Our Mission
Wooden Fish Parents First is dedicated to helping families thrive by supporting the adults who guide them.
We work alongside caregivers to build knowledge, confidence, and connection so they can nurture strong
relationships and positive growth at home and beyond.
We believe that when parents are supported and strengthened, children flourish and communities are
renewed for generations to come.
Our Services
Parent Coaching
Family Resources
& Support
Workshops
Community Events
At Wooden Fish Parents First, our services are designed to holistically support families through parent coaching,
family resources, engaging workshops, and community events. Our parent coaching equips caregivers with practical,
evidence-informed tools to strengthen relationships, enhance discipline strategies, and nurture children’s emotional intelligence.
Through family resources and support, we connect families with guidance, encouragement, and culturally responsive services that build confidence and community resilience. Our workshops create space for learning, shared experience,
and laughter with other parents and educators facing similar challenges, while community events foster belonging and connection, reinforcing that parenting truly takes a village.
Our Programs
Wooden Fish
Pre Schools
After School Mentoring
for At-Risk Youth
Success In Me
Financial Literacy
Stem Lab
Game Room
Youth Violence Prevention Night
Big Fish TeamViolence Interruption
Our programs at Wooden Fish Parents First are thoughtfully crafted to help children and youth grow, thrive, and succeed both in and out of the classroom. Participants enjoy enriching activities like our interactive game room, where teamwork and social skills flourish, and our STEM lab, where curiosity and problem-solving take center stage.
We also offer foundational life skills, including financial literacy and confidence-building courses like Success In Me,
which focus on goal setting, communication, and professional readiness. Beyond skill development, our youth violence
prevention and talent showcase events encourage positive community engagement, creative expression, and resilience, while after-school mentoring connects young people with supportive role models and personalized academic guidance.
Hear From Our Parents
“Sarah is just wonderful with children, plain and simple.
She was a childcare provider for our son for two years. Our son had a difficult transition from a stay at home environment to preschool and Sarah really eased that transition tremendously by getting to know him and being incredibly caring and understanding with him.
I think Sarah just really enjoys early childhood education and it shows in the way she interacts with the kids. She’s always very thoughtful and interested in learning the way they think and what excites them.
I can’t say enough about Sarah and truly feel lucky that we had her care for our son."
"We just adore Sarah and her school! We have a 3 year old little diva. Lilly comes home happy, excited, and most of all tired!!! ;-) The facility is clean and organized and always very welcoming. Her prices are right and location is perfect for our family. We actually met Sarah at her previous establishment, and when she left, we HAD to follow. Both my kids have taken a light to "Miss Sarah" and we couldn't be happier!"
“I can’t say enough positive things about wooden fish preschool and their owners! They really care about children and their families, and it shows! I highly recommend this preschool.”
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
How to Raise Successful Kids -- Without Over-Parenting | Julie Lythcott-Haims | TED
Contact Info
(503) 890-6681
18069 SE Division St
Portland OR 97236
* Suite 205B
