Mount Hood Parkdale, OR

Mount Hood Montessori offers authentic Montessori education in a nurturing environment just 15 minutes from Parkdale. The school features certified Montessori teachers with specialized training in early childhood development. Their curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, independence, and respect for each child's individual development pace. The facility includes beautiful outdoor learning spaces with garden areas, age-appropriate Montessori materials, and low student-teacher ratios. They focus on developing practical life skills, sensorial exploration, and foundational academic concepts through the Montessori method.

Little Sprouts provides comprehensive early childhood education with a nature-based curriculum that incorporates the beautiful Mount Hood environment. The center features highly qualified teachers with degrees in early childhood education and maintains excellent staff-to-child ratios. Their program includes daily outdoor exploration, STEM activities, literacy development, and social-emotional learning. The facility includes secure indoor classrooms with observation windows, large outdoor play areas with natural elements, and nutritious meal programs. Parents consistently praise the center's communication and the visible developmental progress in their children.

As part of a respected regional early childhood network, Columbia Gorge Early Learning Center offers high-quality bilingual education (English/Spanish) and serves families throughout the Mount Hood region. The center employs state-certified early childhood educators and specialists in child development. Their research-based curriculum focuses on school readiness through play-based learning, literacy development, and social skills. The facility features secure access systems, modern learning environments, comprehensive safety protocols, and inclusive programming for diverse learning needs. They maintain strong partnerships with local schools and community organizations.