Our Mission
Our mission is to provide exceptional care while nurturing each child’s intellectual, social, physical, and moral development in a
safe, supportive environment.
Wooden Fish Preschool proudly serves families across
5 CONVENIENT SE PORTLAND LOCATIONS!
We care for children ages 3 months to 12 years in our day program, where social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth
is thoughtfully supported through a creative, play-based curriculum.
We also offer an after-school program for youth ages 7–18
in partnership with the nonprofit Wooden Fish Parents First.
Our goal is to provide safe, dependable care for families who value their child’s development in a setting that celebrates diversity, respects the environment, and works collaboratively with families and the wider community.
Programs At-a-Glance
Classroom community » Creative play » Outdoor exploration
Day Program
Ages: 3MO-12YR
Nurturing, play-based learning environment tailored for young children.
After School Program
Ages: 7-18
Nurturing, play-based learning environment tailored for young children.
Purposeful Play
Curriculum
Hands-on activities focused on social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
The Centerpiece of our classroom
Our purposeful play curriculum.
Our Teachers:
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Create engaging learning spaces filled with art, materials, activities, and tools that spark imagination.
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Thoughtfully design lessons by observing each child’s interests, strengths, and challenges to support their individual needs.
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Actively participate alongside children in hands-on exploration and discovery.
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Foster literacy-rich environments where reading and writing naturally grow out of children’s play.
Our Kids:
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Build their own understanding through experimentation and inquiry.
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Develop a strong classroom community and social-emotional skills by creating rules together, resolving conflicts, persisting through challenges, and collaborating as a team.
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Spend several hours outdoors each day enjoying active play in our spacious backyard.
