Preschool
Set Your Preschooler Up for Success
Set your preschooler up for school success! Willamalane offers full-time and part-time preschool and has recently expanded enrollment. Willamalane teachers create academic opportunities through early STEM and literacy curricula and help kids to develop social and emotional skills that prepare them for kindergarten. All children must be at least three years old by Sept. 1 and toilet trained before entering the programs. Scholarships are available for select preschool programs.
Register Your Preschooler
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year begins on August 13 at 8 a.m. To speed registration, complete your School Year 25-26 Pass in advance.
To schedule a tour, please call 541-736-4544.
Tiny Ducks Preschool: Full-time preschool
Ages 3-5. This program offers learning and early childhood care in a full-day setting. Your preschooler will learn through collaborative and hands-on play. Children will enjoy early literacy programs, art, creative movement, and imaginative play. The ratio of staff members to children is 1:10.
- Bob Keefer Center
- Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- 2024-25 Fees: $950 per month in-district, $1,140 per month out-of-district
- 2025-26 Fees (starting Sept. 1): $1,045 per month in-district, $1,254 per month out-of-district
- Register here
- 25-26 Program Calendar
Friendly Finches: Part-time preschool
Ages 3-5. This preschool program is a nurturing introduction to what it’s like to be in a school setting. Children enjoy story time, early literacy programs, art, creative movement, and imaginative play. The ratio of staff members to children is 1:10.
- Bob Keefer Center
- Monday-Thursday, 8:30-11:00 a.m.
- $300 per month in-district, $360 per month out-of-district
- 2025-26 enrollment begins on Wednesday, August 13 at 8 a.m. Complete your School Year 25-26 Pass in advance.
- 25-26 Program Calendar
Ready Robins: Part-time preschool
Ages 3-5. This class meets the growing needs of students who are ready for a more structured class time. Learning focuses on the skills necessary for success in kindergarten. Trained staff members work with children to expand reading, writing, science, and math concepts. Children also enjoy art, creative movement, and imaginative play. The ratio of staff members to children is 1:10.
- Bob Keefer Center
- Monday-Thursday, 12:00-3:00 p.m.
- $432 per month in-district, $519 per month out-of-district
- 2025-26 enrollment begins on Wednesday, August 13 at 8 a.m. Complete your School Year 25-26 Pass in advance.
- 25-26 Program Calendar
Cheery Chickadees: Part-time preschool
Ages 3-5. Willamalane and Early Childhood CARES offer this inclusive learning environment to ensure students reach their full potential during these critical pre-kindergarten years. Education consultants provide regular support to students. This program follows the Early Childhood CARES service calendar. The ratio of staff members to children is 1:8.
- Bob Keefer Center
- Monday-Thursday, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
- $375 per month in-district, $450 per month out-of-district
- 2025-26 enrollment begins on Wednesday, August 13 at 8 a.m. Complete your School Year 25-26 Pass in advance.
- 25-26 Program Calendar coming soon!
Family Information
Learn about important family info for your child’s experience! Find details on the registration process, program handbooks, code of conduct, photo policy, payment plans, waitlist information, and refund policies.