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(503) 428-3997

Early Start Preschool 
& Childcare Center
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Every child deserves a place where they feel safe to explore, inspired to grow, and confident enough to shine.


Early Start Preschool

Our Learning Environment

At Early Start, we believe children learn best through play, exploration, meaningful relationships, and hands-on experiences. Across all of our classrooms, teachers create welcoming and developmentally appropriate environments where children are encouraged to explore their interests, build independence, develop new skills, and feel confident as learners.


We use The Creative Curriculum to plan engaging learning experiences that support children's social-emotional, physical, cognitive, language, literacy, and mathematical development. Our classrooms include a variety of learning areas and materials that encourage creativity, problem-solving, communication, movement, and imaginative play.


Teachers use Teaching Strategies GOLD to observe and document each child's development throughout the year. These observations help us recognize children's strengths, identify areas for continued growth, and plan learning experiences based on their individual needs. Families are important partners in this process, and teachers regularly share progress and work together with families to support each child's development.

A Look into our CLassrooms

Preschool Classroom A

Ages 4–5 | Up to 18 Children | 2 Teachers

Our Preschool Classroom A is designed to help children feel confident and prepared for kindergarten while continuing to learn through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences. Children follow a consistent daily routine that encourages independence, responsibility, problem-solving, creativity, and positive relationships with teachers and peers.


Throughout the year, children strengthen the skills that support a successful transition to kindergarten, including early literacy and math, language and communication, social-emotional development, fine and gross motor skills, and the ability to participate in classroom routines. Children practice making choices, following directions, working independently and with others, expressing their needs, and taking greater responsibility for themselves and their belongings.


Teachers recognize that kindergarten readiness looks different for every child. Through individualized goals and developmentally appropriate learning experiences, we help each child build on their strengths and enter kindergarten feeling capable, confident, and excited to learn.

Preschool Classroom A

    Preschool Classroom B

    Ages 3–5 | Up to 20 Children | 2 Teachers

    Our Preschool Classroom B provides a mixed-age environment where children ages 3–5 learn, play, and grow together. Younger children benefit from learning alongside older peers, while older children have opportunities to build confidence, independence, and leadership skills.


    Teachers plan experiences based on each child's age, individual development, and learning needs. Children strengthen their communication, social-emotional, early literacy, math, problem-solving, and independence skills through hands-on activities, learning centers, group experiences, and creative play.


    For children preparing to enter kindergarten, teachers place additional focus on kindergarten readiness, helping them strengthen the academic, social-emotional, and independence skills they will need for a successful transition. Each child is supported at their own developmental level so they can continue progressing with confidence.

    Preschool Classroom B

      Preschool Classroom C

      Ages 3–4 | Up to 18 Children | 2 Teachers

      Our Preschool Classroom C provides a welcoming introduction to the preschool experience. Children begin developing greater independence while learning how to participate in classroom routines, build friendships, communicate their needs, and explore the world around them.


      Learning happens through play and hands-on experiences, including art, music and movement, dramatic play, blocks, sensory exploration, early literacy and math activities, and group experiences. Teachers provide guidance and encouragement as children learn to make choices, solve problems, express their emotions, and work together with others.


      At this age, children are developing rapidly in many different ways. Our teachers meet children where they are developmentally and provide experiences that build confidence, curiosity, and the foundational skills they will continue developing throughout preschool.

      Preschool Classroom C

        Infants & Toddlers Classroom

        Ages 1–3 | Up to 8 Children | 2 Teachers

        Our Infant & Toddler Classroom provides a warm, nurturing environment where our youngest children can explore, build relationships, and develop new skills at their own pace. With a small group of up to eight children and two teachers, children receive individualized care and support throughout their day.


        Children follow a consistent but flexible daily routine that includes play, music and movement, stories, art, sensory experiences, outdoor play, and age-appropriate learning activities. The classroom and materials are thoughtfully arranged at children's level, encouraging them to explore safely and begin developing independence.


        Teachers focus on building strong, trusting relationships while supporting children's language, social-emotional, cognitive, fine motor, and gross motor development. Even at this young age, children are introduced to early learning experiences through play and everyday interactions that help build a strong foundation for preschool.

        Infants & Toddlers Classroom

          A Look into our Outdoor Area

          Outdoor Play Area

          Outdoor play is an important part of every child's day at Early Start. Our outdoor environment gives children opportunities to move their bodies, explore, socialize, and experience learning beyond the classroom.


          Children strengthen their gross motor skills through activities such as running, climbing, riding tricycles, balancing, jumping, and active play. Outdoor time also provides opportunities for imaginative play, social interaction, problem-solving, and exploring the natural world. Children are naturally introduced to science as they explore nature, experiment through play, and notice changes in the world around them.


          Our outdoor space is designed to give children the sapce to be active, curious, and creative while enjoying fresh air and spending time with their friends and teachers.

          Outdoor Play Area


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