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CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
(3 - 5 Year Olds)
OUR GOAL is to provide a well balanced program through play and creative activities while encouraging each child to learn and explore at their own pace.
Our Program offers classes for 3s (Preschool), and 4 to 5+ (Pre-K), as well as summer space for K-5th grade students. We offer a variety of schedule options for most age groups to accommodate many family needs.
Our Classes
Fantastic Fawns
Ages 3-4 (Preschool)
Full Day Program
The Fawns room starts the beginning of our classroom skills curriculum. We offer a variety of hands-on learning experiences for the children to engage at their own pace. In this class we will begin to introduce some academic concepts as well as life skills and habits, making it a priority to tap into all the key developmental components throughout the week. We have learning centers that focus on art, science, sensory exploration, drama, literature, music, pre-math concepts and pre-writing concepts. We also weave biblical principals throughout our day-to-day curriculum. We teach self-care tasks such as using the restroom, washing hands, and putting on shoes. The goal is for Fawns to gain confidence and feel valued as they grow.
Awesome Owls
Ages 4 -5 (Pre-K)
Full Day Program
The Owls classroom is a place for the continuation of skills learned in the Fawns class. Here the children grow in knowledge and gain greater insight that will support their transition into the elementary school setting. The Owls focus is also on building more independence, honing social skills, increasing critical thinking, and practicing better conflict resolution techniques. They do this in a developmentally appropriate, hands-on, play-based environment with teachers who love Jesus. Children choose from a variety of learning centers that include music, movement, art, science, math, literacy, and sensory stations. Throughout the year teachers will assess progress and focus on each child’s needs alongside their families. As teachers learn more about an Owl’s strengths, they work on how to best prepare them for Kindergarten with grace and patience.
Beloved Bear Cubs
Preschool/Pre-K
Half Day Program
*Coming September 8, 2026!* The Bear Cubs classroom will house our new half day, part-time program for children 3-5 years old. They will experience a morning of gospel-centered play-based academic curriculum, learn school behaviors and routines, and make a bunch of friends! The class is from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and is offered two or four days a week, Monday - Thursday. Snack is provided.
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The Summer Bear Cubs classroom is for full time and part time Kindergarten and elementary school-age kids. They will participate in fun Summer activities as well as explore different themes for continued learning throughout the summer.
Take a look at our Summer Page for more information on our summer program. ​​

Our Curriculum
Our program pulls from many sources to cover the five domains of Oregon’s Early Learning guidelines. These domains are: Approaches to learning, Social-emotional Development, Language and Communication, Literacy, and Mathematics. Weekly lesson plans custom tailored to each class help to grow every child’s creativity, problem-solving, and academic skills. Starting with faith and biblical principles we add music, art, dynamic play, fine and large motor activities, science, and nature to guide the children into discovery and mastery of the five domains.
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Every Monday a Sunday School teacher from Willamette Christian Center leads Chapel time using Bible Engagement Project Curriculum. The teachers in each classroom review the lesson with fun handouts and activities. For more information on the bible curriculum see the link below...
For more information about Willamette Christian Center's Children's Ministry:

What makes WK special...

GRANDPARENT STORYTIME
Willamette Kids is blessed to have several grandpas and grandmas come into the classroom and read to the kids. This is such a special time and great opportunity for these little ones to have sweet memories and connections with kind men and women.

WEEKLY CHAPEL
Every week the school meets together with church staff for chapel time to sing songs and learn about the Bible. Teachers gather in prayer every morning and walk by faith knowing Jesus is the center of this ministry.
Choices of Schedules & Rates


A 2% discount on tuition applied for multiple children enrolled.
A 2% discount on tuition applied for active military families.
Things we recommend you do before making a decision if WK is for your family...
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Check out our Child Development program by taking a tour.
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Talk to other parents currently enrolled in the program.
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Visit your child’s potential classroom on the day you want to have him/her attend.
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Have a discussion at home about whether our Child Development program is right for your family.
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Fill out the necessary forms (Located in Preschool Lobby).
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Submit completed forms and registration fee to the Church Office.
