We are a non-profit Christian Organization, and are continually striving to maintain the highest standards and quality throughout the center.
Our school exists to glorify Christ. Therefore our purpose is to meet the spiritual, emotional, social, cognitive and physical needs of the children who are entrusted to us.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Happy Day Christian Child Care ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Year Founded
1970
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition includes all meals.
Summer Program Cost
$950
Summer Program Cost Notes
Tuition includes all meals
% on Financial Aid
30%
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Happy Day Christian Child Care cost?
Happy Day Christian Child Care's tuition is approximately $950 for summer students.
Does Happy Day Christian Child Care offer a summer program?
Yes, Happy Day Christian Child Care offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Happy Day Christian Child Care?
The application deadline for Happy Day Christian Child Care is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Happy Day Christian Child Care located?
Happy Day Christian Child Care is located in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 2 other private schools located in Hazelwood.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Happy Day Christian Child Care is Portland Adventist Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Grace Lutheran School (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1500 SE 96th Avenue
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 255-8372
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 255-8372
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Grace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2252 SE 92nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 777-8628
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 777-8628
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9101 E Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
11845 SE Market Street
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 867-9214
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 867-9214
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 418 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Portland Youthbuilders
Alternative School
4816 Se 92nd Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 286-9350
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 286-9350
1.5 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 75 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1500 SE 96th Avenue
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 255-8372
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 255-8372
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
9101 E Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Portland Youthbuilders
Alternative School
4816 Se 92nd Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 286-9350
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 286-9350
1.5 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 75 students
Mt. Scott Park Center For Learning
Alternative School
6148 Se Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 771-8880
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 771-8880
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students
12425 NE San Rafael Street
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 867-9214
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 867-9214
2.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 350 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2252 SE 92nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 777-8628
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 777-8628
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9101 E Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
11845 SE Market Street
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 867-9214
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 867-9214
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 418 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Therese School
(Catholic)
1260 Ne 132nd Ave
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-9400
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-9400
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
12425 NE San Rafael Street
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 867-9214
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 867-9214
2.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 350 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2252 SE 92nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 777-8628
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 777-8628
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9101 E Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
11845 SE Market Street
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 867-9214
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 867-9214
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 418 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Therese School
(Catholic)
1260 Ne 132nd Ave
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-9400
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-9400
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
The Portland Montessori School ![The Portland Montessori School Photo - Front entrance]( "The Portland Montessori School Photo - Front entrance")
Montessori School
205 NE 50th Ave
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 688-2992
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 688-2992
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 151 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cherry Park Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1930 Se 104th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6501
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6501
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
1231 Se 92nd Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-2000
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-2000
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Harrison Park School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2225 Se 87th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-5700
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-5700
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Bridger Creative Science School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7910 Se Market St
Portland, OR 97215
(503) 916-6336
Portland, OR 97215
(503) 916-6336
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Floyd Light Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10800 Se Washington St
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6511
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6511
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 684 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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