Portland Christian’s Preschool Program (ECE) is designed to meet your child’s current needs while preparing them for kindergarten. We provide a safe and loving early learning environment where young students can grow intellectually, developmentally, socially, and spiritually.
Preschool is an exciting step in your child’s academic journey. Choosing a private Christian preschool reflects your commitment to their growth in every way. You want their first classroom experience to be a positive one, nurturing a lifelong love of learning. At Portland Christian Schools, we understand the importance of giving your child a strong start. That’s why we partner closely with families. When home and school are in sync, children feel safe and confident. You can trust that our teachers will invest in your child daily, emphasizing their worth as children of God and helping them thrive.
Children who are 2-1/2 years and older, and fully potty trained, are eligible to attend our preschool program. We offer morning-only or full-day options. Read on to discover why our program is much more than a daycare!
Children Explore, Experiment, and Discover
Inside our preschool classrooms, you will find:
- Small class sizes — Each child feels known and loved through daily individual attention.
- A student-centered approach — No two children learn in the same way or at the same pace. We differentiate instruction to foster meaningful growth in all areas of development, including social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and literacy and language.
- Thoughtfully crafted curriculum — Our primary curriculum is from Teaching Strategies, and our Bible curriculum is from Purposeful Design, both developed with the needs of early childhood education in mind.
- Learning centers — Our classrooms are designed to maximize engagement through play and hands-on experiences. Centers include:
- Art
- Dramatic Play
- Group Play
- Cooking and Eating
- Bible Lessons
- Books and Language
- Science and Math
- Music and Movement
- Spanish Language (1x weekly)
- Involved parents — Parents are encouraged to go on field trips, attend Christmas and spring music programs, join our school Parent Committee, help at class parties, and more. Teachers send home monthly newsletters to keep parents informed of events and classroom activities.
A Safe and Loving Learning Environment
PLay-based
Young children learn best through play, and our classrooms are set up for students to learn through exploration led by a nurturing teacher. Every activity is designed to teach a specific skill within the context of what children do best – play.
student-focused
Our teachers are dedicated to supporting each child’s growth by setting personalized goals and adapting experiences to meet individual needs. Through ongoing observations, assessments, and parent-teacher conferences, we ensure that every child receives the attention and guidance they need to thrive.
christ-centered
Even our youngest students participate in Bible class and daily prayer. Preschool students also attend chapel once a month with our elementary students. All areas of instruction are approached through a biblical worldview.
safe
PCS follows modern safety practices, such as a fenced campus, cameras, buzzer entry, and background checks. We require all staff and volunteers to complete adult-youth contact training, and our teachers and administrators take equity training to ensure we’re serving people of all races and ethnicities in an honoring and loving way.
Questions?
Let’s get them answered! We look forward to getting to know you and helping your family navigate the start to your child’s academic journey.
Meet a Teacher
NAME: Malou kolenski
Degree: BS from Santo Tomas University in Manila, Philippines
Experience: PRESCHOOL teacher, employed with PCS since 2002
“I strongly believe there is no other job in the world where I can have the privilege of teaching and nurturing God’s littlest children in their everyday learning towards building the kingdom of God. I feel so blessed and honored by the families who continue to bring their children to PCS. Our two children attended PCS from preschool through high school. My husband and I are grateful to PCS for how they grew in knowledge, wisdom, and good Christian character.”
The Portland Christian Early Childhood Education (ECE) program is a 5-star quality Spark-rated program (Oregon’s Quality Recognition and Improvement System).
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