A Jewish early childhood center in Portland, Oregon
The Gan Preschool, also known as Portland Jewish Preschool, has served families on SW Capitol Highway in Portland, Oregon, since 2010. It is licensed for 55 children from 6 months to 5 years old.
Alongside its preschool program, The Gan hosts a Mommy & Me group on the first Friday of each month, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Inspired by Reggio Emilia and Montessori
The Gan takes inspiration from the Reggio Emilia and Montessori philosophies, so children learn by exploring, choosing, and doing. Learning follows the Jewish calendar: children build a sukkah and explore the lulav and etrog for Sukkot, study the story of Jonah for Yom Kippur, and make honey-themed art for Rosh Hashanah. Summers bring water play and gardening outdoors.
Ages served: 6 months through 5 years.
Religious affiliation: Jewish.
Programs, access, and how to connect
CACFP / CCDF: The Gan accepts child care subsidy, including military child care subsidy (MCCYN). It does not participate in CACFP.
Contact: 6612 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, OR. Call 503-977-7850, email office@portlandjewishpreschool.com, or visit portlandjewishpreschool.com to request a tour. The Gan is also on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
The Playground team has combined decades of experience in the child care industry, ranging from care itself to business management to subsidy administration to strategic marketing. In addition to creating a variety of free resources for the child care industry, the Playground team produces Early Childhood Investigations webinars to help child care directors and teachers earn professional development credit and valuable experience. Additionally, founders Daniel Andrews and Sasha Reiss co-authored the book “More Than Tuition: Financial Leadership and Growth Marketing for Early Childhood Programs” and frequently speak at industry events including for NECPA, NCCA, AELL, and soon NAEYC.
Year founded
2010
Locations
1
States
Oregon
Children in care
Licensed for 55 children
Age range
6 months – 5 years
Religious affiliation
Jewish
Food program
No
Accepts subsidy
Yes, including military subsidy (MCCYN)
Contact
Website
portlandjewishpreschool.com
Phone
503-977-7850
@TheGanPreschool
https://facebook.com/theganpreschool
https://linkedin.com/company/the-gan-portland-jewish-preschool
