A = Art, ADK = All Day Kindergarten, C = Computer, D = Dance, Dr = Drama, EC = Extended Care Available, FA = Financial Aid, FL = Foreign Language, FT = Field Trips, G = Gymnastics, M = Music, MCD = Multiple Children Discount, PE = Physical Education, S = Swimming, T = Transportation Available
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Category: After School Programs, Arts/Crafts, Childcare/Daycare, Dance, Drama/Theater, Education and Enrichment Listings, Foreign Language, Gymnastics, Homeschooling Resources, Music, Other Parenting Resources, Preschools, Private Schools, Public and Charter Schools, Science and Nature, Sports/Fitness, Swim Instruction, Tutorial/Learning Services // Posted on June 11, 2011 // 1 Comment
Cedarwood Waldorf School
Category: After School Programs // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
3030 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97201
503-245-1477
cedarwoodschool.org
Grades/Ages: pre-k – 8th gr
Total Enrollment: 275
Religious Affiliation: none
Special Offerings: D, Dr, EC, FA, FL, FT, M, MCD, PE
Cedarwood Waldorf School brings Waldorf education to life and strives to instill a love for learning. Our curriculum weaves together the arts, academics and movement, with a reverence for the developing child. We nurture our children’s spirituality, cultivate their ability to think imaginatively and inspire them to seek the truth.
EinsteinWise
Category: After School Programs // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
19005 SE 34th St., Ste. 100
Vancouver, WA 98683
503-936-5765
einsteinwise.com
Grades/Ages:K-8
Total Enrollment: New
Student/Teacher Ratio: New
Religious Affiliation: None
Special Offerings: C, EC, FA, FL, MCD, PE
Main focus of our program is on cognitive development. We also offer Robotics, Computer Programming, Chess, and Yoga in Summer Camps and After School programs.
Horizon Christian Learning Center
Category: After School Programs // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
Before and After School Care
23370 SW Boones Ferry Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
503-691-1054
horizonlearningcenter.org
Grades/Ages: K-5th
Total Enrollment: 16
Student/Teacher Ratio: 1-15
Religious Affiliation: Assemblies of God
Special Offerings: A, ADK, C, Dr, EC, FA, FL, FT, M, MCD, PE, T
Before and after school extended care is offered from 7:00 am until 6:00 pm. Our facility includes a playground, sports fields and a gym. We keep our kids busy with a homework time, science, art, drama, crafts, games, and other activities! A nutritious afternoon snack is also provided.
Kids Like Languages
Category: After School Programs // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
Language Classes
1170 NW Riverview Ave.
Gresham, OR 97030
503-492-1700
kidslikelanguages.com
Grades/Ages: K – 8th gr
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10-20 students
Special Offerings: FL
We make Cultures and Languages fun for kids offering after school languages classes in all the Portland Metro Area. Please contact us to know more about us!!!
Mathnasium – The Math Learning Center
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12965 NW Cornell Road
Portland OR 97229
8128 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
Portland OR 97225
17449 SW Lower Boones Ferry Rd., Suite 100
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
971-732-5155
mathnasium.com
Grades/Ages: gr 2 – High School
Student/Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Special Offerings: MCD
We specialize in teaching kids math the way that makes sense to them. Our team of highly skilled instructors is passionate about teaching math. Students receive one-on-one instruction and a customized learning plan based on the unique needs and goals of each child. Proven Results and Good Grades.
PDX Tutors
Category: After School Programs // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
P.O. Box 21911
Portland, OR 97225
503-686-1205
www.pdxtutors.com
Grades/Ages: 3rd gr-adult
Total Enrollment: 23
Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Religious Affiliation: none
Special Offerings: FL, MCD
Individualized & standards-based lesson plans. Our tutors are teachers too.
Saturday Academy
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830 SW 10th Avenue Suite 200
Portland, OR 97205
503-200-5858
saturdayacademy.org
Grades/Ages: Gr 2 – 12
Total Enrollment: 4500
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Religious Affiliation: None
Special Offerings: A. C, Dr, FT, M, FA
Offering extracurricular enrichment classes for students who want to explore new topics and learn by doing, our classes are taught by professionals from the community in a broad range of subjects. Classes include science, math, computer technology, engineering, study skills, acting, art and creative writing and are held at sites throughout Portland Metro and SW Washington on weekends, after school and during school vacations.
Wise Choice Educational Solutions
Category: After School Programs // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
Slingerland Method
10175 SW Barbur #215B Portland, Oregon 97219
503-997-3181
wisechoiceeducationalsolutions.com
Grades/Ages: Preschool – High School
Total Enrollment: 15 -20
Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:1 or 2:1
Religious Affiliation: None
Religious Affiliation: M, MCD
Reading Therapy, Remediation, & Tutoring, using the Slingerland Method – multi-sensory approach using visual, auditory & kinesthetic modalities, along with English language rules that support language acquisition & understanding; Specialize in helping children with learning disabilities in the classroom. Includes: Phonics, Reading Comprehension, Writing Structure, Spelling Strategies, & Organizational Skills.
Ano’s Art Academy
Category: Arts/Crafts // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
10220 SW Park Way
Portland, OR 97005
503-292-9278
anosart.com
Grades/Ages: 3-103 yrs
Total Enrollment:
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:2
Religious Affiliation: none
Special Offerings: A, MCD
Artz Center for Developmental Health
Category: Counseling/Therapy // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
1675 SW Marlow Avenue, Suite 200
Portland, OR 97225
503-228-6479
artzcenter.org
Grades/Ages: 6 mos – 21 yrs
Total Enrollment: 2,300
Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Religious Affiliation: NA
We serve children with a variety of developmental, sensory, motor and communication issues, including attention deficit, autism spectrum disorder, genetic differences, speech and language delays, hearing issues and behavioral challenges. Services include: behavioral/ developmental pediatrics, speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, audiology, feeding therapies, parent coaching and literacy programs.
D’Onofrio & Associates
Category: Counseling/Therapy // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
1827 NE 44th Avenue, Suite 120
Portland OR 97213
503-808-9919
donofrioslp.com
Grades/Ages: infants to adults
Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:1
D’Onofrio & Associates provides comprehensive speech-language pathology services to children and adults. We’re located in the Hollywood Neighborhood. We evaluate and treat communication, feeding, cognitive, and muscle-based disorders. Sessions can be one-on-one, small group, or family-based therapy. We provide parent training for autism, parent consultations, and workshops. Go to www.donofrioslp.com.
June Taylor’s School of Dance
Category: Dance // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
19318 SW Mohave Ct.
Tualatin, OR 97062
503-885-0545
junetaylorschoolofdance.com
Grades/Ages: 3 yrs – adult
Total Enrollment: 200
Special Offerings: D
June Taylor’s School of Dance has been dedicated to providing quality dance instruction in the greater Portland area for over 25 years. We offer classes in ballet, tap, jazz and dance fitness for ages 3 through adult.
Northwest Conservatory of Dance
Category: Dance // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
1055 NE 25th Avenue, Suites F & G
Hillsboro, OR 97124
503 693 8362
northwestconservatoryofdance.com
Grades/Ages: ages 3 – adult
Total Enrollment: 100
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Special Offerings: D, MCD
Dance classes: ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop (all age groups); monthly tuition varies with class length Sleeping Beauty Dance Camp: ages 3 -9, July 11-15, tuition $135 ($145 after June 15) Summer Ballet Intensive: intermediate and advanced dancers, July 5-15, tuition $275 ($285 after June 15)
Auntiez House Family Child Care
Category: Childcare/Daycare // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
5246 NW 151st Terrace
Portland OR 97229
503-617-1821
AuntiezHouse.com
Grades/Ages: Birth to 12 yrs
Total Enrollment: 8
Student/Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Special Offerings: A, C, D, Dr, EC, FA, FL, G, M, PE, T
Bethany family child care, small group. Assessment: High/Scope for Infants & Toddlers; High/Scope for Preschoolers. Environment: Creative Curriculum. Provider: Bachelor of Science, Sociology with Developmental-Psychology emphasis; State-licensed w/required certifications. Lots of fun!
Child Care Resource & Referral
Category: Childcare/Daycare // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
1001 SW Baseline
Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-693-3236
communityaction4u.org
Grades/Ages: 0-12
Parent Services: We provide child care referrals, parent resources, and give information and referrals on child care subsidy. Provider Services: We provide free technical support regarding licensing, childhood development, DHS assistance and a variety of child care related issues. We also coordinate workshops and trainings for child care providers.
The Children’s Garden Learning Center
Category: Childcare/Daycare // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
1405 SW Morrison Street
Portland, OR 97205
503-228-2443
thechildrensgarden.com
Grades/Ages: 6 wks – 6 yrs
Total Enrollment: 114
Student/Teacher Ratio: State ratio or better
Religious Affiliation: None
Special Offerings: A, D, Dr, FL, FT, M, MCD, PE
Designed to help children begin their life-long quest toward becoming independent-thinking, self-sufficient individuals. We provide a nurturing, stimulating environment where even the youngest children can take part in learning activities. We provide fresh, seasonal, healthy & delicious meals, along with language, music, dance and theatre enrichment classes.
A Child’s Time 2 Explore
Category: Childcare/Daycare // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
14538 NW Evergreen St.
5200 NW 126th Terrace
Portland, OR 97229
503-629-9118
achildstime2explore.com
Grades/Ages: 1-10 yrs
Total Enrollment: 12-16
Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Religious Affiliation: none
Special Offerings: A, ADK, FT, FL M, MCD, PE
Not your average school. Preschool Kindergarten Child Care. TAG program for advanced Reading & Math for those who are above the average child. Offer German with a structured learning environment. Trained Teachers with degree. Summer Camp for ages 5-10. Child Care for all ages. Amazing Learning Program!
Sonbeam Day Care and Preschool
Category: Childcare/Daycare // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
620 NE Clackamas Street
Portland, OR 97232
503-233-7272
Sonbeam.com
Grades/Ages: 2 1/2 – pre-K
Total Enrollment: 40
Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Religious Affiliation: Protestant
Special Offerings: A, C, D, Dr, EC, FT, G, M, MCD, PE
The best affordable care for your child, $ 660 for fulltime per month. Convenient to MAX and streetcar into downtown area. Classes for all children during the morning hours. Extended hours include art, gymnastics, music, drama and physical education in both our outdoor playground and gymnasium.
Valley Catholic Early Learning School
Category: Childcare/Daycare // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
4450 SW St. Mary’s Drive
Beaverton, OR 97007
503-520-0214
valleycatholic.org/early-learning
Grades/Ages: 8 wks to 5th gr
Total Enrollment: 149
Student/Teacher Ratio: 4:1 to 15:1 depending upon age
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Special Offerings: A, EC, FA, FT, M, PE
Valley Catholic Early Learning School provides loving care and exciting learning experiences for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, as well as after-school and summer care for children up through 5th grade. We accept children as young as eight weeks old. Please inquire about openings. Established in 1991.
Northwest Children’s Theater and School
Category: Drama/Theater // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
1819 NW Everett St., Suite 216
Portland, OR 97209-2189
503-222-2190
nwcts.org
Grades/Ages: Pre-K – 12
Total Enrollment: 200 per term
Student/Teacher Ratio: typically 10:1 (varies)
Religious Affiliation:
Special Offerings: D, Dr, EC, FA, FT, M, MCD
Five show season of award-winning mainstage programming with matinees for student groups and field trips. Camps and classes for children and teens taught by experienced theater artists; No experience necessary. Pre-professional training for advanced students.
Oregon Children’s Theatre Acting Academy
Category: Drama/Theater // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
600 SW 10th Ave. 3rd Floor
Portland, OR 97205
503-228-9571
octc.org
Grades/Ages:4-18
Total Enrollment: 6-20/class depending on session and age of students
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1 or less
Religious Affiliation: none
Special Offerings: Dr, MCD
Accomplished, caring instructors bring out the best in students–nurturing natural abilities and discovering hidden talent! Classes for all experience levels, ages 4-18. Thoughtfully chosen classes include Musical Magic; Shake Hands with Shakespeare; Comedy Workshop; Beginning Improvisation; Harry Potter, and more! We look forward to seeing you on stage soon.
Portland Center Stage
Category: Drama/Theater // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
Summer Intensives
128 NW 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
503-445-3795
pcs.org/education/
Grades/Ages: Middle and High School
Total Enrollment: varies
Student/Teacher Ratio: approx. 12:1
Religious Affiliation: none
Special Offerings: Dr
Let Portland Center Stage introduce you to the confidence-building fun of learning performance skills in a stimulating, supportive environment. Our teaching professionals, drawn from Portland’s theater elite, eagerly await the chance to share their experience with you.
StageCoach Theatre Arts
Category: Drama/Theater // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
17979 Stafford Road
Lake Oswego, OR 97068
503-501-8597
stagecoachschools.com
Grades/Ages: 4-18 yrs
Total Enrollment: 75 students/term
Student/Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Religious Affiliation: none
Special Offerings: D, Dr, M
StageCoach Theatre Arts is dedicated to providing quality education in the performing arts. While cultivating lasting performance skills, StageCoach training develops confidence, self discipline, articulation, and poise. Our unique approach of instruction incorporates three disciplines; drama, dance and singing. Our highly qualified teachers make it safe and fun to learn.
Atlas Immersion Academy
Category: Foreign Language // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
3643 SW Vermont St.
Portland, OR 97219
503-317-6983
atlasimmersionacademy.com
Grades/Ages: 12 mos – preschool
Total Enrollment: approximately 30
Student/Teacher Ratio: 4:1 (12-24 mos), 5:1 (24-36 mos), 10:1 (3-5 yrs)
Religious Affiliation: none
Special Offerings: FL
Consider affordable French Immersion Early Education in Multnomah Village neighborhood! Serving ages 12 months through the preschool years in a Certified Center facility. Open M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm. Part-time and full-time care options available. Join us for summer camps, by the week or for the whole summer, in our new center across from Gabriel Park! Visit www.atlasimmersionacademy.com for more info and to come to an Open House. Bienvenue!
Bodhi Tree Center
Category: Foreign Language // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
Bodhi Tree Language Center
2 Locations: SE Portland and Lake Oswego
503-788-0336
bodhitreechineseschool.org
Grades/Ages: 2-13 yrs
Student/Teacher Ratio: On average 6:1
Religious Affiliation: N/a
Special Offerings: A, D, FL
Mandarin Chinese instruction for children is our specialty. We also teach Japanese and Vietnamese. All our teachers are native speakers of the language they teach. We make learning fun!
German American School of Portland
Category: Foreign Language // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
3900 SW Murray Blvd
Beaverton, OR 97005
503-626-9089
gspdx.org
Grades/Ages: Preschool – 5th Gr
Total Enrollment: 164
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Religious Affiliation: None
Special Offerings: A, ADK, C, D, EC, FA, FL, FT, M, MCD, PE
Bilingual and binational curriculum, Preschool through 5th Grade. Give your child the gift of a second language! Bilingualism promotes flexibility in thinking, develops greater sensitivity to languages and cultures, improves listening skills and creates a lifelong educational advantage. Our immersion curriculum is also enriched by music, art and athletics.
The International School
Category: Foreign Language // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
025 SW Sherman St.
Portland, OR 97201
503-226-2496
intlschool.org
Grades/Ages: 3 yrs – 5th gr
Total Enrollment: 450
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Religious Affiliation: none
Special offerings: A, ADK, FL, FT, M, MCD, PE
Children are fully immersed in Spanish, Chinese or Japanese in our warm multicultural environment. With native-speaking teachers and the International Baccalaureate program, children become fluent in another language, at home in other cultures, and engaged in math, science, social studies and arts. Confucius Classroom. International Spanish Academy. Founded 1990.
Oregon Hope Chinese School
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Preschool and Kindergarten: 14986 NW Cornell Rd.
Portland OR 97229
Saturday lessons: 14141 NW Laidlaw Rd.
Portland, OR 97229
971-226-7240
oregonhopechineseschool.org
Grades/Ages: 3 and up
Total Enrollment: 200
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1 (preK and K) 15:1 (Sat classes)
Special Offerings: A, ADK, D, EC, FL, M
Oregon Hope Chinese School (OHCS) is an Oregon state- and IRS-recognized nonprofit organization, which is committed to serving the community with quality Chinese immersion program. OHCS currently provide Saturday Chinese classes and Chinese immersion preschool and kindergarten program. A public K-8 immersion school is in the planning stages.
Portland Kinderschule
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68 SW Miles St.
Portland, OR 97219
503-664-4732
portlandkinderschule.com
Grades/Ages: 3-5
Total Enrollment: 16
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Special Offerings: A, FL, FT, M, MCD
Portland Kinderschule is a German immersion cooperative preschool where teachers and parents work together to provide a caring, creative environment. The German language setting supports children with a German’s native speaking background and also allows non-German speakers a chance to learn a second language at an early age.
Scuola Italiana di Portland/Italian School
Category: Foreign Language // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
Many Locations in Portland
971-270-0470
scuola.us
Grades/Ages: 3 yrs and up
Total Enrollment: 6/class
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Special Offerings: EC, FL
La Scuola Italiana di Portland is an Italian language and cultural enrichment program that expands students’ language abilities and cultural perspectives in a fun, creative environment. We offer beginner, intermediate and advanced classes for all ages, summer camps for children and a Reggio Emilia inspired preschool for 3 to 5 year olds.
Tierra Educational Center, LLC
Category: Foreign Language // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
After School Spanish
2915 NE MLK Blvd Portland, OR 97212
503-213-3677
tierracenter.com
Grades/Ages: All Ages
Total Enrollment: 100
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Religious Affiliation: None
Special Offerings: FL
Tierra Educational Center’s After School Spanish program instills an interest and knowledge of the Spanish language and Latin American culture in children of all ages. Classes are dynamic and interactive, exposing the students to language naturally through the use of songs, games, and cultural activities. Family classes also available.
The Little Gym of Lake Oswego
Category: Gymnastics // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
17890 SW McEwan Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
503-595-9702
tlglakeoswegoor.com
Grades/Ages: 4 mos – 12 yrs
Total Enrollment: 500
Student/Teacher Ratio: Depends on age
Special Offerings: D, G, MCD, PE
For over 35 years The Little Gym has provided premier motor skill development programs for children 4 months to 12 years. Offering Parent/Child classes, Gymnastics, Sports Skills, Dance, Karate, Birthday Parties, and Camps. Watch your child grow in skill and confidence in fun non-competitive programs! Free Introductory class.
Heartlife Homeschool Co-Op
Category: Homeschooling Resources // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
2816 SE Harrison St.
Milwaukie OR 97222
503-794-1696
bridgecity.org/heartlife
Grades/Ages Served: 6-8 gr
Total Enrollment:
Student Teacher Ratio:
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Special Offerings: A, C, D, FA, FL, FT, M, PE
Heartlife is a character building co-operative which uses school to teach students about life. Attending school three days a week and learning life lessons alongside people you can trust who are also seeking to live a character driven life is what this school is about.
Village Home Education Resource Center
Category: Homeschooling Resources // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
Main Campus: 5150 SW Watson
Beaverton, OR 97005
East Campus: 5310 NE 42nd Ave
Portland, OR 97218
503-596-9100
villagehome.org
Grades/Ages: Preschool – High School
Total Enrollment: 400
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Religious Affiliation: None
Special Offerings: A, C, D, Dr, FA, FL, FT, M, PE
Choice-based learning community for independent learners offering over 100 classes weekly in every subject. Innovative courses taught by passionate instructors in a family-friendly, grade-free environment that inspires self-directed, intrinsically motivated, lifelong learners. Real choices for real learning.
Andaluz Waterbirth Center
Category: Midwives & Doulas // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
Birth Centers in Portland & Tualatin
Call to schedule a free consultation with a licensed midwife.
503-885-0228
waterbirth.net
New Portland birth center! Beautiful birth suites and pools. Prenatal, birth and postpartum care with licensed midwives. We provide continuity of care in a warm and safe environment and have collectively attended over 2,000 births. Two midwives will serve you during your pregnancy and birth. We accept OHP and most insurances.
Bennett Suzuki Violin Studio
Category: Music // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
Suzuki Violin Instruction
1633 SW Custer St.
Portland, OR 97219
503-246-9945
ediebennett.com
Grades/Ages: 2 yrs to adult
Total Enrollment: open
Student/Teacher Ratio: Varies
Religious Affiliation: none
Special Offerings: M, MCD
Buddy Lessons (share the cost with a friend or sibling), Private Lessons (tailored to the individual), Parent/Child lessons, and Group Lessons. Learn by listening with a gradual transition to note-reading. Edie Bennett has 35 years of teaching experience, specializing in teaching young children. 1st appointment is free.
Harmony Road Music Center of Oregon
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Harmony Road Music Courses
17300 SE 82nd Drive
Clackamas, OR 97015
503-557-5151
harmonyroadoregon.com
Grades/Ages: Toddlers – Adult
Student/Teacher Ratio: max of 10:1
Special Offerings: M
We offer Jr. Music Camps for ages 4-6 as well as introductory classes for all age groups. Additional offerings include ensemble & Composer Camps, basic theory, composing and Jazz Theory & Composition. Please see our on-line schedules for dates, fees and prerequisites.
Kindermusik
Category: Music // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
Several teachers throughout greater Portland area, addresses vary.
kindermusik.com
Grades/Ages: Infants – 7 yrs
Total Enrollment: Approximately 200
Student/Teacher Ratio: Varies, typically 4-8:1
Religious Affiliation: None
Special Offerings: M
Internationally recognized children’s music program for infants through seven year olds; nurtures a lifelong love of music through singing, dancing, and playing simple percussion instruments; older students learn notation and rhythms on glockenspiels, dulcimers, and recorder. Small groups with individual attention.
Ko Suzuki Guitar & Piano Studio
Category: Music // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
Serving the greater Portland area and SW Washington Metro
503-695-5124
pianoandguitarlessons.com
Grades/Ages: 3 yrs – adult
Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Special Offerings: M
Suzuki Guitar & Piano lessons for children as young as 4 years old since 1979. Instruction includes private lessons, group classes, music theory levels, recitals, guitar and piano ensemble, a summer music camp, professional recording of students and world renown guest performers.
Music Together©
Category: Music // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
Portland: 503-236-4304
musictogether-pdx.com
North Clackamas: 503-659-1343
musicseeds.com
Beaverton: 503-975-1105
mtbeaverton.com
Lake Oswego/Wilsonville: 503-329-8751
willametterivermusictogether.com
Music Together© is an internationally recognized, research based early childhood music program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners and the adults who love them. Music Together© classes are based on the recognition that all children are musical and that families can rediscover the pleasure and educational value of making music together.
Oregon Music Teachers Association, Portland District
Category: Music // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
503-388-8212
omta-portland.org
Grades/Ages: All
Special Offerings: M
The Oregon Music Teachers Association, Portland District, is the state’s largest professional organization of private music teachers. Our instructors are experts in music theory, instruction, and performance. Instruments taught include piano, voice, various string instruments (including violin and guitar), winds, and brass. Find a teacher at www.omta-portland.org.
Pfeifer MusicWerks Studio
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Portland, OR 97211
503-287-5028
MusicWerksStudio.com
Grades/Ages: Infant – Adult
Total Enrollment: 75
Student/Teacher Ratio: Private 1:1; Groups up to 4:1; Camps up to 8:1
Religious Affiliation: None
Special Offerings: M
MusicWerks Studio offers a complete music education for all ages, tailored to students’ needs and interests. Professional teachers offer age appropriate classes. Musikgarten curricula for infants/toddlers, Piano Pixies ages 3-5, Group Piano & Guitar for all ages. Private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, composition, strings & band instruments.
Portland Symphonic Girlchoir
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PO Box 28323
Portland, OR 97228
503-226-6162
girlchoir.com
Grades/Ages: Gr K – 12, 5 – 18 yrs
Total Enrollment: 145
Student/Teacher Ratio: Both Co-Conductors teach in all five ensembles
Religious Affiliation: NA
Special Offerings: M
The award-winning Portland Symphonic Girlchoir, celebrating 22 years of unparalleled performance and choral music education, is considered to be one of the finest children’s choirs in the U.S. Weekly, 145 singers from Metro Portland and SW Washington join their voices rehearsing and performing eclectic, diverse repertoire. Auditions/Tickets: call 503.226.6162 or email singer@girlchoir.com
Rose City Music Academy
Category: Music // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
7905 SW Matheny Drive
Beaverton OR 97008
503-308-8863
www.rosecitymusicacademy.com
Grades/Ages: 4-84
Total Enrollment: 100
Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Religious Affiliation: N/A
Special Offerings: M, MCD
RCMA provides professional teachers of violin, viola, cello, piano, guitar and voice throughout metro PDX. Our recitals, Beginner Buds program, summer camp, orchestra, choir and group lessons together form a dynamic musical community. From Suzuki method to fiddle to rock, we offer excellent experiences for young musicians!
SuzukiPortland & SuzukiLakeOswego
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SuzukiPortland: 7295 SW Capitol Hill Rd.
Portland, OR 97219
SuzukiLakeOswego: 80 Tanglewood Dr.
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
503-244-6190; 503-635-3742
SuzukiPortland.com
Grades/Ages: 0 – adult
Total Enrollment: 1:1
Student/Teacher Ratio: none
Religious Affiliation: none
Special Offerings: M
SuzukiPortland & SuzukiLakeOswego . . . planting the seed of ability: Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano, Theory, Early Childhood Baby Class through College Preparation. SuzukiPortland and SuzukiLakeOswego Preparatory Program is a collaboration of two experienced music teachers — violist Catherine Whelan and cellist Dr. Valdine Ritchie Mishkin, serving students age 0 – adult dedicated to the long-term process of becoming a well-rounded musician. See SuzukiPortland.com for details.
Humanists of Greater Portland™
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Carole Kellogg Freethinking Children and Youth Program (Carole’s Kids)
P.O. Box 3936 Portland, OR 97208
503-222-5531
portlandhumanists.org
Grades/Ages: toddlers and up
Total Enrollment: open
Student/Teacher Ratio: low
Religious Affiliation: secular humanist/non-theist
Sunday school alternative for secular families: helping children and youth develop critical thinking skills while exploring the use of reason and compassion. Kids exercise their imaginations and social interactions through books, art, music, challenging games, guest presenters, developing their own activities, all while parents attend HGP programs. Sundays, 10-11:30am, NW Portland.
The PJ (Pajama) Library
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Jewish Federation of Greater Portland
6680 SW Capitol Hwy Portland, OR 97219
503-245-6449
jewishportland.org/pjlibrary
Grades/Ages: 6 mos-6 yrs
Total Enrollment:
Student/Teacher Ratio: n/a
Religious Affiliation: Interfaith/Jewish
The PJ (Pajama) Library builds a stronger Jewish community one book at a time. Children between the ages of 6 months-6 years being raised as Jews are eligible to participate in this FREE program. Age-appropriate books and CDs where Jewish stories spring to life are mailed monthly as a gift from the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland in partnership with OJCF and the MJCC/PJA. A companion monthly newsletter extends the learning and provides listings of local family-friendly Jewish activities and programs. More details & simple registration online www.jewishportland.org/pjlibrary.
The Tucker-Maxon School
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2860 S.E. Holgate Blvd.
Portland, OR 97202
503-235-6551
tmos.org
Grades/Ages: Early intervention (2 mos) – 5th gr
Total Enrollment: 105
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Religious Affiliation: None
Special Offerings: A, EC, FA, FT, G, M, MCD, PE
Since 1947, The Tucker-Maxon School
has provided exceptional educational, audiology and speech therapy for children who had been born deaf or hard of hearing or for children who became deaf. Tucker provides early intervention beginning at 2 months of age for child and family. The Tucker model includes normal hearing classmates who provide role models for speaking, listening and hearing. Master teachers together with two full time speech pathologists and two full time audiologists provide an intimate learning and support environment for children with hearing impairment. An art instructor, music instructor and full time p.e. teacher complete the educational experience for all Tucker children through the 5th grade.
Dentistry for Kids (Dustin James DMD PC)
Category: Pediatric Dentistry // Posted on June 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry
29615 SW Park Place, Suite A Wilsonville, OR 97070
503-582-8200
dentistryforkidsonline.com
Grades/Ages: Infants to teenagers
This is a children’s dental office that was designed from the ground up to be a happy and comfortable place. From our waiting room to our treatment rooms you will see it was designed with children in mind. Most major insurance plans accepted.




