Childswork Learning Center is a non-profit early childhood education school located in Southeast Portland, Oregon. Since 1984, our school has served a diverse population of children and families, focusing on the development of the whole child with respect and compassion.

Childswork is a safe place for children to explore, take chances, make messes and learn through play. At Childswork we nurture wonder, we embrace joy, and we foster discovery.

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No person shall be denied the services or facilities of this organization or be excluded from participation or services because of race, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, handicap, or national origin; discrimination of any kind is expressly prohibited.

Mission & Philosophy

Mission Statement:

Childswork Learning Center is a community dedicated to excellence in developmentally appropriate early childhood education, where each child and family is respected in an environment that supports lifelong learners.

Our Philosophy:

Play is a child’s work. Play is a child’s response to life. It is the way children discover themselves and the world around them.

Our Core Values:

We appreciate childhood as a unique and valuable stage of human development.
We believe in aligning curriculum and practices with current child development research.
We value and support the bond between the child and family.
We recognize that children are best understood and supported in the context of family, culture, community and society.
We respect the dignity, worth and uniqueness of every individual.
We embrace diversity in children, families and colleagues.
We believe that children and adults achieve their full potential in the context of relationships that are based on trust and respect.
We recognize all members of the community as lifelong learners.
We engage in direct dialogue and problem solving in our community.