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Children playing in sandbox.
What if your child got to spend a week at the Early Learning Community (ELC) cooking up a storm, starring in the camp musical, building fairy houses, crafting self-propelled boats, and soaking up the sunshine in our gorgeous outdoor spaces right here on Pacific’s Forest Grove campus? 
Children huddling for picture together outside in the sunshine.
Ever hear students playing outdoors as you walk past the Early Learning Community and wonder what fun they could be up to? Attend our open house and learn more about our preschool through 4th grade programs.
Exploring different schooling options for your child in the new year? Come and see what children need to become critical thinkers and joyous, self-directed learners at the Early Learning Community!
Kindergarten self-portraits hung up in the library.
The Early Learning Community's “How We See Ourselves" exhibit showcases the work of its preschool through 4th grade students. View it at the Forest Grove City Library until Nov. 27!
Children play outside in the Cedar Classroom sand box.
Begin your child's school life in the highest quality educational setting — come and see what children need to become critical thinkers and joyous, self-directed learners at the Early Learning Community (ELC)!
Young girls hugging outside of the ELC
What if your child’s first experience with school was full of joy, wonder, and great teaching? Come explore kindergarten openings at the Early Learning Community for the 2023-2024 school year. Schedule a tour and experience what we’re all about!   
Children learn from teacher in the Cedar Classroom.
The Early Learning Community (ELC) still has a few open spots for the 2023-2024 school year in our blended 3rd/4th grade classroom. Children attending the ELC encounter a richly stimulating learning environment and nurturing, creative teachers.
Children make funny faces with hands over eyes.
Looking for a different school experience for your child — one filled with curiosity, discovery and exploring the world outside? The Early Learning Community (ELC) still has a few open spots in our 2023-2024 kindergarten class!
Child holds butterfly on their finger.
The Early Learning Community's 15th Anniversary Gala & Auction is soon — have you registered yet? Join us the evening of Saturday, April 29, for drinks, delicious bites, and a time to reconnect with ELC friends, old and new. Tickets are $50 with all proceeds going to support the incredible teachers, staff, and programming at the ELC.
Girl looking into a glass jar in nature.
Pacific's Early Learning Community Summer Camp offers an intentional and child-focused approach to play and learning. Register your child soon for the Preschool/Kindergarten cohort. Spots are filling up quickly!

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