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Safari Kid Tigard accepts ERDC and welcomes families receiving child care assistance through the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC).
Safari Kid of Tigard
  • Today's Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Safari Kid of Tigard
    • Monday
      7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    • Tuesday
      7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    • Wednesday
      7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    • Thursday
      7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    • Friday
      7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
10540 Southwest Hall Blvd Tigard, OR 97223
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Infant Care in Washington County

Responsive Care for Babies Starting at 6 Weeks

Babies need familiar routines, responsive relationships, and room to develop at their own pace. Our Bambino Infant Program provides early learning and care for babies starting at 6 weeks, serving Washington County families from our Tigard center.

We pay attention to each baby’s cues for comfort, rest, movement, and engagement. Through responsive caregiving and sensory-based learning, we encourage early communication, motor development, self-awareness, and secure relationships without rushing developmental readiness.

Call (503) 676-3873 or contact us online to ask about the Bambino Infant Program and discuss the next step for your family.

Inside the Bambino Infant Program in Tigard

Our Bambino Infant Curriculum is designed to mirror home routines, helping babies experience continuity between family care and their learning environment. We combine dependable care with interactive play, sensory experiences, and gentle guidance suited to this early stage of development.

A sensory-rich environment and low caregiver-to-child ratios support personalized attention. Families can share their baby’s routines, preferences, and developmental changes, giving our educators a fuller understanding of each child’s needs.

A Nature-Inspired Setting for Rest & Discovery

Our Tigard center was renovated before opening and designed as a nature-inspired learning space. It offers calm, thoughtfully arranged areas for rest, relationships, movement, and discovery.

Our research-driven approach draws inspiration from Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and other respected educational methodologies. Instead of applying one method in isolation, we use these influences to nurture cognitive, language and literacy, physical, social, emotional, and care needs.

Family Partnership From the Beginning

Parents know their babies best, so family participation is central to our relationship-centered approach. Regular communication, family events, and ongoing involvement give parents opportunities to stay informed and collaborate with educators.

Discover The Difference Safari Kid nurtures every aspect of your child’s development.
  • Cognitive

    We encourage curiousity and a love for learning that inspires children to explore and discover.

  • Social

    Children learn vital social skills through activities that emphasize cooperation and sharing.

  • Language & Literacy

    Communication skills are developed through interactive and engaging activities.

  • Physical

    We ensure children build strong, healthy bodies while fostering a love for movement.

  • Emotional

    Our approach to emotional learning helps children recognize, express, and manage feelings.

  • Health & Care

    Children learn to recognize and attend to their own needs, those of others, and the environment.

Empowering Bright Futures Cultivating Curiosity, Confidence, and Lifelong Learning
  • Whole Child Development
    We nurture academic, social, emotional, and physical development through play.
  • Cutting-Edge Curriculum
    Research-backed education provides
an invaluable headstart.
  • Welcoming Environment
    Thoughtfully designed facilities foster curiosity, safety, and rich learning.
Safari Kid Milestones
  • 2005
    The first Safari Kid Launches
in Newark, CA
  • 2007
    Safari Kid’s Eclectic Philosophy is Introduced
  • 2008
    The Proprietary
Booklet System
is Released
  • 2009
    After-School
Programs & Summer Camp Launch
  • 2011
    The Safari Kid Toddler Program is Launched
  • 2014
    The Safari Kid Infant Program is Launched
  • 2015
    Environmental Guidelines Are Developed
  • 2020
    The Kindergarten Program is Launched
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Whole Child Development Through Infant Learning

The Bambino Infant Curriculum treats development as interconnected rather than separating care from learning. Activities may include soothing music, high contrast board books, discovery baskets, songs, nursery rhymes, reading aloud, movement, and mirror exploration.

The curriculum addresses these development areas:

  • Cognitive Development: Simple discovery, visual contrast, sounds, and object exploration encourage attention and early understanding.
  • Language and Literacy Development: Responsive conversation, songs, gestures, baby sign language, and shared books introduce the foundations of communication.
  • Physical Development: Age-appropriate opportunities to grasp, reach, roll, crawl, and coordinate movement respect each baby’s individual pace.
  • Social and Emotional Development: Consistent relationships help babies build trust, recognize emotions, and begin developing self-regulation.
  • Health and Care: Attentive caregiving and familiar home routines remain part of the child’s daily developmental experience.

Responsive Routines That Adapt as Babies Grow

Infant routines change as babies develop. Our approach pairs predictability with careful observation, allowing educators to respond to each child’s cues and readiness during care, floor play, sensory exploration, comfort, and transitions.

Ongoing assessment and parent collaboration help us understand developmental changes over time. Parent-teacher communication through Procare and social media updates keeps families connected to their child’s experience and gives them a way to share important updates from home.

What Parents Are Saying
    I would recommend safari kid to anyone looking for a great experience.
    Jill Turek
    The dedicated staff at Safari Kids create a nurturing and stimulating environment, making it a perfect place for early childhood development.
    Sushma Venkatayogi
    School environment is exceptional. Very colorful, bright, and playful environment, which attracts children’s attention.
    Katie LO
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What to Consider When Comparing Infant Daycare

A conversation and visit can help you assess whether a program’s environment, relationships, and routines fit your baby. You can also discuss your household routines and learn how the program approaches the transition into care.

Useful topics to discuss with our local team include:

  • How educators observe and respond to individual infant cues
  • How families can communicate routines, preferences, and developmental changes
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Find the Right Start for Your Baby

Talk with our team about your baby’s age, routines, and developmental needs. We can answer current questions about program fit, enrollment, family communication, and the transition into care.

Before you make a child care decision, we can give you clear information and time to ask questions. You can also arrange a conversation or visit to explore the Bambino Infant Program.

Call (503) 676-3873 or reach out online to speak with us about infant care and your family’s next step.

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