About
New Day School offers a full-day preschool program with hot, wholesome vegan lunch and an afternoon snack. The program includes sustainable practices, ethical values, service, yoga, meditation, artistic expression, gardening, and nature-based learning.
Programs
- Full Day Preschool Program — children 2.5 to 5 years of age · Two-, three-, and five-day schedule options; 8:00 am-4:30 pm · $109–$212 per month · Includes hot, wholesome vegan lunch and PM snack. Tuition listed for 5 full days/week ($212), 3 full days/week ($142), and 2 full days/week ($109).
At a glance
- Ages: 2–5 years old
- Price range: $109–$212 per month
- General schedule: Full-day preschool program; 8:00 am-4:30 pm; September to June academic year
- Facility hours: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
About the provider
New Day School has provided Neo-Humanist education in Southeast Portland since 1979. In 2020, it became the first net-zero preschool in the state of Oregon, and the campus attained certification as an Audubon society nature habitat. The school maintains an organic food and flower garden in a Certified Backyard Habitat.
Mixed-aged classrooms. Two-, three-, and five-day schedule options. One tour per family. Application fee $25. Non-refundable registration and materials fee $400. Late pickup $1/minute. Late payment fee $30. Bounced check fee $40. Sibling discount 5%. ERDC tuition assistance may be available for qualifying families.
What families say
“New Day School is a nurturing environment for kids to explore and grow into their best selves. The outdoor play area is phenomenal and my child loves playing outside year-round. I cannot think of a better place to be a kid.” — Alexis H., Parent
Last updated October 14, 2026.
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