Knowledge Beginnings team is passionate to work with children. All staff members have degrees and/or experience working in Early Childhood Education.
Our teachers strive to make our service and communication exceptional.
Our teachers are eager to understand your needs and to serve your child as a unique member of our Knowledge Beginnings family.
Teachers communicate with families through parent teacher conferences, daily notes, and daily conversations about you child's day, developmental changes and milestones.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2000
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to Knowledge Beginnings. Here, your son or daughter will find a rich, nurturing environment where learning is fun, the curriculum grows as skills increase, and passionate teachers turn every learning moment into a positive experience. In short, it’s a place where you can be confident your child will thrive.
- Keeping your child safe and secure is our first priority. Our center features a keypad entry, fenced playgrounds, parent computer sign in and sign outs, and video cameras in each classroom. Each classroom has a child supervision record to sign children in and out. Each member of our team is first aid and CPR certified and has a food handlers card.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Arabic, Spanish
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- None
- 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), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Interactive Kindergarten, Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Tigard Knowledge Beginnings?
The application deadline for Tigard Knowledge Beginnings is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Tigard Knowledge Beginnings located?
Tigard Knowledge Beginnings is located in the Bull Mountain neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other private schools located in Bull Mountain.
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