Wee Wonders Children's Academy, LLC

Our Teachers

ANDREA GRIFFIN - PROGRAM DIRECTOR Andrea studied Education and Child Psychology at Portland State University. She has owned three successful childcare businesses including a Registered Family, a Recorded Preschool Program, and a Certified Family Childcare. Andrea has been in the childcare/ education industry for over 30 years. Her favorite thing about what she does is developing a strong relationship with each child AND family. She believes we are partners in the growth and development of each child, and it is important to work together for the best interest of each child. She strives to build a sense of community with all of the families in care. Andrea and her husband are empty nesters with three grown children, and enjoys spending time with family and friends. She loves hiking, biking, kayaking, and a good backyard BBQ.

JESSIE ANDERSON - Sub Jess Anderson got her Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Human Development and Family Sciences with a specialization in Early Childhood Development and Education from Oregon State University. With a background in education she went down a journey of being a private nanny and assistant in both Los Angeles and San Francisco. These positions not only allowed her to play a big part in the development and care of her charges but gave her an incredible opportunity to travel the world while doing it. She was born and raised in Lake Oswego, Oregon where she met her life long best friends playing volleyball and where her and her now husband, Taylor, reside with their two golden retrievers, Goose and Ziggy. She loves to nerd out on true crime documentaries, spend time in her veggie garden, bake with her sourdough starter and take trips to the beach or the mountains with family and friends in her spare time.

LINDSEY SCOTT - Sub Lindsey is a high school graduate who started working in the childcare industry when she was 11 years old, in all different settings such as preschools, daycares, centers, nannying, and babysitting. She took early childhood education and child psychology classes every year in high school, for extra credit and out of her own enjoyment since it was her favorite subject. She grew up as both a competitive dancer and cheerleader starting at 2 years old, and has coached and taught young children beginning skills to get into those sports. She’s now expecting her own daughter in October and couldn’t be more excited to be a mom. In her free time she likes to spend time with her family, friends, and cats.

ANA ORTIZ REYES - INFANT TEACHER My name is Ana Ortiz and I am an Assistant Teacher at Wee Wonders. I mainly work with our infants but also have spent time with our toddlers. This spring I will graduate with my Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and continue my education at Portland State University in the Fall. I am from Lincoln City and moved up to the Portland area a couple years ago to pursue my education. My free time consists of driving to the coast to visit my loved ones. Teaching young children truly makes my heart happy and is a passion of mine. I hope to continue making great relationships with the children, families, and the team!

Whitney McCool – Toddler Teacher My name is Whitney McCool, and I’ve been working in education for over 15 years. Helping children learn and grow has always been my life’s passion, and I truly cherish the opportunity to be part of their early development. As a parent to two teenagers, I also deeply value building strong, supportive relationships with fellow parents. One of my favorite things about working with young children is observing the incredible way their minds work—each child brings something unique and inspiring, and I feel lucky to spend my days learning alongside them.

Testimonials

“We love Wee Wonders - it has been such a caring & warm experience for first time parents as we navigate our son being in the care of someone else! We appreciate all the time and effort they put into creating such a wonderful environment for the kids and families.” - Mallory A.

Philosophy

Our onboarding philosophy is that a child’s work is play, providing a theme-based preschool program and a rich learning environment. In addition, our mission includes providing the highest quality care and education that is child-centered, holistic, and values all children as individuals. We offer a child-focused early learning environment that nurtures children’s social, physical, emotional, and cognitive development under the guidance of highly trained professionals, ensuring safety and personalized care that acknowledges each child’s unique identity. Our focus is on fostering creativity through developmentally appropriate, resource-rich, play-based learning, allowing children to explore, discover, and experiment while our staff encourages inquiry and ensures their safety.

Location

We have two locations conveniently located in Tigard near Cook Park. We offer a Montessori-inspired setting including an infant classroom with a separate nap area, a preschool room with an art area, an indoor playground/tumbling room AKA our Wee Workout/Wiggle Room, and a natural Montessori outdoor play area AKA our Wee Wilderness with natural play equipment, sensory options, plenty of room to roam, and a playhouse coming soon.

About our program

Wee Wonders Children’s Academy is passionate about providing consistent, quality childcare where children can learn and grow and parents can feel confident in and rely on. We teach a theme-based curriculum and nurture individual and group curiosity. We value nature and center a lot of learning around the outdoors. Social-emotional health is extremely important to us, and we lead by example to teach kindness and empathy for our friends.

Admissions

Join the Wee Wonders Children’s Academy community in three easy steps:

1. Explore our website We’ve provided information about our philosophies and offerings to help you decide if our program may be right for your family.
2. Tour our program Come see what makes Wee Wonders Children’s Academy unique. If we are currently hosting tours, you can request or schedule a tour at the top of this page. If we are not currently hosting tours, you’ll see a “Request Info” button at the top of this page; if you submit your information using this button, we will notify you when we start hosting tours again in the future.
3. Submit an Enrollment Application If you’re interested in enrolling, submit an application by selecting Apply to enroll. If this option is not available, you can message the program director. Please do not apply to enroll until you have set up a tour and visited the program.