Where natural curiosity turns into a lifelong love of learning.
Harwell Beaverton provides research-backed, play-based early education tailored to your child’s unique developmental tempo. With small classrooms, patient teachers, and joyful learning spaces, we help every child feel confident, capable, and excited to explore.
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Play is the child’s brain at its most powerful.
Decades of developmental research—from the Harvard Center on the Developing Child to the National Association for the Education of Young Children—confirm that young brains build the deepest cognitive pathways when actively engaged in guided play.
Intentional, Guided Play
Play-based education is not an unstructured free-for-all. Our educators intentionally scaffold learning environments where building blocks teach balance, water tables introduce fluid physics, and dramatic play expands complex vocabulary.
Aligned with Kindergarten
Modern Oregon kindergarten standards are built around cooperative, play-based inquiry rather than silent desk work. By learning through play at Harwell, children transition into kindergarten with high emotional confidence, active listening skills, and genuine enthusiasm.
Tailored to Your Child's Needs
Every child possesses a unique developmental rhythm. Because our teacher-to-child ratios are low, our educators observe and customize daily experiences—giving patient extra time where a child needs support, and offering new challenges where curiosity takes off.
How We Bring the Curriculum to Life
Four engaging pathways where teachers guide children through hands-on exploration each day.
Hands-On STEM
Counting games, balance scales, sorting trays, water experiments, and tactile puzzles that build early mathematical confidence.
Phonics & Story Circles
Expressive storytelling, rhyme games, letter sounds, and daily discussions that build rich vocabulary and a love for reading.
Sensory & Creative Arts
Easel painting, clay, kinetic sensory bins, music rhythms, and dramatic play that empower self-expression and motor coordination.
Social & Emotional Skills
Gentle conflict coaching, learning to share, expressing emotions with words, and working together on cooperative group projects.
Space to run, jump, and play in every season.
Pacific Northwest weather should not keep children indoors sitting still. Our Beaverton campus features a 1,000 sq ft all-weather indoor play space and movement studio with soaring timber ceilings, open play zones, and child-height discovery stations.
Large doors open directly to our secure, fenced outdoor play park with cedar bark chips, slides, climbing structures, and outdoor picnic tables—giving children room for active play, balance, and fresh air every single day.
A Note from Director Katrina
“My goal for Harwell Beaverton is to be the place where every child runs through the door with excitement, and leaves at the end of the day feeling capable and proud.”
Early childhood is not something to be rushed. It is when children learn who they are, how to make friends, and how to navigate new challenges. That is why our teachers take the time to learn your child’s unique personality, what makes them laugh, and where they need extra gentle support.
Whether comforting an infant during morning drop-off, guiding a toddler through gross-motor games in our indoor play space, or facilitating collaborative preschool projects, our teaching team treats every child with deep patience and warmth.
My door is always open to our families. I personally conduct each campus walkthrough so we can talk about your child’s routine, answer all of your questions, and show you our vibrant classrooms firsthand.
Nurturing classrooms for every developmental stage.
Serving children from 12 weeks through 5 years with licensed teacher ratios (1:4 Infant, 1:5 Toddler, 1:10 Preschool).
Infant Program
One-on-one caregiver bonding, soothing nursery routines, sensory discovery, and responsive alignment with your baby’s home rhythms.
Older Infant Program
Crawling navigation, pulling up, tactile coordination, responsive sign language, and attentive verbal interaction.
Wobbler Program
First steps, balance stability, rhythm exploration, and friendly initial peer socialization in small cohorts.
Toddler Program
Vocabulary expansion, cooperative puzzle solving, dramatic play, sensory art, and supportive potty-training partnership.
Preschool Program
A comprehensive, play-based preschool curriculum combining phonemic awareness, hands-on STEM experiments, foundational mathematics, and social-emotional independence to prepare children joyfully for kindergarten.
Monthly Rates (2026)
We publish our rates openly because planning your family’s care should be clear and stress-free. Our Beaverton campus opens from 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM, providing vital breathing room for your morning and evening commute along SW Jenkins Road. In accordance with Oregon early learning wellness standards, your child’s enrolled schedule may span up to 10 peaceful hours of care each day. Schedules are offered for 3, 4, or 5 days per week (1-day and 2-day per week care are not offered at Beaverton).
State of Oregon ERDC Childcare Subsidies Accepted
Harwell School participates in the Oregon ERDC program.
Infants, Wobblers & Toddlers Program
Beaverton Campus · 14480 SW Jenkins Rd · Licensed Ratios (1:4 Infant & Wobbler · 1:5 Toddler) · Peaceful Sleeping Suites
| Age Group | 3 Days / Wk | 4 Days / Wk | 5 Days (Full-Time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants & Older Infants | $1,480 | $1,818 | $2,069 |
| Wobblers | $1,480 | $1,818 | $2,069 |
| Toddlers | $1,480 | $1,818 | $2,069 |
Preschool Program
Beaverton Campus · 14480 SW Jenkins Rd · Licensed 1:10 Ratio · Kindergarten Readiness & STEM
| Schedule Option | 3 Days / Wk | 4 Days / Wk | 5 Days (Full-Time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day (Up to 10 hrs) | $1,300 | $1,657 | $1,830 |
| Half Day (Morning Session) | $910 | $1,160 | $1,281 |
What Your Monthly Tuition Includes
We take the invisible mental load off working parents. No hidden supply fees or mid-year surprises.
Wholesome Daily Nutrition
Fresh morning and afternoon snacks prepared daily—featuring organic fruits, whole grains, and gentle dairy-free alternatives.
All Tactile Learning Materials
Natural cedar blocks, sensory bin fillers, child-safe watercolors, and STEM inquiry kits. You never receive a back-to-school supply checklist.
Real-Time Parent Connection
Private photo updates, meal tracking, nap logs, and milestone notes sent directly to your phone—giving you peace of mind throughout your workday.
Tour Beaverton with Director Katrina
Choosing early care is a deeply personal decision. Katrina will walk you through our sunlit classrooms, introduce you to our dedicated faculty, show you our peaceful sleeping suites, and help map your morning commute along Jenkins Road.
Individual 30-minute tours · Questions regarding infant ratios, ERDC, and classroom routines warmly welcomed
Direct Answers for Working Parents
Verifiable operational facts on ratios, tuition schedules, Oregon ERDC subsidies, and campus logistics.
Does Harwell accept ERDC in Clackamas County and Washington County?
Yes. State of Oregon ERDC Childcare Subsidies are accepted. Harwell School participates in the Oregon ERDC program across both our Beaverton and Oregon City campuses.
What are the infant, toddler, and preschool ratios at Harwell?
Harwell adheres strictly to certified State of Oregon (DELC) licensing ratios across all age groups: Infant classrooms (12 weeks – 8 months) operate at a 1:4 ratio with a maximum group size of 8; Older Infant and Wobbler classrooms operate at 1:4; Toddler classrooms (24–35 months) operate at 1:5; and Preschool rooms operate at a 1:10 ratio. These structured ratios ensure attentive individualized care, high safety standards, and calm classroom environments.
What daycare is closest to Nike World Headquarters?
The Harwell School Beaverton campus (14480 SW Jenkins Rd, Beaverton, OR 97005) is located directly across the street from Nike World Headquarters (One Bowerman Drive), making it the premier choice for corporate commuters seeking seamless morning drop-offs along the SW Jenkins Road corridor.
What is the tuition cost for childcare in Beaverton and Oregon City?
Harwell practices radical tuition transparency with zero hidden fees. In Oregon City, monthly tuition is published across two tiers: Infant & Toddler care (ages 12 weeks – 2 years) ranges from $483/month (1 day/week) to $1,799/month (full-time 5 days), while Preschool & Pre-K (ages 3–5) ranges from $441/month (1 day/week) to $1,604/month (full-time 5 days). In Beaverton, Infant & Toddler care ranges from $1,480/month (3 days/week) to $2,069/month (full-time 5 days), while Preschool ranges from $1,300/month (3 days/week) to $1,830/month (full-time 5 days) with half-day and flexible schedule options. Annual rate agreements lock in your tuition with zero unexpected mid-year hikes.
How does Harwell's play-based philosophy differ from daycare chains?
Unlike commercial corporate daycare warehouses with rigid scripted workbooks, Harwell utilizes an inquiry-led, play-based pedagogical model rooted in developmental neuroscience. Children learn foundational mathematics, literacy, and scientific reasoning through hands-on tactile materials (natural cedar wood, sensory tables, open-ended building blocks). Additionally, our Beaverton campus features a 1,000 sq ft indoor play space and movement studio, ensuring gross motor regulation rain or shine.
Verified by Campus Directors Katrina & DebraLee
State of Oregon DELC Facility IDs: Beaverton (#CC503568) • Oregon City (#CC503567)
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