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Recent family daycare reviews in Portland, OR

Adams Child Care

5.0

We feel like we hit the jackpot finding Charlene for our three year old! She structures the days with fun and educational activities while also understanding that kids this age need flexibility and some level of autonomy at this age. They do tons of fun art projects, listen to and sing along to...

- Elizabeth S

Andrea's Playroom Preschool

5.0

Andrea is an amazing caregiver! She is thoughtful and mature, but encourages kids to explore like children. She has a great artistic imagination, and has a never-ending supply of projects in store for our daughters. She understands the importance of structure, but keeps it hidden behind the fun...

- Sarah P.

Eva's Day Care

5.0

We have been taking our Daughter Jessica to Eva's for 2 years now. Jessica went to a chain daycare up to the age of 18 months, when I had a career move I found Eva on Craigslist. I was nervous about taking my baby girl out of a place she had been going to since she was 6 weeks old. We scheduled a...

- Trish J

Clairvetta's In-home Childcare

5.0

Our son has been in Clairvetta's daycare for 8 months and it has been such a pleasant experience. Clairvetta is gentle, kind, and caring and has many years of experience caring for babies and children of all ages and abilities. I highly recommend Clairvetta for your childcare needs.

- Kate K.

KB's Kids Childcare

4.0

Karen is awesome! She steps into the role of a mom away from home for your child. She is constantly nurturing and teaching. She keeps all the kids active, happy, fed and rested no mater what age. She has no problem keeping a schedule and she is very flexible and reliable. My triplets love her...

- Caprese S.

Family daycares in Portland, OR

Adams Child Care

Adams Child Care

7125 North Williams Ave, Portland, OR

5.0

(2)

Welcome to Adams Child Care! I have over a decade of child care experience and am passionate about providing a nurturing, safe, fun environment for children to learn and grow. Our program includes meals, indoor and outdoor play, art projects, sign language, reading, and educational activities. We...
5.0
"Charlene is a gem. Our almost 3 year old has been going to Adams Child Care for almost a year now, and we love it (and he does too!). She has a great way with the kids and a wonderful backyard for our active guy to play. The community of parents has been great to...

Sarah M.


Andrea's Playroom Preschool

Andrea's Playroom Preschool

3226 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR

5.0

(2)

Salutations, families! I have space for 2-3 children to join the morning or afternoon preschool program in our home on SE Hawthorne. About the Preschool: My goal is to help acclimate your child slowly and comfortably to a school type environment. I offer a maximum of 4:1 student teacher...
5.0
"What an amazing place! My kids love being with Andrea and learning in the playroom. You can drop your kids off and know she will care for them and lead them in the right direction, they are in safe hands. Our experience is always memorable and warm. My kids love...

Megan G


Eva's Day Care

Eva's Day Care

9801 NE Wygant Street, Portland, OR

5.0

(3)

I call myself an old fashioned babysitter but the terminology now is day care provider. In other words, I go by whichever name you prefer. I have a small group of children (usually 6 or fewer depending on day and time of day) and have great times. I have a large completely fenced in yard with...
5.0
"We have been taking our Daughter Jessica to Eva's for 2 years now. Jessica went to a chain daycare up to the age of 18 months, when I had a career move I found Eva on Craigslist. I was nervous about taking my baby girl out of a place she had been going to since...

Trish J


Clairvetta's In-home Childcare

Clairvetta's In-home Childcare

8046 N. Syracuse St, Portland, OR

5.0

(6)

I have a small ratio, offering one on one care so that babies are getting the proper attention that they need. I specialize in newborn care. Breast milk & cloth diapers are welcome.
5.0
"Our son has been in Clairvetta's daycare for 8 months and it has been such a pleasant experience. Clairvetta is gentle, kind, and caring and has many years of experience caring for babies and children of all ages and abilities. I highly recommend Clairvetta for...

Kate K.


KB's Kids Childcare

KB's Kids Childcare

13621 SW Ashbury Lane, Portland, OR

4.9

(7)

KB's Kids is a licensed family childcare in the Beaverton/Tigard area, in the Nancy Ryles school zone. My name is Karen. I have over 20 yrs experience in childcare and am the mother to 3 amazing boys. Along with extended hours, I also offer part-time, evening and "date night" childcare. My home is...
4.0
"Karen is awesome! She steps into the role of a mom away from home for your child. She is constantly nurturing and teaching. She keeps all the kids active, happy, fed and rested no mater what age. She has no problem keeping a schedule and she is very flexible...

Caprese S.


Sunset Montessori

Sunset Montessori

1025 Se 179th AVE, Portland, OR

5.0

(1)

This program is now enrolling to start in September 2016, Sunset Montessori School is a Certified Bilingual home program for Infants and Toddlers at Reynolds district in Gresham.In our prepared Montessori environment, your child is free of move and express themselves learning in a nurturing...
5.0
"Very prepared environment, excellent Teacher."

Sunset M.


Royal Owl Academy

Royal Owl Academy

4110 Ne 9th Ave, Portland, OR

4.0

(3)

Hello! We are a small certified family in home childcare for families. We love children and helping them learn and grow. We offer circle time, with learning the days of the week, counting, learning ABC's, story time, song singing, and learning how to write and spell words. We love teaching children...
5.0
"We've had two daughters go to Royal Owl Academy, from 4 months to 4 years old. The care they received there was incredible, and we always had peace-of-mind knowing our girls were there."

Ben


Green Apple Family Childcare

Green Apple Family Childcare

3426 NE 88th Ave, Portland, OR

5.0

(1)

Green Apple Family Childcare's welcoming and nurturing environment is perfect for your toddler or preschooler (ages 2-5 years). I focus on individualized play-based learning, through daily routines, child initiated and adult led activities. I keep ratios low in order to give the children the love...
5.0
"We love Green Apple. I didn't feel like my daughter was in daycare. It was like dropping her off with a family member. I knew she was loved and well-cared for and respected as her own small person. She learned how to interact with other kids and did lots of...

Jenny D


Santa's Little Cloud

Santa's Little Cloud

4121 Se 112th Ave, Portland, OR

4.0

(2)

My name is Santa Batista, and I am very excited to be working with your children a daycare in my home. I feel a lot of energy to work with children because I love them. I am the mother of two beautiful children, first is my daughter of 16 years old, and secondly is my son of 14 years old. I feel...
5.0
"Treats kids with love and education"

Jimmy


Danelle's Day Care

Danelle's Day Care

11748 We Fuller Rd, Portland, OR

5.0

(1)

I'm a licensed day care provider in Milwaukee Oregon .I've been licensed for 3 year's and have had worked in a day care position for 15years.We do art project and spend time outside( Weather permitting) at the park and our yard. I would enjoy spending time with your children. 4 to 5days a week...
5.0
"Danelle has been caring for my daughter and son for a few years. She is excellent and would recommend her to anyone."

Danelle B.


Growing Up Roses

Growing Up Roses

4342 NE 77th Ave, Portland, OR

5.0

(3)

Growing Up Roses is a small in-home daycare providing care for children from ages 6 weeks to 5 years. We are play-based and spend as much time outdoors as possible. Our goal at Growing Up Roses is to help families be successful by providing the best childcare experience possible.
5.0
"Rylee is a wonderful care provider! She has been taking care of my son for a year now (since he was 3 months old) and they have obviously formed a special bond. She is very patient and caring. She provides nutritious meals, and I know my kid is engaging in active...

Lucille M


Suzie 7's 24/7 Child Care

Suzie 7's 24/7 Child Care

342 NE 157th Ave, Portland, OR

5.0

(2)

We at Suzie 7's pride ourselves in ALWAYS being available for your child care needs! Not only are we dependable but we offer exceptional service, we are affordable, and we will offer your child a structured educational and enriching experience. If that isn't enough to make you choose us, here are a...
5.0
"ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! My daughter loves it here! She's writing and doing math and she's only 3!! The rates are great! The care is great! They're always available so if I want to drop the kids off to run to the store, I can do that. DOWNFALL-The home is located on...

Morgan


Child care in my home. I am located in the Sunset/Bethany area. I am minutes from the freeway, Nike and Intel. I have five grown children and 13 grandchildren - obviously I love children. By bringing your children to me, I save you Nanny Taxes. I provide a gentle, safe, nurturing, loving...
5.0
"Helene cared for our son for our 4 month old son, he reached many milestones in her care and we are so grateful to her. We couldn't ask for a better care situation for our son. Helene cared for our son like he was her own. He was excited to be dropped off and was...

Lori S.


Sonbeam Day Care Center

1319 NE 7th Ave, Portland, OR

5.0

(1)

Sonbeam Day Care is a not-for-profit childcare program with preschool provided for all children enrolled. The Center was started by Temple Baptist Church twenty years ago to provide care for the many children represented by the employees in the Lloyd Center community. However, many families from...
5.0
"Sonbeam helped me raise my kids. I could have not survived without them. The teachers were kind, creative and felt like family. They taught my kids kindness, manners and all the foundations they needed to start school and be successful. I am so thankful for them,...

Nikki B.


Open Arms Quality Childcare

Open Arms Quality Childcare

1363 Southeast 115th Ave, PORTLAND, OR

We have been providing safe and loving care since 1988. We are a play based child care. We strive to provide a loving, safe, and age appropriate environment so your little one is able to freely play and learn from their experiences. While we do provide an excellent state certified curriculum, and...

Carmen Parrish Walker Day Care Center

Carmen Parrish Walker Day Care Center

4236 NE 8th Ave, PORTLAND, OR

Carmen Parrish Walker Day Care Center is a centered based on childcare and preschool. It is our mission to plan and implement effective teaching practices to promote positive learning outcomes for child development. We support not only the child but the family as a whole.

Care Givers Placement Agency

Care Givers Placement Agency

10211 SW Barbur Blvd., Portland, OR

Care Givers is a local, family run nanny service. Since 1991 Care Givers had specialized in full-service, live-out placements for both permanent and on-call nannies. Our on-call service is perfect for part-time, occasional and emergency needs. We offer sick child care and no-school day care as...

Golden Day Nursery School

Golden Day Nursery School

2735 SE Clinton, Portland, OR

We are a small in home Waldorf inspired play based program for children ages 1 to 4 years old. We provide a nurturing home away from home environment where your child will have the opportunity to learn healthy social skills, do fun activities and make friends. To nurture the well being of the...

Amanecer Academy

Amanecer Academy

15931 NW Wismer Drive, Portland, OR

Amanecer Academy is a 100% Spanish Immersion Childcare Center on Bethany for children from 24 months to Kindergarten age. We are currently accepting applications and will be opening our doors August 15th 2018. Children who go to Amanecer Academy will take advantage of the benefits of bilingualism....

My Bundle Of Joy Piedmont

My Bundle Of Joy Piedmont

306 N. Russet St, Portland, OR

My Bundle of Joy has been providing outstanding infant and toddler care in the Portland area since 1997. We have delivered our service to over 1,000 families during that time and currently care for 64 little ones in our four locations (two in SW Portland, two in N/NE Portland). We are state...

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Ratings for Portland, OR family daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Family Daycares in Portland, OR are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 38 reviews of the 88 listed family daycares.

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