At Creative Children's Center we believe in building a child's self esteem on a foundation of acceptance, encouragement and respect.
Each student's ideas are nurtured producing an environment conducive to developing independence, creativity, and confidence.
Children are encouraged to solve problems while they explore and interact with ideas and the materials presented.
Education forms a partnership with the child's own interests, creating a lifelong love to learn.
CCC embraces constructivist education while incorporating the Reggio Approach to projects and learning.
Constructivism is not a “method” of teaching, but rather a theory regarding how we all learn.
Constructivist educators put the emphasis on the process, and instead of how “best to teach”, we strive for “how best to learn”.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-3
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Creative Children's Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-3
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1990
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
100 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
18 students
List of Courses Offered
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
10%
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art Classes, Theater Classes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Creative Children's Center?
The application deadline for Creative Children's Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Creative Children's Center located?
Creative Children's Center is located in the Cooper Mountain Aloha North neighborhood of Beaverton, OR. There are 2 other private schools located in Cooper Mountain Aloha North.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
We love Creative Children's Center! The teaching staff are truly amazing. They work to find the passions and interests of all their students, and then manage to incorporate them into a meaningful curriculum. They encourage even their youngest students to work together and support one another in exploration and problem solving. As a parent, I have learned so much by being a part of this community. I was a little nervous about helping in the classroom, but it is actually a lot of fun and a great way to get to know the other kids and parents. I couldn't imagine a better place for my children and my family!
5 12/11/2012
Innovative programs provide experiential learning that allow your child to blossom. Lots of hands on arts and science with a large variety of materials, since its play based it really instills a love of learning early. A great school with caring and involved community of teachers and parents!
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