Small Wonders School

About this program

Small Wonders School offers high-quality preschool programs with the convenience of full-day childcare hours in Portland, Oregon. The school provides enriching educational experiences in beautiful Reggio-inspired settings, combining the best of structured learning with creative play. The program's philosophy centers on providing children with a safe and nurturing environment where they can develop at their own pace without competition or comparison. Teachers draw inspiration for thematic explorations directly from children's interests, studying topics as diverse as bread, rockets, rainforests, car engines, plants, and fairy tales. Small Wonders believes that children are best introduced to the world through a blend of freeplay and meaningful projects. The approach offers both directed and non-directed activities that encourage children to plan and think about what they are doing—freeplay allows them to expand ideas through open-ended materials, while projects provide opportunities for scaffolded learning and skill development.