Both of my daughters attended Dragonfly. My oldest only spent one year before starting…read morekindergarten, but her sister started as a toddler. The experience for both of my girls was overwhelmingly positive. While my girls are no longer students, they ask to visit Lisa and the school all the time. The decision of where to send your little ones for their first school experience is such a difficult one. We will forever be grateful to Lisa and the other teachers at Dragonfly for showing our girls so much love and kindness through the years.

Dragonfly preschool is absolutely wonderful! Lisa and her team of amazing teachers have been…read moreinstrumental in the growth and development of my 2 boys. You will be hard pressed to find a more caring and attentive preschool. I love the combination of outdoor play, art, learning and music. At the end of our time with Dragonfly, I felt my kids were well prepared for elementary school. Lisa has created such a lovely community.

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!

Writing this review in case anyone sees it who is considering registering their child in any…read morepreschool owned by Taylor Breunig, who, according the Oregon Business Registery, owns preschools under the following names: Wild & Wonderful, Inc (3 locations in Oregon) Little Otters, Inc (3 locations in Oregon) SoGrow House, Inc (2 locations in Oregon) I paid well in advance one month at one of her daycares (Wild & Wonderful, SE Portland) in order to hold a spot for my son, and at the time confirmed the funds would be fully refundable if something didn't work out (honestly I had a weird feeling there but we were desperate for care). I was told multiple times the funds would be returned at the time another child took the spot. We did end up deciding to go somewhere else that I had fewer reservations about, and I reached out for a refund to the $1,650 that they charged me to hold my spot. They once again confirmed it would be fully refundable once another child took our spot, and I checked the handbook and saw no other policy or line stating it was not 100% refundable. It has been nearly 8 months. I have been in regular communication with a staff member who has been very nice and I believe is unrelated to the issue. She even confirmed to me that she had forwarded my request to Taylor who was going to issue my refund, and apologized several times for it taking longer than it should have. I wanted to stay civil and continued to give the benefit of the doubt, so instead of contacting a lawyer, leaving a bad review, or making a report the BBB, I continued to check in monthly with the staff member, awaiting for Taylor to process the refund, even though it was causing me financial hardship. I honestly regret being so kind about it, perhaps if I had left a review or taken other public action, Taylor would have been forced to respond to me. I finally heard back today that the business has closed, and after 8 months of trying to get my money back, the owner clearly had no intention to do so. She has opened multiple other daycares, so while this business closed, I believe any parent considering sending their child to one of her businesses should be warned. After searching for reviews on Wild and Wonderful I found MULTIPLE OTHER SIMILAR REVIEWS from parents who were never given funds back, and completed ghosted by Taylor. I will be following up with BBB and a lawyer. I'm so disappointed. Please do not give this person your money. I regret not getting a lawyer involved sooner, this feels very predatory. It's unfair to just close your business and open a new one to get out of paying money you owe. I don't want any other parents to fall for it.

i LOVE little otters! i'm very familiar with a daycare/preschool setting and i have to say this one…read moreis by far the most genuine and fun. Lots of fun, organic and nutritious meals & snacks, friendly personable staff & the amazing families is what makes Little Otters so special. There is no other place i would rather be!!

Our son and daughter attended Joyful Heart for 2 years. So sad that we moved away because the kids…read moreboth miss her so much! Bonnie and Bruce are an absolute treasure in our community! Bonnie was exceptionally patient when one of ours was learning to control emotions and very helpful in keeping the children engaged so they were never bored. You know it's a great environment when you come to collect the kids at the end of the day and they are laughing, playing, and don't want to go home! A truly wonderful and safe place to bring children without a second thought.

Our son attended Joyful Heart twice a week for about two years and *loved* it. Bonnie and Bruce…read morehave created a wonderful, unique environment there that makes the kids feel safe, happy and engaged with play and learning both indoors and out. We made great friends with all of the kids and families there and sure miss it a lot. Would recommend highly.

My kids loved this school, and I loved being such a big part of their introduction to "school"…read more Teacher Sam is amazing, and all the kids love coming to school everyday.

Teacher Sam is amazing! Beautiful, exploration + play based education in a safe and loving…read morecommunity environment. Teacher Sam has so much experience, decades, and you can tell. The families love her. I highly recommend this school.

Our family has had the most wonderful experience at Little Hands Garden School. My older son…read morestarted in 2022 and will soon be heading off to kindergarten with so many beautiful memories and a strong foundation, thanks to the nurturing environment at this school. My younger son joined this past year, and we are so grateful that he, too, gets to grow and learn in such a special place. The teachers at Little Hands are truly exceptional--kind, conscientious, warm, and confident. They approach each child with genuine care and respect, creating a safe space where kids are not only encouraged to explore and express themselves, but also gently guided to be thoughtful, kind, and responsible members of their community. It's clear that the staff is deeply committed to teaching children how to be good humans in our complex world. We especially love the play-based learning approach, which allows the children to learn through curiosity, imagination, and joyful discovery. The time they spend outside in the beautiful garden is a highlight--planting, playing, and connecting with nature in meaningful ways. It's the kind of early childhood experience every parent hopes for. Little Hands has been such a gift to our family. We're constantly in awe of the heart and intention that goes into everything they do. Thank you to all the amazing teachers for helping our boys grow with confidence, kindness, and joy!

Staff falsely reported me to DHS for sexually abusing my daughter over TOTALLY NORMAL BEHAVIOR,…read moresuch as grabbing her crotch. They proceeded to inform my coparent of this when she was the one who had dropped my daughter off! Resulted in a massive problem with my coparent wherein I did not see my daughter for over a week while the investigation was conducted. The staff was totally unresponsive and irresponsible. DO NOT LET YOUR CHILD GO HERE! THEY ARE UNTRAINED!

This is based off of employment. I had someone in my family to apply for a job here, that being…read moresaid I'm not here to bash anyone BUT after what our family member saw inside, they refused an offered position at airport learning tree. This was specifically because a teacher showed blatant bias towards one student and even went as far as to mock others. Personally As a parent, it's troubling. This was brought to the attention of the employer. Otherwise the faculty and building seem great.

I am a new Mom and had to go back to work. When I called to…read moresee about a tour Penny was so warm and kind. She told me to swing by anytime. I stopped in unannounced. The building was completely secure and was buzzed in once she saw us outside. This was the only place that did not require an appointment. I did not want to see people on their best behavior, I wanted to walk into the day to day grind and see the real interaction. I am so happy I did! My lil guy goes to this daycare now and he thrives. Heis in the infant room and his teachers are wonderful the staff is fantastic. They communicate everything with you, offer great ideas and are so flexible! I love them all and so does my son! Definately check them out they are wonderful!

What a magical place! Our 4 year old has been attending this year and absolutely loves his time…read morethere. The teachers and staff are amazing people who are very caring, thoughtful people. We get extensive weekly recaps and photos sent, so we can see and hear about the experiences our child has had and what they've been learning about. The level of care and attention given to the development, safety, and health of our child has given us an extreme sense of comfort. I would highly recommend this preschool to any parent looking to have their child attend!

Both of our children have attended this wonderful little preschool under the leadership of Director…read moreand now owner Katie. Our children both came (our son, now in 1st grade) and currently our daughter, come home happy, excited to share what they have done that day and what they have learned. This is the type of preschool I would open myself as a former educator. They kids get to participate in structured and unstructured play, indoor & outdoor play and drive thier own independence and relationships. Highly recommend this wonderful neighborhood preschool!

I was searching for a co-op for my 4 year old son after some Covid limitations had lifted. My…read moredaughter was in a different co-op but it closed down at the beginning of the pandemic and unfortunately never opened back up. I wanted to find a co-op because I love the fact that I can ease my child into learning. You get to be a part of the class and get to know the kids, families and the fabulous teacher Amy! There was actual information about how they are CONTINUING to keep our kids safe and masking. It's so helpful for keeping those little fingers out of noses and mouths I love that the school is so inclusive and has so much information available on their site. Teacher Amy is so kind and gentle with the kids, you can tell it's her passion to teach kids! She rotates the activities for the kids to do so that there little minds are constantly inspired. I am so so thankful to have found the school. My son can't WAIT to go to school and see his friends, it brings such a beautiful sense of normalcy that I cannot express enough how big of a difference it makes for our family! If you're looking for a school for a few days a week to help prepare your little one and socialize them and for countless other reasons too I highly HIGHLY recommend Mt tabor preschool!!

It is with bittersweet joy that we are soon to be graduates of Mt Tabor Preschool! My daughter is a…read morestage 5 clinger and had a very difficult transition to preschool after being at home with me full-time. While other schools treated this as a problem to be quickly solved with many tears and quick drop offs, Teacher Amy had a different approach - work with the child on their time table, meet them where they are at. I spent months sitting and staying in the classroom until my kiddo was comfortable and now she has absolutely no issues and adores school! The space is lovely and bright, the other parents are kind and supportive and form a loving community, and my daughter is more than prepared for kindergarten, already reading and writing! The play-based philosophy and emphasis on building personal and interpersonal skills was just perfect for us and I wish I had more kids to sent to MTP!