Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Quality Childcare in Beaverton
At Small World Learning Center, we are dedicated to fostering a joyful and nurturing environment where children develop a lifelong love for learning. Our approach emphasizes personalized care and age-appropriate educational opportunities designed to meet each child's unique developmental needs. With a team of experienced educators, many of whom have served our community for over a decade, we maintain high standards through continuous parent engagement and transparent communication.Our extended operating hours from 6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, accommodate busy family schedules while our homemade meals ensure nutritious, child-friendly options throughout the day. We offer specialized programs for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, including before-and-after school care for grades K-5, and proudly accept state assistance through DHS to maintain accessibility for all families.
Services
Infants
Wobblers
Toddlers
Junior Preschool
Preschool
Pre-Kindergarten
School Age Care
Highlights and features
- We offer affordable childcare with experienced educators averaging 10+ years of service
- Our homemade meals provide nutritious, child-friendly options daily
- We maintain high standards through personalized parent conferences and visitations
- Our age-specific curriculum supports individual developmental needs
- We accept state assistance through DHS to ensure accessibility for all families
Services
Infants
Our infant program serves children 6 weeks to 1 year with individualized attention to developmental milestones. Certified caregivers provide nurturing care in a safe, stimulating environment with regular parent updates. Daily routines include sensory activities and early language development exercises.
Preschool
Designed for 3-4 year olds, our preschool program combines structured learning with creative play. Curriculum focuses include pre-literacy skills, social development, and motor skills through hands-on activities and group interactions in a supportive classroom setting.
School Age Care
We provide supervised care for children in kindergarten through 5th grade with homework support and enrichment activities. Our program includes transportation from local schools, nutritious snacks, and structured recreational time to support academic and social growth.
Pre-Kindergarten
Our Pre-K program prepares 4-5 year olds for kindergarten success through play-based learning. Certified teachers implement state-approved curricula focusing on literacy, math readiness, and social-emotional development in a classroom environment that mirrors elementary school settings.
Toddlers
For 1-2 year olds, our toddler program balances structured activities with free exploration. Educators facilitate language development, motor skills, and social interactions through age-appropriate toys, music, and sensory play in a secure, nurturing environment.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We care for children from 6 weeks old through 12 years, offering specialized programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children with before-and-after school transportation available.
What are your operating hours?
Our center is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6 PM. We follow a holiday schedule that includes closures for major holidays like Christmas, New Year's Day, and Independence Day.
Do you provide meals?
Yes, we serve homemade breakfast, morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack daily. All meals are child-friendly and prepared fresh on-site by our kitchen staff.
What curriculum do you use?
Our age-specific curriculum focuses on early childhood development through play-based learning. We emphasize social-emotional growth, cognitive development, and motor skills with activities tailored to each age group's needs.
Do you accept state assistance?
Yes, we participate in the Oregon DHS child care assistance program to help qualifying families access quality childcare services at reduced rates.
How experienced are your staff?
Over half of our core teaching staff have worked here for more than 10 years. All educators are certified in early childhood development and trained in current best practices for childcare.
Reviews (4)
Jenn Brodie
Oct 31, 2020
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While the Center was closed for 2 weeks due to a covid breakout, the parents were left to pay the teachers for the 2 weeks they were at home and not teaching our kids. It's a shame how they treated me when I asked for a refund. They gave me back my $360 after belittling me and told me to find a new school for my 4 year old daughter. This place puts your child in other kids clothes when that child has a backpack full of clean clothes that are hers. The teachers are constantly on their cell phones and bumps and bruises without an accident report. This place is a disgrace. Avoid if you can.
Erin Valcarcel
Aug 23, 2020
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This is the best day care we have had our kids at by far! We have been attending for over three years and couldn't be happier. The teachers are all amazing and attentive. They accommodate my youngest child's speech therapy and are managing distance learning with my school-ager. They are so communicative about everything. I am also extremely impressed with how they have handled everything this year regarding COVID. Following regulations to a T and taking extra precautions to keep our kids safe. There was a small exposure and they proactively closed the daycare for two weeks to prevent any spread
Nicole Giunta
Aug 17, 2018
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Both of my daughters have gone to Small World since they were 4 months old. I cannot say enough great things about Emily and her staff. The people working there truly love the children and I could not hope for more when leaving my kids in someone elses care. The kids have fun while participating in developmentally appropriate activities and gaining social skills. Several staff members have also babysat my kids on weekends and they are always respectful, on time and take such great care of our kids. If you are looking for great affordable child care, Small World would be my first choice!
Katie Volt
Aug 10, 2018
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Small World has such a cozy but very bright environment. When touring a few years ago we found that the open concept layout made the center very inviting and we loved being able to see right into the classroom our daughter was going to be in. We have had such a positive experience so far and we love that a handful of the Teachers have been at the center for 10 or more years. Our daughter comes home singing new songs, has picked up on some Spanish (bonus!) and is always happy when we pick her up. The center seems very clean and tidy and the Teachers are always super engaged with the children! We
