Willamina, OR

Little Acorn Academy is a highly-regarded local childcare center serving Willamina and surrounding communities. They offer a comprehensive developmental curriculum that combines play-based learning with structured educational activities. The center features certified early childhood educators with low teacher-to-child ratios, ensuring personalized attention. Their facility includes secure indoor learning environments and safe outdoor play areas with age-appropriate equipment. The academy emphasizes social-emotional development, early literacy, and STEM exploration through hands-on activities. They provide nutritious meals and maintain excellent safety protocols with secure entry systems and regular safety drills.

This KinderCare location in nearby McMinnville serves families throughout Yamhill County, including Willamina residents. As part of the national KinderCare network, they offer research-based curriculum including Early Foundations for infants and toddlers, and Phonics Adventures for preschool-aged children. The center features highly qualified teachers with ongoing professional development and maintains excellent staff-to-child ratios. Their comprehensive safety measures include secured entry systems, regular health and safety inspections, and emergency preparedness training. The facility includes dedicated learning centers, outdoor playgrounds, and provides transportation services for school-age children in the Willamina area.

Sheridan Early Learning Center, operated by the Community Action Organization, serves families throughout Yamhill County including Willamina. They provide high-quality early childhood education with a focus on school readiness and comprehensive family support services. The center employs Oregon Registry credentialed teachers and offers a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with state early learning standards. Their program includes regular developmental screenings, nutritious meals, and family engagement opportunities. The facility maintains excellent safety standards and offers sliding scale tuition based on family income, making quality childcare accessible to diverse families in the Willamina service area.