I have a kid in preschool and it's been a wonderful experience. The teachers love the kids and I…read moresee how gentle they are with them. The lead teachers here Faith, Michelle and Dana, have been wonderful and creative. I see all the fun crafts that the students create that help them learn their letters, numbers, shapes, seasons, phonics etc. I am so pleased with how my son has learned so many different things, both academically and socially. I have even had personal conversations with the teachers about being a new mom and have received heartfelt, godly and wise ideas about raising children. CCS has been a safe, godly haven for me to place my only son while I go to work all day. In addition, I hosted international students and have seen how the teachers work very hard to personally help the students who struggle in their school work. They would contact me and talk to me about my student and when I requested that they address certain issues my student had, they would do it in an encouraging way. I see how the high school teachers go out of their way to make their classes interesting and relevant, yet academically challe.

I'm an intentional student in here in 2 years. I love to stay here with all my teachers, staffs and…read morefriends. They make me feel they are family in every single time. Specially, teachers are so smart, nice and friendly. Thanks to God to send me here.

We moved from Washington State down to Oregon last year. The faculty and staff at JLE went above…read moreand beyond to make us feel welcome. Through so many trials and tribulations of the typical 5th grade experience, this school, its teachers, its counselors, staff and principle were exemplory in their care, attentiveness and love for our child (and all the other children). We are SO grateful for the overwhelmingly positive experience we had at this Portland Public School, Jason Lee Elementary. Thank you so very much for everything. You made a real impact on our childs and family's lifes. We highly recommend this school.

We are so incredibly happy to be part of the PPP crew and are grateful to have found it after…read morerelocating to Portland. Meg, the Director, has been so patient with our 4 year old who is very new to a school environment. My husband and I have even found ourselves saying, "What would Meg do right now?" if we're in a tough parenting moment. You can tell she truly cares about her students and respects each of their individual needs. For example, our son has some sensitivity to sensory stimulus. Meg and the teachers have been understanding of his needs and have gone to great lengths to work out ways to make his experience as comfortable as possible. His first week of school went better than we could ever have anticipated due to the outstanding care he received. There were lots of updates throughout the first few days to let us know how he was doing, and if he was struggling with something (or really missing home at certain times of the day) we'd work out a plan for the following day to help him through it. Each week the parents/caregivers receive a recap of how the week went for all the students. In it we read about what the children learned and discussed so we can expand on it at home and get a dialogue going. There are also cute photos attached so you can see the kids in action! The school itself is so lovely. So much thought and care has been put into the kinds of toys, art supplies, books and gym equipment that are provided for children. The backyard is also a child's wonderland! A mud station, trees to climb, chickens to run around with, a sand pit to play in and swings to hang from are there so the kids can be creative, move their bodies and have a blast! My husband and I really wanted to find a school where free play is top priority, inclusivity is embraced and social emotional tools are taught. We have definitely found it at PPP.

From the owner: Portland Play Project is a Reggio-inspired, play based and ecologically focused preschool in NE…read morePortland, Oregon, serving children ages 3-5. We are a collaborative community that embraces inclusivity, nurtures each child's innate sense of curiosity and wonder and provides children with social and emotional tools to become kind, empathic and compassionate people.

There is simply nothing more important to a parent than finding an educator and care provider who…read moreis trustworthy and who loves and respects children. Mighty Oaks owner and operates, Brittany Smith, fills this need and goes above and beyond to see to it that each child in her program receives an individualized learning experience. Mighty Oaks is a small operation so each family is cared for in a way that simply doesn't happen in the larger preschool setting. It is all around a really amazing little preschool.

We're still so thankful to be a part of the Mighty Oaks grove. As spring approaches, and I realize…read morethat my little guy will be going off to kindergarten in the fall, I find myself wishing that we could just have kindergarten there too. With the recent turn of events (Coronavirus) my husband and I see just how much work it is to be with a 5 year old all day long . Thankfully he's showing me the way through songs, games, and learning activities... all of which he mostly picked up at Mighty Oaks. We're looking forward to getting back into the groove once things have settled down. After almost two years we remain so impressed with Brittany's expertise and commitment to her students and their families. This is a wonderful preschool

If you are not familiar with Lutheranism it is a very love forward judgement take a back seat form…read moreof Christianity. This school teaches religion in that way, through principles of love, we can pretty much all agree on. That being said even without the church side of things this is a great school. I researched every public and private school, went to many many open houses, chose a charter school with one of the best reputations in town, before abandoning that dumpster fire after a single year. The difference in the quality of education between the charter school and Trinity is stark. This is the sort of A+ education I got in a small town for free when I was a kid, but I am ever so grateful to find in Portland. And for the cherry on top of the cake, it is affordable!!

We never believed we could afford private school. We entered every charter school lottery in town…read moreand got lucky. ....until Covid hit and we were faced with insurmountable challenges in providing any semblance of an education for our 1st grader. The coveted charter school was closed and barely functioning. Months went by. As working parents the situation felt completely chaotic. Enter Trinity, the principal was and is warm and welcoming in every interaction. The virtual learning was far more engaging and enriching the we could have ever imagined. Our daughter is glued to the class even via zoom which still astonishes me 3 months in. The school was able to safely, efficiently, and calmly (yes legally) incorporate in person learning sessions in small groups. They are on point and have quickly and efficiently risen to the occasion of educating during the pandemic. And to my original point, they are the most affordable private school in town and we wouldn't dream of taking our daughter anywhere else.