Happy Day Christian Child Care is a daycare in Portland, Oregon. Serving families in NE, SE, and the greater Portland area, the center provides year-round childcare, preschool, and kindergarten programs for children ages 2.5 to 5, along with supplemental childcare and summer camps for children up to age 12. The center maintains a 4.80 rating from 20 reviews.
Founded in 1970, the organization focuses on a Christ-centered approach to early education, blending academic excellence with biblical values. The campus features expansive indoor and outdoor play and learning environments designed to foster physical, emotional, and cognitive growth. The center provides complimentary healthy snacks and balanced meals prepared by an in-house cook. Happy Day is known for its ethnically diverse student body and a teaching staff that includes bilingual educators proficient in Spanish, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, or Palauan. As a Spark participant, the center is part of Oregon’s voluntary continuous quality improvement program for high-quality early childhood education.
Located on SE 96th Ave, the center is a short distance from Cherry Blossom Park and Portland Adventist Academy. It is also near the Main Street Pedestrian Bridge, Grace Lutheran School, and the Warner Pacific University East Campus.
The center is recognized for its stability and long-term commitment to the community, with many lead teachers and administrative staff members serving the organization for 18 to over 25 years. This deep experience ensures a high level of consistency and quality for the families they serve.
Happy Day Christian Child Care provides a nurturing, Christ-centered foundation for young learners throughout Portland.