Escuela Viva - Where the Main Ingredient is Love.

our Fremont Street campus

our Fremont Street campus

Nestled in between the Alameda and Sabin neighborhoods, this sweet in-home preschool opened its doors in 2024. This site serves families with children ages 3-5.

Fremont Street

1715 NE Fremont st Portland Or 97212

julian.syga.ev@gmail.com

Preschool for All Program

Mon to Fri : 7:30am-5:30pm

Take a Peek at Our Space

Take a Peek at Our Space

Infant and Toddler

Fremont Programs

Due to high demand and a robust waitlist, we are not offering tours unless we are able to offer your family a spot in our program. We do send updates to our waitlist several times a month to keep you updated. Additionally, the childcare industry, in general, is struggling with hiring. We are currently putting enrollment on hold while we focus on staff retention and hiring. We appreciate your understanding.

Infant and Toddler

Fremont Programs

Infants

Mariposas

In our Infant Classes, we understand the unique needs of our youngest learners. Our classroom model is designed to ensure that each infant receives ample individual attention. With small class sizes, two dedicated teachers, and additional support staff, we create a nurturing, home-like environment. Our goal is to meet the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of each infant through a blend of quiet and active exploration spaces. We focus on creating loving and respectful relationships that mirror the care they receive at home, fostering a sense of family and belonging.

Whats included

The names of the classrooms may change, so please plan tuition based on your child’s age, not the name of the class​

full day

half day

$1,800

5 days

$1,800

5 days

$1,800

4 days

$1,800

4 days

$1,800

3 days – MWF

$1,800

3 days – MWF

$1,800

2 days – TTH

$1,800

2 days – TTH

Wobblers

Our Wobbler Classes cater to children who are just beginning to walk and explore their world more independently. We maintain small class sizes with two teachers and support staff to provide the necessary attention and care. Our environment is designed to support the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of wobblers, offering spaces for both quiet reflection and active play. We emphasize creating strong, loving relationships with each child, aiming to extend the warmth and respect they experience at home. This helps us build a close-knit community where each child feels secure and valued.

Whats included

The names of the classrooms may change, so please plan tuition based on your child’s age, not the name of the class​

full day

half day

$1,800

5 days

$1,800

5 days

$1,800

4 days

$1,800

4 days

$1,800

3 days – MWF

$1,800

3 days – MWF

$1,800

2 days – TTH

$1,800

2 days – TTH

Toddlers

In our Toddler Classes, we recognize the growing independence and curiosity of children aged two to three years. Our small class sizes, with two teachers and additional support, ensure that each toddler’s needs are met in a caring, structured environment. We provide a balance of quiet areas and active play spaces, fostering the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of each child. Our approach centers on forming deep, lasting relationships with our toddlers, akin to the love and respect they receive from their families. This nurturing environment helps toddlers thrive and feel like a part of our extended Escuela Viva family.

Whats included

The names of the classrooms may change, so please plan tuition based on your child’s age, not the name of the class​

full day

half day

$1,800

5 days

$1,500

5 days

$1,600

4 days

$1,300

4 days

$1,400

3 days – MWF

$1,100

3 days – MWF

$1,200

2 days – TTH

$900

2 days – TTH

Due to high demand and a robust waitlist, we are not offering tours unless we are able to offer your family a spot in our program. We do send updates to our waitlist several times a month to keep you updated. Additionally, the childcare industry, in general, is struggling with hiring. We are currently putting enrollment on hold while we focus on staff retention and hiring. We appreciate your understanding.

Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten
Fremont Street Programs

Preschool
Fremont Street Programs

Preschool

Our Preschool classes are designed to support children as they transition into more structured learning environments. We provide a nurturing space where young learners can explore, grow, and develop essential skills. With a low student-to-teacher ratio, we ensure each child receives the attention and support they need.

Whats included

This group is actively working  on:

Preschool (30 months or older at the start of the school session)
Ratio 5 children to 1 adult – Group size 10

full day

half day

$1,800

5 days

$1,500

5 days

$1,600

4 days

$1,300

4 days

$1,400

3 days – MWF

$1,100

3 days – MWF

$1,200

2 days – TTH

$900

2 days – TTH

Pre-Kindergarten

Our Pre-Kindergarten​ classes are tailored for children who have mastered foundational preschool skills and are ready for more advanced learning. We focus on fostering independence, confidence, and community involvement in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Whats included

Pre-Kindergarten
Pre-Kindergarten For All Enrollment Only
(35 months or younger at the start of the school session)
Ratio 10 children to 1 adult

full day

half day

$1,800

5 days

$1,800

5 days

$1,800

4 days

$1,800

4 days

$1,800

3 days – MWF

$1,800

3 days – MWF

$1,800

2 days – TTH

$1,800

2 days – TTH

Our Fremont Street Teachers

Julian Syga

Hello! My name is Julian Syga. I am 30 and moved to Portland, Oregon, about two years ago from Southern California. I graduated from California State University, Long Beach, with a Human Development degree and a Child Development minor.

Monique Cornejo

 I grew up in Southern California and lived there until August 2021, when I moved to Portland. When I was younger, I spent my summers going on road trips through California or playing "summer school" with my family. Growing up raised by educators, I also spent a lot of my free time volunteering in classrooms--whether it was decorating or helping with lesson plans. During my free time, I enjoy reading, drawing, and cooking. Someday, I'd like to travel abroad with my husband and sister to Japan to see the cherry blossoms bloom. 

Other locations

“To make a lovable school, industrious, inventive, liveable, documentable and communicable, a place of research, learning, re-cognition and reflection, where children, teachers and families feel well – is our point of arrival.”  -Loris Malaguzzi

1111 SE Pine St.
Portland, OR 97214

7633 N Wabash Ave, Portland, OR 97217

23345 SE Stark St. Gresham, OR 97030

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Joshua Hamilton

I grew up on the edge of a redwood forest in Santa Cruz, CA. I have a passion for nature and enjoy backpacking, trail running, and exploring different natural landscapes. I have a degree in ceramic sculpture and I maintain an art practice in my personal studio in the industrial district of Northwest Portland. I have been working in child care facilities for the last 9 years ranging through a variety of educational approaches. After several extended trips to South America with a dear friend from Colombia, I have developed a love for both the language and many cultures spanning the continent. While I am still learning the language, I have built a foundation in Spanish to jump off of and engage further with the children. I enjoy helping children to find their passions and explore the world with a touch of creativity and curiosity. I am excited to teach with Escuela Viva and also learn along with a new group of children.Using my life to be of service to others, is at the heart of all I do.

Monique Cornejo

 I grew up in Southern California and lived there until August 2021, when I moved to Portland. When I was younger, I spent my summers going on road trips through California or playing "summer school" with my family. Growing up raised by educators, I also spent a lot of my free time volunteering in classrooms--whether it was decorating or helping with lesson plans. During my free time, I enjoy reading, drawing, and cooking. Someday, I'd like to travel abroad with my husband and sister to Japan to see the cherry blossoms bloom. 

Angie Garcia, MSW

A native Oregonian and proud granddaughter of migrant workers from Fabens Texas, I have long valued hardwork and the importance of getting an education. I graduated from Portland State University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts and in 1997 with a Masters of Social Work. I worked in the field of Domestic Violence at Programa Hispano and Lifeworks NW. In all of my work I have had the honor of working with an array of vulnerable populations, children, domestic violence survivors, the aging, and those in recovery. I have worked for Multnomah County managing Child Abuse Prevention contracts, the State of Oregon as a permancy worker and have been the owner and director of Escuela Viva since 2004, a bilingual Early Childhood program in Portland Oregon. Escuela Viva, where the main ingredient is love!