Business Details
25 Years
experience
Nurturing Preschool Education in SW Portland
Since 2001, Little Scholars Academy has been dedicated to providing a nurturing educational environment for children aged 2.5 to 5 years. Our SW Portland school emphasizes individualized learning, where each child's unique talents and learning style are supported by passionate, experienced teachers. We maintain a 1:8 teacher-to-child ratio, ensuring personalized attention and fostering social-emotional growth. Our curriculum integrates academic, creative, and physical development through thematic units and interactive projects.Parents benefit from daily communication tools, including progress check-sheets and a private photo-sharing platform. With a focus on creating a family-like atmosphere, we prioritize safety, cleanliness, and a home-like environment that prepares children for kindergarten while celebrating their individuality.
Services
Preschool Education
Pre-K Programs
Parent Resources
Daily Progress Reports
Thematic Curriculum
Social Skills Development
Nutrition Programs
Flexible Enrollment
Birthday Celebrations
Photo Sharing Platform
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have nurtured young minds since 2001 with proven educational methods.
- Our 1:8 teacher-to-child ratio ensures personalized attention and growth.
- Certified teachers with specialized early childhood education training.
- Year-round program with flexible enrollment options for families.
- Proven success in preparing children for kindergarten through individualized learning.
What people say
Thrives there
Teachers are wonderful
Small class size
Prepared for kindergarten
Loving environment
Services
Preschool Education
Our preschool program focuses on holistic child development through age-appropriate activities. We emphasize academic foundations, social-emotional growth, and creative exploration in a nurturing environment. Small class sizes ensure individualized attention and foster confidence.
Thematic Curriculum
Monthly thematic units integrate science, art, and literacy through hands-on projects. This approach encourages curiosity and contextual learning while aligning with state educational standards for early childhood development.
Social Skills Development
Structured activities promote teamwork, communication, and conflict resolution. Teachers guide children in building friendships and developing emotional intelligence through cooperative play and group projects.
Parent Communication Tools
Daily report forms, weekly progress check-sheets, and a private photo-sharing platform keep families informed about their child's development and daily experiences in real time.
Flexible Enrollment
We offer open enrollment with flexible scheduling within our operating hours. The flat monthly tuition covers all activities, meals, and educational materials for children aged 2.5-5.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We serve children aged 2.5 to 5 years in our SW Portland preschool program.
What is your curriculum focus?
Our curriculum emphasizes holistic development through thematic learning, social skills, and academic foundations for kindergarten readiness.
Do you offer part-time schedules?
We offer flexible full-time enrollment with access to our program during all operating hours.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use daily reports, weekly progress check-sheets, and a private photo-sharing platform for regular updates.
What safety measures are in place?
All staff undergo background checks and hold CPR/first aid certifications, with a 1:8 teacher-to-child ratio for personalized supervision.
Reviews (4)
Danielle Braithwaite
Oct 20, 2020
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During our time at Little Scholars I have seen my child flourish in her verbal, social, problem solving, mathematical, and practical skills. But on top of helping prepare my child for kindergarten/life, they have supported her during times of need. They have taken the time to help her personally deal with the stress of two homes. For myself they have been helpful and willing to work with our family to help our child. Every day when I ask about my childs day and I hear everything the teachers have done; it reaffirms that Little Scholars was the best choice I could have made.
Crystal Metras
Nov 01, 2019
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We had a wonderful experience with Little Scholars Academy. My son is off to Kindergarten this fall and I feel so confident that he is prepared for this new journey thanks to the care and education he received at his time in preschool. We've been with this company since I returned to work after having my son at just 11 weeks old and I can't say enough good things about our time there. Thank you Little Scholars for being our son's 2nd home!!!
Andi Brown
Sep 08, 2019
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Little Scholars is wonderful! We started at My Bundle of Joy in 2016 and our son went through the LS schools until Oct 2019. We feel fortunate that they had an opening when we were looking for child care and confident that our son is entering school prepared and eager! He was excited to go to school almost every day (yes, almost..) and the teachers were quick to listen in the rare instance that an issue came up. We will miss you!
Ryan Ruuttila
Jun 11, 2018
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Our daughter has attended Little Scholars Academy for the last 10 months and she loves it. She really enjoys her time at school everyday and she is always happy when we pick her up at the end of the day. The teachers are very nice and they seem to really enjoy what they do. The facilities are nice and clean and have many activities for the kids. We have been very happy overall with Little Scholars Academy!
