A place to grow…
Wild Lilac is a non-profit early childhood educational community designed to nurture the whole family. We’ve offered high-quality care and education for children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age in Southeast Portland’s Foster-Powell neighborhood since 2011.
Similar tuition. A different world. For the same investment as other programs, Wild Lilac stands apart.
Discovery
Wild Lilac is inspired by the early childhood education programs of Reggio Emilia, and Wild Lilac’s curriculum is both constructive and emergent as it responds to the interests, ideas and questions the children have about the broadening world around them.
The classroom is a place we engage in explorations of art, science, music, language, literacy and culture. The children explore our neighborhood through regular field trips and with the help of parent volunteers, we picnic in neighborhood parks, see children’s theatre, harvest food in our garden, and reap the benefits of living in the wonderful Northwest. Wild Lilac provides scratch-made, healthy and delicious breakfast, snacks, and lunch each day.
Community
We excel in creating respectful, inclusive, and engaging environments for all community members. It is Wild Lilac’s foundational belief that children who develop self-confidence, the ability to think critically, problem solve, and engage in creative risk-taking in the early years, later have the tools and confidence to excel not only in school, but as lifelong learners and community members.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values of our school. We believe that excellent early childhood education should be available to all families, and we work to make that possible through a sliding scale tuition model, extended hours, and a comprehensive food program. We are committed to anti-bias education as we strive to honor our diverse children, families, and teachers. Additionally, Wild Lilac provides small class sizes, low student-teacher ratios and highly skilled and passionate teachers.
Dedicated Care from 6 Weeks to 6 Years Old
Infant & Toddler Program
From 6 Weeks to 36 Months
Preschool
Program
From 36 months to 6 Years
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7:30am to 5:30pm
Generous operating hours to meet your schedule needs
2, 3 or 5 Day Schedules
schedule choices available to fit your family
Meals Included
Two snacks and lunch provided
