Early Learning Matters
Early Learning Matters provides opportunities in an enriched environment where children grow the mind and become strong and independent thinkers.
ELMs child programs include a brain based preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten program, summer classes, and community, parent, and teacher education.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2005
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Kandy Dicken
School Notes
- Early Learning Matters (ELM) is a dedicated Preschool and Kindergarten committed to helping all children develop thinking and personal leadership skills.It`s joyful. It`s nurturing. It`s effective.We invite you to come and see for yourself why ELM has been Hillsboro`s early childhood school of choice, referred by pediatricians, educators, and learning specialists, for over 10 years.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Early Learning Matters often compared to?
Early Learning Mattersis often viewed alongside schools like The Goddard School - Hillsboro by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Early Learning Matters?
The application deadline for Early Learning Matters is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Early Learning Matters vs. The Goddard School - Hillsboro
The nearest high school and elementary school to Early Learning Matters is Tualatin Valley Academy (1.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Hillsboro KinderCare (0.2 miles away)
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Hillsboro, OR 97124
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Hillsboro, OR 97124
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Special Program Emphasis
Grades: NS-K | 60 students 0.2 miles 1855 NE 48th Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 333-2002
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 333-2002
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Grades: PK-K | 114 students 0.6 miles 5530 Ne Elam Young Parkway
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 693-1888
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 693-1888
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Montessori School (Christian)
Grades: NS-K | 15 students 1.2 miles 172 Ne 32nd Avenue
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 693-6531
Hillsboro, OR 97124
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Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 42 students 1.8 miles 3585 NE 79th Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 614-1141
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 614-1141
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