The Best Preschools in Portland

I highly recommend Peninsula Children's Center. Both our kids have been there since they were infants. It has extensive, well-designed, child-friendly indoor and outdoor play spaces and easy access and parking. The experienced, highly qualified teachers know their stuff and plan engaging field trips and activities. The curriculum and enrichment activities, such as music with Mr. Ben every Friday, are top-notch. Peninsula Children's Center offers full-time care for infants to pre-schoolers and before and after school care for school-age children. Families grow up belonging, and it’s no wonder a lot of different people and organizations donate their time and resources.

We love this school. Our kids have learned so much and thrived here. Our children love the outdoor space and have spent many, many happy days playing in the sandbox, riding bikes, and running with friends! It really is more than a preschool, it is a community. I love that I am able to get to know the other children in the school during my shift day. Working with the teachers and other parents I find I am always learning new tips and tricks to help my parenting. I would strongly encourage anyone interested in a parent participation preschool to visit SWPCC and see what it is all about for themselves.

I could not imagine my son's Kindergarten year being much better than it was. Teacher Linda is very amazing. This school allows you to take a very active roll in your child's education and be in the classroom with them 3-4 times a month. This really opens your eyes to the way that your child acts at school, for us it was completely night and day. It really allowed me to adjust the way that I teach at home. Linda really goes all out and helps your child learn, my son has come so far. I would recommend this school to anyone who wants to be active in their child's learning.