preschool

About Our Preschool

My name is Toni Morelli-McCauley, and I'm the owner and teacher at Tiny Farmers Preschool.  When my husband Doug and I bought this farm, it was the culmination of my dream to open a school where children could learn interactively, play outdoors, and spend time with animals.


I was educated at the University of Portland, where I earned my teaching degree. Since 2005 I've been teaching Pre-K through the second grade. I have taught at private schools, in the public school system, and out of my own home.


In my spare time I enjoy being outside, walking, biking, and hiking. I also enjoys fishing, gardening, baking, playing games, spending time with family and friends, and traveling with my husband Doug.

Experienced Educator

Has worked with children for the course of 15 years.

Hands-On

An interactive experience that studies life from the ground up on a 50-acre farm.

Convenient Location

Located 30 minutes or less from Boring, Clackamas, Damascus, Happy Valley, Sandy, and Sunnyside.

Come Grow With Us

What is Tiny Farmers Preschool?


Tiny Farmers Preschool offers a curriculum that is all about play! Play allows children to learn and explore the world around them. We believe in preschooling that nurtures a child's curiosity, creativity, and their love of learning.


Children of preschool age often struggle in an academic environment, and many find it difficult to adjust to a 5-days-a-week school schedule.  That's why Tiny Farmers Preschool does two important things: we focus on play, exploration, and experiential education, and we also have flexible programs that allow for your child's needs. Spending even just two days a week outdoors, learning to tend a garden, feeding animals, and socializing with other children in a safe preschool environment is a great experience for a developing child, and we hope it will be the highlight of their week.

  • Will my child be overseen by a qualified instructor?

    Toni Morelli-McCauley has a teaching degree from the University of Portland. Since 2005 she has been teaching Pre-K through the second grade in private school, the public school system, and from home on the farm.

  • What ages of students do you accept?

    We accept children aged 3 years old to 6 years old into our program.

  • What is your class schedule?

    Class runs from 8:45am to 12:45pm every weekday, from Monday to Friday.

  • What if I don't want to enroll my child for the whole week?

    Children of preschool age often struggle in an academic environment, and many find it difficult to adjust to a 5-days-a-week school schedule. That's one reason why we offer tuition options on a weekly basis that are flexible enough to fit your schedule or budget. While we accept children for the full Monday to Friday week, we will also take them for four, three, or even just two days a week. Visit our Curriculum page for more information.

  • What kind of animals do you have on the farm?

    We have chickens and cows on our farm! They’re used to kids and very friendly.

  • What should my child wear?

    Children should be dressed in comfortable, practical play clothes and dressed for the weather. We are proud of the unique outdoor surroundings on which Tiny Farmers Preschool is located. This is a farm. The children may get dirty. Please plan ahead for your child to be out in all sorts of weather. In the case of severe weather we will stay in our indoor space.

  • Should my child bring lunch or a snack?

    Yes! Besides a packed lunch, parents are asked to send a small snack and juice or water with their child daily. It's a good idea for snacks to be labeled with your child’s name and date.  Due to the prevalence and severity of food allergies, as a precaution, we ask that parents do not send in snacks or treats containing peanut butter or any type of nut or nut products.

  • What if my child cries when I leave?

    Most children calm down in the first five minutes after their parent leaves. If would like a report from us, we would be glad to report on your child’s behavior.


    Never try to sneak out while your child is engaged in an activity.  Always give a kiss or hug and say “goodbye” and most importantly, always say that you’re coming back.  We will help any child who is having a particularly tough transition and will provide necessary feedback to parents during that process.


    Separation anxiety is a normal developmental stage where children experience anxiety when they are separated from their parent.  Separation is a process.  Some children have no separation anxiety and some children experience anxiety for several weeks.  It is important to comfort the child and let them know it is okay to cry or feel upset.


    Sometimes children cry because of difficulties such as, but not limited to: recent nightmares, a new baby in the family, or simply a change in routine.  More serious changes like death in the family, divorce, or illness may also affect behavior. Please notify us of any changes in your child. All information is kept confidential.

  • How can I contact you?

    There are many ways to get in touch with us here at Tiny Farmers Preschool. You can call us, email us, or send us a message via the forms on this site. You can go to the Contact page and fill out the form there, or click the Contact Us button in the bottom right hand corner of every page. Any of these methods will put you directly in contact with our owner, so you can be sure of a quick reply.


    Phone: (503) 407-4241

    Email: toni@tinyfarmerspreschool.com