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FIRST IMPRESSIONS PRESCHOOL ~ Only 2 spots open for FALL 2012!

First Impressions Preschool LLC is a small home based Preschool founded and directed by Robyn Bodin, M.ED. We are a Licensed and Eco-Healthy Certified Family Child Care Home in the Alberta Park Neighborhood of NE Portland, Oregon.

We offer quality care for children ages 2.5 to 6, Monday through Friday 8:30~12:30 with extended care available as needed in the afternoons.

At First Impressions Preschool, we provide a safe, nurturing, and loving environment for children to develop a love of learning through exploration, imagination, self-discovery, collaboration, and creativity. Children are seen and valued for their amazing gifts and abilities to do meaningful work, wonder, and play. We celebrate the growth and development of each child while building a community of learners who practice respect for oneself, each other, and the environment. We encourage children to be active in their learning and provide them with the tools to be responsible, independent, and successful.

At First Impressions Preschool, we believe children learn best by doing! We implement a play-based, emergent curriculum while incorporating Montessori components. Our integrative approach focuses on the process of learning while fostering the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children. We provide rich materials and experiences that match children's individual interests and understanding. By meeting their individual needs, interests, and abilities and by celebrating their growth we help build a positive self-esteem so children can feel good about themselves and the world around them.

For more information and to set up a school tour, contact Robyn Bodin

email: firstimpressionspreschool@gmail.com

phone: (503)~384~2443

www.firstimpressionspreschoolpdx.com

We are now accepting applications for Summer and Fall 2012!

Posted by Pdxmamas at 8:40 AM in Childcare provider, Full-time care, In-home, Montessori, Music, NE, North, Openings, Part-time care, Posting, Pre-K, Preschool, Preschooler, Recommendations, Summer Camp | Permalink | Comments (0)

Creative Outlets 4 Kids Summer Fun!

June 01, 2012

Don't worry about the summer blues with your children ages 4-10 years old! Creative Outlets 4 Kids has you covered! We have partnered up with The Children's Gym in NE Hollywood district to provide your children with fun and engaging day or week camps. We will be learning different dance moves, playing in the park, rock climbing at the Boulder Gym, doing Arts and Crafts and much more! The Children's Gym is a great place for us to also enjoy open gym time with qualified instructors. Don't worry, we have your child's summer covered!

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Creative, Artistic & Fun!

Please visit our website to learn more about our locally owned schools since 1997!

Posted by Pdxmamas at 3:59 PM in Childcare center, Full-time care, Infant, Kindergarten, Language, Montessori, Music, NE, Part-time care, Pre-K, Preschool, Preschooler, Recommendations, Reggio Emilia, Science, SE, Sports, Summer Camp, Toddler | Permalink | Comments (0)

Fun Loving Nanny Available!

Hello!

I am looking for a new family to care for. I have been a Nanny for the past 4 years. I am 28 years old, married and have a 10 month old son. My son will be coming with me, but your chidren will always get the best of care when I am in your home. You will always come home to a clean house.

I am with a family 42 hours a week. I watch 3 boys ages 1, 6, & 9. My duties include; meal prep for children, changing diapers, helping with homework and reading, light household chores, driving kids to and from school. I love this family but am needing to find something with less hours . I live in Downtown Vancouver, on the I-5 side, so close in Portland or Vancouver would be the best areas.

I am looking for a laid back fun family! I love to make sure the kids get outside and play instead of sitting in front of the tv. I am not totally against tv but like to keep it very limited. I have a zoo membership so I would enjoy taking the kids! I like to read, play board games, color and paint for those rainy cold Portland days.

I would love to talk with you more in detail! Please email me: lisamdempsey@gmail.com

Thanks!

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PT/FT Slot available, vegan preschool & day care in Hillsboro

Hillsboro Arts Preschool & Day School

An arts-based preschool and alternative learning program, we are based in Hillsboro next to Mooberry Elementary. This program offers preschool, pre-k and kindergarten modules. We emphasize scientific inquiry, social responsibility and creative experimentation.

Hours: 730-530, Monday through Friday
extended hours and weekends by request
Full time is $740/month (40 hours a week maximum)
Part time is $430/month (3 days or less/20 hours per week maximum)

about us:
*State registered Family Child Care Provider
*Eco-Healthy Childcare endorsement from the Oregon Environmental Council
*Chemical-free, weapon-free home
*Gender neutral play environments
*Organic, vegan snacks & lunch
*Regular progress reports, parent-teacher conferences, quarterly portfolios
*GLBT families welcome
*Large, secure fenced yard
*Quiet neighborhood next to Mooberry Elementary School

Thanks for your interest! For more info, please see http://mrsyumyums.blogspot.com/
or call 503-360-6886

Posted by Pdxmamas at 10:49 AM in Afterschool, Alternative school, Childcare provider, Co-op, Full-time care, In-home, Kindergarten, Openings, Part-time care, Pre-K, Preschool, Reggio Emilia | Permalink | Comments (0)

We're looking for a couple friends to play with us! We're a fun loving, in home, certified childcare in the SE Portland-Woodstock area. Enrolling age 12mo - five.

The Love and Giggles Playhouse LLC has a couple of openings for age 12mo - five! I have six years' experience, spotless record, state certified, and great references! Most of all I really love my job! I'm located in the SE Portland - Woodstock area (close to 52nd & Woodstock).

Bring your little one over to play with us!! We offer a structured preschool curriculum, and two loving teachers. We paint, paste shapes, lots of arts and crafts, play outside as much as possible, sing and dance, play dress up, fun science projects, beginning math - writing, plant seeds and watch them grow (right now we planted pumpkins, peas, and sunflowers), we practice manners - being a good friend, respect for self and others, and more! I do help with potty training too!

My hours of operation are Mon-Fri 6:30am - 5:30pm

My monthly rates are-

Age two - five 580.00 per month, this includes all meals, snacks, arts and crafts supplies, and of course lots of TLC!!

Age 12mo - two 700.00 per month, this includes all of the same as above.

Please call Sheila @ The Love and Giggles Playhouse LLC to schedule a tour or to have any questions answered 503 771-2575 ( please do leave me a message and I will get back to you asap) or feel free to email me sheilaalbin71@gmail.com

Please check out my website http://kidzschoolfinder.com/loveandgiggles.htm

All pictures posted with parent permission.

Thank you,

Sheila

Posted by Pdxmamas at 9:14 AM in Childcare provider, Full-time care, In-home, Infant, Preschool, Preschooler, Toddler | Permalink | Comments (0)

Fun Experienced Morning Nanny

May 31, 2012

Are you looking for an experienced, fun, loving nanny to watch your little ones?

I am a full time nanny with 8 years experience and excelent references. I grew up on a small island in the San Juans, WA, where I spent most of my time outside. I think it is paramount for children to get as much time in nature as possible, even if it is only their own backyard. I currently work for two families in the portland area which fills about half of my week, and am looking to add one more family in the mornings starting the middle of June 2012. One of the families I work for now have two boys, 4 1/2 and 6, and they are two balls of energy, as well as daredevils. I have been with them for almost 3 years. The other family has a 3 year old girl and a 8 year old boy. I mostly only watch the younger one since the older one is in school most of the time, although I did watch him when he was younger, and still spend some time with him aswell. I have been with them for the past 3 years, and for a year previously with their son. the children I am with now are all about preschool age, but I love working with infants and toddlers aswell.

My childcare philosophy is simple. Possitive reinforcement. I find that they respond more to it than timeouts or scolding. Some children need a firm hand though, and I will use a timeout if it is needed (1 min. per year of child's age), along with clear comunication of expectaions. I find that if the kids are kept busy and engaged then misbehavior tends to happen less often. Plus, they have more fun, which in my opinion is one of the most important parts of being a kid.

I am an animal lover, I live with two cats at the moment and grew up with dogs, chickens, ducks, goats, and horses, so even a big crazy dog won't really faze me.

If interested please contact Laurel at lgstoft@gmail.com.

Posted by Pdxmamas at 6:51 PM in Babysitting, Childcare provider, In-home, Infant, Nannies, Nanny-share, Nannysitter, NE, North, NW, Occasional sitter, Part-time care, Preschooler, SE, SW, Toddler | Permalink | Comments (0)

Learn & Grow enrolling for ages 1-10 for summer or year-round care

Learn & Grow Home Childcare - Near SE 70th and Flavel in Portland

Space available for infants through school aged children. I have a 1-3 day a week opening for under 2 years, and both full-time and part-time openings for ages 2-10. Offering full day and after school care at reasonable rates. At this time we are also enrolling for drop-in or hourly care.

About Our Childcare

I am a mother who is also an experienced educator; I have an infant and a preschool aged child. I offer quality childcare in the comfort of a cozy and nurturing home environment. At Learn & Grow we strive to create an environment for your children that is both loving and engaging, with developmentally appropriate activities for each child in our care.

We are also registered with the state of Oregon as a home daycare provider, meeting all the safety, health, and nutritional standards set forth by the state. We have completed training in CPR, first aid, and child abuse, and are current in the Oregon criminal history registry.

What makes me unique? I am a state certified teacher. I offer arts and crafts daily, take the children outside for play almost every day, and focus on play that will create opportunities for learning in motor skills, imaginative play, pre-literacy, numbers and patterns, and social skills.

My husband, John, who has a degree in human development and family studies, helps me several days a week. We strive to meet your child’s needs with compassionate care and individual attention.

Please call us with any questions or to schedule a visit to our home!

Hannah Cutts 503-772-3216 - Provider and full time caregiver

cuttsbox1@msn.com

Posted by Pdxmamas at 4:14 PM in Afterschool, Childcare provider, Drop-off care, Full-time care, In-home, Infant, Openings, Pre-K, Preschooler, Toddler | Permalink | Comments (0)

SW childcare opening (Burlingame/Hillsdale area)

I will have one full time opening in my small home daycare beginning this summer. MTH 7am to 5pm. I have 9 years of experience in home daycare with 3 toddlers of my own. I also have experience working in daycare facilities, preschools & elementary schools as an employee and volunteer. Please contact Ami at amilindsey@comcast.net if interested in learning more. References upon request. Thanks!

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A Sementinha-In Home daycare/ The little Seed
Affordable Portuguese immersion in home childcare: NOW ENROLLING!!

Hello, my name is Karla Normington. I am from Brasil and live in Portland since June, 2007. In the past I have worked as an assistant in a daycare and Nanny. I have great references. These responsibilities included:

* Supervision of infants, toddlers, and school age children
* Planning and implementing creative activities
* Setting up play dates
* Driving children to and from school and other activities
* Providing a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment
* Attending to physical and emotional needs of children
* Helping children with daily routines such as toileting, dressing, eating, bathing and sleeping
*Cooking healthy Brazilian/American meals

After working for years as a Nanny I decided to open my in home day care that will be running for me . The day care will offer full- and part-time enrollment. . We are a full Portuguese immersion program. All meals and snacks will be included (I will provide healthy made from scratch food for the children everyday), as well a detailed curriculum outlines each week, periodic assessment of your child's development and photos to document your child's experiences away from home. The environment is safe, clean, friendly, and inviting!
There is a large indoor and outdoor play area full of toys to increase their thinking skills.
The toys I have are all educational crafts, puzzles, books, games, toys, etc. So even as the kids are playing, they are learning.
My goal is to provide a loving, happy, educational and safe environment for children. I strive to enrich each child with a love of learning, positive self-image, and a sense of creativity and imagination. I hope to create a nurturing environment to promote creativity! I try to recognize teachable moments throughout a daily schedule. I incorporate music, art, and stories in a daily routine! The first language spoken in our day care is Portuguese. We will bring and teach Brazilian culture without losing the American. Our goal is to teach both cultures showing the differences/commonalities between the two Countries. My Mom is a Portuguese teacher in Brasil and she is sending me a lot of materials so I can use here with the kids.
Our programs balance child-initiated and activities, nutritious meals, snacks, rest time and outdoor/indoor play.

Our Philosophy:
We believe:
• Children are competent, capable and have unlimited potential;
• Children benefit from both routine and spontaneity, self-initiated play and teacher planned activities;
• Children construct their own understanding of concepts, based on their world as well as interactions with adults;
• Children need opportunities to make meaningful choices within clear boundaries;
• Children grow though collaboration, community and being treated as individuals with strengths interests and needs.
Our process:
• Creativity;
• Self-Expression;
• Hands on activities;
• Sensory Oriented activities.
Our Environment:
• Space are designed for children’s needs;
• Highest standards of cleanliness and safety;
• Soft spaces and warm atmosphere

We feature:
• Art/Music
• Language development
• Multicultural activities
• Field trips
• Contact with nature
• Body exercise
• Portuguese language instruction
• A year-round, all-weather outdoor play area

More info: knorm@live.com - 503 737-9003 http://asementinhadaycare.blogspot.com/

We are located at: Alameda/Belmont area NE Portland.

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Creative Minds Learning Centers-High Quality Schools in Your Neighborhood!

"Building A Future With Your Family" Since 1997

Creative Teachers!

We take pride in our nurturing and energetic teachers! CMLC’s teachers are highly qualified, with a strong background and experience working with children in a Preschool setting. Our Teachers hold Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education, implementing the most progressive and best teaching practices in their classrooms. Creative Minds schools offer above and beyond industry standard with our high teacher retention. Please visit Our Teachers Page to meet CMLC’s outstanding team!

High Quality Program!

Our schools offer the highest standard of quality for our Infant - Kindergarten Programs. We use accredited High Reach and Starfall curriculum to enrich the young minds of our students, while providing them with a safe and nurturing environment that stimulates their curiosity and provokes exploration! Students enjoy enrichment programs such as gardening, science, cooking, and language daily. Creative Minds also offers a Reggio Emilia inspired Art Curriculum to get our childrenʼs creative juices flowing! Learn more about our outstanding program on CMLCʼs Program Page!

Creative Minds was named #1 Preschool in Oregon by Red Tricycle! Our schools were recognized as one of the top 25 schools in Oregon by Oregon Program of Quality (OPQ), with our Gateway being the first achieving OPQ certification!

Healthy Menu!

Creative Mindʼs meals are prepared with the freshest ingredients. All dairy products served are locally made and Hormone-free. Daily, our children enjoy organic milk served with nutritious, well balanced meals. We believe it is important to serve seasonal fruits and vegetables because they are guaranteed to be the most fresh. Creative Minds offers a wholesome menu filled with flavor and a wide variety of ingredients that get children excited about healthy eating. Take a look at what food CMLC children will be enjoying during our Spring and Summer months on ourSpring and Summer Menu!

Summer Fun and Upcoming Events!

Our schools have some exciting and educational events coming up this Summer including: field trips, special guests, celebrations, and a picnic in the park! See ourSummer Program and Activities Flyer for more details!

Please visit our website MyCMLC.com to find a Creative Minds school in your neighborhood! Call us to learn more about our program and what CMLC schools have to offer your family!

Follow our CMLC blog to see what is happening at our schools!

Schedule your meet and greet today! 503-252-0004 ext. 1

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Fall Openings at Rising Song Preschool

Rising Song is a small Waldorf inspired preschool in NE Portland.
We offer a loving, creative environment for children ages 3-5 with the low teacher/child ratio of 1:6.

We have one last spot available for fall: a three day spot (Tues full day, Thursday 1/2 day, and Friday 1/2 day) To maintain gender balance, we are looking for two or three girls . Our tuition is sliding scale based on income. Please see our website for more details:www.risingsongpreschool.org. Or contact us at risingsong@yahoo.com to arrange a tour.

In our classroom children participate in baking, gardening, painting and handwork. Songs, stories and puppet shows provide rich material for the imagination and teach about the natural world.

At Rising Song, children develop problem solving skills through cooperative activities and guided conflict resolution.

Family gatherings are scheduled throughout the year to foster community and celebrate the seasons.

We look forward to meeting you!

email: risingsong@yahoo.com

phone: 503-954-3235

Posted by Pdxmamas at 8:10 AM in Childcare provider, Full-time care, In-home, NE, Part-time care, Preschool, Waldorf | Permalink | Comments (0)

RELIABLE NANNY AVAILABLE

I am a nanny with over 9 years of full time nanny experience. Currently I am looking for a new family to work with hopes for a long term relationship. I am hoping to find a family with a infant or toddler as I have many years of experience with that age group. I am very dedicated to my profession and I focus on all aspects of child development while providing in my service safe and loving environment for your children. I am very patient, active, caring, attentive, and respectful..I enjoy bringing the children to the playgrounds, parks, libraries, OMSI, etc. I show good judgment recognizing the needs of your children and I make their safety my top priority. I have an excellent references that can be verified after in person interview. If you are looking for a loving and dedicated nanny please feel free to contact me at nanny1116@yahoo.com

Posted by Pdxmamas at 6:25 AM in Nannies, Nanny-share, Nannysitter | Permalink | Comments (0)

Looking for infant childcare recommendations in SE Portland

May 30, 2012

Am a bit early (won't need childcare until January 2012) but I'm already researching to see if anyone has strong recommendations for childcare centers or at-home daycare in SE Portland for a 3-month old infant (Belmont, Mt. Tabor, Woodstock, Sellwood).

Prefer to stay under $1200 or less for full time, looking for lots of up-to-date educational play.

Anyone?

Posted by Pdxmamas at 11:42 PM in Childcare center, Childcare provider, In-home, Infant, Openings, SE | Permalink | Comments (3)

Come play with us! Loving, in home, certified, preschool has openings age 12mo - 5yrs.

The Love and Giggles Playhouse LLC has a couple of openings left age 12mo - 5yrs. I'm located in Se Portland ( 52nd & Woodstock area). I have more than six years' experience, great references, and a spotless record.

I offer low monthly rates and the highest quality care! We are a certified childcare ( certified means more early childhood education).

I offer a structured preschool curriculum - we paint, sing and dance, have story time, circle time, paste shapes, play dress up, spend as much time outside as possible, beginning math, writing, fun science projects, we plant seeds and watch them grow, practice our manners, and more! I do help with potty training too.

I am enrolling for full time ( four - five days per week).

My hours of operation are - Mon - Fri 6:30am - 5:30pm

My monthly rate is 580.00 for age two - five, this includes all meals, snacks, arts and crafts supplies, and lots of TLC!!

My monthly rate for age 12mo - two is 700.00, this includes all the same as above.

Bring you little one over to join the fun!

Please call Sheila @ The Love and Giggles Playhouse LLC to schedule a tour

503 771-2575 or feel free to email me sheilaalbin71@gmail.com

Please check out my website http://kidzschoolfinder.com/loveandgiggles.htm

Thank you,

Sheila

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Willow Tree preschool enrolling for summer camp and fall

Now enrolling for Summer camp as well as the 2012/13 school year.

The Willow Tree Preschool is an eclectic fusion of philosophies and approaches to education (including Waldorf and the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy) developed with over 20 years of experience in early childhood education. Blending a respect for nature, with a focus on art, in a warm beautiful home environment created to meet the needs of the young child. Children are encouraged to move and learn at their own pace, inviting them to explore and build meaning through their experiences. At the Willow Tree children’s natural sense of awe and wonder about the world is nurtured through movement, song, and story, with an emphasis on art, nature and seasonal cycles. Weekly visits from the yoga and art specialist promote further exploration, enhancing our curriculum.

The preschool hours are from 9 am to 1 pm for children 3 to 5 years of age.

We would love to meet you and your children, for more information and an application please go to our website http://www.willowtreepreschool.com facebook page http://facebook.com/pages/willow-tree-preschool/ or call Kim at 503-756-6428.

Posted by Pdxmamas at 3:12 PM in Childcare provider, In-home, NE, North, Openings, Part-time care, Posting, Pre-K, Preschool, Preschooler, Recommendations, Reggio Emilia, Summer Camp, Waldorf | Permalink | Comments (0)

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New Day School Portland's Ananda Marga, Vegan preschool & kindergarten

New Day School has been offering Play-based childcare to Portland families since 1977!

We are conveniently located in the heart of SE.

New Day School offers a unique Neo-Humanist curriculum based on ethical values, a huge outdoor play-scape, yoga & meditation, vegan meals and P L A Y ! Our children are outside rain or shine daily, and enjoy food grown from our garden.

We currently have limited openings for September enrollment, for children that turn 3 by August 2012.

For more information on our preschool & childcare program, contact Heidi Lawler for a tour 503-231-7425, or e-mail us at newdayschool@gmail.com

You may also visit our website at newdayschool.org

Posted by Pdxmamas at 10:03 AM in Alternative school, Attachment parenting, Childcare center, Childcare provider, Food and Drink, Full-time care, Games, Kindergarten, Openings, Part-time care, Preschool, Preschooler, Recommendations, SE, Summer Camp, Waldorf | Permalink | Comments (0)

All Areas of Portland, FT/PT, Live Out

Love light and Blessings from me to you. My name is Alexandra Lewis and I am moving to the amazing city of Portland. I am moving there to practice yoga privately with a master and study Tango. I want to get my name out here in the Portland Child Care stratosphere so I could eventually match up with an awesome family. Here is a little bit about me:
I teach and perform for children ages 4-18. My babysitting experiences include children from new born and up. I currently work for a Certified Baby Sitting Company. Though I work for a Certified Baby Sitting Company, I am seeking out my own private business when I move to Portland. I mention the Certified Baby Sitting Company because I have had to pass ongoing background, criminal, and driving record tests; I have had to pass these tests for many of the jobs I have had in the past few years. I am also certified in CPR and First Aid.
My day job is performing and educating in schools. When school is out, I usually to teach classes at theatre schools or camps. I teach basic theatre, Shakespeare, movement, voice, and miscellaneous creative work . I am used to dealing with 10 or more kids at one time; sometimes the classes I teach have been up to 16 children. I also work as a performer with a children's theatre company called Imaginationmakers; please feel free to check out their website. We bring theatre to schools all over Colorado. The shows we bring to the schools are purely written by children. We also go to the schools and workshop the kids writing with the kids themselves. They get to see the process of us, the actor/educators turning their words and poetry to theatre. This is a company that best exemplifies why I love to work with children through theatre and creative process. Kids benefit from creative expression because their creative juices are flowing, they learn to write comprehensively, learn the process of overcoming challenges in order to turn out work with integrity, they learn how to achieve accomplishment, they learn to communicate with groups, and learn that working can be fun.
I taught dance as an assistant when I was in middle school and as an adult. I studied, ballet (pointe), jazz, tap, clogging, lyrical, and belly/veil dance. At University I studied jazz, African dance, and Modern.
I practice yoga on a regular basis and it is a high priority to be active.
I am American; my parents are from the south. They raised my brother and I over seas in the Middle East. I grew up in a family oriented international community. I grew up traveling the world and was introduced to many cultures. My childhood activities included: swim team, dance, soccer, volleyball, softball, basketball, piano, voice, acting, and horseback riding (dressage). Though I only practice some of these activities in my life now, I do retain some knowledge of them. I have no problem jumping back into any of these activities if that interests a kid I am babysitting.
I went to high school at Brooks, a college preparatory boarding school in North Andover, Massachusetts. I spent a gap year at school in Oxford, England before coming to Colorado to attend the University of Colorado at Boulder. In college I continued to study dance and theatre. I am very fond of the Spanish language. I have traveled to Spanish speaking countries and have been able to get around very well on the part of the language I know. I feel that I could easily tutor or help in lower levels of Spanish.
I am proficient at cooking; I cook at least two meals a day. I am vegetarian and avoid gluten when possible. However, I have no issue with cooking or serving meat. If you want your children to learn how to cook certain things, I would love to teach them.
I love arts and crafts; crafting was a big part of my childhood. I also love field trips. Taking kids to the library, parks, dog parks, trails, going to the pool, children's activities around town, museums, story times, and other activities that get kids out of the house is one of my favorite things to do.
My intention is to find an amazing family before I move to Portland. My move date is extremely flexible; I would like to move as soon as possible. I am available for multiple Skype (video online) interviews as well as phone interviews. I would be willing to travel if a family is serious about hiring me. Please call 720 352 4280 or email professionalalex@gmail.com Love light and blessings.

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Experienced Nanny - inner SE or NE, 20-30 hrs/wk

May 29, 2012

Our nanny, Martha, is available for a new family (or families for a nanny-share) starting in June 2012. She is a wonderful nanny with 30+ years of experience who has been great for us at taking care of 2 boys in a nanny share from ages 12 months through 26 months, plus an 8-year old after school. She also has experience with many other ages of children from infants through grade school. Martha is kind and engaging with children, and enjoys sharing reading, art projects, music and walks with children as well as ensuring good naps. She is very punctual and dedicated.

Martha does not drive, so she would like to find a family that lives within a reasonable bus ride from her home near SE 30th and Stark (Laurelhurst Park) in close-in SE or NE. Currently she works for us near SE 36th and Division. She works for us 3 days a week, about 27 hrs/wk and would prefer to keep a similar part-time schedule in the future although has flexibility on the days and times. She is available to work hours between 7:30 am - 5:30 pm on weekdays. She is extremely reliable! If you would like to contact Martha, her email address is marthalassen -at- msn.com . You can also contact me as a reference at jbw.oregon -at- gmail.com .

Posted by Pdxmamas at 10:16 PM in Afterschool, Downtown, Infant, Nannies, Nanny-share, NE, Part-time care, Preschooler, Recommendations, SE, Toddler | Permalink | Comments (0)

Now Enrolling ~ Preschool and Pre-K

Johns Landing and SW Portland

No Potty-trained Prerequisite

NO POTTY TRAINED REQUIREMENT

MEDIA FREE * HEALTHY, HOME COOKED MEALS

M-F 7- 5:30

503.550.4444

http://avant-gardeacademy.com/

Posted by Pdxmamas at 3:00 PM in Alternative school, Books, Childcare center, Classes, Food and Drink, Full-time care, In-home, Music, Openings, Part-time care, Pre-K, Preschool, Preschooler, Recommendations, Science, SW | Permalink | Comments (0)

Outstanding Infant & Toddler Child Care

Four Portland Locations

http://www.mybundle-of-joy.com

503.575.5654

Posted by Pdxmamas at 1:00 PM in Books, Childcare center, Food and Drink, Full-time care, Games, In-home, Infant, Music, NE, North, NW, Openings, Part-time care, Recommendations, SW | Permalink

LOVING, EXPERIENCED & RELIABLE MONTESSORI NANNY AVAILABLE NOW!

Hello!

Are you interested in having your own experienced Montessori nanny for your child? I am an experienced Montessori teacher trained at The Montessori Institute of Minnesota, with a Masters degree in Education and Child Development from Loyola College in Baltimore, Maryland. Before this I was most recently a teacher at a local Montessori elementary school, and prior to that taught at the Montessori Children's Community in the Dominican Republic. I also have over five years experience as a nanny from birth to age four, and have over ten years experience working with children between the ages of birth to age 12. I have reliable transportation and am willing to work throughout the Portland metro area.

What I have done before has sometimes gone beyond *just* child care (though it certainly has included it!). I have been a more tradititional nanny, but I have also developed what is more akin to in-home preschool/ elementary school with a large dose of silliness and fun. I love assisting children in their own discoveries and activities, such as art, cooking, gardening/plant care, flower arranging, the Spanish language, and much much more depending on the needs and interests of each unique child.

Should you be interested, I am also offering an additional service wherein I can create an age-appropriate Montessori environment in your home, which maximizes your child's independence and fosters opportunities for learning. This can be accomplished on almost any budget.

I am infant/child CPR and first-aid certified and bilingual (Spanish), and am currently seeking full time work. I am also willing to do some evening/weekend work.

I look forward to meeting and working with you and your children!

References and resume available upon request. Email amyponcez@gmail.com or call (503) 702-9832.

Posted by Pdxmamas at 8:52 AM in Babysitting, Childcare provider, Full-time care, In-home, Infant, Kindergarten, Montessori, Nannies, Nanny-share, NE, North, NW, Openings, Part-time care, Pre-K, Preschool, Preschooler, SE, SW, Temporary Care, Toddler | Permalink | Comments (0)

May 28, 2012

MOM OFFERING PART TIME CARE
Hi,

I'm a mom to a 3.5 year old and a 10 year old. I'm also a student at PSU working towards my MSW (social work) and have a DHS background check, child welfare experience, as well as experience with kids with ASD and ADHD. I'm looking to provide part time care to a child near my daughter's age (2-5ish). I'm open to varied situations or hours, but would like to do care in my home. I'm available evenings (including date night!), weekends, overnights, or day hours during the summer. In addition, although once school starts up again I won't be available during weekday days, I will continue to be available on weekends and evenings after the summer, if you're looking for someone long term for drop in care.

Generally we spend our days playing at the school/park next door, going to water play areas, library programs and things like that. I live close in NE, not far from downtown. We usually take the bus places or walk. My daughter loves to color and draw, art projects, dressing up, riding bikes and dancing. She's looking forward to meeting new friends!

If interested in talking more feel free to email me at jc97210@gmail.com

Thanks!

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Southwest Parent Child Collective: LAST few spots for the next school year!

We are almost full for the 2012-2013 year and have just a few spots left, now is an excellent time to contact us and come for a vist!

We are a vibrant cooperative learning preschool conveniently located next to SW Portland's Pendleton Park and in continuous operation since 1970.

Age appropriate, play-based programs for children ages 12 months to 5 years.
Run by parents and staffed by experienced teachers.
Small class sizes with high adult to child ratios.
Flexible days: Monday through Friday, 9:05 - 1pm, September - June
Large indoor and outdoor spaces for learning and growing. We play outside every day rain or shine!
Eco-friendly
Affordable: $91 - $364 per month depending on the number of days your child attends.

Contact us today to schedule a visit:

503-244-6604

http://www.swparentchild.org

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Little Adventurers Day Home at your service!

LADH has openings for tots ages 12 months to 5 years old. We are a small in-home child care located in SE Portland near I-205 and the Eastport Plaza. In addition to our open enrollment, we also offer drop-in care for your last minute appointments and errands. State-registered child care provider. DHS accepted.

We do offer a preschool curriculum for children 3 to 5 years of age.

Please visit us on the web at: http://little-adventurers-dh.org/home

Or LIKE us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Adventurers-Day-Home/202490089870590

Thanks for reading and we look forward to hearing from you!

Posted by Pdxmamas at 8:02 PM in Attachment parenting, Childcare provider, Drop-off care, Full-time care, NE, North, Openings, Part-time care, SE, Toddler, Tutor | Permalink | Comments (0)

Baby Opening located in NoPo, St. Johns

Clarvetta's Nannyshare has one opening for a baby 2mos to 7mos old.

My nanny share from home is a low ratio of 3:1. Small group.

Services:

* Daily updates(text) for parents

* Potty train babies closer to 12mos old

* Walks in the neighborhood & to playground

* I offer parents a couple date nights, I come to your home

* "Get to know"visits where baby comes to care a couple of times before starting

* Baby signing

Hours are M-F 7:30 to 4:30pm

800 mthly rate/ four-five days a week & 700 mthly rate/ three days a week

Email me for a visit Clarvettalarry@yahoo.com

Thanks!

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Experienced, Waldorf Inspired Nanny Available Part Time

Hello Portland parents! Congratulations on your decision to hire a nanny -- you have taken the fist step towards developing a potentially wonderful relationship for both yourselves and your child(ren). I am excited to be a part of your nanny search, so let's get started!

First, a little about myself: I am a 28 year old woman with a BFA and a license in Massage Therapy. I have lived in Portland for the last five years after growing up in Texas and spending four years attending university in Canada. I attended a Waldorf school for the entirety of my education before college and I subsequently worked closely with Waldorf teachers in a kindergarten setting. The Waldorf philosophy of childcare and education is deeply ingrained in me and strongly influences my own style with children. I have nannied for four families in Portland and still have wonderful relationships with all of them.

I have been working with children for over twelve years and have experience with kids aged 4 months to 16 years. For the last five years I have been nannying for infants and toddlers so I have a wealth of experience and knowledge to share with first-time parents going through their baby's first couple of years. I would also love to work with preschool aged children. I am a strong believer in the value of free play, story time, art projects, and exploring nature as some of the best activities for children. I am very hands on with my little ones and committed to helping them through whatever they're dealing with at the time. I am working hard to care for them even when I'm not with them: thinking up new crafts and songs, looking for new library books or story times, or reading child development books to help me be a better nanny. (In short, my kids are always on my mind!) I have experience with using breast milk, cloth diapering, cooking healthy meals for little tummies, sleep training, potty training, and baby sign. I am CPR certified and have taken First Aid courses many times over the years.

Here's a little about what I am looking for in a family: My ideal family would be one that is gentle and loving, values organic, whole foods over fast food, books over TV, and seeks to fill their child(ren) with a sense of the spirit that connects us all. They would have a commitment to having as few plastic and battery powered toys in their home as realistically possible and encourage imagination as the greatest toy of all! However, this perfect family would also understand that children need (and actually thrive with) limits and would not have trouble implementing rules, schedules, and routines. They would be a family looking not just for an employee, but for a partner in raising their child(ren), and would value my knowledge and experience with children as a resource that they could draw on throughout their parenting journey.

Now, let's talk details! Here are the logistics of what I am looking for:

-- I would like to work about 2-3 days a week, around 20-30 hours per week. I am available Tuesday-Friday, and I do need a consistent schedule.

-- I would prefer to work in close-in NE Portland, although close-in SE, N, or Downtown may also work.

-- I do not own a car and would prefer a position that does not involve driving. I enjoy taking the kids out for walks in strollers or slings or on their own two legs so it would be great if you lived near a park or other fun activities. I am also very TriMet savvy and regularly take my little ones on bus and MAX adventures to the library, zoo, children's museum, and play dates.

-- My rate is $13/hour for one child. I know that finding quality child care can be cost prohibitive for many families so I am more than happy to discuss the idea of a nanny share!

-- Your child must be able to nap by him/herself or you must be actively working toward this goal

If you are interested in having me as a nanny, please know that I will offer a safe, nurturing environment for your child to learn and grow. The families that I have already worked with in Portland would be more than happy to talk to you about me. However, these people have become my friends and I am very protective of their privacy; therefore, I will not be handing out their phone numbers until after completing interviews for this position. I am more than happy to send you a complete resume before we meet. Please respond via email with a detailed description of your needs (number of children, area of town, hours/days needed, general parenting philosophy/style, etc.) and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Thank you for your time and enjoy your search -- your perfect nanny is on her way!

Ausa

nannyausa@gmail.com

Posted by Pdxmamas at 11:53 AM in Infant, Nannies, Nanny-share, NE, Part-time care, SE, Toddler, Waldorf | Permalink | Comments (0)

NaNNY AVAILABLE

Hi! I'm an experienced nanny looking for a new nanny position I've been working as a fulltime nanny for more than nine years now. I've worked for several families and children of varied ages. Most of my nanny experience has been with children from newborn to pre-school age (as they're the ones who usually need fulltime nannies). If you feel that I might be a good fit for your family please contact me at asia7831@yahoo.com

Posted by Pdxmamas at 9:30 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

alternative preschool on urban farm

May 27, 2012

runabouts family preschool
is an alternative preschool for children ages 3-5.
it is play-based, home-based, and part-time.

we are now enrolling for the 2012-2013 school year.

OUR UNIQUE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES:
*art *dramatic play *social/emotional growth
*lots of daily outside time
*hands-on experiences
*open-ended and child-directed activities
*problem solving and conflict resolution
*unschooling and freeschooling influences
*consistent yet flexible routines and boundaries
*anti-bias education
*a dynamic, supportive, and safe environment.

runabouts is now located on a ½ acre urban farm. . .
it is on 146th Ave, between burnside and stark, 10 minutes from montavilla, less than 10 minutes from 205, and 2 blocks from a MAX stop!

check out runaboutsfamilypreschool.com for more info, including:
contact info, rates, hours, teacher bio, philosophy, photos, etc!

Posted by Pdxmamas at 8:58 PM in Alternative school, Attachment parenting, Childcare center, Childcare provider, In-home, Openings, Preschool, SE | Permalink | Comments (0)

Experienced Montessori Teacher Seeks Nanny Position

May 26, 2012

I am a retiring Montessori teacher/credentialed elementary teacher with twenty-seven years of teaching experience at both preschool and elementary levels. I am also a proud mother of two and grandmother of five. I am seeking a full time nanny position beginning mid-June, 2012.

You may contact me at discottpdx@gmail.com or (503)964-1221. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Sincerely,

Diane Scott

Posted by Pdxmamas at 12:20 PM in Childcare provider, Full-time care, In-home, Infant, Montessori, Nannies, Nannysitter | Permalink | Comments (0)

SW childcare opening (Burlingame/Hillsdale area)

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Wildwood Nature School Openings for Fall 2012

May 25, 2012

Our play and nature-based preschool in rural NW Portland currently has openings for children ages 3-5. Wildwood Nature School is close to Forest Park, Bethany, St. Johns, and Sauvie Island but provides gardens animal care, 11 acres of open and forested land, and a calm, peaceful atmosphere that seems miles away from city bustle.

We are a state registered preschool, with highly qualified staff offering:

Play-based interdisciplinary curriculum to develop the whole child in art, science, language, literacy, emotional growth, math, and movement.

Outdoor gardening, animal care, and hiking on 11 rural acres abutting the Wildwood Trail.

Indoor environment inspired by child-focused methods of Waldorf, Montessori, and the schools of Reggio Emilia.

Knowledgeable and caring teachers with over 15 years experience in Early Childhood and Museum Education, Master’s degree in education, and bilingual in Spanish and English.

Multiage setting where children learn from and about each other while following their own interests at their own pace.

Flexible scheduling options include classes that meet 2, 3, or 5 days per week.

We spend half of each day outside, rain or shine, and combine experiential learning with more traditional preschool academics. Please contact nfravel@wildwoodnatureschool.com, visit our website or like our facebook page to find out more information about how children learn from the natural world as well as a thoughtfully designed indoor environment.

Posted by Pdxmamas at 4:08 PM in NW, Openings, Pre-K, Preschool, Reggio Emilia | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Looking for inner NE/SE family for infant nanny-share

May 24, 2012

We are looking for another family with an infant in inner SE/NE (near Laurelhurst) to do a nanny share beginning in July/Aug. We will need care part time, 20-24 hours preferably over 4 days for our daughter born in April. We also have a 3.5 year old son who will be in preschool. Our vision of the nanny share is some or complete overlap in the hours (both infants with the nanny at the same time to share costs). This would work whether you need FT or PT care. We don't have a nanny yet but have started looking. Ideally we would find one together and commit through the end of next summer (2013).

We have a modest home with a play room and fenced back yard and would be open to hosting or splitting time at houses. We encourage simple activities like walks/outside/pool time, books, music, library visits, etc. Our two nannies in the past (for our son) were reliable, easy to communicate with, and active with the little ones.

If you are interested please email me at ewersing (at) yahoo.com.

Emily

Posted by Pdxmamas at 10:26 PM in Nanny-share, NE, SE | Permalink | Comments (0)

Amazing nanny available part-time.

Our wonderful nanny, Emily, is looking to work with another family in addition to ours. She has watched my 4 1/2 year old son and my 2 1/2 year old daughter for the past year. She has watched the children of the other family with whom she works for the past 4 years, and is only looking for another family to work with due to that family's upcoming move out of state. Emily is extraordinarily reliable, loving and engaging, and my children and whole family LOVE her. From the moment that my children met her, they felt at ease and were eager to be left in her care. Emily is flexible, honoring of our family's parenting style, and an amazing communicator with us and our children. She takes our children on adventures to OMSI, the zoo and parks, and always delights the children in our home. She has several years of experience working with children, and has worked in a preschool before becoming a nanny. Emily always leaves our house clean and the children are always sad to see her leave. She has become part of our family and is looking for another family with whom she can have a loving relationship. She is looking for a position that is 20 or more hours per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. I highly recommend her. You can email her directly at emily4685@yahoo.com and of course, I am available as a reference.

Posted by Pdxmamas at 8:09 PM in Childcare provider, Nannies, Nannysitter, Part-time care | Permalink | Comments (0)

Creative Minds Learning Centers-High Quality Schools in Your Neighborhood!

"Building A Future With Your Family" Since 1997

Creative Teachers!

High Quality Program!

Healthy Menu!

Summer Fun and Upcoming Events!

Our schools have some exciting and educational events coming up this Summer including: field trips, special guests, celebrations, and a picnic in the park! See our Summer Program and Activities Flyer for more details!

Please visit our website MyCMLC.com to find a Creative Minds school in your neighborhood! Call us to learn more about our program and what CMLC schools have to offer your family!

Follow our CMLC blog to see what is happening at our schools!

Schedule your meet and greet today! 503-252-0004 ext. 1

Posted by Pdxmamas at 12:25 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

SW childcare opening (Burlingame/Hillsdale area)

I will have one full time opening in my small home daycare this summer. M-F 7am to 5pm. I have 9 years of experience in home daycare with 3 toddlers of my own. I also have experience working in daycare facilities, preschools & elementary schools as an employee and volunteer. Please contact Ami at amilindsey@comcast.net if interested in learning more. References upon request. Thanks!

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RELIABLE NANNY AVAILABLE

Posted by Pdxmamas at 6:13 AM in Nannies, Nanny-share, Nannysitter | Permalink | Comments (0)

May 23, 2012

Affordable Portuguese immersion in home childcare:NOW ENROLLING!!

Hello, my name is Karla Normington. I am from Brasil and live in Portland since June, 2007. In the past I have worked as an assistant in a daycare and Nanny. I have great references. These responsibilities included:

* Supervision of infants, toddlers, and school age children
* Planning and implementing creative activities
* Setting up play dates
* Driving children to and from school and other activities
* Providing a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment
* Attending to physical and emotional needs of children
* Helping children with daily routines such as toileting, dressing, eating, bathing and sleeping
*Cooking healthy Brazilian/American meals
*CPR/ First AID certification
*Food handle
*Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse Neglect training

After working for years as a Nanny I decided to open my in home day care that will be running for me . The day care will offer full- and part-time enrollment. . We are a full Portuguese immersion program. All meals and snacks will be included (I will provide healthy made from scratch food for the children everyday), as well a detailed curriculum outlines each week, periodic assessment of your child's development and photos to document your child's experiences away from home. The environment is safe, clean, friendly, and inviting!
There is a large indoor and outdoor play area full of toys to increase their thinking skills.
The toys I have are all educational crafts, puzzles, books, games, toys, etc. So even as the kids are playing, they are learning.
My goal is to provide a loving, happy, educational and safe environment for children. I strive to enrich each child with a love of learning, positive self-image, and a sense of creativity and imagination. I hope to create a nurturing environment to promote creativity! I try to recognize teachable moments throughout a daily schedule. I incorporate music, art, and stories in a daily routine! The first language spoken in our day care is Portuguese. We will bring and teach Brazilian culture without losing the American. Our goal is to teach both cultures showing the differences/commonalities between the two Countries. My Mom is a Portuguese teacher in Brasil and she is sending me a lot of materials so I can use here with the kids.
Our programs balance child-initiated and activities, nutritious meals, snacks, rest time and outdoor/indoor play.

Our Philosophy:
We believe:

· Children are competent, capable and have unlimited potential;
· Children benefit from both routine and spontaneity, self-initiated play and teacher planned activities;
· Children construct their own understanding of concepts, based on their world as well as interactions with adults;
· Children need opportunities to make meaningful choices within clear boundaries;
· Children grow though collaboration, community and being treated as individuals with strengths interests and needs.
Our process:

· Creativity;
· Self-Expression;
· Hands on activities;
· Sensory Oriented activities.
Our Environment:

· Space are designed for children’s needs;
· Highest standards of cleanliness and safety;
· Soft spaces and warm atmosphere

More info: http://asementinhadaycare.blogspot.com/

knorm@live.com or 503-737-9003

We are located in NE Portland, Alameda/Belmont area.

Thanks,
Karla

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Portuguese class with woblers.

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Seasoned Nanny LOVE :)

Hello beautiful people !

I am a Career Nanny in search of a tiny person to love. I have been learning about children for over 20 years now. I see myself as a guide for the wee ones. My job is to create an emotionally/physically safe environment so that children can feel free to discover their unique amazing selves ! I am here to help empower them along the way. I am a nurturing,gentle,intuitive and grounded woman . I take very good care of myself so that I can take good care of the ones that need me. I believe in teaching boundries, having consistency and lots of yummy food and sleep for children. These things help then feel safe and loved:) I am looking for a warm family that values open communication and respect. I hope to work close to full time . I also want a family that is excited about having a nondriving Nanny ! I think not driving children is a wonderful opportunity for everyone, We get to " be in the moment" more when taking long walks. We get to take fun trips on the bus/max ! We get to take a small step toward helping Mother Earth with one less car on the road ! I live close to New Seasons on se Division street..I have glowing references to share if we get to that point. Please get in touch if you feel so inclined :) Take sweet care all !

Charity: billylovebird@gmail.com or 503-960-6308

I am also open to a live in-trade arrangment if the space was seperate from the main home:)

Posted by Pdxmamas at 7:42 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Little Adventurers Day Home: Come on an adventure with us!

May 22, 2012

We do offer a preschool curriculum for children 3 to 5 years of age.

Please visit us on the web at: http://little-adventurers-dh.org/home

Or LIKE us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Adventurers-Day-Home/202490089870590

Thanks for reading and we look forward to hearing from you!

Posted by Pdxmamas at 8:12 PM in Attachment parenting, Childcare provider, Drop-off care, Full-time care, NE, Openings, Part-time care, Preschool, SE, SW, Toddler, Tutor | Permalink | Comments (0)

We are moving to NE PDX in August and are looking for a part-time nanny to help with our 2 boys ages 3 years and 5 months Mon-Fri mornings. Spanish-speaking a plus.

email cristinacavazos@yahoo.com

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infant care in Mississippi neighborhood accepting applications for fall

Portland Baby School provides in home care for children from 8 weeks to 2 years old. We are located near Mississippi Avenue with convenient access to I-405 and I-5 freeways. Portland Baby School is founded on constructivist principles and focuses on the needs of children rather than the expectations of adults. We are currently accepting applications for September 2012.

pdxbabyschool.com

971.266.3606

Posted by Pdxmamas at 3:02 PM in Childcare provider, Full-time care, In-home, Infant, NE, North, Part-time care, Reggio Emilia | Permalink | Comments (0)

grandma's place Child Development Centers

Let your child explore, create and learn at grandma's place. We're proud to present four convenient Portland locations: Center Village, Rose Quarter, Clark Family Center and Clark Family Center Infant and Toddler Annex.

We're currently enrolling, with each of our centers offering all of the above and their own unique features:

Rose Quarter: Right next to the Rose Garden, with easy downtown access, we have infant, wobbler and Pre-school openings. We also feature an organic garden. large, outdoor play area AND complimentary Park and Ride Privileges for our parents. Come see when you call us at (503) 281-6800

Center Village: All ages are available in our bilingual Somali, inclusive atmosphere center on the Max Line NE 60th Avenue. Call us to schedule a tour at (503) 238-0123

Clark Family Center: Our large, multi lingual Powell Blvd Center offers an indoor gym, nut free facility, access to the Annex's Garden Playground and openings in all ages. Ask about our Fall Preschool availability when you call us at (503) 249-7533.

Our new Clark Family Infant and Toddler Annex is now open!!! Right next to our Clark Family Center, our newest facility is Portland's ONLY infant and toddler specific center. Our wonderful new center also features an outdoor playground and organic garden, as well as a private, quiet spot for breastfeeding moms. Come see how we've thought of everything for you and your child when you call (503) 249-7533.

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Please visit our website at www.grandmasplacedaycare.com to learn more about our history, our wonderful staff and what we can offer your child.

Be sure and ask about our current specials and NEW Corporate Discount Program. If you're a business, we want to partner with you!

AND.....Now Enrolling our Summer in the City School Age Camp.

What our families have to say about us:

"I'm writing this email to thank Brigit's teachers for being so sweet to her while she attended Grandma's place, particularly, Stephanie. She still talks about her everyday and says how much she loves her and frequently carries the card around that she made her. Today she yelled at her dad with the card in her hand "don't ever throw this away, it would make me cry, Stephanie is the best and she made this for me!" and I just about cried! I had a rough time in every childcare center my mom put me in growing up and to know Brigit was so happy when I was away from her makes me feel so good. We will be going to Europe for the summer! And before I started preparing for that, I wanted to be sure to thank you all. Thanks again to everyone for your kindness to my little one, she's had such good (and hilarious) things to say about her experience and grandma's place!"

"I am SO happy with the care and attention my child receives at your facility that I am willing to commute out of my way to get her there, even though there is a daycare across the street from our apartment. Keep up the spectacular work!"

"It's very close to my house, and when I came for a tour, I was pleased to hear about the educational focus--it's not just babysitting, but my child will learn all kinds of skills--social and academic. I also liked that the director was willing to spend so much time showing me around and answering my questions during my tour."

Posted by Pdxmamas at 2:40 PM in Afterschool, Back-up care, Bilingual, Childcare center, Childcare provider, Downtown, Full-time care, Games, Infant, Kindergarten, Language, Music, NE, North, Openings, Part-time care, Posting, Pre-K, Preschool, Preschooler, Recommendations, SE, Summer Camp, Toddler | Permalink | Comments (0)

Experienced, fun, loving nanny available PT

Are you looking or for and experienced, fun, loving nanny?

I am a full time nanny with 8 years experience and excelent references. I grew up on a small island in the San Juans, WA, where I spent most of my time outside. I think it is paramount for children to get as much time in nature as possible, even if it is only their own backyard. I currently work for two families in the portland area which fills about half of my week, and am looking to add one more family in the mornings starting the middle of June 2012. One of the families I work for now have two boys, 4 1/2 and 6, and they are two balls of energy, as well as daredevils. I have been with them for almost 3 years. The other family has a 3 year old girl and a 8 year old boy. I mostly only watch the younger one since the older one is in school most of the time, although I did watch him when he was younger, and still spend some time with him aswell. I have been with them for the past 3 years, and for a year previously with their son. the children I am with now are all about preschool age, but I love working with infants and toddlers aswell.

My childcare philosophy is simple. Possitive reinforcement. I find that they respond more to it than timeouts or scolding. Some children need a firm hand though, and I will use a timeout if it is needed (1 min. per year of child's age), along with clear comunication of expectaions. I find that if the kids are kept busy and engaged then misbehavior tends to happen less often. Plus, they have more fun, which in my opinion is one of the most important parts of being a kid.

I am an animal lover, I live with two cats at the moment and grew up with dogs, chickens, ducks, goats, and horses, so even a big crazy dog won't really faze me.

If interested please contact Laurel @ lgstoft@gmail.com

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Creative & Artistic Schools

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Trillium Preschool has openings for fall 2012!

May 21, 2012

Trillium Preschool has openings this coming fall for preschoolers!

We are a constructivist, Reggio inspired school, and we view all children as capable partners in their learning. We value relationships and rich experiences, and design curriculum around a child's natural curiosities and wonderings.

For the 2012-2013 school year, we are expanding our programs to include kindergarten aged children. Our schedule options are full days or mornings only with 2, 3, or 5 day availability.

*Website: http://trilliumcharterschool.org/preschool/

Contact Debra for more details and to schedule a visit. We hope to meet you soon!

Posted by Pdxmamas at 11:46 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Full-time loving nanny needed!

We are currently looking for someone kind and responsible to look after our beautiful 10-month old baby girl. Ideally we'd like to find someone who shares our values and has a desire to become part of our family. We watch very little TV and believe in wholesome organic foods. A sense of adventure and strong desire to care for and watch little children grow is a must! Previous experience working with infants as a nanny or daycare teacher is required. This is a full-time position (8-6pm, M-F) but we will also consider nannyshare options. Pay will be based on hours and experience. If you're intrested and would like to apply, please send an e-mail with your resume and/or background experience to cdlunday@gmail.com. Thank you!

Posted by Pdxmamas at 8:17 PM in Babysitting, Childcare provider, Infant, Nannies, Nanny-share, NE | Permalink | Comments (0)

Affordable, Experienced, Reliable Nanny

For Laurelhurst, Abernathy, Hollywood, Grant & other close in Se. / Ne. Portland Areas. I'm located near Laurelhurst Park.

Hi I'm Martha. I have over 30 years of childcare experience and I'm committed to loving , quality care of your infant, child or children. Looking for a part-time, 24 - 30 hours weekday only position. I work from approximately 8am-5:30pm. I am experienced with infants, toddlers, & older children. You could be one family with one or more children, but I also have recent shared family experience as well.

I have a great history with arts and crafts and a love of sharing this with children. I was with one family 12 years and one family 6 years. I have lots of quality references. Currently with family that ends in June.

Please email me at: marthalassen@msn.com

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