Our daughter *ADORES* KCLC! The staff are incredible. They are very accommodating and do well with…read morepacing & divide kids up into smaller groups when enrollment increases. The class offerings are terrific, and the day to day activities are stimulating as well. Like a well-oiled machine, but one that allows kids to be kids and make some choices, or just crash out as needed. I myself am an educator, and I see excellent instruction and social connections happening here;)

My kids have been attending Kids Community for years. Over the years I've seen the program evolve…read moreto make better space for older kids; they've added clubs and extra types of classes. I've seen them take creative steps to keep and make the programs more interesting. All of that is great, impressive and you'll see that better described in their catalogue. What I've always loved about the program, that is harder to put in a catalogue, is that makes real space for the kids to be kids. It is structured for safety, but not so over-structured that kids aren't able to explore their own interests and, well, just play. The teachers are caring and committed, and they do an amazing job of meeting the kids on their own level, with respect. Appropriate leadership, appropriate protectiveness, without condescension. Over the years the director has encouraged staff to bring their own skills and interests to the kids to enrich the program, whether it was working in a garden that the program created, theater, yoga. The program has a lot of integrity. It is one of the greatest gifts Portland has given my children, no doubt. i can't recommend KCLC highly enough.

My oldest has been going to Shirley's Daycare for 3 years and he's progressed so much. Shirley…read moreleaves room for curiosity and let's the children's interests lead their learning. I'm grateful that she exists and happy my youngest gets to follow in his brother's footsteps.

We love Shirley's! We've had 3 kids go to her in home daycare over the years. Our toddler is with…read moreher now and absolutely adores it. They get outside daily, there's a fun backyard and are walking distance to a great small park. They do fantastic crafts everyday, play games/puzzles and read lots of books. I can't recommend her enough!

This was my first time hiring a sitter I did not previously know, and my first time using an app to…read morefind childcare, so needless to say I was nervous and did not know what to expect. However, the app is very well designed with a thorough set up process for the parent, detailing the needs of your children so that you don't have to repeat yourself every time you speak with or hire a sitter-the information is entered and viewable by the sitter you confirm. This makes hiring a sitter again as easy as setting a date, choosing which sitter friends to invite, and then choosing which one to confirm of those that accept the job. I was pleasantly surprised! The app was very efficient for setting up a sitter, and Brenda arrived promptly and was a huge hit with my boys. She took them to the park, kept the tv off even with multiple requests from my 5 year old, and even got my 18 month old down in his bed for a nap (practically impossible!) As she was leaving, my 5 year old was telling her all about what they would do next time she came, he had such a good time! Payment was completely handled in the app, Brenda used the app to clock in upon arrival, and to clock out when she left, so those extra 10 minutes she stayed due to me hitting traffic on my way back home were no problem at all. The extra time was prorated and charged to my credit card so that she got paid for every minute, and I didn't have to worry about a few extra minutes costing me another hour, or any hard feelings from the sitter if she unexpectedly had to stay late. I will be using the app again, I love the speed that you can find a sitter (had 3 sitters accept in the first 20 minutes!), the versatility of time provided, and the quality of service provided. Highly recommend.

From the owner: We are a company that provides on-demand babysitting, part time and full time nanny placements. Our…read moregoal is to provide the highest quality care at the most affordable price. Best part, you don't hire a complete stranger. SitterFriends connects you to babysitters that have been used by your friends or members of your local networks. All SitterFriends are hand picked, vetted and trained. If we serve your area you will love our service. We don't charge subscription or transaction fees (all our fees are built into the service cost) and you pay a very affordable hourly rate (ranging from $13-22/hr depending on ratings/rankings, and experience of the SitterFriend). You get tons of features through our app: Video Monitoring, GPS tracking, Checkins and Checkout alerts, and best part you don't pay a placement fees. All fees are built into the hourly rate.

Pipster Prep has been a blessing! The teachers feel like members of the family and our children…read morecanot wait to come back each day! With actual teachers leading the class, our children are learning a lot in a very structered way! Thank you, Pipster Prep!

Pipster Prep was great--until it wasn't. We were one of the first families when the school opened…read morein May 2023 with just two classrooms, and stayed through April 2025 as it expanded to eight. Unfortunately, the quality of care and leadership didn't grow with it. While many of the teachers were kind and well-meaning, the majority were very young, newly trained through online programs, and often promoted with minimal hands-on experience. This inexperience showed, especially when it came to basic safety and communication. We raised several safety concerns over our time there: loose screws left in classrooms, unsecured furniture, choking hazards like popcorn and whole grapes on the snack menu, and toys with loose button batteries. Water beads--another well-known risk--were even used in class. We, and other families, were repeatedly brushed off or met with defensiveness when we brought these issues up. Our daughter has severe food allergies and had multiple reactions at school. Instead of ensuring a safe shared environment, the school had her eat meals alone at a table--at just 2 years old--while other students with allergies had entire foods banned from their classrooms for their safety. Even with discussions with their owner, Tessa, they don't seem to actually have a cohesive set protocol for handling allergies at their schools. Our daughter's school stored EpiPen was also allowed to expire by three months, only discovered when they went through medications for a state inspection scheduled the next day. There's only one classroom in the entire building with windows to the outside. The outdoor space is tiny, surfaced with hot rubber bark from recycled tires that stains clothes and skin when wet--definitely not designed with young children in mind. Multiple complaints and suggestions from parents were made over the two years we were there but nothing happened. Communication with the director, Jessica, was one of the most frustrating aspects. She often went weeks or even months without replying to emails, was rarely present during school hours, and didn't seem to support or equip teachers to navigate concerns with families. When we did hear from her, responses were often dismissive or defensive rather than collaborative. Eventually, we were blamed for "teacher burnout" simply for raising ongoing concerns about safety and our daughter's well-being. We appreciated the daily photos, but it often meant that teachers spent significant time on iPads instead of actively engaging with the children. For the high tuition we paid, our daughter frequently spent playtime drawing on a whiteboard with dried-out markers or sharing a single marker among many kids. In March 2025, we were suddenly told our family would not be allowed to return in the fall because our occasional concerns were"too much for Jessica's mental health". This came without any prior indication of issues or feedback. A few weeks later, we were immediately expelled from the school and received an email accusing us of "disruptive and inappropriate behavior." We had picked out daughter up early that day for a Doctor's appointment... Shockingly, Jessica sent an email to the entire school community sharing private details about our daughter's medical history, and invited other parents to "come into her office" to learn more about our family--something that was not only unethical, but a serious privacy violation. We were wowed by the newness of the school but should have done more due diligence as organizationally, it doesn't seem equipped to handle its rapid growth. Despite Jessica's experience as a preschool director, her lack of openness to feedback, poor communication, and disregard for legitimate safety concerns are deeply troubling. Since leaving, we've heard similar stories from other families and former staff. If you dig past the solicited 5-star reviews, you'll find more parents speaking up about the same issues. Advocating for your child's safety should never be treated as a threat or burden. That should have been our biggest red flag of all.

We love HGC! The one star review on this is straight silly... The staff at this place is amazing…read moreand goes above and beyond to provide quality care for both of my kids. I'll gladly trade a tricycle helmet (See ridiculous 1 star review) for the amazing, caring, nurturing staff at HGC. It's expensive but it's second to none!

I went to go check out the center as a potential for my son. I arrived and everyone I encountered…read morewas rude especially the girl in front with glasses. BUT the biggest thing was none of the kids had helmets on the tricycles, scooters etc. and the girl in the front said "well the bikes don't tip" obviously she hasn't been around kids cause they tip and fall so easily HELMETS SHOULD ALWAYS BE ON IF RIDING SOMETHING WITH WHEELS ESPECIALLY BECAUSE THEY PLAY ON PAVEMENT. Would NOT recommend if you don't like over crowded with no concern for safety. Every other center I visited were great and have helmets and more affordable so look around before settling.

Things I've been needing to buy, but haven't:…read more -Desk -Chair for desk I was driving by and you had a "free" sign outside your building with a big selection of desks and tables. I have never been inside this building, but I now have a free desk in my apartment thanks to you. Much appreciated.

I don't always receive the same kind of, if any, assistance that I ask for and that is promoted /…read morelisted on their website! Their website has numerous references to assistance for low-income seniors (I'm 69) re: case mgmnt services, referrals and or "assistance" w finding housing, access to food ( when I inquired about receiving food I was given a sm plastic bag containing 3 cans of food; one of green beans, 1 can red kidney beans and a can of peas). When I call and or talk to staff members who say they work with seniors, I am always told that they are not really offering services to seniors right now except rhe occasional onsite elder LGTPQ+ parties (that staff also attend) and, zoom literary presentations (which are quite good but are these the extensive senior services that the website is referring to?) Plus I once brought in some of my nicer clothes, ( that no longer fit) freshly laundered and or dry cleaned to donate. Maybe 12 items, colorful and in excellent condition. The staff member who accepted them did not offer any appreciation or gesture of gratitude but held up each closely scrutinizing each one, in front of another staff person ( I don't know if the woman who did this is there any longer? I didn't catch her name ..?) They do have a nice fitness area, and classes ( I've always had to pay extra for) except for a brief art therapy session / wkshop which was wonderful! Also they have food donated ( which the staff also take) including sourdough bread and potted herbs from Trader Joe's. I think the place has a sound vision and philosophy as stated on their website. But it's not quite like this in reality. Plus the website says everything is offered free of charge. This is not true. They would not let me touch a computer or anything else for that matter, until I paid for a membership. I DO qualify for one that is subsidized so I appreciate that! Though now I am a bit afraid to visit very often because one of the last times I visited the front desk person and a houseless person seemed to be having an argument. The houseless person got violent and began swinging a large bat type thing. It was frightening to witness tho I've been in a few times since then. Also one more BIG thing to mention; the director replaced all of my keys that were lost there, paying for all of them! I will be forever indebted for her kindness!! And last but not least; Damien at the front desk is one of the kindest people I have ever met! Always, thoughtful, always gentle and ALWAYS friendly!

I am a local Speech and Language Pathologist and I have the privilege of working with many students…read moreat Fruit and Flower. In addition to providing a clean and safe learning environment for students, the faculty and staff are welcoming every day. I have been very impressed with their dedication to continuing education for teachers and staff, as well as their frequent meetings to better themselves individually and as a team. I absolutely love arriving at this establishment and seeing teachers, faculty and staff visibly enjoying themselves working hard to serve their families and students needs. They are wonderfully accommodating to us and the teachers are always willing to collaborate on behalf of the students we share. Thank you Fruit and Flower for setting the bar so high for early education! Kegan Corrado, MS, CCC-SLP Parkwood Clinic

The admins in this childcare are great, and the family and children are awesome. The front Desk…read morepeople are also great. This Review is mostly for some coworkers principally the one in the rosebuds classrooms that most people in that classroom are fake and they don't even like to be in that classroom. (one of them visible jealous that the kids prefer me over her) They even complaining about babies crying all day (they are freaking babies of course they are going to cry) Most of the worker in there would give you attitude and when you start to complain about that attitude the HR will through you in the garbage principally if the complain is against one of her Lead Teacher. So parents I will be mindful of sending you kids here principally if they are babies.

This school has been such a blessing! They are organized, the teachers are caring, and they run…read moretheir establishment with wonderful ethics and fairness. I started my daughter here last summer and she absolutely loves it! Her teachers are amazing and truly love having her in class. Each day I get a full run-down of how/what she did that day. They are so attentive to detail and I feel as though my daughter is very well taken care of. I love that she is being taught bible stories each day and that they pray before snack and lunch; reinforcing values set at home. Her classroom is amazingly organized and well taken care of. Her lead teacher has been there for 10+ years and her assistant teacher for over 3. It says a lot about an establishment when teachers continue working there for so many years. My daughter is thriving at valley view, and I would absolutely recommend this day school. The prices are very fair and their sickness/missed day policy is fabulous. They are really running their business in all the right ways for all the right reasons. I feel like my daughter is nurtured and loved, and it shows in how well she's doing. We love valley view!

Both my kiddos have attended Valley View Day School since they were infants. The teachers are…read morewonderful and the administration is organized and communicative. We love it here and feel so lucky that the kids have such a good place to spend their days.

The Hangout is a such fun and creative space for kids! The teachers are attentive, kind, and so…read morecaring to each child's needs. Best after school art program in PDX!

From the owner: Now Enrolling for our afternoon program, PPS in-service days and Holidays. read more

Our daughter loves Bamboo International School, and we share her enthusiasm! I am very happy to…read morefind a place like that. The vision of the owner (Emily) and her passion for early education produced something special here. The staff is highly qualified and professional, and it is clear that they love what they do. Mandarin and music classes are amazing! Our daughter is a little young (18 month old) to appreciate the math class, but I'm sure it is great too. I think Bamboo provides an outstanding quality of education and care for my child, and we are happy to recommend this place to our friends. We are thankful to Emily and her staff - they are amazing!

I was in the area and I saw group of kids leave the school and the lady leading the group it was…read morevery inappropriate with the children. I saw one of the kids fall and she continued to walk and then yelled at him and then picked him up by his hand and picked him up off the ground by his arm Not in a way a kid should be picked up in my opinion. I've seen it multiple times. The older ladies at the school are rude to the children, compared to the other groups, led by the younger women. I would never let my kid go here seeing how they treat people's children.