Explorer Learning Academy

Explorer Learning Academy

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Explorer Learning Academy (ELA) offers high-quality, play-based care for infants to preschoolers in NE Portland. Founded by Mrs. ERDC, CCI & Preschool for All.

Zee, ELA provides inclusive, nurturing care. www.elapdx.com

08/17/2026

Children listen better when they feel safe and seen. Get close, say the child’s name, notice the feeling, and then state the limit. Connection does not remove the boundary; it helps the child hear it.

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08/16/2026

Strong fingers help with dressing, drawing, eating, and writing. Build them through play: play dough, tongs, stickers, blocks, tearing paper, large beads, and squeezing sponges.

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08/16/2026

Teachers learn about children by watching closely and writing down what they see and hear. Daily observations help teachers plan activities that connect to each child’s current skills and interests.

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08/16/2026

Early childhood teachers do work that may look small but lasts for years. Every calm redirection, song, story, diaper change, observation, and kind welcome helps build a child’s view of school and self.

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08/15/2026

Young children do well with the same simple bedtime steps. Try: bathroom, pajamas, one book, one song, lights out. Keep the order steady even when the exact time changes. Predictable routines help the body slow down.

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08/15/2026

Las familias de habla hispana son bienvenidas en Explorer Learning Academy. Para apoyar a los niños, colaboramos con las familias y utilizamos recursos visuales, gestos, materiales traducidos cuando están disponibles y palabras que les resultan familiares.

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08/15/2026
08/15/2026

Early childhood education is skilled work. It takes planning, observation, safety knowledge, communication, creativity, and a deep understanding of how young children grow.

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8212 NE Sandy Boulevard
Tigard, OR
97220

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 10pm
Tuesday 5am - 10pm
Wednesday 5am - 10pm
Thursday 5am - 10pm
Friday 5am - 10pm
Saturday 5am - 10pm
Sunday 5am - 10pm