A wonderful, small, play-based preschool. Our four-year-old son has attended for over a year, and…read morethis was his first experience of childcare after two years of at-home pandemic life. Nadine was very understanding and communicative during the first weeks as our kiddo adjusted to being away from home for the first time, and now he loves going and playing with his friends. I love that the philosophy is play-based rather than overly structured at this young age, and yet our kid still comes home with lots to share about what he learned from songs and activities, including surprising us with counting in French. So many fun craft projects come home with him, and the teachers add new toys based on the kids' interests. They encourage kindness and cooperation in play, which is evident when my kid has a playdate and I hardly have to intervene, because he and his friends already know how to get along beautifully. All good things to say!

We are so grateful to have found Nadine, and Green Tulip Preschool. Her philosophy is in line with…read moreour family's, which was extremely important for me when looking for a school. I have my MEd and have taught preschool, so I am really picky! I also love that she uses all organic food. She is so knowledgeable, kind, and so energetic with the kids. My daughter loves her, and the space!

Stumptown Kids is more than just a pre-school. Jenn and her staff go out of their way to create a…read morewelcoming and nurturing environment that keeps kids engaged, models kindness and self-reliance, and welcomes parents to be part of their child's "school life". Every day that I went there, it was a place of peace and kindness where kids are encouraged to grow in their own ways. The instructors were always responsive to questions and after-hours emails and stayed engaged with where our son was in his development. Since the class size is kept small, all of the kids know each other and their parents mostly know each other, leading to a real "family" atmosphere in the school. In addition, I was really pleased by the way they took any special needs in stride. My son with hearing loss (wore hearing aids) went here for two years. Jenn and her crew made sure that his needs were being met every day and never once made him (or us) feel like the "odd-man-out". They even changed the main room of the preschool to make it more sound-absorbing, so our son wouldn't be so overwhelmed with noise. When we needed to schedule speech therapists to come to the school for him it was never an issue. I would highly recommend Stumptown Kids to anyone considering sending their child there. It's run by real people who genuinely care about your kids and want to see them succeed. I was really sad to have to move on from here when it was time.

With both my daughters attending Stumptown Kids Preschool it has been our family's home away from…read morehome and I couldn't imagine my children spending their days anywhere else. Stumptown Kids is a play-based and child-centered preschool, which means the school values child development and listens to the what the individual children are communicating. My children have been able to explore and learn about the world around them in a safe and loving environment. I appreciate how the staff teaches the children how to take care of themselves both emotionally and physically. My second grader still eats her protein first from her school lunch, which is just one example of how she learned to take care of her body. What I have cherished the most is the sense of community that Stumptown Kids have instilled in my children. The school does this on a personal level by providing the tools for the children to support each other; and on the local level the school does this by taking neighborhood walks and regular visits to a nearby senior living community. The school itself is a beautiful space. Jennifer Loring, the owner, has taken great care to design a school that feels both welcoming and fun.

We are so grateful and happy to have found Tumbleweed for our baby. We can honestly say, as first…read moretime parents, we are constantly learning from the caring and knowledgable teachers. Tumbleweed's gentle and respectful approach made our son's transition to day care so much easier than we ever imagined and now he lights up every time we get to school. We couldn't recommend it more!

From the owner: Our program is devoted to building a strong community of collaborative citizens committed to…read more ~A strong sense of partnership, community, support, and communication with families, ~Professional, supported, highly trained, research- and observation- based teachers, ~Safe, beautiful, cognitively-challenging, and social-emotionally supportive environments, ~Authenticity-, relationship-, context-, and child- based teaching practices, and ~Vision of children as strong, capable learners worthy of respect, communication, and unconditional love.

We've attended Bridge City Montessori for almost a year now and we couldn't be happier. Our toddler…read moreis thriving; growing social skills, curiosity, and independence. We love getting photos of him working on new skills and learning about a new continent every month. He really takes pride in the American Sign Language (ASL) he's learning and teaches us new signs every week. The teachers are friendly and supportive, classes are small, and the parents are a close friendly community. I couldn't recommend them enough!

BCMS offers lessons in both ASL and spoken English! This is something that had a profoundly…read morepositive influence on our son. He was challenged by the classroom materials but expressed how he, "could do hard things!" We are so fortunate to have such an amazing program that supports children so lovingly as they attain a wide range of skills. We saw vast improvements in his verbal, social, and cognitive skills. He also developed some strong friendships that we continue to this day!!!

I have used Lore to care for all 4 of my children. She is trustworthy and responsible.read more

I felt so comfortable leaving my daughter here for care. It's a very gentle and calm environment…read morewith much to do and kept my kiddo engaged with positive activities. It's not easy trusting someone with your treasure, but my daughter was nurtured and encouraged during her time here.