Education » Preschools & Kindergartens
Researching Early Childhood Education? Below is a list of Columbia River Gorge Preschools and Kindergartens:
- ABC
Academy Preschool - 3300 W. Cascade in Hood River, (541) -387-4496.
Ages 3 - 5years, Class size - 6 :: Tue/Wed/Thur from 9:00 am to noon.
Monthly Themes - Daily Circle Time includes Stories, Calendaring, Music, Flag, Weather & Exercise.
Seat work - we will focus on learning ABC's, Numbers, Shapes, Colors, as well as some Arts & Crafts.
Free Choice Time - Outdoor Recess with fully fenced backyard. Healthy Snacks are included.
Registration Fee $ 35.00
Monthly Tuition $ 150.00
We follow the public school schedule so National Holidays, Winter and Spring Break will be the same as well as for any Snow day. Child Care is also available before and after school/preschool. 
Bambinos Bilingual Learning Center
This fall there will be two convenient location for Bambinos:
* 871 NE Estes Street, White Salmon, WA -- (509) 493-8525 and
* 2020 Clearwater Lane, Hood River, OR -- 541-386-2005
" We encourage learning and the love of learning." Our programs are based on “Creative Curriculum” and our discipline
method is based on the “Love and Logic” curriculum.
Our Services include Infant Care, Toddlers, Three's, Preschool, Kindergarten, Spanish Immersion, and After-School.
We also offer Full-day International three's Preschool and Bilingual
Kindergarten.
Our Enhancement Programs include:
Art, Yoga, Music, Singing, Language, Math & Science
Private Classes
Special Programs
Summer
Spring & Winter Break
Snow Days & School Closures
Other Servcies
In-Home Nanny Servcies
Sitter Referals
Play Groups
Birthday Parties
Call (509) 493-8525
- Big and Little Buddies Early Childhood Education
Center
3601 West 10th The Dalles, OR 541-296-2465
We offer Preschool on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 to 10:45.
Free choice time; group time including finger plays, story time, concept time; and outside play time. 1:1 interaction with Wahtonka High School's Big Buddies during this time. We open September 11, 2001 and follow the Chenowith School District calendar. - Bright Beginnings on 616 State Ave., Hood River (541) 386-7717.
- Kindred Montessori School - a progressive, compassionate, full care program for children ages 2-5 1/2. More Info.
Our Children's Place introduces Our Playful Academy Preschool! Janet Davis, local early childhood educator, says "Not limiting my lesson plans to basic pre-school curriculum allows children to stretch their imagination, thus reaching their full potential as well as being able to enter their grade school years at the top of their class." More Info...
- New Vision School - provide a loving education that nurtures the whole child: Body, Mind, and Soul. Where the love of learning is the main lesson. More info.
- Wee
Care of Stevenson on 11 NW School St., Stevenson, WA.
State licensed, non-profit child care center for kids 1-12 years of age.
Open Mon.-Fri., 7:00-6:00. Toddler, Preschool, Before and After School care (supervised to and from Stevenson Elem; pick up from Carson bus).
Morning Preschool sessions, Mon-Fri., 9:30-12:30. Certified teachers, fenced play yard, field trips, nutritious snacks. Call (509) 427-7711 or stop in for a tour, enrollment packet, or rate information. Email us. - Learning
Farm Pre-School, Inc. on 800 Country Club Road in Hood River.
The Learning Farm Preschool, Inc. provides preschool and licensed childcare from 7:00am to 6:00pm Monday - Friday for children 12 months to 10 years. We are open year round and also provide after-school care.
After-school bus service provided from May Street and Westside Schools. Call (541) 386-7997 or E-mail. - Little Feet Cooperative Preschool on 400 11th Street, Hood River (541) 386-1744. Email Little Feet Preschool.
- Sunflower
School at 912 May Street, Hood River 541.386.5670
In an atmosphere based on love, cooperation and respect for each child's unique spirit we provide an environment where children feel safe to be active learners and explorers.
We welcome children from 2 1/2 - 5years old, maintaining a low child to teacher ratio of 6:1, with no more than 12 children each day. We are open from 8:15-2:00 on Tuesday thru Friday.
Please call for an appointment to speak with the director and visit our school.
- Little
Learners Preschool. Crafts, music, snacks, stories,
creative play and more.
For info on registration, call Hood River County Community Education at
(541) 386-2055! - Children
of Faith
We're at 2810 W. Tenth Street, The Dalles, OR. Call (541) 296-2662. The preschool is open from 9:00am to 11:30 am Monday through Friday. The preschool is a ministry of Faith Lutheran Church, and it is also held at the church. People can choose to send their children two, three, four or five days a week. The registration fee is $40.00. The preschool accepts three, four and five year olds. The children should be potty trained. Call the preschool for a registration form and for fee schedule.
Tutoring
If you have a student who needs a little catch up, find some local qualified
tutors on our tutoring page.
More helpful phone numbers:
- Children's House Pre-School (541) 298-8586
- ESD Sunshine Pre-School (541) 296-1478
- Small World Pre-School (541) 298-8508
- ESD Migrant Ed (541) 298-6661
- Head Start (Central Office) 1-541-386-2010 (The Dalles 298-8801)
