Salem Child Development Center (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked OR School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool
Enrollment: 222 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

Salem Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children
Other special emphasis association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Salem Child Development Center
Nursery	62
Pre-K	146
Kind	14

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Year Founded

1968

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

222 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 26%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Average Class Size

20 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

At Salem Child Development Center, our mission is to provide a safe, high quality, educational child care environment for children and their families.
To accomplish our nonprofit mission we offer developmentally appropriate curriculum; experienced professional staff; and an inclusive nurturing learning experience where families are welcome.
The SCDC philosophy is to provide high quality, safe, consistent environments in which children can discover their own capabilities and creativity.
Children are encouraged to develop self-discipline and a respect for others.
We provide warmth and nurturing in a growth-facilitating environment rich with opportunities to learn and discover.

At Salem Child Development Center, our mission is to provide a safe, high quality, educational child care environment for children and their families. To accomplish our nonprofit mission we offer developmentally appropriate curriculum; experienced professional staff; and an inclusive nurturing learning experience where families are welcome. The SCDC philosophy is to provide high quality, safe, consistent environments in which children can discover their own capabilities and creativity. Children are encouraged to develop self-discipline and a respect for others. We provide warmth and nurturing in a growth-facilitating environment rich with opportunities to learn and discover.

Source: Verified school update

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Salem Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Largest student body.

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The application deadline for Salem Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Salem Child Development Center is located in the Grant neighborhood of Salem, OR.

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The average private school tuition in Salem, OR is $8,564 for elementary schools and $8,450 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Salem, OR is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).