Fall Preschool Enrollment
in West Linn for Ages 3–5
Little Nestlings Early Learning Center is welcoming families for fall preschool enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year. Our Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool serves children ages 3–5 in a warm, creative, relationship-based environment in West Linn. Children learn through hands-on exploration, outdoor play, expressive arts, STEAM, storytelling, ASL exposure, and meaningful social-emotional skill building. Families from West Linn, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, and nearby communities are invited to schedule a tour and learn whether Little Nestlings feels like the right fit for their child.
Little Nestlings Early Learning Center is welcoming families for fall preschool enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year. Our Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool serves children ages 3–5 in a warm, creative, relationship-based environment in West Linn. Children learn through hands-on exploration,
outdoor play, expressive arts, STEAM, storytelling, ASL exposure, and meaningful social-emotional skill building. Families from West Linn, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, and nearby communities are invited to schedule a tour and learn whether Little Nestlings feels like the right fit for their child.
What Ages Does Little Nestlings Serve?
Little Nestlings serves children ages 3–5 during the school year. The preschool is located in West Linn and offers a Reggio Emilia-inspired environment focused on hands-on learning, creativity, outdoor exploration, relationships, and social-emotional growth.
Welcome to Our Nest
Choosing the right early learning environment is an important decision. We have designed our enrollment process to be clear, thoughtful, and easy to navigate. Our team is here to answer questions, explain current availability, and support your family through each step.
Your child’s education, emotional well-being, and sense of belonging are at the heart of our work. We look forward to getting to know your family and partnering with you during this meaningful stage of your child’s development.
Why Families Choose Little Nestlings
Families choose Little Nestlings because children are supported as capable, curious, creative learners. The classroom environment invites children to explore real materials, ask questions, create, build, move, tell stories, collaborate, and express their ideas in many ways. Teachers serve as co-learners and guides. They observe closely, respond thoughtfully, and help children develop confidence, creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills.
Our program supports the whole child. Children practice confidence, communication, emotional regulation, friendship skills, independence, collaboration, problem-solving, and care for others through daily play and exploration. Little Nestlings is licensed by the State of Oregon and is connected with the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children, and the North American Reggio Emilia Alliance.
What Children Experience
- Hands-on learning with open-ended materials
- Outdoor exploration and nature connection
- Art, drawing, painting, clay, collage, and process-based creativity
- STEAM invitations and problem-solving
- Storytelling, language, books, and imaginative play
- ASL exposure
- Small-group experiences and relationship-based guidance
- Mixed-age learning and collaboration
- Social-emotional skill building throughout the day
Our mixed-age preschool classrooms serve children ages 3, 4, and 5. Children learn alongside one another, build meaningful relationships, and have opportunities to both receive and offer support within the classroom community.
2026–2027 Preschool Program at a Glance
Ages Served
Ages
Served
Children ages 3–5
Attendance Options
Two to five days per week, based on availability
School-day Hours
School-day
Hours
8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Optional Aftercare
2:30 p.m. to
5:00 p.m.
Additional rates apply.
2026–2027 School Calendar Information
Little Nestlings is not affiliated with the West Linn-Wilsonville School District. However, we generally follow the district calendar for holiday breaks and inclement weather closures.
Parent-teacher conferences, teacher in-service with the West Linn-Wilsonville School District. However, we generally follow the district calendar for days, and other Little Nestlings events may follow a different schedule.
The official 2026–2027 Little Nestlings school calendar will be shared with enrolled families.
Little Nestlings is not affiliated with the West Linn-Wilsonville School District. However, we generally follow the district calendar for holiday breaks and inclement weather closures.
Parent-teacher conferences, teacher in-service days, and other Little Nestlings events may follow a different schedule.
The official 2026–2027 Little Nestlings school calendar will be shared with enrolled families.
2026–2027 Tuition
We are proud to share that our tuition rates for the 2026–2027 school year remain unchanged since Little Nestlings opened in 2024. Our preschool program serves 3-, 4-, and 5-year-old children in mixed-age classrooms. Families may choose a schedule between two and five days per week, based on availability.
Daily Tuition Rates
Children age 3:
$93.75 per day
Children ages 4 and 5:
$87.50 per day
Monthly tuition is calculated according to the number of days a child attends each week. Optional aftercare is available for an additional fee.
Families will receive complete tuition details, payment information, school policies, and required enrollment paperwork during the registration process.
Monthly tuition is calculated according to the number of days a child attends each week. Optional aftercare is available for an additional fee. Families will receive complete tuition details, payment information, school policies, and required enrollment paperwork during the registration process.
Current Enrollment Availability
Little Nestlings is certified to serve up to 40 children and families. The number of available spaces changes throughout the enrollment season. Please contact us for current availability and schedule options.
Fall spaces are limited, and a tour is the best way to experience the classroom, meet Colleen, ask questions, and learn whether Little Nestlings may be the right fit for your child.
Bathroom Readiness
Children must have age-appropriate bathroom skills before attending Little Nestlings.
Children should be:
- Out of diapers and pull-up
- Willing to try using the toilet when prompted
- Able to communicate when they need to use the bathroom, or actively working toward that skill
- Independent in the bathroom, or actively working toward greater independence
We understand that bathroom independence develops over time. Families are welcome to ask questions about whether their child is ready.
How the Enrollment Process Works
Schedule a
Tour
Visit Little Nestlings, see the classroom environment, meet Colleen, and ask questions about the program.
Request Enrollment
Information
Tell us about your child, preferred schedule, and anticipated start date.
Complete the
Registration Form
After reviewing the enrollment policies, complete the registration form provided by Little Nestlings.
Submit the
Registration Fee
A completed registration form and a non-refundable $150 registration fee are required to secure a child’s place in the program.
Complete the
Remaining Paperwork
Little Nestlings will provide the remaining enrollment documents, tuition information, school policies, and next steps for the upcoming school year.