Community Preschool
Reynolds Community Preschool strives to achieve the highest standards in education. The preschool is not only a positive learning environment for young children, it also allows specially selected high school students pursuing careers in Early Childhood Education to practice skills gained in their training. While preschool children explore, learn and play, our high school staff witness the stages of early childhood development and practice positive developmentally appropriate teaching methods.
We provide consistent quality in the areas of supervision, safety and cleanliness. Our focus is to create an environment that encourages the growth of the “whole child”. We emphasize learning through play, exploration and social interactions. Your child will participate in projects, literacy activities, language and music based on the “book of the week”. This “book of the week” curriculum incorporates cultural themes and integrated learning experiences, as well as introducing children to various types of literature.
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We believe…
that learning occurs through play
that early experiences have profound effects on a child’s development and learning
in using developmentally appropriate practices
in providing a positive learning environment for children
in connecting with children by listening to them and engaging them in conversation
in using positive guidance techniques
in providing consistent and quality supervision and cleanliness
in providing a variety of literature and access to books
in providing literacy activities that develop language, listening, pre-reading, pre-writing
in providing support for English Language Learners
in providing opportunities for music through singing and instruments
in providing daily physical exercise
in providing exploration in math and science
in promoting cultural awareness
in communicating and establishing relationships with families
in having our teachers as members in the National Association for the Education of Young Children
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Jessica Story
Reynolds Community Preschool - Morning Teacher/Director
Reynolds High School Early Childhood Education Teacher- Bachelor's Degree in Human Development with emphasis in Education
- Teaching License - Career and Technical Education
- Experience:
- Reynolds Community Preschool Assitant Teacher (8 years)
- Head Start Teacher, Oregon Child Development Coalition
- Preschool Teacher, The Learning Tree
- Site Director Champions program
- Morrison Child and Family Services Instructor
- Incredible Years Parent Educator/Dinosaur School Prevention Program (curriculum promoting social/emotional skills in children)
- City of Troutdale Recreation Instructor: Messy Art, Romp & Roll, Music & Movement, Play-Park
- SUN Program Instructor
- 19 years experience in Early Childhood Education
Daisy Macias Arellano
Reynolds Community Preschool - Afternoon Teacher/Director
Reynolds High School Early Childhood Education Teacher- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Teaching License - Career and Technical Education
- Experience:
- Reynolds Community Preschool Assitant Teacher (2 years)
- Infant and Toddler Relief Nursery Teacher - Therapeutic Classroom
- Reynolds High School SUN Extended Day Coordinator
- SUN Program Elementary School Instructor: Classes taught: Science, Arts & Crafts, Cooking
- Reynolds High School Alumni
- 7 Years Experience in Early Childhood Education
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What ages do you accept?
We accept toilet trained children ages 3 ½ through 5.
What is the cost?
The cost is 8 equal monthly payments of $80.00 for a total of $640.00.
How many days a week?
We have preschool 3 days a week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
What is your yearly schedule?
We offer preschool on days that Reynolds High School is in session.
What are the hours?
We offer two sessions: 8:55am-11:35am or 12:40pm-3:25pm.
Where are you located?
We are located inside Reynolds High School.
Do you have certified teachers?
Yes, our teachers are state certified!
How do I enroll?
Please see the Contact Us below for information.
What is a lab preschool?
A lab preschool is a classroom staffed by high school “teachers”. These students are enrolled in Early Childhood Education levels 1 and 2. During the preschool day the students work with the preschool children on a variety of lessons, activities, observations and assessments. Every Monday the students complete classwork on various early childhood topics. If you would like more information on their coursework and textbooks please feel free to ask. -
"I am the mother of 4 children, ages 12, 9, 4 and 2. My 12 and 9 year old attended Reynolds Community Preschool in the past, and my 4 year is currently enrolled as well. he best part about Reynolds Community Preschool is that the preschoolers get lots of one on one attention from the high school students who take a class in Early Child Development. The high schoolers read to the preschoolers, work on projects, and play games. Along with the high schoolers, the preschool is blessed with certified elementary school teachers who teach, guide and supervise the children. Reynolds Community Preschool is a play based preschool, with lots of different play stations, including a library, carpet area, and a sensory table. The children have a daily routine that includes project time, circle time, outside play (weather permitting), and snack time. This preschool provides a safe and fun environment for preschoolers to learn and grow. My son is a shy and reserved child, yet he has flourished at Reynolds Community Preschool. He adores school, and asks me every morning, "Is today a school day?" Another thing to add is that you won't find a more reasonably priced preschool in our area. When I was researching preschools, I found that RCP provides the best rate of pay for how many days/hours the kids attend."
"Reynolds Community Preschool has been fabulous - I can't say enough wonderful things about the teachers and the preschool! My child is currently enrolled and is so excited to go to school every day, as a parent, I couldn't be happier. Each week a theme is introduced by children's books, and then crafts, projects and games done throughout the week tie into that theme. The school gives parents a weekly/bi-weekly handout explaining the theme of the week, the titles & authors of books they are reading, and what the preschoolers are working on. I find this very helpful because I can ask my child specific questions about what he is learning that week in school. There are three wonderful certified teachers in the preschool, and along with the high school students who are in the Early Childhood Education program, the preschoolers get so much attention! RCP has their own OUTDOOR playground, trikes & scooters, a viewing area for parents who wish to observe, and all this for an affordable price! One other thing that I appreciate about this preschool is the healthy snacks. Snacks frequently include fresh fruit or veggie, and/or other creative HEALTHY snacks. This is our second preschool in 2 years, so I have some basis for comparison. I highly recommend Reynolds Community Preschool!"
"I am the mother of a 4 year old boy who is attending his first year at Reynolds Community Preschool. I would like to begin by saying my husband and I couldn't be happier with our experience and our son loves to go to school. The preschool is under the direction of qualified preschool teachers who oversee a group of high school students who are studying Early Childhood Development. If you haven't considered high school students working with your child, I HIGHLY recommend you do. My son loves all the one on one attention he receives and I appreciate the positive influence they have all had on my child. I am also impressed with the precautions put in place to ensure the children’s safety. Somebody is always standing at the door to greet the arrivals and again at pick-up to make sure the children do not leave without a parent. I also like the fact they have a two way mirror in the observing area and you’re welcome anytime to observe your child. Also, at $80 per month, I have found Reynolds Community Preschool to be the most reasonably priced of the preschools in our area. I will definitely be sending my son to Reynolds Preschool next year."
"A truly wonderful place! I have had 2 children go through this program, and both have benefited greatly. They learned many important social skills to prepare them for school. They had fun making "messy" crafts (that I did not have to clean up, lol), playing outside, hearing lots of great stories, practicing writing and counting...One of the the best aspects of the curriculum is it is very much a developmentally appropriate learning-through-play style. NO pushy, boring, phonics drills. (My older child is in first grade and reading at 4th grade level with full comprehension... and I never made her sit down and do tedious seat work when she was preschool age. There really is no benefit to it!).
The preschoolers get lots of attention from the certified adult teachers. However, something extra special about this preschool is that it is also part of the child development classroom for the high school. The preschoolers benefit greatly from the nearly one-on-one attention they can get from the additional "teachers" in the room. They always have someone bigger to do a project with them, read them stories, or just play outside with them. The age difference between the teens and preschoolers is enough that there is almost an "inter-generational" magic that happens when they make those special friendships. Everyone wins! Finally, the price is amazing. Never seen another school come close to beating the price! We never paid more than $90 a month for 4 half-days a week!" -
School Year Contact Information:
Reynolds Community Preschool
1698 SW Cherry Park Road
Troutdale, OR 97060Phone: (503) 667-3186 Ext. 1147
Jessica Story - Director/Teacher
jstory@rsd7.net
Daisy Macias Arellano - Director/Teacher
dmaciasarellano@rsd7.net
Summer contact information: June 14 to August 27
During the summer we do not have access to the preschool phone number. We do not have the ability to listen to messages or enroll students from the preschool phone number.
Please e-mail for summer applications and enrollment, and we will contact you before June 14th or after August 27th.