire children’s play and exploration and an outside space alive with possibilities for adventure and connection to the natural world.

At Wild Lilac, we believe that infants are naturally curious and constantly learning. We offer a nurturing, stimulating and supportive environment for our youngest children to explore with simple materials and beautiful spaces that promote each child’s unique developmental process. The philosophy for our infant classroom is based on the principles of attachment theory and the work of Magda Gerber, founder of Resources for Infant Educarers, (RIE). The RIE philosophy stresses the importance of respectful and responsive relationships between infant educators and children.  Our infant cohort will consist of three children with one infant teacher who will foster secure attachment relationships with each child and nurture each child’s development.

For more information about Wild Lilac’s infant classroom, please visit our website www.wildlilac.org or call us: 503-236-3240

Greetings!  My name is Shelly and I am a trained Waldorf Early Childhood Teacher.  I am a Mama of three bright, brilliant children ages six, seven and nine.  In addition to guiding my own children through life, I have been blessed to work with a range of children between the ages of three and a half and twelve years old the past three years.  In the aftercare program that I led, at a local Waldorf School here in Portland, I oversaw up to twenty-five children (with an assistant) which led me into a lead kindergarten teaching position in which I held ten students (mixed age 3 1/2-6 yrs.) through a rhythmical day, week and year.  I am currently taking a sabbatical from teaching in the school setting to wear my "Mama Hat" and have the availability to be more active in my own children's growing experience.  During the hours that my children are at school I am looking to extend my helping hands and love to a Mother(s) in need of some free time in the morning hours.  The window of opportunity for me to connect with your child is any weekday between the hours of 9 AM and Noon.  I am ideally looking for a family that is interested in loving, reverent, rhythmical care including exploring nature, playing in the elements and child led imaginative play.  I would prefer coming to your home/neighborhood and would be open to families wanting to combine playtime for their children's growing social experience.  I will travel with age appropriate nature based "toys".  This includes:  silks, building "blocks" made from branches of trees, soft knitted wool animals, hand sewn baby dolls, sea shells, pine cones, bean bags, wool balls, beeswax and other "gems" from my basket of treasures.  My hopes are to form some lasting relationships, build community, give peace of mind and time to families to accomplish necessary daily needs plus to share ideas, for those wanting them, on how they can incorporate rhythm (which equates to strength, security and safety to the growing child) into their daily lives.  My children attend a Waldorf School in SW Portland.  I am ideally looking for a family in this vicinity, but I am open to talking with any family in the Portland Metro area.  Please feel free to call at 503-704-4630 and leave a message with a time and day that would work best for us to meet.  My email address is shellystewart74@gmail.com if you do not have a phone.  I do, however, prefer verbal communication.  I am looking forward to our destinies meeting.

Many Blessings,

Shelly 

Hi there,

My name is Sara and I am a former preschool teacher and director. I have taken a break from teaching to make time to pursue other talents and interests but would still love to spend part of my week with children.

I am currently available for 1 full day or two half days a week. My preferred day is Thursdays but I can make Wednesdays work for the right family if needed.

I am looking for a family who needs an experienced, responsible, creative, adventurous, and loving caregiver for their child.

I am very holistic in my approach to caring for children and offer a balance of both calm and adventerous activities. Spending time out in nature is a must for children and I really enjoy going on nature walks and exploring our beautiful local gardens with them.

I have extensive experience working with children of all ages, from birth through the later teenage years. Aside from opening and running my own mixed age preschool program for 3 years, I have 16+ years of direct hands on childcare experience. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Pacific Northwest College of Arts and love to do creative art projects with children.  I have a photography business that is just picking up so it is a guarantee that you will recieve beautiful images of your children if wanted. In the spring of 2010 I completed a year long Waldorf Teacher Training in Boulder, Colorado through LifeWays North America. This training focused on holistic childcare for children from birth through age 7. I learned a lot from this program and grew immensely in the process. I am happy to share what I have learned with families if they are interested.

I have a safe car fully equipped with car seats and a clean driving record.

I am enrolled in the Central Background Registry (its better than a background check) and have all the certifications necessary to care for children safely.

If you feel like we may be a good fit please feel free to  contact me. You can reach me at saralizadeh@hotmail.com or at 503-432-6414

In the meantime please visit my Preschool and Photography facebool pages to get a sense of the quality of care I provide children.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweet-River-Bamboo-Preschool-and-Nursery/129614819823

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sara-Alizadeh-Inner-Light-Photography/204247029660768

 

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).

Presents: “Redirecting Children’s Behavior”

This course is based on the work of Rudolf Dreikus,M.D., a highly noted therapist, researcher and author of Children: The Challenge.  The course is endorsed and recommended by pediatricians and mental health professionals internationally.

Through hands-on-learning, with teacher lead discussions and role-play;
We have fun learning practical skills to:
* Increase Self Esteem
* Develop Internal Motivation
* Discipline Without Scolding
* Eliminate Power Struggles
* Increase Mutual Respect
* Be Both Kind and Firm
* Reduce the Hassles, Tantrums and Tears
* Respond Effectively vs. React Emotionally
* Feel Calmer and Increase the Joy in Being a Parent/Teacher

FIVE WEEKLY CLASSES:
October 15th - November 12th
Mondays, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

LOCATION:
Violet Garden Waldorf Preschool
818 SE Lambert St. Porltand

COURSE COSTS:
$150 per person, $275 per couple
includes book and workbook

QUESTIONS AND ENROLLMENT CALL:
Jody Bothe, M.Ed. 503-230-0089

www.violetgardenpreschool.com or honoryourchild@yahoo.com

 Hello Portland parents!  Congratulations on your decision to hire a nanny -- you have taken the fist step towards developing a potentially wonderful relationship for both yourselves and your child(ren).  I am excited to be a part of your nanny search, so let's get started!

 First, a little about myself: I am a 29 year old woman with a BFA and a license in Massage Therapy. I have lived in Portland for the last six years after growing up in Texas and spending four years attending university in Canada. I attended a Waldorf school for the entirety of my education before college and I subsequently worked closely with Waldorf teachers in a kindergarten setting. The Waldorf philosophy of childcare and education is deeply ingrained in me and strongly influences my own style with children.  I have nannied for four families in Portland and still have wonderful relationships with all of them.

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.

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.

MARTI'S PLACE, a Certified home-based child care located in NE Portland, Alameda neighborhood, has openings for your 6 week to 3 year old child. 

 

We love offering a family feel with small ratios.  Please check us out at www.martisplace.org and feel free to email or give us a call with questions.

 

Hope to chat with you soon.

 

Marti

Marti's Place

503/281-2004

martisplace@gmail.com

Humming Hive Forest Preschool is looking for children, 3 or 4 years old, to fill the last 2-day and 4-day spaces.  We would love for your child to join us as we, inspired by the Waldorf philosophy, explore the magic of the forest, sing songs, tell stories, enjoy puppet shows, eat healthy, organic snacks cooked over a fire, garden, do art and crafts, visit the chickens and ducks, and more -- all part of an intention to cultivate a deep connection to the Earth and each other. 

  We spend all morning, from 9am to 1pm, outside, rain or shine.  The children are always dressed appropriately for the weather, so their days are filled with positive experiences of nature.  We do have a heated yurt, which we will go into on special occasions, and for short periods of time on the coldest days of the year. 

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

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.

GREAT NANNY, JUST FOR YOU!

Hi Everyone,

My name is Jillian M. Currently I am involved in a Nanny-Share with two infants, ages 7 months and 9 months. My contract ends at the end of the year when both children will be placed in local Montessori programs. I am looking for a position to start December-February-ish, the official start date is a bit flexiable. I am comfortable doing either another nanny-share, or working for one family. I am comfortable working with up to 3 infants, depending on their ages, 4 toddlers, or 5 children in total but this would really depend on the overall dynamic of the situation. I am also comfortable doing care in your home, or mine. Ideally the position would provide at least 36 hours a week.

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

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

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

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

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

Best,
Jillian

Contact me anytime at:

JillianM@uoregon.edu

(323) 786-2642 (text friendly)

 

View Reviews, and background check at:

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

Hello Portland parents!  Congratulations on your decision to hire a nanny -- you have taken the fist step towards developing a potentially wonderful relationship for both yourselves and your child(ren).  I am excited to be a part of your nanny search, so let's get started!

First, a little about myself: I am a 28 year old woman with a BFA and a license in Massage Therapy. I have lived in Portland for the last six years after growing up in Texas and spending four years attending university in Canada. I attended a Waldorf school for the entirety of my education before college and I subsequently worked closely with Waldorf teachers in a kindergarten setting. The Waldorf philosophy of childcare and education is deeply ingrained in me and strongly influences my own style with children.  I have nannied for four families in Portland and still have wonderful relationships with all of them.

Welcome!

• Apple Blossom Nursery School was honored to be awarded last school  year with the Red Tricycle "Best Preschools Of Portland Oregon" award. We were in the "top 5 best of "(preschools) catagory!(out of over 290 preschools)
  

Apple Blossom Nursery School (ABNS) offers a beautiful and peaceful home setting in southeast Portland, Oregon. We balance our program with activities that support your growing child’s gross and fine motor development, with plenty of time to explore their ever-expanding world. Here at Apple Blossom Nursery School, your child is surrounded with environmentally stimulating and enriching activities balanced with nutritional foods and a sense of community.

** Apple Blossom has expanded its hours this year!

M-F

8-5 for full day

 8-12:30 ½ day

We offer full & part time care in inner SE

(I also have a "baby house" for infants to age 3 only 3 blocks away)

ABNS is inspired by Waldorf education and specializes in working with children age two and a half to six years of age. Carrie Riley, director, founder and lead teacher of Apple Blossom Nursery School, is a state - and Waldorf - certified teacher with over 20 years experience in child care and 16 years as a lead teacher. She is also state registered. Carrie is mother to three grown children & 4 grandchildren.

Apple Blossom is an ECO certified school. All teachers take yearly continuing education courses to keep up to date on child development knowledge.  AB far exceeds the state mandated 15 hours per year. The average annual training is over 50 hours each!

Of course, all teachers have completed their child CPR & first aide, and a criminal history background check, reference checks & go through a trial 90 day trial period with AB before being hired.

Apple Blossom offers year-round school including aftercare Monday through Friday. We observe the same break schedule as Portland public schools; this includes holidays and inclement weather days.

During the school year we offer delicious homemade organic and vegetarian meals with a focus on nutrition. As the children arrive for school they are welcomed with warm herbal tea and a light breakfast of warm cereal & fruit.

We are state certified. Childcare options in Oregon include exempt family, registered family, certified family, or center care. There are over 5300 child care homes in Oregon. Of that number just 225 are certified homes. There are about 1020 centers. Certified homes are regulated like centers and have many of the same requirements. Every certified home goes through an annual certification process, unannounced visits and is inspected by the childcare division and the county health department. The certifier also observes the staff working with children. Staff in certified homes must have at least one full year of previous childcare experience or college training in early childhood education, child development, or in a related field.

When making your choice, know that going with a certified and licensed home, you are making a best choice there is! It’s a lot of work, but I feel it's worth it for you and your child’s well being.

Waldorf education is about teaching your child to learn through imitation and action. We recognize each child's unique spirit and strive to be worthy of their imitation. Simply put, learning through the head, heart & hands.

We invite you to come see the school and experience the magic!

“We just love, love, LOVE Apple Blossom! The staff, the home, the warmth & love reaches far above what we ever dreamed about for our daughter! She is thriving in their care and we have been with them for over a yr now. She sings happy songs all day long now & that warms our hearts.” JB

“I highly recommend this beautiful program!” RL

“My son loves playing in their beautiful back yard and calls it the “kid jungle”. I like knowing the food he eats there will be thoughtful and nutritious. I have even learned a few new recipes.” MO

 During my short stay in Portland I had the opportunity to visit this Nursery School where my grandson, Manu, goes. I was thoroughly impressed by the exemplary manner in which the school is run. It was encouraging to note how the staff interacted with the children and their parents in such a cordial manner and also stress the importance of the parental role in the overall development of the child. Gratefully remember Miss Carrie, Miss Anne . ~ Rex

apple blossom web site

T.V interview

FaceBook page

 

 

Greetings!

Humming Hive Forest Preschool is a Waldorf-inspired, outdoor preschool, located on the edge of Forest Park, just across the bridge from St. Johns.  We welcome children, ages 3-5 years old, for a seasonal curriculum full of song, story, puppets, art, crafts, gardening, animal care, and of course, exploring the magic of the forest.  Healthy, organic snacks are cooked over a fire everyday.  We spend all morning, 9am-1pm outside, rain or shine!  There is a small, heated yurt, which we will use for special occasions, festival celebrations, and the occasional storytime on the coldest days of winter.  

If you would like to support your child's connection to nature in a nurturing and imaginative environment, please find out more about Humming Hive!  You can do this at our website, www.humminghive.org.

If you are interested in enrolling your child for this school year, please hurry.  We have only one 4-day schedule (Tuesday-Friday) available.  There are also two or three 2-day schedules (Thursday/Friday) available, and possibly one 3-day schedule (Wednesday/Thursday/Friday) available.  

 You can also contact Ms. Christy for more information at nwforestpreschool@gmail.com.

Thank you!

I hope to hear from you soon!

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.

 Hello Portland parents!  Congratulations on your decision to hire a nanny -- you have taken the fist step towards developing a potentially wonderful relationship for both yourselves and your child(ren).  I am excited to be a part of your nanny search, so let's get started!

 First, a little about myself: I am a 28 year old woman with a BFA and a license in Massage Therapy. I have lived in Portland for the last six years after growing up in Texas and spending four years attending university in Canada. I attended a Waldorf school for the entirety of my education before college and I subsequently worked closely with Waldorf teachers in a kindergarten setting. The Waldorf philosophy of childcare and education is deeply ingrained in me and strongly influences my own style with children.  I have nannied for four families in Portland and still have wonderful relationships with all of them.

 I have been working with children for over twelve years and have experience with kids aged 4 months to 16 years. For the last five years I have been nannying for infants and toddlers so I have a wealth of experience and knowledge to share with first-time parents going through their baby's first couple of years. I would also love to work with preschool aged children. I am a strong believer in the value of free play, story time, art projects, and exploring nature as some of the best activities for children.  I am very hands on with my little ones and committed to helping them through whatever they're dealing with at the time.  I am working hard to care for them even when I'm not with them: thinking up new crafts and songs, looking for new library books or story times, or reading child development books to help me be a better nanny. (In short, my kids are always on my mind!)  I have experience with using breast milk, cloth diapering, cooking healthy meals for little tummies, sleep training, potty training, and baby sign. I am CPR certified and have taken First Aid courses many times over the years. 

 Here's a little about what I am looking for in a family:  My ideal family would be one that is gentle and loving, values organic, whole foods over fast food, books over TV, and seeks to fill their child(ren) with a sense of the spirit that connects us all. They would have a commitment to having as few plastic and battery powered toys in their home as realistically possible and encourage imagination as the greatest toy of all! However, this perfect family would also understand that children need (and actually thrive with) limits and would not have trouble implementing rules, schedules, and routines. They would be a family looking not just for an employee, but for a partner in raising their child(ren), and would value my knowledge and experience with children as a resource that they could draw on throughout their parenting journey.

 Now, let's talk details!  Here are the logistics of what I am looking for:  

-- I would like to work about 3-5 days a week, 27-40 hours per week.  I would prefer not to work Mondays (this is negotiable), and I do need a consistent schedule.  

-- I would prefer to work in close-in NE or SE Portland, Downtown/Pearl area or inner N Portland may also work. 

-- I am available to begin working in August 

-- I do not own a car and would prefer a position that does not involve driving. I enjoy taking the kids out for walks in strollers or slings or on their own two legs so it would be great if you lived near a park or other fun activities. I am also very TriMet savvy and regularly take my little ones on bus and MAX adventures to the library, zoo, children's museum, and play dates.  

-- My rate is $13/hour for one child.  I know that finding quality child care can be cost prohibitive for many families so I am more than happy to discuss the idea of a nanny share!

-- Your child must be able to nap by him/herself or you must be actively working toward this goal

 If you are interested in having me as a nanny, please know that I will offer a safe, nurturing environment for your child to learn and grow. The families that I have already worked with in Portland would be more than happy to talk to you about me. However, these people have become my friends and I am very protective of their privacy; therefore, I will not be handing out their phone numbers until after completing interviews for this position. I am more than happy to send you a complete resume before we meet. Please respond via email with a detailed description of your needs (number of children, area of town, hours/days needed, general parenting philosophy/style, etc.) and I will get back to you as soon as I can. 

 Thank you for your time and enjoy your search -- your perfect nanny is on her way!

Ausa

nannyausa@gmail.com 

 

 

Our little Waldorf inspired program has space for a few toddlers (ages 2 and up) to join our group of amazing friends. We bake, garden, make music, practice yoga, and enjoy nature at least twice a day. Work is our play. Kindness is our guide. We have spots opening up in September. We'd love to meet your precious one. Low ratios and loving mama care givers. We are an eco friendly, state-certified, year-round vegetarian day care with a respect for attachment parenting and a dedication to non-violence and anti-bias in our program. We provide 2 organic snacks per day and practice the principals of attachment parenting.

Please feel free to contact Deanna at
www.wowandflutterville.com or 503 954-2255 

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New Day School has been serving Portland's families since 1979. 

We offer a unique Neo-Humanist curriculum which is based on ethical values. 

We serve wholesome vegan meals and offer an introduction to yoga and meditation to our children. 

We also have an amazing outdoor playscape, with a garden to table program, an outdoor classroom and lots of room to PLAY!

New Day School enrolls children at 30 months that are potty trained. 

We offer a private kindergarten, preschool and full day childcare. 

We accept families on DHS assistance and offer sliding scale tuition.  

New Day School is a year round program that celebrates all types of diversity. 

We currently have two openings in our  three and young four year old class, for September 2012 enrollment. 

We offer full days with part week options.

For enrollment information, contact Heidi Lawler at 503-231-7425.

Hello!

Do you need part-time, date night or occasional childcare this summer? 

My name is Robyn and I am a currently a college student who is back home for the summer. I graduated from the Portland Waldorf High School and have a preschool-12th grade Waldorf education.  I babysat, children of all ages, as a high school student and have been a camp counselor at summer horse camps and Waldorf camps.

I am very active, organized, outgoing and reliable. A resume and references can be provided upon request. I do not smoke or drink.

If you are interested or have any questions please email me at: r.brigham@hotmail.com

Thank  You!

-Robyn 

Hello Moms and Dads!

 I am a certified Waldorf teacher, mom, and experienced nanny looking for a

new little one to care for beginning this fall.  My childcare philosophy is informed by the principles of Waldorf education.  I hold a strong and wholesome rhythm including indoor and outdoor play, healthy rest and sleep routines, singing, artistic activities, and imitative housework.  I value simple, natural toys that foster imagination.  I offer a media-free environment that offers a gentle warmth and comfort that allows young children to thrive.  I have experience with cloth diapering, breast and bottle-feeding, and natural parenting.

My two-year old daughter has been my partner in childcare since she was 6 months old.  Over the past year and a half she has enjoyed sharing her Mama with little ones from 3 months to 4 years of age. 

Please contact me to see if we might be a proper fit for your child and childcare needs.

  Sincerely,

 Becky

beckygibs@yahoo.com