Reliable, loving infant and toddler care, right in your neighborhood.
It’s the next best thing to home.
Northeast Portland, Oregon
Opening September, 2025
Limited availability! Schedule a tour today.
About Irvington Day Nursery
Finding reliable infant and toddler care can be tough for parents juggling work and other responsibilities. That’s why we started Irvington Day Nursery in northeast Portland, Oregon, a small, certified home-based program offering the care we’d want for our kids.
Our daycare focuses on compassion, patience, and play-based learning for children aged 6 weeks to 36 months.
We believe these early years are crucial for a child’s safety, confidence, and connection. We encourage children to explore and learn independently.
With low staff-to-child ratios (1:4), home-cooked meals, and thoughtful routines, we aim to provide a warm and responsive environment where babies and toddlers can thrive.
Explore our site to learn more about our philosophy and schedule a tour to see how we make early care feel like part of your family.
Please note: these are stock photos for illustrative purposes. Real photos of our program space will be added as we get closer to our opening in September 2025, with many more to come once we officially open!
Daily Rhythm
Each day is filled with opportunities for children to explore, imagine, and move.
We go on neighborhood walks, enjoy music, dive into books, and engage in hands-on activities like art and sensory play.
Our schedule supports natural curiosity while keeping things predictable and calm.
To see a sample of what your child’s day may look like, visit our daily rhythm page.
Infant Care
We provide a warm, responsive environment where infants feel safe, seen, and nurtured. During their early months, babies are held, rocked, and cared for in close connection with consistent caregivers.
We believe in the power of one-on-one attention, gentle routines, and secure attachments.
As they begin to grow and explore, we offer safe and developmentally appropriate spaces where they can move freely, engage with sensory materials, and observe the world around them.
Our caregivers closely monitor each child’s cues and needs, adjusting feeding, sleep, and play to match their individual rhythms.
We follow a responsive caregiving model, which means we don’t force schedules, we honor your baby’s natural pace.
From tummy time to first steps, we support every stage of development with love, patience, and intention.
Tuition
We offer 2-5 day weekly schedule. Please see our Tuitions page for current rates.
Enroll
Enroll here after you have taken a tour of the daycare.
Interested?
Interested in our program? Please fill out this form.We will contact you once tour spots become available!
Tours
We schedule tours after hour and on Saturdays as time permits, to meet with one family at a time.
This allows for a calm, personalized visit where we can answer your questions without distraction and take time for a meaningful conversation.
Please use the link to our online calendar to find a time that works for you to come visit our space and meet with us in person.
Since we operate from a single location, this tour will give you a full look at our program, our people, and what we offer!
“I have known Suzanne for 18 years since her first boy was born and I was lucky enough to have him in my daycare. I only wish she was close enough for my grandbabies to come to her! She is the best!”
“Suzanne’s organizational skills and attention to detail benefit those around her. She is well loved and respected in her community!”