Our staff would like to welcome you to visit our center.
The staff takes in pride in keeping up to date with the latest trends in Early Childhood Education.
Ongoing training is offered to the staff during the year at the center and through the various training opportunities in the community.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Hillsboro Knowledge Beginnings ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2000
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to Hillsboro Knowledge Beginnings supporting the Hillsboro and Beaverton communities for over 12 years. Our friendly team of child care professionals look forward to meeting and getting to know you and your child. Our staff provides a safe, nurturing and loving environment for your infant and toddler to establish a strong bond between home and school. The teachers continue to build a foundation for your Preschool through Kindergarten child for a lifelong love of learning and academic success. We provide homework assistance and fun activities for your school age child with before and after school bus transportation to several local elementary schools. Our building is designed as a school setting with individual classrooms that are bright and full of natural light. We enjoy our outside time with three large playground areas. We would love to have you and your child become part of the Knowledge Beginnings family!
- Our center has a secured entrance that each family receives their own personal code to gain access to center. All three playgrounds are fenced and secured with each classroom having immediate access. We require only authorized individuals with valid identification to pick up a child. All staff are certified in CPR & 1st Aid and we practice monthly fire and natural disaster drills.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Mandarin, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Yes, ask Center for specifics.
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Private Kindergarten Programs (5–6 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hillsboro Knowledge Beginnings?
The application deadline for Hillsboro Knowledge Beginnings is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Hillsboro Knowledge Beginnings located?
Hillsboro Knowledge Beginnings is located in the Tanasbourne neighborhood of Hillsboro, OR.
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