About Us

An open-ended and unstructured play environment that allows children to choose which activity they are ready for and to progress according to their own individual needs and timetables. Self directed play allows children to feel in control and gives them and opportunity for relaxed pressure free learning. Play captures children’s attention and holds their interest uniting the child’s mind, body and spirit.

We will have daily opportunities to go on outings in the neighborhood, experience imagination, art, reading, language, music and movement in a variety of ways.

Our Daily Rhythm

Daily Schedule

  • 8-9:30 greet teachers, play
  • 9:30 morning snack
  • 9:30-12 activities: outside play, music, art, movement, explore
  • 11:45-12:30 lunch
  • 12-1 activities: outside play, music, art, movement, explore
  • 1:15-1:45 afternoon snack
  • 1:30-3 afternoon nap
  • 3-4:15 wake, snack and play
  • 4:15-5:15 greet parents and say our goodbyes
  • This is a loose schedule of a typical day…it is adjusted when necessary to keep the momentum for the day

First Day

That first day dropping your child off at daycare can be a tough one. There is no one in the Portland area I would trust more than the amazing people at Children’s House! Kara and her crew are phenomenal and our kids flourished under their care. They are loving, attentive, safe, fun, and deeply committed to caring for children!