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 Facts (2026)
- 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
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
Student Body
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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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Miles
Quick Facts
110 NW 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 26 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
New Avenues For Youth
Alternative School
314 Sw 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 517-3918
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 517-3918
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
1130 SW Main Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Urban Education Alternative School Outside In School
Alternative School
1195 Sw 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 445-0976
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 445-0976
0.3 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 59 students
St. James Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1315 Sw Park Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 227-2439
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 227-2439
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Avenues For Youth
Alternative School
314 Sw 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 517-3918
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 517-3918
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
1130 SW Main Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fora Health Alternative School
All-boys | Alternative School
1312 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
0.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students
10330 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Portland Chinese School
Alternative School
3f Neuberger Hall 1825 Sw Broadway
Portland, OR 97201
(310) 990-3188
Portland, OR 97201
(310) 990-3188
0.5 miles
Gr: K-10 | 68 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
110 NW 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 26 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
1130 SW Main Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fora Health Alternative School
All-boys | Alternative School
1312 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
0.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students
Gateway Christian School
(Baptist)
13300 Ne San Rafael
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-0664
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-0664
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 91 students
10330 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
110 NW 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 26 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. James Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1315 Sw Park Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 227-2439
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 227-2439
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gateway Christian School
(Baptist)
13300 Ne San Rafael
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-0664
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-0664
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 91 students
Helen Gordon Child Development Center- Psu
Daycare / Preschool
1609 SW 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 725-3092
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 725-3092
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 125 students Tuition listed
10330 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2044 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 467-7529
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 467-7529
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1750 Sw Salmon St.
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 916-5200
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 916-5200
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,611 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Sw 1st Ave Ste 1
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 525-6124
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 525-6124
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Alternative School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2033 Nw Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 916-5737
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 916-5737
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2425 Sw Vista Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 916-6288
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 916-6288
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 587 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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