Good Friends Playschool

Good Friends Playschool is a daycare in Portland, Oregon. Serving children aged 3 to 5 years, this family care home and playschool focuses on providing individualized care within a community context. The program is part of Multnomah County’s Preschool For All initiative.

Founded by Carol and Kevin Florence, the school was established to provide the same quality of care they desired for their own children. The curriculum is designed to cultivate empathy, joy, and curiosity through activities such as gardening, painting, singing, reading, and climbing. Carol brings 15 years of experience in early childhood education and care to the program, while Kevin contributes his skills as a musician to enrich the children's environment. As a Certified Family Childcare Home, the facility meets all requirements specified by the Oregon Office of Child Care and was a recipient of the MercyCorps IDA Small Business Grant.

Located on NE 54th Ave in the Cully neighborhood, the playschool is situated near Rigler Elementary School and Trinity Lutheran Christian School. It is a short distance from Kʰunamokwst Park and is positioned near the intersection of Northeast Cully Boulevard and Northeast 57th Avenue.

The business is recognized for its commitment to high-quality care and its established presence in the community. Through its dedicated approach to nurturing expression and curiosity, Good Friends Playschool stands as a reliable resource for families seeking a nurturing environment for early childhood development.

Good Friends Playschool provides a specialized, nurturing space for young learners to grow into good friends within the Portland community.