We look forward to welcoming you and your child everyday.
Our teachers are eager to understand your needs and ways to uniquely serve you and your family.
Keeping your child safe is our number one priority, while sharing with you their learning and developmental experiences.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Average class size: 10 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
1984
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$15,000 - $30,000
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to Powell KinderCare, and thank you for choosing our center! We are passionate and knowledgeable about providing a healthy foundation, nurturing care, and educational exploration to meet the developmental needs for each age group from six weeks to 12 years. Our state certified teachers are available daily to meet a variety of scheduling needs. Our goal is to help you feel confident and comfortable. We are proud to offer home cooked meals; to facilitate fun, exciting learning opportunities; and to help your child grow and develop through their different stages in life. Come in today and join us for a world of learning. We look forward to meeting you soon!
- Here at the Powell KinderCare Learning Center, your child's safety is one of our top priorities. All of our playgrounds are fenced with locked gates and our outside perimeter doors locked to ensure security. 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. We have an onsite Health and Safety Coordinator who's duties 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: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Oregon DHS
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Powell KinderCare?
The application deadline for Powell KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Powell KinderCare located?
Powell KinderCare is located in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood of Portland, OR.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Powell KinderCare is Serp Alternative School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Portland Adventist Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
3990 Nw 1st Street
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-4102
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-4102
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Serp Alternative School
Special Education School
2601 Se 160th Ave Ste 200
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 761-7253
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 761-7253
1 miles
Gr: 12 | 4 students
Rosemary Anderson High School East
Alternative School
2208 Se 182nd Ave
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 797-7222
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 797-7222
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 510 students
14750 Se Clinton Street
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 760-8220
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 760-8220
1.3 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 293 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
17630 SE Main ST
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 255-5337
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 255-5337
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 55 students Avg. class size: 25 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Serp Alternative School
Special Education School
2601 Se 160th Ave Ste 200
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 761-7253
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 761-7253
1 miles
Gr: 12 | 4 students
Rosemary Anderson High School East
Alternative School
2208 Se 182nd Ave
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 797-7222
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 797-7222
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 510 students
Greater Portland Christian Academy
(Baptist)
17800 Se Main St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 761-1136
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 761-1136
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 185 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Open School East
Alternative School
16570 SE Oak Street
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 516-0765
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 516-0765
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students
Counterpoint Day Treatment
All-boys | Alternative School
930 NE 162nd Ave
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 736-6634
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 736-6634
2.7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3990 Nw 1st Street
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-4102
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-4102
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rosemary Anderson High School East
Alternative School
2208 Se 182nd Ave
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 797-7222
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 797-7222
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 510 students
Greater Portland Christian Academy
(Baptist)
17800 Se Main St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 761-1136
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 761-1136
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 185 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Counterpoint Day Treatment
All-boys | Alternative School
930 NE 162nd Ave
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 736-6634
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 736-6634
2.7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students
11845 SE Market Street
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 867-9214
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 867-9214
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 418 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3990 Nw 1st Street
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-4102
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-4102
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
17630 SE Main ST
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 255-5337
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 255-5337
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 55 students Avg. class size: 25 students
Greater Portland Christian Academy
(Baptist)
17800 Se Main St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 761-1136
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 761-1136
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 185 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Stepping Stone Day School Center
Daycare / Preschool
260 Sw Towle Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 665-1213
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 665-1213
2.1 miles
Gr: K | 28 students
Morningstar Montessori House Of Children
Montessori School
1015- S.e. 181st Av.
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 661-1457
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 661-1457
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 18%)
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3615 Se 174th St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3204
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3204
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
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2/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Se 182nd Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 762-6180
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 762-6180
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,731 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17650 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3206
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3206
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18009 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3208
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3208
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1546 Se 169th Pl
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3203
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3203
1.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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