My three year old had no previous school or childcare experience before Woodhaven, so we were…read moreanxious at how she would adjust to being separated and in a new environment. She has absolutely flourished during her first year in this co-op preschool. She finds joy and confidence in the daily rhythm, open free play and time in the forest. Seeing her smiling face at pick up, which is often covered with mud from a fun filled day outside, is such a gift. Watercoloring, baking bread, making candles, learning beautiful songs and stories that celebrate the seasons and encourage connection to nature are just a handful of things that make up the daily rhythm. Most of all, we feel grateful that the majority of time at school is spent outside with exceptionally kind and inclusive teachers and children. We love being part of the co-op and her education. Five stars all day long to this beautiful school!

Our family has absolutely loved being part of this forest preschool co-op. This is our second year…read moreand we are planning to continue next year when my youngest turns three. It's rare to find a place where children are not only supported, but truly seen--and that's exactly what Ms. Melynda and Ms. Erika bring to this community. They bring such kindness, compassion, and a sense of magic to every day. The gentle, Waldorf-inspired traditions--seasonal songs, nature stories, and rhythmic routines--create a warm, grounding environment the children absolutely thrive in. There is plenty of time and space for free play, and it's incredible to see how creative and imaginative the kids become in an outdoor classroom without toys. Nature provides everything they need. They teach respect for animals, plants, and all living things in the most natural, heartfelt ways. A bug rescue, a quiet moment under a tree, or caring for the forest together becomes part of how the children learn to move through the world with empathy and wonder. We feel incredibly grateful for this community and these teachers who make the forest feel like a second home for our child. Highly highly recommend!

Edit: My son is now almost graduated from the private kindergarten program at Baseline Learning…read moreTree, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Ms. Samantha is truly wonderful. She's patient, attentive, and takes her time with each child to make sure they're really understanding and progressing. Thanks to her, my son has learned to read and is feeling confident heading into first grade. Christine and Stephanie, the director and co-director, continue to be incredible. They're so supportive, compassionate, and genuinely care about the families they serve. They always go above and beyond to make sure your child feels safe, loved, and well cared for--and that you feel supported as a parent. They're communicative, understanding, and truly lead with heart. I will honestly be so sad once my kids outgrow the need for daycare, because Baseline has been such a constant source of stability, comfort, and trust in our lives. Knowing my kids were safe, nurtured, and thriving there has meant the world to me, and I'll always be grateful for everything this amazing team has done for our family. Thank you BTL for everything.

First off, we went in to find out rates. The staff refused to give us prices until they had given…read moreus a tour of the entire facility that lasted over an hour. After getting off a long day at work, all we wanted to do was to get some quick information and go home. When they did give us the rates at the end of the tour, we were blown away. My husband and I both work at Intel. We are both blue badges with graduate degrees. There's no way we could ever afford this place. It does have all the bells and whistles, but kids just need somebody loving and attentive; they don't NEED a gourmet chef cooking for them. Just feed them lean meats, whole grains, and lots of fruits and veggies: it's not rocket science. Look, if the rates weren't so outrageous, it might not be so bad. I'm sure this place would have lots of good activities, but it's also good for kids to have plenty of unstructured playtime. This is how kids develop creativity. I would rather save my hard earned paycheck for paying off student loans, a downpayment on a home, or for retirement savings. Such drastically overpriced childcare has no place in the budget of 99.9% of financially responsible parents.

Before enrolling our daughter in 3rd grade, we specifically asked whether a child with no French…read morebackground could succeed at ILA. We were assured that she could and were encouraged to enroll. Unfortunately, our experience was very different. We repeatedly tried to contact our daughter's teacher, Françoise Coulon Lantz, to ask how we could support a beginner French learner at home. Communication did not occur until I showed up in-person requesting a meeting. During that meeting, she described our daughter as not knowing her purpose at school and acting "goofy." She then said many students had French-speaking parents, grandparents, or connections to France and asked, "What do you have?" As multilingual immigrants, this was surprising. I speak four languages and my husband speaks seven. We have never been asked to justify learning a language based on ancestry or cultural ties. We believe language education should be open to all children. Our daughter became afraid to ask questions, felt singled out at snack time, and excluded from classroom activities shared with parents in group chat. She was also expected to request restroom permission in French despite being a beginner, which often left her afraid to speak up! We also had concerning interactions with Pierre Burthey, who said families typically attend ILA due to French cultural ties or the ability to afford private school, then asked which applied to us. He also suggested our daughter might be better suited for public school. The impact on our daughter was significant. By the end of the fall term, she was anxious about attending school and often resisted going. We withdrew her. After winter break, the school created an individualized plan with other teacher replacing Françoise, and she thrived--regaining confidence and enjoying learning again. After three month, we were told by Pierre of his decision: our daughter is required to return to Françoise's class despite her distress. When we raised concerns, we felt dismissed and withdrew her that day. We are grateful to Valentin Raclot, Scott Murphy, Beatriz Ruiz, Valérie Rogers, Daour Mboup, Marc Bescond, Bayel Sarr, and Colin Labelle for their professionalism, kindness, and support. However, our overall experience at the 3rd-5th grade level was overwhelmingly negative. Families with children entering French immersion without prior experience should carefully consider whether this environment is the right fit. For our family, it was a nightmare!

ILA has helped nurture and development both my children from day care through pre-K. The teachers,…read morefaculty, and leadership provided our family an amazing foundation to build on. We could not have asked for a better partner in these last 7 years!

I highly recommend this Montessori school…read more We have been incredibly happy with the quality of education at this Montessori school. All three of my children have attended, and each one has excelled in all subjects: life skills, mathematics, reading, and fine motor skills. In addition, the teachers keep you very well informed about up coming concerts (three a year) and other events, how your child is performing and progressing, and resources for Love and Logic based parenting.

Heather is an amazing teacher and helped shape our daughter into the best version of herself. She…read morehelped grow our daughter into a resourceful, curious, and independent learner. She taught her to sew, sing, read, solve math problems, and most importantly be a creative problem solver. Heather is kind, thoughtful, and will truly know your child inside and out. She is an excellent educator (and as a teacher myself) I would trust her to teach any child and do it with absolute excellence. Sending our daughter to Happy Children's was the best decision we could have possibly made for our girl.

We have had a wonderful experience at Little Kids daycare. My child has been here since 11 months…read moreold. From the very beginning Javier and Yolanda have been caring, loving, and genuinely nurturing--it gives us such peace of mind knowing our child is surrounded by people who truly care. One of our favorite parts is the focus on outdoor play and nature-based activities. It's been so special to see how much joy it brings my child--those moments outside are easily the highlight of their day. The daycare also supported us so thoughtfully through potty training, making what can be a challenging phase feel smooth and encouraging. What we appreciate most is the strong partnership with the teachers--they always take the time to listen to any concerns and work closely with us, making us feel heard and supported every step of the way. We're truly grateful to be part of such a warm, caring, and supportive community.

We were introduced to little kids town by a family friend who described it as "kids feel like they…read moreare at home with family ". Our experience has been exactly that - our son has been going here for 2.5 years, and he as well as us simply love this school. From home cooked meals to learning and play and guidance on toilet training, the staff is very involved, helpful and friendly. Kids learn essential skills which make them independent such as how to eat by themselves, wear shoes and jackets by themselves etc. The best part I found is the sense of community and togetherness that the school creates between the children, teachers and the parents.

Our daughter has just started her second year at Tualatin Valley Preschool…read more We were intrigued by the school because it was a Co-op meaning that we contribute time and in return the tuition is very affordable, $110 a month. The teachers are absolutely darling with the children and the curriculum is very thought out. Our daughter loves to go to preschool and has acquired great social and creative skills. Tualatin Valley is a Preschool of quality for an affordable price.

Started both of my kids in TVP this fall and so far we are very pleased with the school. Both my…read morekids are very excited to go to school each day and talk about what they did when they get home. It's a co-op school which means that I get to be involved in there learning which I love. They do a lot of fun activities and we just went on a field trip to the pumpkin patch!

My daughter has been part of the toddler program since September and we have been THRILLED with…read moreWLCP so far. We have felt so welcome at the all-school activities we have attended, and I love the way that the toddler program gradually introduces kiddos to preschool (with a parent present). Teacher Cathy's relational and play-based approach really resonates with our family. We will be back for the 3's class next year for sure and look forward to building more relationships over the next couple of years.

We absolutely love West Linn Community Preschool! The school feels like a mix of Montessori…read moreinspired practices, forest school and environmental/sustainability focused all in one! We have felt such a strong sense of community since joining. We adore Teacher Cathy her gentle and kind presence has made our son feel so comfortable and has made his transition to school so easy. Teacher Cathy always has invitations for open play and sensory exploration. She takes the time to get to know each family personally, she is a true gem! We can't say enough great things about this school, so thankful to have found it.

We love being part of this Co-Op! It's a parent-run school, with 2 amazing teachers! Our kid LOVES…read morethis school so much.

We absolutely recommend this preschool, being a co-op, getting involved in my kiddos class room is…read morea fun and rewarding experience to see him grow. Both teachers are the sweetest and wonderful with all the kids. It's been a delight to see how much my son has grown from his 3's class to 4's class, he has grown so much and LOVES going to school.