Sunny Hills is an amazing preschool. I feel so lucky to have both my children enrolled and been…read moreable to watch them both grow and thrive with the help of the Sunny Hills teachers. As an elementary educator I was very invested in my search for a great preschool. Prior to sunny hills we tried a play school where more of the focus was social. Although this was helpful, I found that some organized learning, group projects, and early learning skills were missing. Then along came sunny hills. Although nestled below a church, they teach kindness, not religious material. I have two kids who both have started at sunny hills. Both were shy to start and nervous about school. The teachers aided in them feeling safe and welcome and now both kids love going to school every morning. I will be honest. I am a total hover mom and Sunny Hills has impressed me every step along the way. They even helped me let go a little knowing my kids were always in good hands. Dropping your kids off somewhere you know they are cared for and safe is the best feeling. The cost of the preschool is so reasonable, especially for what you get. The school also does things like field trips, winter concerts, art shows and other activities to include the parents in. I cannot say enough nice things about the education and care that all three classes at sunny hills have given to my children and our family.

We love Sunny Hills and are thrilled we found this school for our daughter last year. Our daughter…read moreentered as a three year old in the Alder classroom and teacher Julie was such a great fit for our child. Activities are fun and build lots of new skills while being developmentally appropriate. The teacher:child ratio allows for individual attention. The school has a wonderful atmosphere and there is a lot of outdoor time no matter the weather. Teacher Millie runs the school and is the lead teacher for the preK class for the kids who will be entering kindergarten the following year. We love teacher Millie! She is kind, caring, dynamic, and so invested in each and every child. We had the unique experience of being able to interact with Millie and her preK class over Zoom sessions post Covid 19 closure of schools. Millie did three Zoom meetings a week and handled the experience with enthusiasm and AMAZING patience. It was a great way to stay connected with the school; to watch Millie keep the kids engaged over Zoom for at least 45 minutes each session was impressive! She often would stay on Zoom much longer with the kids who still wanted to interact with each other or have another story etc. Millie used the Oregon Zoo's animal spotlight videos as the focus of the lessons and the art project every meeting. All of the preK children seem so well prepared for their transition to kindergarten. Our daughter was in the younger class for the 19/20 schools year and will be going into Millie's class this fall and I'm so excited to watch our child grow with the class. Another bonus is that Sunny Hills has a summer camp program for 3-8 years old, so kids about to enter the school in the fall as well as kids who just graduated, plus their siblings, get to have more time at Sunny Hills! This is what we did with our daughter last summer leading up to her first regular school year in Julie's class. The school is located in their own area on the rear side of a church. The school also borders a smaller THPRD playground, field, and open area which are perfect for outdoor time. The location is a big plus! This school is a hidden gem and I feel so fortunate to have found Millie and Sunny Hills.

We have had a great experience at Village Preschool. My daughter is attending her second year and…read moremy son will start in the Fall. It has been a great community to be a part of. The flexibility in choosing preschool days, was helpful to fit into our families current schedule. I've really enjoyed helping in the classroom and seeing my daughters growth. The school has a great focus on empowering kids to do things on their own. Also, helps kids build the tools to manage emotions and work/play with their peers. Outside play is a part of every day! Village has had such a positive impact on our family.

Village has always been like a family for us. My daughter attended Village for three years and our…read moreson is on his second year. We drove an hour each way to Village for three years because of Teacher Jamie and our love for Village co-op. Her philosophy and way of teaching really encouraged both our kids to strive both socially and emotionally. Encouraging learning through open ended play and non judgmental teaching. I wouldn't think of taking my children anywhere else. I thank Village for encouraging their socialization and teaching me ways to be a more intentional parent.

Little Olive Tree came into the neighborhood in 2014 and we're so glad they did! It was so hard…read morefor us to find a quality daycare that truly educates toddlers, rather than babysitting them, and we've been so happy with our experience. Our toddler has been enrolled there shortly after turning 1 and we feel that it's really preparing her to be more than ready for school. Two of the teachers own the school and prioritize learning. And all of the teachers are phenomenal. Circle time, singing, dancing, yoga, art, class musical productions, and Spanish instruction - we wish WE could enroll ourselves! If you live in Multnomah Village and are looking for a truly exceptional daycare for your kiddo, we can't recommend this place enough!

Little Olive Tree is amazing. Kate and Zoe and all the teachers are kind and loving and so…read morewonderful with all the classes. The ratios are low, they are play based, but they still teach so much. Songs, units of learning, yoga, dance, Spanish. So robust. Our 3 year old is at home here. We couldn't be happier.

This is in response to Blue R's comment below:…read more I have been a parent at Gabriel Park Preschool for the last two years and I don't think you have the right school. My son was in the 3 year old class last year and our teacher is beyond kind and compassionate and none of what was described in your post happened at our school while we have been there. There was not a child with genetic condition or diabetes enrolled last year, nor was there a decline in enrollment. Also, our president was male last Fall and our teacher has not left (and hopefully never will!) I am so sorry you experienced what you described, it sounds truly horrific! I just want to make sure you leave this under the appropriate school so that families can be warned.

We LOVE Gabriel Park Preschool! This is my daughter's first year. She is in the youngsters class…read morewhich is 2-3 years of age. She looks forward to school each week and I am always excited to see the new craft projects and hear about school. Teacher Jen is amazing! She always has fun new ideas for the kids and they just love her. This is a really fun and creative environment where children are able to go at their own pace and learn and play in their own create way. I can not say enough wonderful things. If you are looking for a cooperative preschool, this is it!

I am pretty sure the best decision I've made for my 4 year old son is sending him to the Funny…read moreFarm! The teachers regularly emulate kindness and a sense of community all while using humor and teaching real-life skills. I am amazed at how my wild son has changed and grown after just a few months here. Teachers Marcy, Chris and Laura are so dedicated to their 'herd' and really go above and beyond. I can't imagine a better stepping stone to prep my kid for kindergarten. We feel so lucky to have found this gem!

Where do I start? Sooo many good things to say!…read more I simply cannot imagine a better preschool. The teachers are simply the most wonderful, creative, loving people you could ever want to have teaching your child. My daughter just graduated and will miss Funny Farm immensely. I can honestly say she loved every day she spent "on the Farm". Marcy, Laura, Sarah, Heather and Kris are really great ladies who pour their hearts into making a safe, loving, creative, and very very stimulating, educational and fun environment for the kids every day. And I mean every day! My only regret is that we didn't discover Funny Farm earlier so my son could have attended as well.

From the moment we walked in here, we've had an amazing experience. The teachers are kind,…read moreorganized, warm, knowledgeable, skilled. They know how to encourage and how to support and how to motivate. The kids all enjoy each other's company, work out their problems on their own, know how and when to be polite. All the adults are creative, warm, nurturing. My kiddo is not yet six, is reading short sentences, asking for extra math for fun, and is a motivated, happy problem solver. We came here after a disastrous first year at a nearby Montessori chain (that has since closed), so the difference is especially visible to us. At the place we left, they had all the Montessori trinkets, but a revolving door of staff, most of whom were clearly not trained in the method or the materials. She did not learn much that year -- but has grown by leaps and bounds here. And the parental community is an awesome bonus, as well.

Without a doubt, this was the best decision for our daughter. We are so fortunate to have been…read moreassigned guides Lydia and Lindsey. They are truly a dream (come true) team and my daughter adores them. She comes home and shows off all the new skills she's learning. She is asking "who, what, where, when, and why" questions during our reading time. It's exactly what we wanted for her - a positive learning experience with two incredible instructors. Bonus: we adore the parents and other kids in her class. We are our own little community.

Multnomah Playschool is top notch cooperative preschool and I am so thankful that we found such a…read morenurturing school, really community, for our family to be a part of. Teacher Marty and Teacher Lisa have such compassionate hearts and are respectful of the children's developmental capacities. They are the bumpers for the children as they learn through play. Beyond the teachers, the next best part is the outside play area. You will not find a more imaginative outside play space for the kiddos! Outside is where the real magic is. A slide built into the side of a hill, where kids get to learn to take turns. That leads them to a bridge that crosses into a huge sand pit that has a water spout that that trickles a lil stream down into the pit. A plethora of pies and soups are being made. Perhaps the children would like to pretend to ride a horse on one of the two saddled bales of hay? Beginning spring the children can turn the soil in one of the raised beds and plant some seeds? And, that's just the bottom area of the outside play space. The upper area opens up into a whole other world. If you are a parent looking for a preschool for your wee one, look no further! We drive 30 minutes, if we didn't feel like it was a great preschool, that wouldn't be happening.

MPS has been such an amazing environment for my daughter to learn and blossom in. She is in her 3rd…read moreyear here and I love the school's culture and dedication to their students. The teachers here are so completely committed to each child that walks in their doors and the community of parents is like nothing else. The friendships we have built with other families will far outlast our time at the school and the anti-bias curriculum will be invaluable to my daughter as she grows up. I am so thankful that a friend recommended MPS to us!

We have been attending PKS for 1.5 years now and are so thankful to have found this wonderful…read moreGerman-immersion preschool. It's become a second family. The teachers and other families are amazing!

Our son's enrollment at Portland Kinderschule is his first experience with group care and he is all…read morein! The educators at the school are compassionate, energetic and creative. The school philosophy is a nice blend of organized activity and learning through play and the cooperative model suits our family, as we love the increased involvement in our son's education. The friendly community and dynamic German immersion culture is more than we could have asked for! We wanted our son to be exposed to other languages in a supportive community and are very pleased with our choice. Highly recommend this school!

We couldn't be happier with Atlas. This place is safe, clean, but most of all the teachers truly…read morecare about your children. Every teacher knows my son's name (even if they do not teach him). They all say goodbye to him when leave in the afternoon. It is such a warm and welcoming place. My only complaint would be the amount of days they are closed per year but we wouldn't go anywhere else.

More negative than positive at this location. My daughter has gone to atlas Tanasbourne and they're…read morewonderful she went to the West Linn Atlas location and they were great but this location the only reason why I'm bringing her here is because it's right next door to my house and right next door to her school if it weren't for that I would take her somewhere else.

We sent our kiddo here and could not recommend it more. The loving community and play centered…read morelearning were exactly what we were looking for as a first school experience. Our kid has a love of learning because of her time here.

Literally the best 3s,4s, and kindergarten experience we could have ever asked for. Beyond grateful…read morefor the amazing, hardworking teachers and families who make the school what it is. A true community where all of our kids can learn and thrive.