I have updated my review from a 2 star to a 4 star after talking with the owner Tiffany. Original…read morereview below. I absolutely adore the teachers at good life. They are very patient and kind. They helped my son build a lot of confidence and autonomy. He always come home with a smile for the most part. When we first started the first month of drop off was hard but they help him feel safe and secure. If you are like me, a worrier, I would caution you against enrolling in the Newberg location downtown. Tiffany has two location one in Dundee and one in Newberg. I wanted to enroll in the Dundee location but it was full. I am not comfortable at all with the traffic of the homeless population going threw there. If this doesn't bother you then disregard. If I could I would give the good Life a 5 star and the Chehalem center a negative 100. Original review 2 star review "The teacher are amazing. That have really helped my son blossom. The reason for the low review it due to their Newberg location at the Chehalem Culture Center. Most mornings you will encounter homeless people treating the front entrance and park like a hotel. When raising concerns with the Director of the Chehalem center I was ignored. Tiffany the owner of the business reach out to me, but still nothing has changed. I even reach out to the police serval time but the Chehalem center refused to have the individual trespass so their hands are tie, all they can do is ask them to leave."

Amazing preschool! I can't say enough good things about this wonderful school. We have been with…read morethe good life preschool for 2 years now and the teachers are outstanding and our daughter loves it. Children learn everything from social/ emotional skills, language, art, music and even to how to compost a grow a garden! They offer fun complimentry specialty classes like gymnastics, African drumming and cooking which are an added bonus. Come see for yourself all the wonderful things this school has to offer. They even have an app to send you updates on what your child learned and ate that day with pictures and videos! We are happy to be a part of the good life preschool family!

Did you know they throw awesome birthday parties for kids?! We had a little celebration for our 4…read moreyear old, and Nicole went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect! We chose a "train" theme, as our little one loves trains, and Nicole put so much thought into every detail and activity for the party. There was crafting, and sensory activities all throughout the room. A Lego table, little store area with a register, play food and shopping cart. A full stage with dress up and puppets, a craft table, a rock wall, and many other fun things to keep kids engaged. The kids all seemed to really enjoy the big train table with tracks and all the accessories. Cupcakes were provided from a local bakery and a balloon bouquet! There was plenty of space for adults to sit and visit while kids played and the space is very open. The facility was very clean and well lit. The kids had a great time and were exhausted by the time we left. I highly recommend Early Learning Matters for a memorable kids party!

ELM was an easy choice to make after spending much time researching our options. Kandy and her…read morestaff came highly recommended from several friends and I completely have full trust within her organization. We love that our son is engaged more and loves learning. He is constantly talking about school to anyone who is willing to listen. He loves the routine and we can certainly attest to his improved demeanor at home when doing any type of school work we give him. If we could keep him in the program longer than what is currently offered we definitely would. I have the utmost respect for ELM and it's program and encourage anyone to put them at the top of the their own list when choosing a preschool. edit - Asking our son what his favorite part of school at the moment he states Yoga.

Five Stars is Not Enough! Sending both of my children to…read moreHappy Face Preschool from ages 2 through 5 was one of the best decisions I've ever made. This program is truly exceptional. The teachers are warm, attentive, and deeply understanding--they made both of my kids feel seen, safe, and loved every single day. The curriculum is thoughtful and well-balanced, blending play-based learning with foundational academic skills in a way that kept my children both engaged and challenged. I was always impressed by the healthy meals they provided, as well as the wide range of activities designed to nurture emotional, social, and intellectual growth. The play spaces are spotless and thoughtfully designed, and the fenced outdoor area is full of creative, fun structures that encouraged exploration and movement. Most importantly, my children loved going to school. They came home happy, enriched, and more than ready for kindergarten--confident, curious, and well-prepared. Happy Face Preschool provided a level of care, education, and heart that went above and beyond anything I ever hoped for. I'm so grateful to the entire staff for the lasting impact they've had on our family.

Happy Face Preschool has been such a blessing to our family. Our son has been there for 3 years…read morenow and loves all his teachers there. They do a wonderful job of teaching the kids and have a lot of creative activities. Kelli and her staff do a great job of creating a fun safe environment where kids can learn and grow. I love how they post pictures and videos of the activities the kids do throughout the day. The kids do a lot of creative play and there is a fun outside play area. They provide healthy meals and snacks every day, and accommodate for dietary restrictions or allergies. Compared to other similar pre-school options Happy Face Preschool is very affordable.

my daughter has been going here for more than a year, and she has learned a lot! Ms. Erika is…read moreamazing with kids and my daughter absolutely loves her. She is extra helpful with weird work schedules and helps accommodate them best to your liking. My daughter actually asks to go to daycare everyday so you know she's doing something right!

We have known Ms. Erika for two years now. Her school has been a great landing spot for our 4 year…read moreold son, particularly recently when he needed to transition to a different school. Ms Erika always provided great feedback positively reinforcing areas our son was doing well at while telling him that she would work with him in areas where he was struggling. She was also exceptional at providing feedback to my wife, all of which was invaluable due to her immense child care experience. Her center has many interesting learning stations as depicted in pictures on her website, which will pique the interest of any child. I would recommend crocodile to any parent. Your kids will be great hands!

We love little acorn! My daughter has been attending the Sunshine class this year, and teacher…read moreLindsay and Jamie are amazing!

We love Little Acorn! My daughter is in her 3rd and final year this year. She absolutely LOVES…read moregoing to school. The teachers have all been amazing, and we really enjoy all the extra things they do throughout the year such as Santa's Workshop. Highly recommend if you're looking for preschool for your little one!

When I moved here to Longview with my 3 year old son I took the time to tour four different…read morepreschools. I chose Sonshine because of the initial meeting with the teachers. And let me tell you I have never been disappointed. I am so impressed and in love with this Preschool! They are committed and caring and the children have so much fun while they're learning. My son is on his second year there and I plan to send my younger son there as well. Is is also very affordable. Check out their Facebook page for more info.

We sent our kiddo here and could not recommend it more. The loving community and play centered…read morelearning were exactly what we were looking for as a first school experience. Our kid has a love of learning because of her time here.

Literally the best 3s,4s, and kindergarten experience we could have ever asked for. Beyond grateful…read morefor the amazing, hardworking teachers and families who make the school what it is. A true community where all of our kids can learn and thrive.

We've had an amazingly positive experience at Oswego. Our daughter loves both of the teachers…read more(Lindsey and Vicki) and had grown so much just in her first year of preschool. The teachers plan fun activities for the kids that vary based on the seasons and time of year, she always comes home saying she had a great day at school. The school requires quite a bit of parent involvement which has been something to get used to but it's also nice to be around other families who care as much about their kids' school environments. Would definitely recommend this as a great place to send your kids!

Oswego Playschool is truly a special place, I've never met teachers more excited, nurturing, and…read morecaring for the development and wellbeing of preschool aged kids. The parent involvement is paramount to the community at this school, and the relationships we've built in our two years here are lifelong friendships (parents, teachers and children alike)! It is a bittersweet feeling to be moving on next year to kindergarten, but I also feel our daughter is so well prepared for what's next thanks to teacher Vicki, and Lindsey, along with all of the other lovely parent teacher helpers that we've met along the way.

A lot of hype and hard sell about their nature connection and environmental stewardship program…read morewith little substance to backing up.

My son has been with Swallowtail since kindergarten and is now in the 7th grade and I highly…read morerecommend it to other parents. The curriculum prepares children for both future academic and social challenges and the environmental education (there is an additional 26-acre farm campus) promotes great responsibility. Highlights include: -Class sizes average 16 students. -The main teacher generally stays with their class from 1st-8th grade. -Media/corporate/commercial-free environment. -No Common Core or standardized testing. -Lots of outside time for every grade level -Kids that like going to school and thrive! This is a well rounded educational experience that helps develop sharp, motivated and emotionally strong young humans.