Preschools in the Portland Area
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Portland KidsOutAndAbout Preschool Newsletter |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Are you planning to have your children attend preschool this year? Or are you thinking about whether it's the best option for your family? Do you have a friend who is thinking about preschool for her kids? If any of these is true, this special annual edition of our newsletter is for YOU! We provide not only options for where to start your search in our area, but also some tips for what to
think about and what to look for as you start the process.
KidsOutAndAbout has a large list of local preschools that have posted to our site; this list is provided in the LISTS/Preschools & Childcare list linked from the menu on every page of
KidsOutAndAbout. In this newsletter, first, we have some featured preschools with descriptions of their programs. Next, we provide a list of links to some additional schools. And last, we provide tips for helping you evaluate preschools when you visit, to see if they are right for you.
Remember: SAVE THIS NEWSLETTER and forward it along! If you or one of your friends is in the market for a preschool, it's a handy
reference.
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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A non-profit parent cooperative preschool serving students age 2-6, parents work together, dedicating their time and talents, and serving as teacher assistants to provide children with a wide range of experiences and a strong backbone of support. Affordable
tuition, amazing teachers and an unbeatable community!
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At Explorer Learning Academy (ELA), we believe that children learn best through play. Our curriculum integrates hands-on experiences in art, music, and movement to introduce foundational concepts in language arts, math, and science. We tailor our
developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet each child's individual needs—socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively—through consistent daily routines and an emergent approach that sparks curiosity and discovery.
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Established in 2015, Little Flower Childcare Learning Center is a licensed, certified, and locally owned daycare that offers quality childcare services to families in Beaverton, OR. We also provide early childhood education programs for preschoolers and
older kids. Turn to us when you need a dependable childcare center. We make sure your children receive the care they need in a safe and nurturing environment.
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We are a child-focused, constructivist, exploration, arts and discovery-based preschool in SE Portland. We care about children and giving our students the space to explore their own young minds, follow the ideas that strike them, learn from their mistakes,
and take pride in their accomplishments. Our school strives to cultivate curiosity, creativity, concentration, openness, and a social understanding.of the world and their place in it.
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Oregon Dream Teams’ coaches excel in teaching the fundamentals of cheerleading in Beaverton, OR. Come in for a fun time and great experience! Oregon Dream Teams Preschool Program (19m - 5 years) is designed with the busy mom in mind. We help you and your
little one train the necessary skills to prepare for an active lifestyle. Our classes include instruction that ranges from tummy time and rolling over to their first little flips and rolls. We pride ourselves on having a curriculum that helps you build the overall strength of your baby or toddler as well as engages them mentally and fosters their developing brain.
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Agia Sophia Academy is an Orthodox Christian school providing classical education to students in Beaverton, Oregon. ASA is currently open for students from PreK–8th grade, and serves all families in and around the Portland metro area who seek to form their
children through truth, beauty, and goodness in pursuit of Wisdom. We welcome and respect students of any faith or tradition, or none. Montessori Preschool for ages 3-6, Elementary Education for grades K-5.
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Cedarwood Waldorf School brings Waldorf Education to life and strives to instill a love for learning. Our curriculum weaves together the arts, academics, and movement, with a reverence for the developing child. We nurture our children’s spirituality,
cultivate their ability to think imaginatively and inspire them to seek the truth.
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Primrose Schools is a national family of private accredited early education and care schools across the country. We are more than just a daycare. Through our research-informed Balanced Learning® approach, we provide meaningful learning experiences for
children beginning at 6 weeks of age. The curriculum in our classrooms for infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten and after-school not only inspire a love of learning but also empower children’s potential preparing them for lifelong success.
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If you are looking for a preschool that will provide your child with a nurturing and supportive environment within a framework of safe boundaries, then we invite you to learn more about our program. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Certified/Licensed by the Oregon Department of Education
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As a mission of St. Rose Parish, St. Rose School educates each student as a unique child of God to know and live the Catholic faith and to achieve excellence. As followers of Jesus, we of St. Rose School are called to teach and live Catholic beliefs through
education and service in an academic environment. As Catholic educators at St. Rose School, we recognize that each child has been called to a personal relationship with God strengthened through education in the Catholic faith, in partnership with parents and in service to the community.
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Founded in 1972, the Marylhurst School is an independent, progressive school in Oregon City, Oregon serving children from preschool through the 8th grade. In our classrooms and throughout our 38 wooded acres filled with native trees and plants, our teachers
and students create experiences that arouse curiosity, stretch muscles, strengthen initiative, and stimulate questions. We guide children to know themselves, to delight in learning, and to understand their opportunities and responsibilities in our community and the world.
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We offer summer camps, farm tours, parties, preschool, and more!
Enjoy a guided educational farm tour that takes you in to get up close and personal with our lovely farm animals. We have alpacas, goats, chickens, ostriches, peacocks, horses, and more. You'll even get a chance to feed some!
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For over 100 years, Tualatin Valley Academy has been providing students from preschool through 10th grade Seventh-day Adventist Christian education. We are located just outside of Portland, Oregon in the city of Hillsboro and serve the surrounding
communities of Beaverton, Aloha, Forest Grove, Cedar Hills and more!
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What kind of preschool best suits your child?
Those nice parenting articles always tell you to make sure you choose a preschool that best suits your child's personality--but then rarely provide any specifics on what will give you those clues. Children vary widely in their responses to different situations. Think
about where your child falls on the following dimensions, and think about your own personal preferences for what a preschool experience should be like for your child. Then, when you visit preschools, ask the administrators (and observe yourself) about how well the school's philosophy matches your children's needs. - Playing and learning: Do these seem like separate times at the preschool, or are play and learning time integrated?
- The setting: Is your goal to get your child used
to a school setting, or is it important that the setting feel more like home?
- Specific learning goals: Do you have academic milestones or religious needs that you would like met? Think about this before you set out, and refine your thoughts as you visit more schools.
- Introverts and extroverts: If your child falls on one end of introvert-extrovert scale, it's important to realize this and see what would be expected of them at each preschool (especially important for the
introverts).
- Active play: Does the school provide resources for physically active play that match your child's needs?
- Rest: Kids have different rhythms and requirements for rest. Think about what your child's specific needs are to ensure that they will be accommodated.
- Structure: Some kids do better with lots of structure, while other families feel that they already have enough structure and prefer that a preschool ensure lots of time for unstructured play and
interaction.
- Discipline: What happens when kids misbehave at school? Does the school's philosophy match yours?
- Safety: Safety is a big concern. Think carefully about your standards for keeping kids safe, and observe how the school meets your expectations.
If your child attends (or attended) a great preschool that is not currently on our big preschool list (the easiest way to find out is to search in the big search bar on the top of every KidsOutAndAbout page), please
email me back and we'll contact them immediately to see if they'd like to be on this list! |
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