Spanish & English
A bilingual environment where language is part of everyday life.
Early Bird Child Care✦Now enrolling infants, toddlers & preschoolers — schedule a visit!✦
Sandy, Oregon • Family child care
Big adventures. Little moments. A second home.
25 years of childcare experience, bilingual English-Spanish learning, home-prepared meals, and loving certified family care in Sandy.
25 years of experienceBilingual careNow enrolling
Sandy, OR 97055Our hoursMonday – Friday
5:30 AM – 6:00 PMGive us a call(503) 421-0600
✺ EARLY BIRD CHILD CARE ✺
A warm home. A world of discovery.
More than child care — days filled with connection, curiosity, and joy.
Room to explore
A large outdoor playground with space to move and play.
Hands-on activities
Art, books, creative play and age-appropriate discovery.
Home-cooked meals
Healthy, comforting meals prepared with care.
A familiar, caring team
Three consistent adults offering attentive, family-style care.
Certified family child care
A licensed home-based setting serving infants through school-age children.
Meet LettyA caring educator and mother of fiveTHE HEART BEHIND EARLY BIRD
Meet Letty — a lifetime of caring for children
Leticia Virrueta trained in preschool education in Mexico and has 25 years of childcare experience. As a mother of five, she understands how important it is to find someone you trust. After 22 years at Oregon Child Development Coalition, she pursued her dream of creating her own childcare program. Inspired by her mother, who baked cakes while caring for children, she built Early Bird as a safe, welcoming place that feels like home.
Her bilingual approach celebrates language and culture. Her love of cooking brings fresh, home-prepared meals to the children's days.
“My mission is simple: to create a safe, educational, and loving space where every child feels at home.”
✓ 25 years of experience✓ Preschool education background✓ English & Spanish care
A day at Early Bird
Not just watching the clock. Making memories.
From creative projects and stories to movement, outdoor play and learning together, children have room to be curious, active and themselves.
🎨Create & imagine📚Read & discover🌳Run & explore
Made with care, served with love
Healthy bodies. Happy tummies.
At Early Bird, children enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals prepared with care by our team. Mealtime is another way we help children feel nourished, comfortable, and at home.
♡ Good food. Warm moments. Happy little learners.
BUILT WITH PURPOSE
A playground built for discovery.
Letty wanted children to have room to move, climb, imagine and explore. With a Child Care Infrastructure Program grant from Business Oregon, she brought that dream to life through a dedicated outdoor playground.
Playground supported by Business Oregon's Child Care Infrastructure Program. View award information ↗
At the playground inauguration on April 7, 2026, Letty welcomed a representative from Business Oregon, an ambassador from the Mexican Consulate, and the program director from Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC). Her program was also featured on the Mexican Consulate’s Facebook page.
Gallery →A peek inside our days
The little moments that matter
A thoughtful foundation for quality care
Letty earned a preschool education qualification in Mexico and previously held teaching credentials in Washington and Oregon. She received recognition for 20 years of service at the Oregon Child Development Coalition in 2022, and Early Bird received a 2026 Oregon Spark commitment-to-quality certificate.
Loved by local parents
★★★★★
“They enjoyed different activities, going outdoors, cooking meals, and small field trips. It's a family style vibe and my children always felt welcome.”
Alexandra MacIsaacGoogle review · 5 stars
Excerpts from genuine Google reviews. Spanish translations are provided for convenience; original reviews are in English.
Find us on Google ↗Hours & enrollment
Early mornings, happy days, and a caring team ready to welcome your family.
Monday – Friday5:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday & SundayBy arrangement
EnrollmentInfants, toddlers & preschoolers welcome
Ages 3 months – 12 yearsERDC welcomeOregon license · CF504681
TUITION & ENROLLMENT
Care that fits your family
Private-pay monthly tuition. We accept both private pay and ERDC.
Infants (3–24 months)
5 days/week$1,800/month
4 days/week$1,530
3 days/week$1,350
2 days/week$900
1 day/week$450
Drop-in (up to 6 hours): $11.25/hour
Toddlers (2–3 years)
5 days/week$1,600/month
4 days/week$1,360
3 days/week$1,200
2 days/week$800
1 day/week$400
Drop-in (up to 6 hours): $10.00/hour
Preschool (3–5 years)
5 days/week$1,400/month
4 days/week$1,190
3 days/week$1,050
2 days/week$700
1 day/week$350
Drop-in (up to 6 hours): $10.00/hour
School age (6–12 years)
5 days/week$1,200/month
4 days/week$1,020
3 days/week$900
2 days/week$600
1 day/week$300
Drop-in (up to 6 hours): $10.00/hour
Care is available for up to 10–12 hours per day. After 6 hours, the full-day rate applies to drop-in care. Monthly tuition is fixed regardless of attendance; part-time schedules must be consistent. Payment plans available. ERDC rates are determined separately under program rules. Ask us about openings and a personalized quote.
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COME SEE EARLY BIRD
The best way to know if Early Bird is right for your family is to visit.
Ask about enrollment, meet Letty, and see the warm, playful environment in person.
Let's get acquainted
Come see what makes Early Bird special.
Ask about availability or schedule a visit. We’d love to meet your family.
(503) 421-0600 41361 SE Vista Loop Dr, Sandy, OR