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!

So happy we decided to use Aprende con Amigos as our son's first experience in a school…read moreenvironment. The staff, environment and other students couldn't be better. If you are considering a bi-lingual school, I highly recommend this program. The Director, Stacey and staff are just all-around awesome. Thanks for everything!

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.

I love this preschool! My son just finished going here and he loved it. It was a really good…read morelearning experience for us as a family. The teacher is wonderful. It's in a historic house in the middle of old Battle Ground which really lends itself to play based learning. The kids don't seem like they are in a classroom setting. They do learn standard preschool academics here but the focus is on social and emotional growth and support and play based learning. My husband and I took turns going to the parent classes lead by the preschool teacher and I truly don't think any one thing has helped our family out more. We are better parents for it. As a co-op you learn and work alongside other families so you can really find a wonderful community here. I really can't recommend this school enough!

My Son has learned so much going through this program. The cooperative model of education has also…read morebrought me into a wonderful community of caring parents

Little Nestings ,a nonprofit preschool in West Linn, provides great education, a healthy…read moreenvironment, loving and nurturing atmosphere and dedication. The Reggio Emilio curriculum is extraordinary. This approach is a student-centered educational philosophy based on the idea that children are capable, creative, and intelligent, and that they learn best through self-directed, experiential learning in relationship-driven environments. Little Nestlings is a true asset to the West Linn preschool community.

This is a fantastic preschool. Very small so the kids get lots of individualized attention. The…read moreteacher has many creative ideas and materials for engaging the kids' interest, and she puts a lot of effort into making sure they have a great learning experience. The language exposure is integrated into their normal activities and play time.

Madeline runs such an amazing program and we are so blessed to have her teaching our son. We…read morestarted at Wildflower in April after having a truly awful experience at another preschool where I felt like my kid was not loved or treated with respect and compassion. Madeline is such an amazing teacher and I can't imagine anyone better suited to teaching this age group than her. She's the epitome of a fun, calm, silly, and compassionate teacher who loves the kids in her care fiercely and helps them explore and blossom in her care. My son has his confidence back and actually wants to go to school every day. At our prior school he complained about going every day and came home so defeated. He is truly thriving with Madeline and her program and we feel so lucky to be here. Aside from how amazing Madeline is as a teacher, the outdoor area is amazing, the inside is cozy, and the program is a perfect balance of structure and individual play. My son comes home singing new songs and talking about fun games they played every day. And the sense of community is so amazing and something I didn't know I was missing. I can't recommend Madeline enough!

Our son has been attending Wildflower Outdoor Learning Center for the past 7 months, and the…read moretransformation we've seen in him has been wonderful. His social and physical skills have really blossomed. This school is truly a hidden gem--a nurturing, inspiring environment where children are encouraged to grow, explore, and to be themselves. From day one, we were welcomed into the Wildflower community with warmth and open arms. The entire philosophy of the school, rooted in nature-based learning aligned with what we were looking for. It's been amazing to watch our son thrive in an environment where curiosity is celebrated, and the outdoors is the main classroom. We cannot say enough wonderful things about Teacher Madeline, Teacher Meg and Teacher Raina. Madeline is a remarkable educator--kind, patient, and deeply passionate about what she does. Her ability to connect with each child and support them on their individual journey is a gift. Our son absolutely adores all the teachers, and we can see the confidence, independence, and joy in learning that they have helped foster in him. We feel so grateful to have found this incredible space for our son to learn and grow!

Wildflowers was an incredible foundation for my son, and such a lovely community for him and our…read morewhole family. Communication with teachers was excellent, and I know they truly loved my child. My son is now in kindergarten and we still get together with the amazing friends he made there. He misses his teachers and still talks about them. It was a hard place to leave and I cannot recommend it enough.

Wildflowers was my dream preschool. Heidi and Holly loved and knew my son so well; they helped him…read moreat each stage of his development. Because of them he was totally ready for kindergarten. Wildflowers is a magical place, and the village I needed--can't recommend highly enough!