A Child's Way Kindergarten Preschool - Cedar Mills, Portland, Beaverton

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We have one opening in our Pre-K 4-day 4-hour class for the current school year. You may submit a registration by clicking on Register Online. YOUR CHILD MUST HAVE BEEN 4 BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 to apply for this opening. --> -->

We have added a Friday 2's & Parents class! It will start in November. If your child was 2 by September 1, 2022, you may submit a registration -->-->

WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR! DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR FUTURE SCHOOL YEARS. Registration for the 2023-24 school year will begin on January 21, 2023.

Open House for the 2023-24 school year is Sat., Jan. 21, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon

An accredited, play-based kindergarten and preschool in Cedar Mill.

A Child's Way Kindergarten-Preschool has served young children and their families in Portland for over 35 years.

Our School

We are a preschool and kindergarten serving the Cedar Mill, Cedar Hills, Rock Creek, Forest Heights and Bethany area in northwest Portland.

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Our Classes

We offer a variety of classes for preschool ages 2-4, Pre-K Registration for the 2023-24 school year will be in January 2023. Watch for dates in the Announcement section later this fall.

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Our Curriculum

Our developmentally based curriculum utilizes a multi-sensory, hands-on approach to learning. It is planned around the whole child.

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A Child’s Way Kindergarten-Preschool has been accredited by The National Academy of Early Childhood Programs (NAEYC) since 1997.

Culturally Diverse

We believe that helping children learn to accept what is beautifully unique about themselves and others is of primary importance.

Developmentally Based Curriculum

Our curriculum utilizes a multi-sensory, hands-on approach to learning. It is planned around the whole child.

Large Playground

Our playground includes a play structure, boat, covered sandbox, covered play area, bikes and scooters, many child-created art pieces, raised planter beds and playhouses.

The teachers do a great job helping the kids with resolving social conflicts and communicating their emotions. The curriculum is well designed. Good balance of creative playtime, learning and outside play time.

- Betty

When we moved to this area 3 years ago, everyone kept recommending A Child's Way. It clearly had a solid reputation, because they've worked hard to create a healthy, play-based atmosphere for kids.

- Kelli

Well organized, strong communication, and the teachers are amazing.

- Amy

Amazing school. Amazing teachers. If you have wee ones, check it out. Enroll them. Thank me later.

- Jim

A Child's Way

Kindergarten-Preschool

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