Child Care Resources
This page is designed to provide parents or parents-to-be with leads to assist them in the search for reliable daycare. Lewis & Clark College has not inspected or evaluated these daycare situations in any way. We have included the names and contact information of faculty or staff who have a previous or current relationship with the listed childcare provider.
Please forward any comments, updates, or additions to hr@lclark.edu for inclusion in this list.
This page was last updated July, 2008.
Child Care Providers
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Distance from LC
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Vermont Hills Family Life Center
The philosophy of VHFLC is to provide families with education, development and support, through childcare and other family services.
707 SW Taylors Ferry Road (Burlingame)
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 452-7078
www.vhflc.com
Recommended by Jeremy McWilliams, ext. 7267
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1.3 mi
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Cedar Montessori School
Offers both a Toddler program for children ages twelve months to two years and a Primary program for children ages three to six years.
7208 SW 2nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 892-5930
www.cedarmontessorischool.org
Recommended by Lucrecia Choto, ext. 7296.
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2.2 mi
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KinderCare
Ages: Infant - 12 yrs.
800 KinderCare Learning centers are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Multiple locations.
www.kindercare.com
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2.6 mi
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Christ Church Episcopal Preschool
Ages: Preschool - PreK
Mission:To provide a well-rounded,age-appropriate early childhood education enlivened by the Christian faith
1060 Chandler Road
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 675-9120
www.ccparish.org
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3.6 mi
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Child's View Montessori School
Ages: 2 1/2 yrs - kindergarten
They offer either a half day or a full day program year-round. They also have an Elementary Summer Program for 6-10 year olds.
4729 SW Taylors Ferry Rd
Portland, Oregon 97219
(503) 293-9422
www.childsview.net
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4.3 mi
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St. James Child Development Center
Ages: 6 weeks - 6 yrs
Provide age-appropriate environment and curriculum that addresses the whole child: emotionally, intellectually, creatively, physically and spiritually.
1315 S.W. Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 227-2439
www.stjameslutheranportland.org
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5.8 mi
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Children's Village Day School
10400 SW Park St.
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 620-4010
Recommended by Anastacia Dillon, ext 7095
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6.4 mi
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Touchstone Schools
Ages: 3 yrs - 6th grade
Balance classroom and life skills.
7090 SW Fir Loop
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 968-0963
www.thetouchstoneschools.com
Recommended by Emily Decker, ext 7040
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6.5 mi
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Creative Minds Learning Center
Ages: 2 yrs - 5 yrs
Three small pre-schools dedicated to providing the best learning environment for the social, emotional and academic development of all children. Green facilities, organic menu, and certified teachers. The closest of the three small schools:
Woodstock School
7103 SE 60th Ave
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 252-0004
cmacademy@aol.com
www.creativemindslearningcenter.com
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6.9 mi
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Fruit & Flower Childcare Center
Ages: 6 weeks - 5 yrs
Play-based curriculum is built around the needs and interests of the kids and is designed to change as they do.
2378 NW Irving Street
Portland, OR 97210
(503) 228-8349
www.fruitandflower.org
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7.5 mi
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Wee Works
Ages: 2 1/2 - 6 yrs
Wee Works provides a stimulating, nurturing, age-appropriate environment where children explore, question and play. They welcome children and families of all backgrounds.
3918 NE Hancock St.
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 335-8319
weeworks.googlepages.com
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8.7 mi
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Rowanberry School
Ages: 3 - 6 yrs
The Rowanberry School is a unique and eclectic program that is deeply rooted in progressive education ideology. The curriculum reflects a strong commitment to creativity, critical thinking, and respect for diversity in all its forms.
6846 NE Mallory Ave
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 750-7607
www.rowanberryschool.com
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10.4 mi |
In-Home Child Care Providers
Priscilla Ditter
7070 S.W. Elmhurst
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 639-0070
dancingpris@hotmail.com
Recommended by Elaine Heras, ext. 7277
Northwest Nannies
Provides nannies who are professionally trained, experienced, full or part time, live in or live out.
11830 SW Kerr Parkway, Suite 330
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 245-5288
www.nwnanny.com
Wild Lilac Preschool
Small in-home preschool with two locations in the vibrant Hawthorne district. Wild Lilac is a Waldorf and Reggio Emilia inspired program.
Iris House, for 3-5 year olds.
1533 SE 32nd Ave.
Portland OR, 97214
Daffodil House, for 2-3 year olds.
1540 SE 32nd Ave.
Portland OR, 97214
(503) 236-3240
www.wildlilacpreschool.com
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Referral Services
Employee Assistance Services Enterprises
EASE is our current Employee Assistance Program vendor. One benefit you have as an LC employee is an excellent daycare referral resource that tries to match your requirements with the appropriate daycare. This is a free service to employees and their families.
(503) 228-3223
www.easeeap.com
Oregon Child Care Resource & Referral Network
1 (800) 342-6712
www.oregonchildcare.org
Child Care Improvement Project
A program of Neighborhood House that provides child development trainings, home visits, and child care referrals to parents in Portland, Gresham/Troutdale, and Clackamas County.
(503) 524-3245
www.childcareimprovement.org
Sitter City
Online resource for helping you find baby sitters, nannies, pet sitters, house sitters, tutors and elder care providers.
www.sittercity.com
Care.com
Child care, senior care, pet care, tutoring, and housekeeping services.
www.care.com
Live-In Childcare: AU PAIR USA
Au pairs have over 200 hours of childcare experience, have been trained in CPR, first aid and child safety, and are 100% legal. Au Pairs travel to the United States from over 40 countries as part of a U.S. State Department-designated cultural exchange program. The program allows them to live with your family for a full year and provide up to 45 hours of childcare per week. Plus, exchange cultural understanding. Extension and Summer-Only programs are also available. www.aupairusa.org Contact your Portland Local Coordinator at (503) 704-0521 or aupairs.pdx@gmail.com
Informational Links
Department of Health & Human Services:
The National Child Care Information Center Oregon Employment Department:
Child Care Division National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies:
Child Care Aware
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