About Wow and Flutterville Playgarden · Portland
Wow and Flutterville Playgardens is a Reggio Emilia and Waldorf-inspired childcare center in Portland, Oregon, serving children from 6 weeks to 6 years old. It operates three locations across Portland and emphasizes child-led learning, emotional intelligence, and community-based exploration through nature, art, music, and mindfulness. The center is designed to foster belonging, agency, and wonder, with a focus on nurturing deep relationships and supporting each child’s unique developmental journey.
Wow and Flutterville Playgardens offers high-quality, child-centered care in three Portland locations: Northeast, Southeast, and Northwest (Cedar Mill). Inspired by Reggio Emilia and Waldorf philosophies, the center supports free play, curiosity, and emotional growth through daily nature time, expressive arts, yoga, ASL, and seasonal cultural events. Each location is led by a director—Ms. Brittney, Ms. Raghad, and Ms. Antonette—and features age-specific rooms (Magnolia, Oak, Cedar, Willow) with tailored activities. The center includes nutritious meals, family workshops, and a Playground App for communication. Safety protocols include eco-friendly cleaning, hygiene routines, and secure access. While the website highlights values like kindness and connection, it does not state any Catholic affiliation or ownership.
- Serves
- Portland, Oregon
About Wow and Flutterville Playgardens
We are a Reggio Emilia and Waldorf-inspired Playgarden caring for children from 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our environments are warm, creative, and deeply relational. From the very start, we’ve done things differently. Our team of skilled Teachers and Directors has created a space where childhood is honored and learning grows naturally through play, connection, and care.
Our Philosophy
We believe in agency, FreePlay, and belonging. Our environments feel like a second home: nurturing, creative, and alive with possibility. By blending indoor and outdoor learning, we foster curiosity, wonder and kindness in each friend who joins us. We meet children where they are, support their interests, and celebrate their unique journey.
Our Rooms
Each room is designed for a specific age group and developmental stage. Magnolia (6 weeks–1 year) focuses on trust-building and sensory exploration. Oak (1–2 years) supports movement and self-expression. Cedar (2–3 years) encourages collaboration and emotional awareness. Willow (3–5 years) nurtures creativity and peer mentoring.
- Magnolia Room (6 weeks – 1 year)
- Oak Room (1 – 2 years)
- Cedar Room (2 – 3 years)
- Willow Room (3 – 5 years, Preschool)
What We Offer
We blend early childhood care with intentional teaching practices. Our programming honors emotional intelligence, hands-on discovery, and community-based learning. We offer full-time and part-time care, year-round programs, and enrichment through music, art, and movement. Curriculum is built around the child, not the clock.
- Full-time and part-time care
- Year-round and seasonal rhythms
- Enrichment through music, art, and movement
- Curriculum built around the child