I have been working with children for the majority of my life and believe there is no greater privilege or joy. My first professional experience in early childhood education was as a nanny to a very special two year old and four year old. I planned art projects with them, helped them learn to read, and helped with homework as they grew up while I attended Portland State University.
I graduated with a B.A. in Social Sciences and a plan to build a career in nonprofits. After discovering how deeply I loved caring for young children, I focused my aspirations on nonprofits serving youth and families. I applied for an internship at the Good Neighbor Center in Tigard. There, I assisted in the family homeless shelter's youth department.
I graduated with a B.A. in Social Sciences and a plan to build a career in nonprofits. After discovering how deeply I loved caring for young children, I focused my aspirations on nonprofits serving youth and families. I applied for an internship at the Good Neighbor Center in Tigard. There, I assisted in the family homeless shelter's youth department.
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Blossoming Minds Preschool holds field trips such as the zoo, oaks park, hoyt arboretum, pumpkin patches, local farms, nature walks and trails, Bonneville fish hatchery, children's museum, live musicals and plays, omsi and other local interesting, educational and fun places. Some fun things we do here while being a totally screen free program: visits from guest speakers and musicians from time to time.
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If you have any questions about our menu, please just ask as we are happy to answer them : We are a vegetarian program only. We value, follow and serve to any child's allergies, special diets, religious and cultural beliefs, vegan and vegetarian diets. We know how special your family and child is and we will do everything we can to accommodate and support your needs.
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Reviews (10)
Kim Buckingham
Dec 24, 2019
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If you want your child to be loved, educated and develop skills to carry through their life, go here. I did not anticipate this program would go above and beyond my expectations as a parent. Teacher andronic, charisse, and Justin are professionals! Languages, live music, adventures, quality education...words can't express how much they have helped my child!!!!!
Khara Kincaid
Aug 09, 2019
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There is so much about this school that my husband and I love I don’t even know where to start! Our son has only been going to Blossoming Minds for three months and the progress he has achieved since going there is just amazing! He started with a speech delay and they found amazing ways to make huge strides with his speech and vocabulary. Charisse and Andronic have such a heart for these kids and for helping each child succeed in their own unique way. Each child develope at their own pace and they strive to find ways to meet each child’s needs. They always keep the parents very informed on
Hannah Reynolds
Jul 21, 2019
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Our experience at Blossoming Minds has been amazing! My daughter has been there for almost 2 years and we will be so sad when she graduates to go to kindergarten! Charisse and Andronic create a wonderful, loving, and inclusive atmosphere. The curriculum is great and my daughter learns something new every day. They play with animals, go on field trips and even have weekly visits from music teacher Justin! Their hours are convenient and night care is a life saver for a working mom like me! I can’t recommend this place enough!
Shirley Kaiser
Jun 22, 2019
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This preschool is absolutely wonderful!! I’m so happy we found such a warm, caring, safe, creative, Supportive environment for my granddaughter.
Teachers Charisse and Andronic love the children and create many learning opportunities. They are passionate about this. The two of them are always calm and positive and help each child be their best. It’s great to know your precious child is in a consistent loving environment all day. The kids love it !! There’s so much to explore and many animals to love. I love visiting, it always feels like family.
Teachers Charisse and Andronic love the children and create many learning opportunities. They are passionate about this. The two of them are always calm and positive and help each child be their best. It’s great to know your precious child is in a consistent loving environment all day. The kids love it !! There’s so much to explore and many animals to love. I love visiting, it always feels like family.
Yvette Esler
Jun 22, 2019
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You can’t find a more loving and supportive preschool. My daughter fell in love with the teachers right away. Their curriculum is educational, engaging and fun. Their philosophy is positive, supportive, and healthy. The teachers are amazing and truly meant for early childhood education. They communicate well and keep you in the loop with your child and their day at school. My daughter has learned so much educationally but also socially in such a positive healthy environment. She loves the bunnies and other animals. Definitely a school I would recommend highly to anyone with preschool age kids
Kate Brassington
Jan 15, 2019
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This little preschool is such a treasure! Charisse is amazing with the kids. Most parents know that it's hard to be consistent and firm, yet also present and loving with kids, but Charisse is all of those things with them all the time. She doesn't let them get away with bad behavior, but she's always so gentle and calm, warm and loving. So the kids respect her a lot and also feel cared for. And this respectful, loving attitude of hers spills over into the school environment, so that the culture there is very caring and supportive. All the kids treat each other with that love and respect that Charisse
Rena Van Meter
Jan 01, 2019
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We love Blossoming Minds Preschool! They are very compassionate and charismatic. Within the first week my daughter began attending, we noticed that she was way more engaged. She has so much fun learning new skills, trying new foods and the friendships she's been making. Charisse and Andronic are such wonderful, caring people who really understand children and how they learn.
Stacy Rauda
Oct 31, 2018
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Charisse is wonderful and such a positive role model. I love hearing when my little one quotes her teacher. Such a blessing to have a teacher who cares for my little one even if it is one day a week. My child genuinely loves going to school, and I love seeing her knowledge grow as well as the beautiful projects she brings home.
Sayle Bladow
Jul 28, 2018
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Krista Kiniv
Jul 16, 2018
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I am so happy that my mother stumbled upon this preschool and let me know about it. Charisse is such a wonderful, kind, thoughtful, and dedicated teacher who truly has a passion for children.
I love the hands on activities that she and her husband (who is also wonderful) do with the kids and the fact that they have an outside music teacher come in and interact with the kids is amazing!
Charisse truly focuses on teaching and guiding all of the kids in a positive and loving environment.
I couldn’t imagine a place I’d rather have my son go to. I know that he is loved and is enjoying all of
I love the hands on activities that she and her husband (who is also wonderful) do with the kids and the fact that they have an outside music teacher come in and interact with the kids is amazing!
Charisse truly focuses on teaching and guiding all of the kids in a positive and loving environment.
I couldn’t imagine a place I’d rather have my son go to. I know that he is loved and is enjoying all of
