Welcome, we are glad you are here....

Welcome to Small Friends School. A non-profit organization that has been part of the Southwest Portland community for over 20 years, we provide developmentally appropriate preschool and kindergarten programs to children, ages 3 – 6.  We believe children are active, capable, and willing participants in their education for life.  They learn best within the context of supportive relationships, through active exploration and investigation, and develop skills in social and natural learning situations.  Our classrooms provide ample opportunities for children to play, problem solve, observe, predict, explore and create to construct their own understanding of the world around them.

We believe the participation and support of parents is an essential element in our community.  We recognize the importance of many types of relationships: peer-peer, family-child, teacher-child, family-teacher-child, etc. and seek avenues for building these connections in a variety of ways. We know that the quality of these relationships strongly influences the learning potential for all of us.

We seek this environment for the children entrusted to our care with great respect for and in partnership with families. Please take a moment to explore our site. Meet the Small Friends staff and see children in action. If you are interested in learning more, we would love to hear from you!

 

Warmly,

Lisa Sickler, Director

Small Friends, Inc.