About
Growing Tree Children’s Center is a not-for-profit early childhood education center that uses a curriculum to guide activities in each classroom. The program has separate rooms for different stages, including the Seedling Room, Big Seed Room, Sprout Room, Bud Room, Branch Room, and Blossom Room. Each classroom includes observation windows for families to watch children in action.
• Ages: 6 weeks–Pre-Kindergarten
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm
Growing Tree Children’s Center preschool was established in 1979 as a not-for-profit early childhood education center serving children ages 6 weeks through Pre-Kindergarten, and the current childcare facility was specifically designed and built in 1987. The center includes well-fenced playgrounds, a van equipped with car seats for field trips, onsite laundry, a separate staff lounge, and a reception area for daily greetings and communication.
The program’s written philosophy states that young children need understanding and consistent relationships with adults, that programs must be flexible and responsive to children’s needs, and that it provides a clean, reliable, safe, and healthy environment for social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. The philosophy also states that children benefit from challenges, guidance, and the opportunity to develop at their own pace, and that the programs strengthen family and community needs. The program welcomes all families without regard to race, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, or sexual orientation.
The Seedling Room serves infants 6 weeks to 10–12 months, the Big Seed Room serves mobile infants 10–12 months to 18 months, the Sprout Room serves toddlers 18–30 months, the Bud Room serves children who are 30 months old but not 3 years in September, the Branch Room serves children who are 3 years by September 1, and the Blossom Room serves children who are 4 years by September 1. Children are with a consistent care provider for most of the day, and staff use a set of guidelines for positive adult-child interactions. The program encourages basic hygiene, healthy eating, and fitness, including limiting screen time.
The staff at Growing Tree Children’s Center have specific training and education requirements, and their professional development is supported. The program exceeds essential evaluation standards in learning and development, health and safety, personnel qualifications, family partnerships, administration, and business practices. It is certified by the Office of Childcare and the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), with a yearly review that includes an on-site visit, and it is in full compliance with the laws of the State of Oregon and applicable administrative rules. The program states that families are engaged and indicate a high level of satisfaction with the program.
The center is open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm and is closed on New Year’s Day, President’s Day, April Conferences (date to be determined), Memorial Day, Fourth of July, the last week of August through Labor Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday), Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. The center is closed on the Thursday and Friday before Labor Day, President’s Day, April Conferences, and Veteran’s Day for staff in-service training and conferences. The last week of August through Labor Day and April Conferences are noted as non-holiday closures.
One testimonial from a student observer describes the center as clean and organized, and notes staff who express care and love for the children, calling it an early childhood education center rather than just a daycare. Another testimonial from a parent in Bend, Oregon, describes the center as clean and inviting, with staff who take pride in their rooms and building, and mentions that the director is knowledgeable and helpful. A third testimonial from a parent in Bend, Oregon, states that they do not hear of families leaving Growing Tree and describes it as an amazing and caring group of providers that offers what the parent calls an exceptional value.
Last updated January 21, 2026.
• Ages: 6 weeks–Pre-Kindergarten
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm
Growing Tree Children’s Center preschool was established in 1979 as a not-for-profit early childhood education center serving children ages 6 weeks through Pre-Kindergarten, and the current childcare facility was specifically designed and built in 1987. The center includes well-fenced playgrounds, a van equipped with car seats for field trips, onsite laundry, a separate staff lounge, and a reception area for daily greetings and communication.
The program’s written philosophy states that young children need understanding and consistent relationships with adults, that programs must be flexible and responsive to children’s needs, and that it provides a clean, reliable, safe, and healthy environment for social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. The philosophy also states that children benefit from challenges, guidance, and the opportunity to develop at their own pace, and that the programs strengthen family and community needs. The program welcomes all families without regard to race, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, or sexual orientation.
The Seedling Room serves infants 6 weeks to 10–12 months, the Big Seed Room serves mobile infants 10–12 months to 18 months, the Sprout Room serves toddlers 18–30 months, the Bud Room serves children who are 30 months old but not 3 years in September, the Branch Room serves children who are 3 years by September 1, and the Blossom Room serves children who are 4 years by September 1. Children are with a consistent care provider for most of the day, and staff use a set of guidelines for positive adult-child interactions. The program encourages basic hygiene, healthy eating, and fitness, including limiting screen time.
The staff at Growing Tree Children’s Center have specific training and education requirements, and their professional development is supported. The program exceeds essential evaluation standards in learning and development, health and safety, personnel qualifications, family partnerships, administration, and business practices. It is certified by the Office of Childcare and the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), with a yearly review that includes an on-site visit, and it is in full compliance with the laws of the State of Oregon and applicable administrative rules. The program states that families are engaged and indicate a high level of satisfaction with the program.
The center is open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm and is closed on New Year’s Day, President’s Day, April Conferences (date to be determined), Memorial Day, Fourth of July, the last week of August through Labor Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday), Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. The center is closed on the Thursday and Friday before Labor Day, President’s Day, April Conferences, and Veteran’s Day for staff in-service training and conferences. The last week of August through Labor Day and April Conferences are noted as non-holiday closures.
One testimonial from a student observer describes the center as clean and organized, and notes staff who express care and love for the children, calling it an early childhood education center rather than just a daycare. Another testimonial from a parent in Bend, Oregon, describes the center as clean and inviting, with staff who take pride in their rooms and building, and mentions that the director is knowledgeable and helpful. A third testimonial from a parent in Bend, Oregon, states that they do not hear of families leaving Growing Tree and describes it as an amazing and caring group of providers that offers what the parent calls an exceptional value.
Last updated January 21, 2026.
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