Our Approach

Through our year-round programs, we provide caring instruction and early education while giving each child the freedom to grow, learn, and express creativity in ways that fit their individual needs.
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How Children Learn and Grow

Every child develops at their own pace, beginning with exploration of the world around them. At Grandma’s Place Early Learning Center, we provide a safe, supportive environment where children can explore with confidence and receive care that supports their visual, tactile, and emotional needs. Our SE Portland childcare center is designed to nurture each child as an individual while promoting healthy social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

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Philosophy

At Grandma’s Place, we recognize and respect the unique potential of every child. We strive to build self-esteem and dignity by honoring each child’s contributions to our community and providing an inclusive, safe, and healthy environment where learning happens through play and discovery.

Our Commitment to Children

Our curriculum is designed to support each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Because every child is unique, we tailor our developmental approach to meet individual needs and encourage growth at each stage.

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Clark Family Center

2740 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 249-7533​​​

Grandma's Place Early Learning Center

Looking Ahead

We look forward to building a lasting relationship with your family and supporting your child as they grow into a happy, confident, and well-rounded individual.
Our Mission

As a family-owned early learning center, Grandma’s Place is committed to honoring each family and supporting every child’s unique needs and learning style through loving, developmentally appropriate care and education in a positive, professional environment.

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Our Partnership with Families

We believe families are a child’s first and most important caregivers. We respect each family’s values and their right to make decisions for their children. We also see families and teachers as partners in a child’s care and education, and we value open communication and mutual trust.

Parents are always welcome in our center, and we encourage ongoing communication with teachers and staff. To meet the needs of families in our community, we offer flexible care options and work to find the best fit for each family.

How We Support Learning

• A safe, loving, and enriching environment for early learning
  
• Carefully selected, trained, and evaluated teaching staff
  
• A caring atmosphere that supports creativity and positive self-image
  
• Guidance and interaction that help development progress smoothly

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Programs and Classroom Support

Our programs support children through every stage of early development. Classrooms are organized by age and developmental needs, including infants, wobblers, toddlers, preschool, and pre-kindergarten. In every classroom, our trained staff provide attentive care, respond to each child’s needs, and encourage exploration in a kind, positive setting. We work to create a family-like atmosphere where children feel secure, supported, and ready to grow.

Why Families Choose Grandma’s Place

We believe early childcare lays the foundation for lifelong learning. From language development to hands-on sensory experiences, children learn in meaningful ways during these important years. Our goal is to provide a warm, positive environment where your child can learn, grow, and build healthy habits that support long-term wellbeing.

• A curriculum that encourages children to explore their interests
• Support for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
  
• Flexible, affordable tuition with DHS and third-party payment options
  
• Strong staff-to-child ratios, with classroom aides available to support teachers
  
• Preschool enrollment with no potty training requirement
  

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About Grandma’s Place

Grandma’s Place Early Learning Center is a family-owned childcare center and preschool in Portland, OR. Since 1998, we have provided a nurturing and healthy environment where children can build confidence, self-esteem, and dignity

Ages We Serve

We offer childcare for children from six weeks to five years old, with programs designed to support each stage of early development.

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