Grandma's Place Early Learning Center

My children have been attending Grandma’s Place for nearly 10 years and I have loved their experiences just as much as they have. The care and attention that goes into each child’s development and daily routine is phenomenal. Every teacher that has worked with my own children has been very fun, attentive, and above all else, kind. This is the only center I would ever want my kids to attend. I have also been a teacher here for about 5 years and as a staff member, I have been treated as an equal with a voice that is heard and respected. I genuinely feel like this is at its heart a family establishment where everyone from staff to children are taken care of equitably.

Our 2.5-year-old son has been going to Grandma’s Place since he was 3 months old and loves his time there. The teachers are kind and communicative and have created a great safe space for our son to learn and grow. He doesn’t even say goodbye to us in the morning before he runs right in 😂 As parents, we’re grateful for the insights and partnership the team has given us as we navigate any inevitable challenges that a baby and then toddler can face as they develop.

Our son has attended Grandma's Place since he was first able to (around 6 weeks old) and has been there ever since. Cannot imagine him being anywhere else in the Portland metro. I never have to worry if he is being properly taken care of, as I always feel like family is watching him. Wonderful communication and updates throughout the day. Plenty of play and learning that is communicated with thought out subject plans. They are very mindful and considerate of his and other children's allergies and provide food around these as well. Best decision we could have made was brining our son here, and we will absolutely be enrolling our 2nd. Thanks GP staff for the amazing treatment of our family.

The behavior I witnessed from management here was incredibly unprofessional. Gossiping about the children and families under their care should never be tolerated, yet it happens frequently. Misleading or manipulative information is casually spread, which made me lose trust in the leadership team. This is not the environment I expected from a preschool.

The blatant nepotism in this preschool is impossible to ignore. Amy, the manager, constantly favors her family members over non-family staff, creating an unhealthy and toxic work environment. It’s clear that if you’re not family, your contributions will never be appreciated. Morale is low, and it’s hard to work somewhere where you know your hard work will never be recognized.