Child Daycare & PreschoolsPortland, OR

St James Child Development Center

5(17 reviews)

About

St James Child Development Center is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 1315 Sw Park Ave, Portland, Oregon OR. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

St. James Child Development Center in Portland receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the dedicated, long-tenured staff and warm community atmosphere. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with many staying enrolled for multiple years and willingly commuting despite distance to keep their children there.

Highly experienced and stable staff with low turnovercaring and attentive teachersstrong sense of community

Recent Reviews

6 years ago

I can't recommend St. James enough! We have been apart of the St. James family for nearly 7 years. Both of our kids have been there since they were 4-months old. Our oldest attended all the way through the Kindergarten program (Noelle is the best) and she was setup so well for 1st grade. Patrick leads such a great program and all of the teachers are engaging and very attentive to the children. Many of the teachers have been there since we started (and long before we arrived) so we have been able to build great relationships with them and we have been impressed with each and every one of them. The sense of community with other families, the staff and teachers couldn't be better. It is also great having access to a list of teachers that are available to do babysitting so that we have babysitters that know our children and we know are experts at childcare. We have looked at other facilities closer to our oldest daughter's elementary school to make drop-off/pick-up easier for us to get both kids to school and nothing even came close. We are willing to have more difficult mornings and afternoons to keep our youngest in St. James because they are amazing!

11 years ago

My daughter attended St. James from 3 months old to 3 years old. I can not say enough great things about this school! I have an older son that had attended a more corporate center, so I do have another experience to compare it to. The teachers at St. James are genuine and really take great care of the children. The staff is also flexible which is really important for a busy working mom. I wish there was more I could do for St. James besides write a google review to let them know how much I appreciate all they did for our family. If I ever win the lottery, I would give all the teachers a bonus!

12 years ago

Though my child has only been at St. James for about 6 months, when my husband and I went for our first tour over a year ago we knew immediately it was the best daycare around. The director, Patrick, was very friendly and had an answer for all our anxious new-parents-to-be questions. Since then, we have gotten daily confirmation that we made the right choice with St. James. First and foremost is the staff- they are all wonderful. I don't know how they managed to find so many genuinely nice, caring people to work there, but they did and since my first day leaving my baby behind while I returned to work, I have known that he was in the best possible hands. My husband and I are excited about continuing having our son at St. James through his pre-school years and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it as the best daycare in town.

11 years ago

We have had two children attend the child development center, and have enjoyed an amazing experience. Being first time parents, we were faced with the daunting job of finding a special place for our newborn. St. James definitely rose to our standards, and frequently exceeded expectations with that little something extra. The longevity and dedication of staff makes this center a standout. The teachers are knowledgable and greet you each day with a warm smile. Additionally, the director, Patrick, was incredibly helpful during our transition back to work easing our fears and addressing parenting questions. I would highly recommend this school for your children.

11 years ago

We love St. James! It was hard to drop off our little guy for the first time, but everyone there--from Patrick (the director) to Suzanne, Dana, and Rosa made us feel at home immediately, even providing me some much needed Kleenex. The staff is always kind, professional, and attentive. I feel respected, listened to, and often receive very helpful advice from the women in the infant room. The community of parents, too, is a pleasure. Nearly six months old, our little boy loves going to daycare and it is fun to see how much he learns at the center each day.

Frequently asked questions

St James Child Development Center is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Portland, Oregon. The facility has a capacity of 120 children.
St James Child Development Center has a Google rating of 5 out of 5 based on 17 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at St James Child Development Center, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of St James Child Development Center through Oregon's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Oregon must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
1315 Sw Park Ave, Portland, Oregon 97201
County
MULTNOMAH

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
120 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
45.51575, -122.6841