Little Nestlings Early Learning Center sits right in the heart of West Linn’s Willamette neighborhood, a lively part of the city known for its walkable streets, local shops, and strong sense of community. Families visiting the area often remark that everything feels close, connected, and welcoming — the kind of…

Families in Oregon City looking for a thoughtful, child-centered preschool will find Little Nestlings just a short, convenient drive away in West Linn. Our early learning environment is intentionally designed for children ages 3–5 to explore, connect, and grow through meaningful, hands-on experiences. At Little Nestlings, learning begins with curiosity.…

Preschool near Lake Oswego offering thoughtful, child-centered learning for ages 3–5. Located in West Linn, Little Nestlings nurtures curiosity, creativity, and confidence.

We all know the saying: “It takes a village to raise a child.” When you’re raising a preschooler, you know this as truth. A community around you isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s the difference between surviving the week and feeling like you belong and are supported where you are. Not…

Little Nestlings is a warm, community-centered preschool in West Linn for children ages 3–5. Located near all West Linn neighborhood associations, our program offers hands-on learning, expressive arts, early STEAM exploration, outdoor discovery, and a nurturing environment where children’s curiosity and confidence thrive.

Explore a day in the life at Little Nestlings Early Learning Center, where the Reggio Emilia approach nurtures creativity, curiosity, and collaboration in West Linn.

At Little Nestlings, we implement play-based learning to unlock each child’s potential. Learn how this approach fosters creativity, problem-solving, and social skills in early childhood education.

At Little Nestlings, we embrace the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, which nurtures children’s creativity, critical thinking, and social responsibility. Rooted in a child-led philosophy, this method encourages exploration and collaboration, allowing each child to actively shape their learning journey. Our classrooms, designed as a "third teacher," inspire…

Little Nestlings Early Learning Center, opening September 2024, offers a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool program for 3 & 4-year-olds in West Linn & Lake Oswego, OR. Nurture creativity & critical thinking!