If your child will be 5 years old by Sept. 1, now is the time to register him or her for kindergarten. CareOregon and the Multnomah County Kindergarten Counts program […]
Read More >The Baby Room Gets A Facelift!
The Rosebud Room got a “Spruce Up” thanks to some very committed teachers, administrators, and parent volunteers. The infant room looks terrific!! Great work, everyone!
Read More >F&F Joins Farm to Preschool Movement
Fruit & Flower has officially joined the “Farm to Preschool” movement! Our goals for implementing this program include influencing the eating habits of young children while their preferences are forming […]
Read More >FRUIT & FLOWER: THE HISTORY OF OREGON’S FIRST DAY CARE CENTER
In 1979 Danielle Hopkins published Fruit & Flower: The History of Oregon’s First Daycare Center, which chronicled the early days of the organization and its relationship with the community. This […]
Read More >December
December
Read More >International Food Day
We would like to begin offering a “International Day” to the menu and would love for parents to participate! Drop off your favorite international recipe at the front desk, post […]
Read More >27 extra minutes of sleep may make kids better behaved
Is the secret to good behavior in children a little extra shut-eye? A new study finds that kids are more likely to be alert and less likely to be disruptive if they added an extra 27 minutes to their nightly sleep schedules.
Read More >2012 Annual Report
Fruit & Flower celebrated many wonderful accomplishments this year. We continued to enhance classrooms and improve our outdoor space. We welcomed several new staff members to our team and many wonderful families!
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