Each classroom offers age-appropriate experiences and activities which support and encourage your child's emergent and constructive learning.
Our teaching philosophy and educational approach is drawn from Emergent Curriculum Practices, Developmentally Appropriate Practices and from the text entitled Creative Curriculum.
Our experienced staff is dedicated to providing a caring, warm and welcoming environment which supports every aspect of your child's development.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 41 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 Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for West Hills Learning Center?
The application deadline for West Hills Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is West Hills Learning Center located?
West Hills Learning Center is located in the Southwest Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 25 other private schools located in Southwest Portland.
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