The purpose ofLearning Tree is to offer a quality early childhood program that is affordable for everyone.
We believe it is possible to provide a loving nurturing and educational environment and make it available to as many families as possible.
We strive to create this vision with quality motivated employees and efficient operation that allows us to focus the majority of our resources into the classrooms and on the children in our care.
The years leading up to age six are considered those most important in a child's emotional, intellectual, social and physical development.
Choosing the right caregivers to watch over and nurture your children during these formative years is critical.
At Learning Tree your children will receive the kind of care that has a most positive effect on their happiness and well-being as well as prepare them for their journey ahead.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Learning Tree/durham ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The purpose ofLearning Tree is to offer a quality early childhood program that is affordable for everyone. We believe it is possible to provide a loving nurturing and educational environment and make it available to as many families as possible. We strive to create this vision with quality motivated employees and efficient operation that allows us to focus the majority of our resources into the classrooms and on the children in our care. The years leading up to age six are considered those most important in a child's emotional, intellectual, social and physical development. Choosing the right caregivers to watch over and nurture your children during these formative years is critical. At Learning Tree your children will receive the kind of care that has a most positive effect on their happiness and well-being as well as prepare them for their journey ahead.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Learning Tree/durham?
The application deadline for Learning Tree/durham is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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