Discovery Gardens Family Childcare

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8418 N Brandon Ave
Portland, OR 97217

History

I have 4 lovely little ladies and they are the inspiration behind Discovery Gardens! In June of 2004, I decided to open Discovery Gardens so that I could be at home with my children. I didn't really know that I would love providing childcare so much until I actually started doing it. Shortly after starting my childcare business, I realized that taking care of other people's children was much different than caring for my own as a parent, so I decided to go back to school for Early Childhood Education at Clark Community College. I fell in love and was inspired by the classes I took. As I went to school and learned about ECE development and practices, I would go back to my daycare and my children and apply them. I could not believe how amazing it was to see the difference I was able to make, not only in the lives of children but the families as well. Now I have three daycares, 1 in-home and 2 commercial centers, and am blessed with the best teaching staff I could ever ask for. We have be

Specialties

Our Mission: As a community based education program, Discovery Gardens pledges to provide a safe, diverse, enthusiastic and inclusive learning environment, where the number one focus is meeting the individual needs of each child, while providing support for our families.

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3.55 reviews
Harmony S.
8/27/2015

My son attended the summer "Big Kid" program at the Kenton location this summer, and we moved my daughter to the toddler program. We've had a great experience here. It's literally across the...

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Nicole P.
6/28/2018

Lots of staff turn over at the Lombard location. You never really knew who the director was, or if there was one. A lot of new people watching the babies. Not great for consistency.

Sheila D.
10/29/2018

I want to provide an honest review in the hopes that it helps parents make an informed decision about childcare for the little ones they love. My son started going to DG when he was about 7.5...

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Ashley S.
8/28/2015

This place is truly amazing I'm so happy I chose this place for my daughter day care. They teach them numbers songs and how to be a kind person. Extremely satisfied with the service I receive....

stacie d.
8/14/2015

My 3 yo twins have been at Discovery Gardens since they were 6 months old, and at this location for just a few months. We have been extremely happy with the care we have received from day one....

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