Early Learning Matters

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Early Learning Matters provides opportunities in an enriched environment where children grow the mind and become strong and independent thinkers.
ELMs child programs include a brain based preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten program, summer classes, and community, parent, and teacher education.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2005
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Early Learning Matters Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Kandy Dicken

School Notes

  • Early Learning Matters (ELM) is adedicatedPreschool and Kindergarten committed to helping all children develop thinking and personal leadership skills.It`s joyful. It`s nurturing. It`s effective.We invite you to come and see for yourself why ELM has been Hillsboro`s early childhood school of choice, referred by pediatricians, educators, and learning specialists, for nearly 20 years.
Source: Verified school update

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What schools are Early Learning Matters often compared to?
Early Learning Matters is often viewed alongside schools like The Goddard School - Hillsboro by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Early Learning Matters?
The application deadline for Early Learning Matters is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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