Char's House is a licensed childcare run by Char Roser, caring for a small group of toddlers and preschoolers. Slow mornings, outdoor playtime, good food and unhurried routines — the kind of day that suits a child.
Families in Hood River and the surrounding valley come to Char's House for care that is steady, warm and personal. Because the group stays small, each child is known by name and can move at their own pace rather than a room-wide clock.
Mornings begin slowly, with free play and time to settle in. Children spend part of most days outdoors, weather allowing, and come back in for stories, rest and something made with their hands.
Parents stay close to what happens here — a note at pickup, a photo when something sweet happens, and a straight answer whenever you need one.
Please call or email to confirm current licensing details, ratios and availability.
Children are grouped by age so the day suits them, while mixed-age play happens naturally through the morning.
1 to 2 years. Movement, language and first friendships — with plenty of outdoor time and things that are safe to explore.
3 to 5 years. Stories, art, cooking projects and the social skills that make starting school easier.
Early drop-off from 7:45 and pickup until 5:00, so the day fits around a working parent's schedule.
A predictable rhythm helps children feel secure. Exact times flex to suit the ages in care that day.
| Time | What we're doing |
|---|---|
| 7:45 – 8:30 | Arrival and free play |
| 8:30 – 9:15 | Circle time, songs and stories |
| 9:15 – 10:00 | Morning snack |
| 10:00 – 11:30 | Outdoor playtime, or a neighborhood walk |
| 11:30 – 12:15 | Lunch |
| 12:15 – 2:30 | Rest and quiet time |
| 2:30 – 3:15 | Afternoon snack |
| 3:15 – 4:30 | Art, music, blocks and free play |
| 4:30 – 5:00 | Wind down, tidy up and pickup |
Your child sees the same caregiver every day. No rotating staff, no new face each morning.
Real play, real mud, real quiet. Less busy, more belonging.
You talk to the person caring for your child, not a front desk.
Serving Hood River, Odell, Cascade Locks and White Salmon families.
Please call even if your start date is months away. Openings in Hood River fill early, and a waiting list is kept by age.
"Char treats the children like her own. My daughter asks on Saturday mornings whether it's a school day yet."
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Calling is the fastest way to reach us — the days here are busy ones, and messages are answered in the evening.