Healthy Starts Children's Center at OHSU

Reviews

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  Seth Wight

  3 days ago
  5.0
  When we moved to Portland with our two young children our biggest concern was their adjustment leaving their old daycare and starting at another. Their transition to Healthy Starts was seamless, enabled by the love and care they receive from the staff every day. The center's physical space is beautiful, the providers are communicative and kind, and it's obvious how much our children love their new community.
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  Chop Pezet

  Oct 23, 2025
  5.0
  Healthy Starts has been great for our kids. The teachers are all caring and helpful in our kid’s development and the leadership is fantastic. The center is welcoming and would highly recommend to other parents.
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  Chris Bach

  Oct 23, 2025
  5.0
  Both of my children attended Healthy Starts, and we were part of the community for almost six years, from when my daughter started as a one-year-old until my son left this summer to begin kindergarten. The teachers were simply incredible. Every one of them showed genuine care, ensuring my kids were safe and engaged, and forming special bonds that lasted year after year. While I could share endless anecdotes, the most important thing is that the teachers consistently went above and beyond. My children absolutely loved their time at Healthy Starts, and the school did an outstanding job helping them grow into the wonderful people they are today. We are also so grateful to Cindy, the current director, who was there for the entire journey and has been an amazing, consistent presence in my children's lives.
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  Jason Desmarais

  Oct 21, 2025
  5.0
  Over ten years we had three children go through this center and it was a blessing. All three children were prepared and successful in kindergarten and beyond. The teachers and management were easy to work with and genuinely cared for our children. We went through the pandemic with this daycare and their opening of a school age classroom was a lifesaver. Healthy Starts was a key player in our children's early development and all three children still have fond memories of attending Healthy Starts.
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  Rodrigo Escobar

  Oct 19, 2025
  5.0
  Our daughter attended Healthy Starts at OHSU for four years from 2021 to mid 2025, and overall we had a great experience. Most of the teachers were very kind and caring, and I still have a lot of appreciation for those who looked after my daughter over the years. There was a rough period during the 2nd half of 2024 and early 2025 due to staff rotation and a couple of subpar teachers that were hired during that time, but even then, having most of the other teachers that we knew at the center gave us peace of mind. Once Cindy became director, everything improved — communication, morale, and the overall atmosphere. The facilities are excellent, with two playgrounds (one indoor and one outdoor) and well-equipped classrooms that encourage exploration and learning. Overall, we’re very grateful for the care, attention, and positive experiences our daughter had at Healthy Starts at OHSU.

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