At Treasure Valley Children’s Relief Nursery (TVCRN), we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing start, and every parent deserves support along the way. Based in Ontario, Oregon, we provide trauma-informed early childhood education and family-centered services to help strengthen families and promote healthy development.

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Who We Are

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Founded in 2008, TVCRN is proud to serve families across Malheur County. We are part of the Oregon Association of Relief Nurseries (OARN), a statewide network of 39 Relief Nurseries working together to help children and families thrive through early intervention, education, and community-based care.

We specialize in supporting families experiencing life stressors, such as parenting challenges, trauma, isolation, or limited access to resources. Our two-generation model supports both children and caregivers with compassionate, relationship-based services tailored to each family’s needs.

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What We Offer

• Therapeutic early childhood classrooms for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers

• Home visiting and parenting education

• Developmental screenings and early support

• Family support and connection to resources

• A nurturing, trauma-informed environment where children can feel safe, seen, and supported

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Support for Big Feelings & Challenging Behaviors

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Through our Therapeutic Approach Commitment (TAC) Team, we provide additional support for young children who are struggling with big emotions or challenging behaviors. Whether it’s tantrums, difficulty calming down, or trouble with transitions, we approach each child with empathy and understanding.

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Our TAC services include:

• Relationship-based care for children ages 0–5

• Coaching for caregivers navigating difficult behaviors

• Tools to support emotional development and daily routines

• Safe spaces for children to express themselves and build trust

• Referrals to early intervention and therapy services when needed

We do not provide clinical therapy, diagnoses, or bill insurance. Instead, we offer a non-clinical, developmentally informed environment where families can get support, connection, and strategies that work.

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Our Commitment

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At TVCRN, families are never turned away due to cost. We meet families where they are—without judgment—and walk alongside them with consistency, compassion, and respect. We’re here to support strong relationships, healthy growth, and brighter futures for every child.