By JAMES J. HECKMAN for The New York Times “Critics say that early childhood education is expensive and that it is not effective. They are right about the cost, but […]
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Board Members Needed
Our non-profit Center is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors, comprised of current parents, past parents, and members of the community. Like our staff, they have diverse and varied […]
Read More >F&F T-Shirts On Sale Now
Want to Show Off Fruit & Flower? Why not purchase your very own Fruit & Flower T-shirt! Shirts come in Large and X-Large and are $10 each. We can charge it right […]
Read More >Are Your Ready For Kindergarten?
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 >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 […]
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