Multnomah Playschool

Day Care

Multnomah Playschool (MPS) is a parent-cooperative preschool for children ages 3 through Pre-K. We seek to provide a safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate environment for children to explore their growing sense of self and understanding of the world.

Incorporated into our play-based curriculum is an emphasis on social anti-bias, understanding and acceptance of diversity.

In our program, children learn to get along with others, exercise their developing gross and fine motor skills, communicate verbally and explore creative materials. Abundant opportunities for self-expression are offered. Outdoor play is integral to our daily curriculum. Read more

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    John Warton

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    What an amazing place! My daughter had 3 formative years at MPS, and these years set her on the right course to develop into the confident and capable person she is. Teacher Marty and Teacher Lisa are amazing! They were always there for her, always looked out for her, and always loved her. It is worth every dime, and the time commitment in the classroom. You want a great start in school for your child? Check our MPS.

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    Kimberly Lance Rivers

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    Multnomah Playschool and its teachers have had a wonderful impact on both my 3-year-old daughter's life and my life as her parent. The advice given by head teacher Marty regarding my daughter's separation anxiety was invaluable and the ONLY thing that worked to make her feel secure. My daughter has blossomed socially at this school and loves her teachers dearly. She has transitioned from anxious about leaving mom to wanting to stay at school longer. ...

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    “My field is education, so when it came to educating my children, I was looking for something special and my expectations were very high. I will never forget my first classroom visit at MPS, watching Teacher Marty with the children, I instantly knew that this was the place for my daughters and for me. Teacher Marty is truly gifted and she works very hard to keep her skills sharp and her heart open to all. MPS is without a doubt an educational wonderland. Thank you for loving my first child and I can’t wait to send my second child your way.”

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    “I am a mom of a kindergarten student and a 3rd grader at Rieke both of who formerly attended Multnomah Playschool’s preschool program. I can’t say enough wonderful things about MPS, and the director/lead teacher Marty Peterson. She has a tremendous gift in working with pre-schoolers and any child would be fortunate to share time with her. The learning model at MPS is based in cooperative play and how that relates to intellectual growth in each child. There is also an amazing sense of community, support, and connectedness inherent to this exceptional and unique learning environment. Plus, my daughters both emerged form their MPS experiences ready to take Kindergarten by storm!”

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    “We feel so fortunate that our children had Teacher Marty and MPS in their lives. Having come from another preschool, we were amazed at just how different a classroom could be. The children were so free to explore, get messy, and become engrossed in their own imaginative play. Where else can a child paint with their entire body, use real fish to make art, or endlessly fill buckets with water to make muddy rivers in the dirt pit? Every day we walked in, there was something new for my child to experience. Sometimes I was envious! ...

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