Opal Museum School:
Preschool & Early Kindergarten
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Preschool
With an emphasis on communicating ideas through the languages of the arts and sciences, children enrolled in preschool at Opal Museum School discover what they understand, wonder, feel and imagine, taking them to surprisingly high levels of language development and creativity.Join us on the journey of learning with your child!
Please note that we currently have two openings for girls in the 2010-11 early kindergarten class. The preschool is full for 2010-11. We are accepting applications for the waitlist.
Details:
- Schedule: September-June
- Daily schedule: 8:30am-1:30pm M-F
- Open enrollment: Applications processed beginning February 1.
- Age requirement: 3 years, 6 months to 5 years by September 1
- Number of students: 17 max.
- Staff: Two highly qualified, experienced teachers
- Nutrition: A healthy snack available to all children. Lunch to be brought from home.
- Curriculum: Operated by PCM using the same inquiry-based approaches to learning through the arts and sciences as the Museum’s Opal Charter School. Inspired by the Early Childhood Schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy.
Fees & Tuition: (All fees and tuition are non-refundable)
Application fee: $25
Enrollment fee: $150
Tuition: $6,000 for the school year.
Additional Care Option:
Portland Children's Museum offers daily extended care for children in the preschool. Care is provided by Museum staff in Museum studios.
1:30-2:30pm M-F
$350 for each day (1-4 days) per week for the entire school year
$1,600 for five days per week for the entire school year
Download an application for preschool at Opal Museum School.
Questions:
Call 503.471.9917. Leave your phone number with a message or email: slindeman@portlandcm.org
Early Kindergarten
Early Kindergarten at Opal Museum School is designed to engage children in a curriculum that provokes them to imagine, wonder, invent, design and create.We strive to unite joy and learning every day!
Please note that the Early Kindergarten and Preschool classes are full for 2010-11. We are currently accepting applications for the waitlist.
Details:
- Schedule: September-June
- Daily schedule: 8:30am-2:30pm, MTuThF, 8:30am-1:30pm Wednesdays
- Open enrollment: Applications processed beginning February 1.
- Age requirement: 4-6 years by September 1
- Number of students: 20 max
- Staff: Two highly qualified, experienced teachers
- Nutrition: A healthy morning and afternoon snack available to all children. Lunch to be brought from home.
- Curriculum: Operated by PCM, using the same inquiry-based approaches to learning through the arts and sciences as the Museum’s Opal Charter School. Inspired by the Early Childhood Schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy.
Fees & Tuition: (All fees and tuition are non-refundable)
Application fee: $25
Enrollment fee: $150
Tuition: $7,750 for the school year.
Additional Care Option:
Portland Children's Museum offers daily extended care for children in the preschool. Care is provided by Museum staff in Museum studios.
1:30-2:30pm Wednesday
$350 for one day per week for the entire school year
Download an application for early kindergarten at Opal Museum School.
Questions:
Call 503.471.9917. Leave your phone number with a message or email: slindeman@portlandcm.org
Museum Hours
Now - Sept. 6
Open Daily, 9am-5pm*
*Closed July 4th
Find the Museum
We are located at:
Washington Park
4015 SW Canyon Rd.
Portland, OR 97221
503.223.6500
Fax 503.223.6600
Admission
1-54: $8
Over 55 & Military: $7
Under 1 & Members: Free