A house with a brick and light blue exterior, front stairs, a garage door, and a small front porch with striped awnings and plants.

Daydreams On Mission (2-4)

Daydreams on Mission provides childcare for children ages 2–4 in Salem, Oregon, focused on early learning, social development, and preparing children for preschool and kindergarten.

Children's playroom with toys, books, and decorations. There are colorful plastic play structures, a teepee, a small white table, and a wall mural with the words 'Day Dreams' and a thank you note for little dreams.
 

Find Us

Near Downtown Salem

465 Mission St SE

Salem, OR 97302

Hours
Monday–Friday
10am–6pm

Phone
(503) 508-7881

Close-up of a smiling toddler with blue eyes, wearing a red fleece jacket with black dots and a green and red hood, outdoors on a wooden platform.
A smiling young boy with blonde hair wearing a tan T-shirt with a Jungle Book graphic, outdoors in a backyard with a wooden fence, toys, and trees in the background.
A young girl with curly red hair, a pink bow, wearing a red and white striped shirt, smiling with eyes closed, sitting on a teal chair with hands clasped, on a red carpeted floor.
A baby lying on a couch, holding their fingers in their mouth, with a cozy blanket and pillows around.
Smiling baby sitting on a red carpet with toys in the background.
A young child wearing large sunglasses and a yellow t-shirt with cartoon characters and the text "Mommy's" on it.
Smiling young child with curly hair sitting outdoors in a red stroller, wearing a blue camouflage jacket.
A young boy with blonde hair and blue eyes standing indoors, wearing a light blue T-shirt with a koala cartoon and the words "Just Hangin'" on it. There's furniture and toys in the background.
A young boy with curly brown hair smiling and reaching out with his right arm, wearing a striped shirt and standing indoors.
a young child with curly hair sitting on a yellow swing in an outdoor area with dirt ground
A smiling baby with light hair wearing a pink shirt, playing on a brown shaggy carpet in a colorful playroom with toys and a wire bead maze in the background.
A young girl with curly blonde hair sitting on a gray carpet, holding a purple sippy cup, wearing rainbow-colored rain boots and a pink shirt, smiling at the camera.
A young boy with a big smile playing inside a wooden playhouse, holding a yellow toy block.
A young boy with short blond hair smiling and sticking out his tongue while sitting on a green toy tractor on a wooden deck. A girl in striped shirt and pink pants is visible in the background.
A smiling young child with blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a navy sweater with a dinosaur patch, standing indoors near a window.
  • Two children, one boy with light brown hair and blue eyes wearing a light blue shirt, and one girl with curly blonde hair and blue eyes wearing a purple shirt, are inside a yellow tunnel slide, sitting on the grass. They are facing the camera and smiling gently.

    What We Focus On

    Play-based learning

    Early literacy and language development

    Social skills and group interaction

    Structured daily routines

  • A young boy with light brown hair wearing an orange T-shirt playing with sand in a wooden sandbox in a bright room. The room has a white shelving unit in the background with wicker baskets, decorative objects, and a framed seashell wall art. There is a small elephant figurine on the table and a glass jar of water nearby.

    What a Day Looks Like

    Circle time and group learning

    Art, music, and hands-on activities

    Outdoor play

    Snack and rest time

  • A young child with curly hair sitting on a beige carpet, playing with a wooden puzzle board containing colorful foam letters and shapes, with some letters scattered around.

    Learning & Development

    Children are introduced to letters, sounds, early math concepts, and problem-solving through guided activities and play.

  • A man with dark hair, a beard, and a yellow T-shirt smiling and holding a young boy with short blonde hair and gray T-shirt with Halloween-themed design outdoors with blurred green trees in the background.

    Why Families Choose Us

    Small group settings

    Experienced caregivers

    Structured but flexible environment

    Focus on kindergarten readiness

Ready to Visit Daydreams on Mission?

Schedule a tour, ask about current openings, or contact us to see whether this program is the right fit for your child.

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