I absolutely adore the staff and director at CLC. We've been members since my daughter entered…read moredaycare, 3 years ago. The staff are like a second family to us, and sometimes I don't know what we would do without them! I love the small family feels. They're progressive, open minded, and always willing to hear me out. They're open to feedback and they've got amazing systems for communication and center safety. The menu is healthy, meatless, and home cooked. I'm pretty sure eating there was the only way my daughter was getting any vegetables for several months. She's learned so much and I'm so grateful she'll have the foundational skills necessary for kindergarten as a result. Only con I can see? Some of the staff prefer cats to dogs. I don't understand. It's just so absurd. Cats are jerks, known fact.

Enrolling our son three years ago at the age of two was the best decision we've ever made. He has…read morelearned so much and just blossoms more each day. The director Emily has been with him from day one. She is truly the heartbeat of the school, and we couldn't be more grateful for her. And, from Teacher Lydia to Teacher Cindy to Teacher Sarah, and now Teacher Nicole (and all the others that have helped) he has always been in the best of hands. I've never had to worry or stress. I am always at ease knowing he's treated with kindness and patience and that his days are filled with learning, fun, and friends. Nicole is just amazing, he loves her so much! I can't believe we're on to Kindergarten, a big heartfelt thanks to everyone helping him to be so well prepared for this next adventure.

Roots and Wings is the best preschool I have ever experienced! Jill, Laura & Sarah are AMAZING. My…read moredaughter started here in the fall of 2021. We were nervous, because Covid, but Jill and Co always kept us feeling safe and my daughter stayed healthy. The community at this school is unlike any other. I love the friendships we have made over the past year! My daughter learned so much about her social/emotional skills, following direction, imaginative play and how to be a good friend. I one million percent recommended Roots and Wings!

Roots and Wings Preschool has been an incredible foundation for both of my children, who attended…read moretwo years apart. My eldest started just as we were emerging from the challenges of COVID lockdowns, and I was drawn to the school's emphasis on play and socialization. It was exactly what my children needed to reconnect with peers and learn essential life skills. While at Roots and Wings, my kids learned so much beyond academics--they learned how to make friends, share, follow a schedule, and become more self-sufficient, all within the nurturing environment provided by the kind and caring teachers. Jill, Jennifer, and Erin were the perfect first teachers for both of my children, leaving a lasting impact on their lives. My daughter, now in second grade, and my 5-year-old son still talk about their preschool teachers with such love and nostalgia. The half-day schedule was the perfect introduction to school life, providing structure while still allowing plenty of time for family and play. Roots and Wings has also gifted us lifelong connections--my daughter met her best friend there, a friendship that has grown into something like sisterhood. On top of that, I made a mom best friend who has been such a source of support and joy as we navigate motherhood. Even though my kids have both graduated, I still stay in touch with all of their teachers, which is a testament to how special they are and how much they care. I cannot recommend Roots and Wings enough to any family looking for a warm, supportive, and play-focused preschool experience. It's a truly special place that fosters a love for learning and community.

What a wonderful daycare! My daughter went to this school and my son is currently enrolled here!…read moreThe teachers are fantastic and the teaching tools they use are great! The children always seem happy when they are there and the teachers really do care about the kids! If you are searching for a daycare for your little, I definitely suggest you give this place a shot! The prices are beyond reasonable, with options for part-time or full-time. We started part-time but our daughter begged to stay longer so we switched to full-time. Thank you, Mt Scott Jubilee, for taking such good care of both our children!

My previous review is below. No words... Not an inclusive school. Parents beware…read more So far our experience (us & our 3 yr old) son) has been wonderful! The teachers are so warm and patient, it is a safe environment and they really seem to focus on each child's individual needs. They are completely reasonably priced and seem very experienced. I have already seen a drastic/fantastic change in my young son. He looks forward to his days here and I am so happy that he is flourishing! This is a great educational foundation for him

We absolutely love HSP. Our daughter is in her second year, and we've found it to be an ideal…read moretransition into school life. Both her Red Class teacher (Sarah) and Blue Class teacher (Becky) are phenomenal, and we've learned a lot from them as parents about creative problem solving in our parenting. Have also loved being part of a community of families as it's a co-op. If you're looking for a co-op preschool, this one is wonderful. The best part is that when our daughter thinks of school, she thinks "fun" and that it's somewhere she wants to be.

Our youngest daughter has spent the last 2 years at HSP and loves it. Teacher Sarah (Red Class) and…read moreTeacher Becky (Blue Class) have been a delight and the community of parents has been great. I will admit I was slightly hesitant about joining another co-op preschool since we had a not-so-great experience with the one we had our oldest daughter in. However, the experience in HSP has been a breath of fresh air compared to our previous school. The school is well organized, good standards and procedures are in place, and the work expectations for parents are completely reasonable. I highly recommend HSP to anyone looking for a preschool.

We have been so thrilled with our first year at Portland Montessori! The dedication and thoughtful…read moreapproach of every staff member is so evident in our day to day experience with the school. Our guide, Ms. Susie in the Rainbow Room, is exceptionally talented and has helped us instill grace and confidence in our (almost) 4 year old son. The aftercare staff and GIANT play space are the best we saw in our search or have heard about since, since the same support staff stay for aftercare they know all of the children really well and can respond to their individual needs. We have also loved Camp Vida this summer, they really stepped up the program from last year in terms of the diverse weekly offerings. Music Mondays and Cooking Fridays give our son something to look forward to every week! Great school!

This place is not equipped for kids with any special needs. They treat small informal communication…read morelike a massive burden but can easily do it for preferred families. When parent teacher conferences are set up parents are not given confirmation emails but ignored. When meet and greets are scheduled the teacher flakes out within hours the same day even after having had a week of notice. When an injury occurs the response is "nobody saw anything" and activity logs are not shared on request. Additionally, when the school has events that involve other community adults attending the information is withheld until the evening before leaving parents with zero time to plan for or attend. They will also claim your kid did stuff he doesn't ever do like zip something blank inside a backpack. When you express concerns and offer potential solutions those will be ignored too while received fluffy buzzword replies about "partnership". If you don't plan to get on WhatsApp don't even plan on this pre-k or you'll be left out of the loop. Additionally, there is an air of superiority from primary guides here and they feel empowered by their bosses to talk down to parents especially anyone on the pre k for all program.

After dealing with other after-school programs, I didn't realize the quality of this place--how…read morewell they handle children and guide them in the process. They would get five stars if their communication and correspondence were better, so I figured I would update their rating. Hopefully, I can get my son back in there.

Excellent school! My child attended for 4 years and had a wonderful experience. The community is…read morevery inclusive, and the teachers and staff are caring and supportive. We love the Montessori approach and the Spanish program--both have been amazing for our child's development. Highly recommend!

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 is a wonderful school and community with incredible teachers. If you are looking for an…read moreeducation that is deeply invested in children's imagination, embodiment, nervous system regulation, compassion, care, and creativity, I highly recommend checking this school out. Our family has been part of the school since my children began in the outdoor kindergarten, and over the years I've found it to be such a grounded, nourishing way for them to learn. They've developed strong social skills, a deep relationship with nature, and the ability to co-create with others through joy and play. The school beautifully nurtures their way of seeing and being in community, service, and connection. Not only do they cultivate curiosity, but children also learn musical instruments, work with their hands, dance and move, study Japanese language and culture, and engage in rich practices of storytelling and listening. We've participated in amazing field trips to places like Ekone Ranch, the Salmon Ceremony at Oxbow, service trips to the food bank, and more. The kids also participate in Nature Immersion Fridays, where they build and explore in creeks, rivers, and forests--co-creating with friends while learning practical outdoor skills and environmental identification. This is truly a beloved school, and one I highly recommend visiting to see if it's the right fit for your family.

Weird - the google reviews for this place are turn off? I have not seen that before and it is…read moresuspect. Like what happen that we do not know about? We were 4th grade family in 2026. We dropped it after a season. It is well meaning, charming, safe and dilligent. But it wasn't for us. It is dusty, no-lunch provided, classrooms without windows and a lil' more structured than PPS (which we liked). You could tell that the teachers had a bit more freedom and less supervision. A lot of students with no shoes and they use the park next door all day. I not sure I am entirely okay with this park use everyday by every class thing. If the local tire shop used the park as part of their buissness model people would be up in arms. I was assuming they used it like three times a week. They use it like six times a day (the entire school). PPS is an insane asslume 20% of the time in their Elementry Schools. Seriously their are fight, diapers, crying and threats everyday. But this wasn't the fix that we thought it would be. The teachers seemed a lil' oblvious and had just a little bit of a lower level of professnalism - one example was when a second grade class exited they would sing a group spirit song. Very charming. First two weeks the kids played along and it was cute. But the following months the students gradually lost interest and stoped singing. But the teacher didn't look back when leading the line or seem to notice on any level. She had her back to the children. The students were rolling their eyes, drifting and struggling. It was a bit smug and not responsable to have not be looking more closely. It also added to the mayhem of their pick-up process. They gave zero care to how that would work and wildeness they were contributing to. Worse drop off and pickup process I have experienced. It was heavy lifting picking up the child. It got so wild and noisy that I was being knocked into everyday - so I backed up a bit (like 30'). So the teacher had to tell me that I was to far away. It is a bit of a Portland hippy scene. Sweet and well meaning. There was a lot of parents not dressed for the weather, the grounds were very muddy, whole vibe was worn out in tone. Not a lot of acknowledgment for working parents. It is time involved. We tried - it just had to be measurably better than PPS if we were going to pay for it. It wasn't.