Tenderheart Childcare and Preschool

Tenderheart Childcare and Preschool Mission Statement Tenderheart provides certified family childcare and preschool to children age 3 m

Philosophy

Tenderheart is a place where young minds are encouraged to figure out the world through discovery and play. Our program was designed for children ages 17 months to 5 years of age, by individuals who love and understand children. Our home environment provides play and learning areas that comfortably encourage children to explore while building self confidence, social skills and supports emotional growth. We demonstrate healthy habits by spending time in the wonder and joy of nature and by encouraging children to make the best choices about foods they put into their bodies. Parent volunteers expand our program by providing a strong community connection to our children through sharing their diverse talents and by supporting a positive connection to children. We are devoted to building a strong foundation for each child so that each child has a positive self image of themselves and sees themselves as important members of their community. We are conscientious about reaching the whole child and strive to provide an inclusive program that changes with the needs of the children. We offer assistance with potty training, support developing and maintaining friendships and engage in a fun and creative preschool program that teaches children the tools for kindergarten success in a literacy rich environment. Our inclusive program is designed and based on the interest of the children in our group.

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Children don’t need perfect adults. They need adults who help them feel safe, loved, heard, understood and included.

A child who feels listened to is more likely to speak up.
A child who feels they matter is more likely to believe in themselves.
A child with clear, kind boundaries learns that care and limits can exist together.

Behaviour is often communication. Behind the anger, silence, withdrawal or “acting out” may be a child asking: “Do I belong here? Am I safe? Does anyone understand me?”

Every child deserves to feel seen—not just when they are easy to manage, but especially when they are struggling.

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Getting ready for summer play, just the beginning.
06/01/2026

Getting ready for summer play, just the beginning.

Butterfly release day is always a favorite at the infant toddler house 🦋 🦋
05/22/2026

Butterfly release day is always a favorite at the infant toddler house 🦋 🦋

2026 has already been so busy and fun at the infant toddler house! ❤️
02/08/2026

2026 has already been so busy and fun at the infant toddler house! ❤️

We had snow much fun in January!
02/06/2026

We had snow much fun in January!

That's a wrap for 2025! A little look at happenings at the Preschool in December.
12/20/2025

That's a wrap for 2025! A little look at happenings at the Preschool in December.

November happenings
11/15/2025

November happenings

Address

6400 SE Thiessen Road
Milwaukie, OR
97267

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7am - 5:30pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

Telephone

+15036535052

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