Our son attends The Carl and we couldn't be happier!…read more From the respectful manner in which the teacher speaks to the kids, to the daily outside playtime in their private playground. From the vivid and expressive way teacher Elizabeth reads at story time (which draws even the most energetic child to the rug), to the messy and wonderful different crafts the teachers provide. They are a play-based preschool that listens to your child's opinions and gives them structure while allowing them to develop their growing autonomy. Love this school! They are really accommodating to people wanting to check out the preschool day as well. Worth checking out for sure!

Our daughter has attended The Carl Preschool since we moved to Portland a year and a half ago. The…read moreexperience has been amazing - especially as a new family to the community. We felt instantly welcomed as a family and our daughter has blossomed. She will attend Kindergarten in the Fall but is already talking about going back to visit teacher Elizabeth whenever she can. Elizabeth is magical. She engages the children and sparks their imaginations through play, cooking, baking, nature walks, farm visits and conversation. Her love and presence has been a gift to our daughter who will move onto "big school" with confidence, a love of learning and a strong foundation as a loving, charitable and spiritual person. I love this school and what it has given my daughter. And I will forever be grateful to teacher Elizabeth. Thank you Carl Preschool! Go check it out - your child will love it.

Berry Bright is an AMAZING preschool, and I'll tell you why:…read more1. The teachers are very patient. I have seen them show love and firm rules to high-energy kiddos. WIth my kids that went into preschool knowing very very little english, they were patient with my very shy (cry when mom leaves) kids and helping grow their english vocabulary. 2. They show their love for God by saying prayers at snack time with the kiddos and praying for the kids that aren't there because they are sick. They also have several lessons that are based on bible stories. My favorite days at pick up were when my kids would come out with their stones and sling, after discussing the David and Goliath story. 3. They had a schedule that worked perfectly for me (as a stay at home mom that didnt want to send my kids away for long hours) and now have options for parents that work. The 3 day/week for 2 1/2 hrs worked great for me, and my kids were so prepared and ready for kindergarten, which leads me to my 4th point.. 4. By the end of the preschool, my kids were so ready, excited and prepared for kindergarten. My oldest walked into Kindergarten (we speak Hungarian at home and my kids had little english speaking experience outside of preschool) and it was a breeze for her; she became an aid of sorts to her teacher at one school and at her next school she got awards every quarter for academic excellence. 5. They show love to the kids. From years of experience, they read the kids emotions really well and know well how to direct their attention to give the kids more love, attention, slowing down of instruction, etc. This was big to me as my kids were super self-conscious going into preschool barely understanding anything. 6. Parties and special visitors (firefighters, dentist, etc) were so amazing. The kids were so excited about them! It is a big bummer that we are moving and I have to find another preschool with a similar low price and great quality. So grateful for the awesome experiences my kids had at Berry Bright!

CPP is such a wonderful preschool! We love that it is a co-op model because it means that all the…read moreparents are very involved in the organization and management of the school. This not only makes the school very affordable but it also connects us with a community. We especially love that the school prioritizes giving the kids free-play and child-led activities (lots of fun crafts and new themed activities each month)! The kids play indoors in the morning, do crafts and the teacher even provides snacks for the kids. Then the kids play outside for almost an hour every day! The only downside of the co-op model could be the parent volunteer requirement (1-2 classroom days a month and some weekends) which can be tough for busy parents. However, it's really fun to be in the classroom with your kiddos if your schedule allows it. If you are looking for a way to ease into preschool, meet your local community and give your child a great place to learn social-emotional skills, it is wonderful!

This preschool was a great fit for our family. My boys enjoyed going there. We all met lifelong…read morefriends through the school. It can be a commitment since it is a co-op preschool but it is definitely worth it. I enjoyed helping in the classroom and appreciated that the classroom rotated themes, books, puzzles etc on a monthly basis. I know they have a new teacher this year but she subbed quite a bit while my children went there. She is an asset to the school and will only make it even better than it already is!

My son attends this preschool and we couldn't be happier. The teachers are wonderful. They offer a…read morewarm, loving and nurturing environment and my son is thriving! He comes home everyday singing. They spend time everyday (Even in the rain) outside and in the spring they have a community garden. I HIGHLY recommend this preschool!

Open, caring and supportive church community that is committed to a creative child centered…read moreeducational experience. Supported by the Oregon Episcopal School (OES), one of the top private schools in the Portland area.

We love this preschool. The teachers are very. supportive in our child's development. We have our…read moreson at the preschool Mon-Fri all day and it's only been since the start of September and he has really blossomed. I highly recommend this preschool program to everyone.

Our family feels so lucky to have found Next Generation Kids Childcare. All 3 of our kids have…read moregone to NGK. Our older 2 children are now in elementary school and were able to transition into Kindergarten seamlessly after going to NGK. We felt so grateful that they were well prepared emotionally, socially, and academically. Now, in our 7th year there, our 3rd child is in Pre-K and loving it. The director and staff are always welcoming and nurturing towards the children. The facility always feels clean, safe, and organized. I love picking up my kids and hearing their excited stories about art projects, dancing, singing, and reading. Thank you NGK!

I went to this facility and the lady that answered the door was extremely rude and was holding an…read moreinfant and being very unhelpful. I initially thought this center was a different child care facility. When I asked I was just told "nope sorry, this building was empty for a while I don't know how you got this address" I would have rather heard no I'm sorry, are you looking for childcare let me get our director." I then walk 2 blocks away to call the center on the phone and I asked if they had an opening for a 4yr old that was last week and I still haven't heard back.. I haven't had my child at the center and after this experience I wouldn't recommend the center to anyone.

I go to this school and it's the best school I have ever been to. All the teachers are so nice and…read moreit's great to have a one on one time with them. If you have any sort of learning disorder ( like I do. ) it's great to have one on one time. If you are thinking of moving schools please think about coming here, it's a great school

Did you know that private schools are NOT required to teach your child? In fact they can charge…read moreyou $2,000 to simply "house" your child, allowing him or her to draw or nap in the preschool room instead of attending class. We came on Valentine's Day to pick up our daughter from the half day. Inside we found a 14 year old girl teaching the kindergarten and 1st grade class. We asked her "What qualifications do you have to teach this class?" Her reply "I know how to push the play button on the DVD Player". We pulled our daughter out that same day. Five other parents also pulled their children the same time we did. Our daughter is now so far behind that we had to have special tutors come in to try to catch her up. She started 1st grade at Warren Public School with a reading level 7 when all other kids were at a reading level 20. Since we pulled out our daughter SAS has had two different principals and many other staff have left. I would not recommend this school to anyone.

I went to this mini school when I was little, when it was time to find a school for my son my dad…read morerecommended this mini school because they were so good to us as kids. My son went there for 2 years, GREAT EXPERIENCE!!! Mrs. McCool was AMAZING. My son loved her so much, moving on to the 4 year old class he still stopped by every day to tell her hi. Mrs waudby was also amazing as my son had a bit of a hard time going to school in his second year, she was so patient and did a great job making him feel comfortably leaving me for the school day. They are both so sweet and patient with the little ones. A lot of preschools seem to be more like daycares, but mini school is more like a classroom Setting and school time like you would have in kindergarten. They learn a lot everyday, do projects, play outside, have snack, and dance party's! It was a great way for my son to learn to be around other kids, make friends and socialize. They welcome parents to come in anytime to check in or watch what class is like, there is no hiding anything from parents which is important. I think with a combination of the two years in Mini School and keeping up the learning at home, this is why my son did so well in kindergarten and ended up Exceeding his grade level. I'm working on getting my 3 year old into mini school but he's a stubborn potty trainer. I would highly recommend For your family!

We loved Mini School. They have a super convenient drop off / pick up system. The staff are kind…read moreand skilled in working with young children in a developmentally appropriate way. They do crafts, have a daily snack, learn social/emotional skills, letters and numbers, etc. storytime and q outdoor play area. Lots of play time a a good variety of toys to help engage students. My son loved his Teacher there and his experience has helped him become well prepared for Kindergarten, where he is currently successful.