The Children`s Garden was incorporated in 1988 by a local family in pursuit of quality childcare.
Disappointed by the poor selection of nurturing environments for their young daughter, the couple found most programs to be lacking the individual, loving touch personalized childcare should emanate.
After the birth of their second child, they proceeded to open what has become one of Portland`s most loved and adored early childhood learning centers.
Now, after developing three centers and more than 25 years later, The Children`s Garden is still mastering the fine art of childcare.
It takes time, patience, motivation and passion to keep up with today`s ever-changing educational needs of children, ensuring that each and every aspect of a program is in the best interest of a child and their growth patterns.
Constant attention to detail and willingness to embrace new educational avenues is a must!.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$11,460 - $23,040
School Notes
Every child is special and unique.
Helping them to discover their special qualities and blossom within their uniqueness is the aim of The Children`s Garden. Beautiful personalities unfold before your eyes when children are embraced with unconditional love and acceptance.
A self-confident child with a strong, positive self-image is free to see the wonder of the world around them and to experience the joy of discovery. It is our desire to provide the rich, nurturing soil from which little beings can grow.
Our programs follow a developmental approach, allowing us to follow a child`s lead. We feel that the process of learning is as important as the content. Helping children learn how to learn is what our programs are all about.
We believe that parents are the most important people in a child`s life. We at The Children`s Garden would like to join with parents in providing the best for their children.
Student-Teacher Ratio:
Helping them to discover their special qualities and blossom within their uniqueness is the aim of The Children`s Garden. Beautiful personalities unfold before your eyes when children are embraced with unconditional love and acceptance.
A self-confident child with a strong, positive self-image is free to see the wonder of the world around them and to experience the joy of discovery. It is our desire to provide the rich, nurturing soil from which little beings can grow.
Our programs follow a developmental approach, allowing us to follow a child`s lead. We feel that the process of learning is as important as the content. Helping children learn how to learn is what our programs are all about.
We believe that parents are the most important people in a child`s life. We at The Children`s Garden would like to join with parents in providing the best for their children.
Student-Teacher Ratio:
- Infant/Toddler: 1:4
- Twos: 1:5
- Preschool/PreK: 1:10
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Children's Garden - Downtown?
The application deadline for The Children's Garden - Downtown is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Children's Garden - Downtown located?
The Children's Garden - Downtown is located in the Goose Hollow Foothills League neighborhood of Portland, OR.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Children's Garden - Downtown is New Avenues For Youth (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Cathedral School (0.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Cathedral School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 241 students 0.2 miles 110 Nw 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
0.2
PK-8
241
New Avenues For Youth
Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 23 students 0.3 miles 314 Sw 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 517-3918
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 517-3918
0.3
9-12
23
Grades: 6-12 | 234 students 0.3 miles 1130 SW Main Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
0.3
6-12
234
Urban Education Alternative School Outside In School
Alternative School
Grades: Inquire with school | 59 students 0.3 miles 1195 Sw 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 445-0976
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 445-0976
0.3
Inquire with school
59
St. James Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
Grades: PK-K | 85 students 0.4 miles 1315 Sw Park Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 227-2439
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 227-2439
0.4
PK-K
85
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