Building Brighter Futures Through Education and Community

Creating opportunities for children and families to thrive

For Angela Benson, caring for children is more than a career—it’s a calling. As the founder and owner of Ladybugs Childcare, Ladybugs Childcare 2, and Ladybugs Academy in Portland, Oregon, Angela has dedicated her life to creating safe, nurturing, and enriching environments where children can thrive while families feel supported.

With years of experience in early childhood education, Angela recognized that quality childcare extends far beyond supervision. It is about laying the foundation for confidence, curiosity, compassion, and a lifelong love of learning. That vision has guided the growth of her childcare programs and continues to shape every classroom, every teacher, and every child who walks through their doors.

Across her centers, children from infancy through preschool receive developmentally appropriate, hands-on learning experiences that support their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Through play-based learning, individualized attention, and meaningful family partnerships, Ladybugs prepares children not only for kindergarten but for lifelong success.

As a proud Preschool for All provider, Ladybugs is committed to making high-quality early education accessible to families throughout the Portland community. Angela and her team believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn in an environment where they feel safe, respected, and celebrated for who they are. But Angela’s impact doesn’t stop at childcare.

Inspired by the needs she witnessed while serving hundreds of families, she founded Ladybugs Growing Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing clothing, food, and essential resources to children and families facing difficult circumstances. Her goal is simple: to remove barriers so children can grow, learn, and succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

“I’ve met so many incredible families over the years, and one thing became clear—sometimes people need more than childcare. They need support, resources, and someone who genuinely cares,” Angela says. “God placed this mission on my heart, and I knew I had to answer that call.”

Today, Angela continues expanding her vision through education, community outreach, and family support. Whether she’s celebrating a preschool graduation, mentoring her staff, helping parents navigate resources, or organizing donations through her nonprofit, her focus remains the same: making a lasting difference in the lives of children and the families who love them.

Under Angela’s leadership, Ladybugs Childcare, Ladybugs Childcare 2, and Ladybugs Academy have become more than childcare centers—they are places where children are encouraged to dream big, families find a trusted partner, and the community comes together to invest in its future.

For Angela Benson, success isn’t measured by the number of centers she owns. It’s measured by the children whose lives are changed, the families who feel supported, and the stronger community being built one child at a time.