Why Parents Choose Wooden Fish Preschool
Each of the elements below supports a child’s growth, safety, and
happiness — giving parents confidence in choosing Wooden Fish
as a partner in their child’s early education.
Strong Academic &
Creative Foundation
Through our play-based curriculum, children build problem-solving, creativity, and early academic skills in fun, meaningful ways.
Personalized Learning
for Every Child
Our teachers adapt lessons to each child’s unique interests and strengths, ensuring they feel confident and supported every step of the way.
Social & Emotional
Confidence & Development
We help children learn teamwork, communication, and resilience—skills that build strong friendships and lifelong confidence.
Safe & Nurturing
Environment
Our classrooms and outdoor spaces are designed to be warm, welcoming, and safe, so you can feel at ease knowing your child is cared for.
Experienced &
Caring Educators
Our dedicated teachers guide children with a balance of structure and exploration, creating a trusted partnership with both kids and parents.
Outdoor Adventure
& Active Play
Daily time in our spacious backyard encourages healthy movement, a love for nature, and joyful discovery beyond the classroom.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide exceptional care to children while fostering each child's intellectual, social, physical, and moral development in a safe and nurturing environment.
Wooden Fish Preschool provides children ages 2-12 years in our day program a welcoming space where their social, emotional, physical and intellectual skillsare creatively nurtured through a play-based curriculum.
We provide safe, stable care for families who want to encourage their children’s development in a setting that honors diversity and respects the environment in collaboration with families and the greater community.
We also have an after school program that is available for youth
7-18 years with our partnering Non-Profit Wooden Fish
Parents First.
Curriculum​
Our purposeful play curriculum is the centerpiece of each classroom.
Observation
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Teachers observe children’s interests, talents and personal challenges to design a curriculum to meet the needs of the children.
Activities
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Teachers create rich learning environments full of art, objects, activities and tools designed to ignite the imagination of children.
Experimentation
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Children are allowed to construct their own knowledge through experimentation. Our teachers encourage students to be curious.
Adventure & Play
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Teachers join children on adventures of exploration. Children spend hours each day engaging in outside play in our large backyard.
Reading & Writing
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Teachers build literacy rich classrooms with reading and
writing opportunities that are made fun through play.
Community
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Children form a classroom community and hone their social and emotional skills while forming new relationships.
5 Convenient Locations
in SE Portland!
Contact us to schedule a tour!
Wooden Fish Preschool 1
3109 SE 122nd Ave
Portland, OR 97236
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Wooden Fish Preschool 2
2435 SE 142nd Ave
Portland, OR 97233
Wooden Fish Preschool 3
16416 SE Salmon St
Portland, OR 97233
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Wooden Fish Preschool 4
343 NE 160th Ave
Portland OR 97230
Wooden Fish Preschool 5
2435 SE 142nd Ave
Portland OR 97233