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Autism-Friendly Daycare & Childcare in Portland

Childcare is hard to find in Portland for any family — and harder when your child needs real accommodation, not just tolerance. Here's what actually exists, including a genuinely useful local program most cities don't have.

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Multnomah County Preschool for All

Public preschool program

Free, inclusion-focused preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds countywide, with inclusion coordinators and support funds so sites can genuinely accommodate children with disabilities.

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ChildRoots

Inclusive daycare & preschool

Play-based infant, toddler, and preschool care at three Portland locations (NE, NW, SE) and a Preschool for All provider — worth a direct conversation about your child's specific needs.

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Spectra (Spectra Gymnastics)

Inclusive preschool & neurodivergent-focused programs

Southwest Portland facility built around neurodivergent kids — inclusive preschool plus gymnastics and therapy-adjacent programming, with staff who coordinate with families' therapy teams.

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