NOW ENROLLING

NOW ENROLLING

8212 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR 97220

Located in the Columbia Knolls Apartment Complex under the office.

Opening September 2025

Sunday - Saturday | 5:00 am - 10:00 pm

Infants

  • A Safe Start, A Strong Foundation

    At Explorer Learning Academy, our infant program is more than childcare β€” it’s the beginning of your child’s learning journey. Designed for babies 6 weeks to 17 months, our nurturing, sensory-friendly classroom is built to support early brain development, emotional security, and daily discovery.

  • We provide high-quality, nurturing care for infants ages 6 weeks to 17 months.

    πŸ’› Diapers, wipes, meals, and formula included
    πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ« Low ratios & trained, culturally responsive staff
    πŸ“± Daily updates through our family app

    We Accept:
    βœ… ERDC
    βœ… CCI (City of Portland)
    βœ… Private Pay

    Need help applying for ERDC or CCI? We’re happy to help β€” contact us anytime!

Toddlers

  • Now Enrolling: 16 Toddler Slots (Ages 18–36 months)
    Our toddler classroom offers nurturing, play-based care that supports growing independence, language, and social-emotional skills.

  • Serving toddlers 18–36 months with a joyful, structured environment that supports independence, language, and social skills.

    🧠 Play-based learning & daily routines
    πŸ₯— All meals, diapers, and wipes included
    πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ« Caring staff trained in early childhood development

    We Accept:
    βœ… ERDC
    βœ… CCI (City of Portland)
    βœ… Private Pay

    Questions about coverage or enrollment? Contact us β€” we’re here to help!

Preschoolers

  • Now Enrolling: 20 Preschool Slots (Ages 3–5 years)
    Our full-day preschool program builds school readiness through hands-on learning, cultural pride, and joyful exploration.

    ✨ Curriculum: HighScope + Montessori-inspired