Award-Winning
Boutique Early Learning.
Harwell School provides research-backed, play-based early childhood education in peaceful, licensed-ratio classrooms across our Beaverton and Oregon City campuses.
Directly Across from Nike World HQ • 1,000 Sq Ft Indoor Play Space
1,000 sq ft all-weather indoor play space and movement studio, boutique classrooms, and personalized inquiry learning tailored to your child's pace.
Best of 2026 Preschool Award Winner • Clackamas County
Voted Best of 2026 Preschool in Oregon City by BusinessRate based on verified parent reviews. Led by Director DebraLee, offering attentive play-based learning with full DELC licensing and Oregon ERDC subsidy support.
Transparent tuition, published by campus — no hidden fees. Beaverton rates · Oregon City rates
Recognized as Oregon's Best of 2026 in Early Childhood Education
Harwell School was awarded the Best of 2026 Preschool & Daycare distinction by BusinessRate, powered directly by verified local parent reviews. Families choose Harwell for our calm, low-density classrooms, certified educator ratios, and joyful play-based curriculum.
What Harwell families say about us.
Real feedback from parents who trust our teaching team every day.
"Finding a childcare center where the director and teachers know your child's personality immediately gave us peace of mind. DebraLee and her team have created a warm, family atmosphere."
"The low teacher-to-child ratios mean our toddler gets patient help with communication and sharing. They spend plenty of time outdoors and our daughter comes home happy every afternoon."
"We qualified for Oregon ERDC subsidies, and the school helped make the entire transition smooth and dignified. You can tell the teachers genuinely care about the kids."
Designed Around the Child, Built for Working Families
Every classroom and schedule is designed to provide warmth, low-stimulation focus, and real logistical peace of mind.
Licensed Tiered Ratios
We strictly adhere to certified Oregon DELC ratios: 1:4 Infant, 1:5 Toddler, and 1:10 Preschool with generous room to move. Calm environments reduce sensory overstimulation, encourage peer friendships, and support individualized early learning.
Play-Based STEM & Inquiry
A child-directed curriculum weaving foundational math, early literacy, and natural science experiments into daily tactile play—aligning directly with Oregon kindergarten standards without rigid drill worksheets.
Extended Operating Windows
Full-time and flexible FlexEd schedules tailored to local working families within our 6:45 AM – 5:45 PM daily windows (up to 10 hours of care daily per Oregon state licensing rules).
Experience Harwell in Person
Walk through our peaceful classrooms, meet our campus directors, and confirm room availability for your target start date.