Mountain Park KinderCare Photo #19 - Prekindergarten Classroom

Mountain Park KinderCare

The teachers and staff at Mountain Park KinderCare are passionate about educating and nurturing children.
Our teachers have an average tenure of five years at our center and an average of fifteen years in the early childhood education field.
The majority of our teachers have their Childhood Development Associates Credential (CDA), Bachelor's Degree, or Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
The Mountain Park KinderCare team strives for excellence through continuing education from bi-annual company professional development trainings to seeking additional college courses or seminars in the education field.
At the end of the day, the true key to our teachers' success is their passion for teaching and their love of learning.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • Welcome to Mountain Park KinderCare in Lake Oswego. We are very excited to meet with you and your family. We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child's growth with their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Here at Mountain Park KinderCare, our parent's consider us to be an extension of their families. Your child will not only have a safe, secure, and stimulating environment to learn in, but will have support from a team of child development experts who have a true passion for educating and nurturing children.
  • At KinderCare Learning Centers, your child's safety is one of our top priorities. Not only are all of our outside perimeter doors locked to ensure security, but all of our playgrounds are fenced with locked gates as well. In addition the front door of the building has a coded entry where only authorized family members will have a code to enter. Otherwise a door bell is available to visitors who will be greeted by a Center staff member. At Mountain View KinderCare we have a Health and Safety Coordinator on site as well. Christina's role includes conducting monthly earthquake and fire drills, ensuring that all staff's first aid and CPR certificates are up to date, and maintaining high cleanliness standards.
  • Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
  • Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Hindi, Spanish
  • Accreditations: NAC
  • Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
  • Oregon CCA, NAACRA
  • Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Private Kindergarten Programs (5–6 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Nobel Laureate James J. Heckman -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Mountain Park KinderCare?
Mountain Park KinderCare famous alumni include: Nobel Laureate James J. Heckman.
When is the application deadline for Mountain Park KinderCare?
The application deadline for Mountain Park KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mountain Park KinderCare located?
Mountain Park KinderCare is located in the Mount Park neighborhood of Lake Oswego, OR. There are 1 other private schools located in Mount Park.

School Reviews

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The teachers are great and many have been there 10+ years. The preschool class is deeply rooted in science and it's amazing to hear a 3 year old discussing the state of matter. The teachers are nurturing as well so they focus on socialization along with academics.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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