2020 Education Resource Guide
2020
Education Resource Guide
Your Guide to Local Schools, Preschools & Educational Resources
Ratio
Enrollment
Hours
Application Deadline
Religious?
Tuition
Camps?
Dancing Sol Nature-Based Preschool
1:5
open
8:30-12:30 (ext care 12:30-3:00)
open
no
See website
no
Eugene Montessori School
1:10
open
Hours: 7:30 - 5:30pm
open
no
varies
no
Lane Child and Family Center
1:9
99
Hours: 7:00am - 5:30pm
open
no
please call
no
varies
30-40
Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm
open until filled
no
web or call
yes
Eugene Waldorf School
1:15
160
Hours: varies by age/grade
open
nonsectarian spirituality
web or call
no
O'Hara Catholic School
1:15
520
Hours: 8:05 - 3:05 ext. care 2:40 - 6:00
open
Catholic
web or call
no
St. Paul Parish School
1:18
282
Hours: 8:10 - 3:00
open
Roman Catholic
call
no
Wellsprings Friends School
1:10
60
Hours: 9:00 - 3:00
open
no
$800/mo
no
1:15
110
Hours: 8:15 - 3:25
open
no
none
no
varies
4,000
Hours: 8:00 - 5:00
open
no
none
no
1:14
250
Hours: 8:30 - 3:05
Jan. 30, 2020
no
none
no
Boy Scouts of America, Oregon Trail Council
varies
open
Hours: varies
open
no
call
yes
Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestras
varies
varies
Hours: varies by ensemble
Sept-Oct
no
donation
yes
Healthy Moves
varies
varies
varies
open
no
see website
yes
1:1
open
Hours: varies
open
no
call
no
1:08
varies
Hours: 9am-12:00pm / 2:30-8pm/ Sat 9-2
open
no
varies/call
yes
Nearby Nature
varies
ongoing
Hours: see website for current in-person as well as online programs and resources
on-going
no
varies
yes
Oregon Ballet Academy
varies
ongoing
Hours: Mon-Fri 3pm-7pm, Sat 9am-1pm
varies
no
call
yes
n/a
see website
Hours: varies
see website
no
see website
no
The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts
varies
open
Hours: M-F 9am-8pm, Sat 9-12:30
open
no
varies
yes
Triple P: The Positive Parenting Program
varies
open
Hours: not applicable
open
no
none
no
2:8 / 2:12
varies
Hours: see website
see website
no
varies
yes
Classification Preschools
The Little French School
Private Schools
Charter/Online Schools Network Charter School Oregon Charter Academy Ridgeline Montessori School
Educational Resources
Lane Tutoring Service National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics
Quality Care Connections
Whole Earth Nature School
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Dancing Sol NatureBased Preschool 896 Sundance Street Eugene, OR 97405 www.dancingsol.com
Dancing Sol offers full nature immersion in our outdoor preschool. Whether observing animals on a nature walk, playing games in the woods, tending the garden or creating food for the fairies in our mud kitchen, children at Dancing Sol are engaged in learning. We know that children learn though play and active involvement with their environment.
Eugene Montessori School 2255 Oakmont Way Eugene, OR 97401 541-345-7124 www.eugenemontessorischool.com (please see our ad on page 3)
Eugene Montessori School offers a quality education for children age 2 1/2 - Kindergarten. The individual curriculum fosters the child's natural curiosity and love of learning while building self-confidence and independence. In our multi-age classrooms, children work together as a community caring for each other and the
Lane Child and Family Center 4000 E 30th Ave Eugene, OR 97405 541-463-5517 http://lanecc.edu/cfe/lcfc
LCFC offers high quality, Reggio inspired education for the entire community. Parent participation is welcome and financial aid is available! Our curriculum focuses on purposeful play, developing creativity, cognitive, emotional and motor skills. We provide opportunities for children to experiment with a variety of materials in a safe environment, with natural, outdoor playscapes. Teachers respect children’s unique needs and allow development at their own pace.
The Little French School 1376 Olive St. Eugene, OR 97401 541-345-3818 www.littlefrenchschool.org
LFS is a private, non-profit program combining high-quality care and education with immersion in the French language. We offer small class sizes, personalized instruction, flexible scheduling, and diverse, engaging curricula for toiReggio inspired, high-quality preschool education for the entire community “where children grow”
NAEYC nationallyaccredited with the highest rating by Oregon’s Quality Rating Improvement System
Call us for a tour! (541)-463-5517
lanecc.edu/cfe/lcfc
let-trained children ages 3-6. The program also offers transportation to and from Charlemagne at Parker Elementary, and extended/after school care and homework help for elementary students. Enrollment for 2020-2021 is now open. Call today to set up a tour and learn about starting your child on the path to language learning and global awareness in a caring and supportive environment! Some financial assistance available. Give your child the gift of language!
understanding, and awakening a sense of community. Our academic program integrates the arts, humanities, and sciences. We strive to help all children develop their unique physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual capacities. This enables each individual to responsibly enter in freedom into an ever-changing local and global community.
Private Schools Eugene Waldorf School 1350 McLean Blvd. Eugene, OR 97405 541-683-6951 www.EugeneWaldorf.org (please see our ad on page 24)
The Eugene Waldorf School is one of over 1,000 Waldorf schools worldwide and has been serving preschool through grade 8 since 1980. Our mission is to educate the whole child for the future, equally engaging body, mind, and spirit. Our teachers foster a love of learning by enlivening the imagination, strengthening the creative will, deepening
The Little French School Quality French Immersion Preschool for ages 3-6 Give your child the gift of language!
541.345.3818 Now Enrolling for Fall 2020
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environment. For more information or to schedule a tour, please call 541-345-7124
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O'Hara Catholic School 715 W. 18th Ave. Eugene, OR 97402 541-485-5291 www.oharaschool.org
O’Hara Catholic School serves students from Preschool through 8th grade in a nurturing, enriching environment. With an exceptional academic program and a strong focus on faith and values, students develop confidence, compassion, and a love of learning. Specialists
teach music, choir, art, Spanish, reading, PE, Praise & Worship, and library. O'Hara offers 1:1 technology for students in grades 5 - 8 and has multiple Google certified educators on staff. Founded in 1889. Fully accredited.
St. Paul Parish School 1201 Satre St. Eugene, OR 97401 541-344-1401 www.saintpaul-school.org
St. Paul Parish School is a fully accredited Preschool through 8th grade elementary program in the best tradition of Catholic education. Our mission is to provide a Catholic education fostering spiritual growth and academic excellence in a safe, nurturing environment. In addition to a solid academic program, students receive instruction in the Performing Arts, Physical Education, Tech-
Parent-child through grade 8 since 1980
nology and Spanish. Currently accepting applications for the coming 20-21 school year.
Wellsprings Friends School 3590 W. 18th Ave. Eugene, OR 97402 541-686-1223 www.wellspringsfriends.org
Wellsprings is an accredited, independent, non-profit high school, founded in 1994. Offering small classes, a variety of learning/teaching styles, lots of personal attention, and a safe, nurturing environment, we provide an engaging high school experience for teenagers whose needs are not met in other settings. Our teachers create supportive relationships that value each student's individual emotional, social and academic needs.
Charter/Online Schools Network Charter School 2550 Portland Street Eugene, OR 97405 541-344-1229 www.networkcharterschool.net
Network Charter School embraces students of all sorts, from inspired creators to reluctant learners to independent thinkers. Our caring and talented teachers provide a comprehensive education. Our classes prepare teens for college, advanced studies in the trades, and employment. Network welcomes 7th - 12th graders! See our website for up-to-date school year 202021 plans.
O’Hara Catholic School Since 1889, O’Hara Catholic School has provided an exceptional education for students in Preschool - 8th grade, offering a faith-filled community that nurtures the whole child. From academics to values and community service, O’Hara prepares students for high school, life and beyond.
NOW ENROLLING FOR 2020-2021
8th grade buddies help teach knitting in first grade.
Spaces available for 2020/2021 In-Person, Five Days per Week Small Cohort Sizes Following all State Health Requirements
EugeneWaldorf.org 541-683-6951 1350 McLean Blvd. 24
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715 West 18th Avenue | Eugene, OR apply online at oharaschool.org admissions@oharaschool.org | 541-485-5291
Enter to Learn. Go Forth to Serve.
Looking for an alternative for high school focused on the needs of your teenager?
833 Santiam Blvd Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-2272 www.oregoncharter.org
The mission of Oregon Charter Academy is to prepare all students for success in a global society through an inclusive, rigorous, academic environment where students have daily live interaction with highly qualified teachers and continuous access to curriculum. Oregon Charter Academy staff partners with families in a transparent, collaborative school environment to support all students in their academic journey.
We are the place you’ve been looking for.
Wellsprings Friends School
network
CHARTER SCHOOL
WHERE SCHOOL MEETS COMMUNITY l Free public school l South Eugene location l Small cohort classes l Free meals for all l Mental health services l High school diploma & GED-track options
Serving 7th-12th grade
Call for more information!
541-344-1229
networkcharterschool.net
St. Paul PA R I S H S C H O O L
Providing a quality Catholic education for students in preschool through 8th Grade for over 50 years. 1201 Satre Street Eugene, OR 97401 541-344-1401 www.saintpaul-school.org
Fully accredited nonprofit high school 541-686-1223 3590 W 18th Ave Eugene Call for a tour or more information
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www.wellspringsfriends.org
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Ridgeline Montessori School 4500 W. Amazon Drive Eugene, OR 97405 541-681-9662 www.ridgeline.org
Ridgeline Montessori provides an academically rigorous public Montessori education. Students balance their freedom to explore and think for themselves with their responsibility to work and learn within a community.
• Challenging curriculum • Self-directed Learning • Multi-age classrooms • No tuition • Grades K-8
Educational Resources Boy Scouts of America, Oregon Trail Council
Apply online at www.ridgeline.org
2525 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Eugene, OR 97401 541-485-4433 www.otcbsa.org
For Details Call 541-681-9662 or visit www.ridgeline.org
Cub Scouts Aim for character, citizenship, and fitness
For boys & girls K-5. Begin your adventure today!
otcbsa.org/join • 541-485-4433
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The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestras PO Box 5666 Eugene, OR 97405 541-484-0473 www.esyorchestras.org
ESYO has been a cornerstone of high-quality music education for 86 years! From String Academies in elementary schools, to first-rate performing orchestras, ESYO is home to our community’s youth symphonies. We offer orchestral training from 3rd-12th grade, and need based program and private lesson scholarships. Learn. Grow. Lead. Play! Take a journey of discovery through music!
Healthy Moves 115 West 8th Avenue Eugene, OR 97401 541-632-2541 www.hm4kid.org
Healthy Moves Trainers have experience in a variety of physical movement modalities. They support classroom teachers in PE classes in elementary schools. We work with organizations that don’t offer physical activities. We have 7 educational fitness programs. We continue to build our digital curriculum catalog that can be used in the classroom, or at home for distance learning. Healthy Moves “ brings movement, fitness and fun to youth in our communities.”
Lane Tutoring Service 2141 Crest Drive Eugene, OR 97405 541-484-4133 www.lanetutoringservice.com
Lane Tutoring Service is a oneon-one, in-home or online tutoring and college prep service serving local students in grades K-12. Our professional teachers design programs that cater to each student’s unique strengths, needs, and demeanor. We offer schoolyear support, focusing both on academic and study skills, as well as curriculum design for home-schoolers and summer skill-builders. Our teachers are engaging, friendly, and local, and students enjoy working with us. We have elementary, secondary, and special-needs staff for all subjects, plus we offer SAT, ACT, and college admissions preparation. Lane Tutoring Service has been serving Eugene/Springfield since 1990.
Enjoy nature, science, play, adventure, art, and gardening -- both in person and online! For school year 2020-21, we'll offer Nature Schooling programs and resources designed to support families and schools during the COVID-19 era. Visit our website for up-to-date information regarding our offerings. Based outdoors in Alton Baker Park, Nearby Nature hosts day camps, school-day and no-school-day programs,
OBA is directed by John Grensback, formerly with the New York City Ballet, Joffrey Ballet and principal dancer with the Houston Ballet. OBA offers pre-ballet, ballet, boy's ballet, pointe, partnering, improvisation, Pilates, modern, tap, jazz funk and ballroom. Our weekly tuition free all boys ballet class for ages 9-18 yrs serves as a model for dance organizations around the country and was written up in Time Magazine.
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P.O. Box 3678 Eugene, OR 97403 541-687-9699 www.nearbynature.org
3400 West 11th Ave Eugene, OR 97405 541-338-7800 www.oregonballetacademy.com
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Nationally Renowned Program. Fun gymnastics and fitness programs for children 1-18 and Adults! Increase physical ability and self-confidence in a fun and positive environment. Gymnastics, Movement, Trampoline/tumbling, Cheerleading, Girls and Boy Teams, Open Gyms, Birthday Parties, No School Day Activities and Camps for Summer, Winter and Spring Break. Where Fitness is Fun and Confidence Grows.
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1205 Oak Patch Rd. Eugene, OR 97402 541-344-2002 www.naag-gymnastics.org
costumed Kinder Critter programs, preschool Green Start Play Days, and special events for families. We also serve middle and high schoolers as a partner in the Network Charter School. Scholarships, discounts for members, and volunteer opportunities are available.
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Coming soon...
Nature-Schooling
Resources & Programs for Families & Schools in 2020-21!
Camp Registration & Fall Information:
nearbynature.org 541-687-9699
Joshua Hirschstein, Director
LANE
TUTORING SERVICE, INC. One-On-One Tutoring: • Friendly, Locally-Experienced Certified Teachers • All Subjects, K-12 • Organizational Experts College Prep Services: • Up-to-date with Changing Admissions and Testing Req. • Family Workshop • SAT, ACT, and Essay Prep
541-484-4133 lanetutoringservice.com Trusted locally since 1990.
The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts 868 High St. Eugene, OR 97401 541-434-7000 www.theshedd.org (please see our ad on page 11)
The Shedd Institute offers music, theater arts, and dance instruction with classes, camps, and private instruction for all
Where Fitness is Fun and Confidence Grows!
Making a positive difference in the lives of Lane County’s youth for 44 years
• Small group child care • Small group, socially distanced gymnastics classes • Support for families this fall!
Details by September 1! National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics 1 2 0 5 o a k p atc h rd, e u g e n e, | 5 4 1 - 3 4 4 - 2 0 0 2 | w w w. n a a g - g y m n a s t i c s. o rg
Join us at OBA and enjoy our family friendly atmosphere, beautiful studios and our world class ballet training! OregonBalletAcademy.com 541-338-7800 O R E G O N F A M I LY. C O M • A U G U S T 2 0 2 0
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ages and on most instruments. "Discovering Instruments" classes give students a handson exploration before choosing one to study. Open to creating classes for home-schoolers to fit curriculum needs. Financial assistance available.
Quality Care Connections 4000 East 30th Avenue Eugene, OR 97405 541-463-3300 https://www.lanecc.edu/qcc
Quality Care Connections supports and trains child care providers in licensing rules; business practices; curriculum; health/safety; and quality standards. In partnership with 211Info, we also help parents find child care. Call us or visit our website to learn about care options; how to locate a program that meets your needs; how to recognize quality care;
and how providers are meeting mandated Covid-19 safety protocols.
Whole Earth Nature School PO Box 5223 Eugene, OR 97405 541-937-KIDS WholeEarth.org
Whole Earth Nature School is about more than developing outdoor skills, we are developing thriving human beings. Through the pathway of nature connection and wilderness skills, our students are given the support they need to flourish. Through fire making, students learn patience, resilience, and safety. Through hiding, they learn stillness, observation and awareness. Through wildcrafting, they learn caretaking, pattern recognition, and self-sufficiency. Through group play and challenges,
they learn leadership, respect, and confidence. Whole Earth Nature School is a place where each student is given the right balance of freedom and support to be their best self.
Triple P: The Positive Parenting Program 3171 Gateway Loop Springfield, OR 97477 541-741-6000 www.lanekids.org/triplep/
Triple P, the Positive Parenting Program, is an online parenting course for parents of children ages 2-12. Triple P doesn’t tell you how to parent, but gives you strategies you can adapt to your family’s needs. This program is free if you or your child(ren) are on the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) and now includes tips for parenting during COVID-19. Visit LaneTripleP. org to sign up! (Triple P esta disponible en español.)
T R I P L E P : T H E P O S I T I V E PA R E N T I N G P R O G R A M
Practical Tools for Every Parent Sign up for the Triple P Online Course Learn about parenting strategies to support your child with: • • • •
Bedtime Routines Tantrums Misbehavior And more!
Find the strategies that work best for you and your family.
Now inc lud guide fo es r parentin g during COVID19!
L e a r n m o r e a n d s i g n u p a t L a n e T r i p l e P. o r g Triple P Online is free for families with OHP! • Tr iple P es ta d is pon ible en e s p a ño l .
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Looking for Child Care? We can help! Quality Care Connections is Lane County’s child care resource and referral agency. We support child care providers in meeting quality standards and, in partnership with 211Info, help parents find child care. Program
To learn about current safety protocols child care providers must implement to keep children safe, visit https://oregonearlylearning.com Check out these licensed family child care programs below that anticipate vacancies this fall!
Phone #
Area
Ages
Hours
DHS
Language
541-393-7503
Spfld
All ages
24-hour care
Yes
Eng. & Sp.
541-870-1911
Veneta
All ages
M-F; 7:30a-5:30p
Yes
English
Baxter Street Inf/Tod House
541-246-4469
Bethel
6 wks.-3 yrs.
24-hour care
Yes
English
Creative Kids Preschool
541-485-8240
SW Eug.
3-5 yrs.
Tu,W,Th; 7:45a-3:30p
No
English
Deb’s Daycare
541-741-8839
Spfld
All ages
M-F; 6a-6p
Yes
English
Edgewood Family Daycare
541-221-8996
S. Eug.
All ages
M-F; 7a-5:30p
No
English
Grandma’s House
541-687-1944
S. Eug.
6 wks.-5 yrs.
M-F; 6a-5:30p
Yes
English
Hanna’s Helping Hands
541-607-9188
Bethel
All ages
24-hour care
Yes
English
Kathy Edwards
541-726-8898
Spfld
All ages
M-F; 6a-6p
Yes
English
Little Ducks Preschool
458-221-0377
Bethel
1-6 yrs.
M-F; 6:30a-6:30p
Yes
English
Little Stars Family Childcare
541-525-6808
S. Eug.
6 wks.-5 yrs.
M-F; 8a-5p
Yes
Eng. & Sp.
Los Niños de Santa Ana
541-852-1592
River Rd.
All ages
M-F; 7:30a-5:30p
Yes
Eng. & Sp.
Monica’s Daycare
541-206-5274
N. Eug.
All ages
M-F; 6a-6:30p
Yes
Spanish
Sunshine Preschool
541-688-4428
Bethel
2-5 yrs.
M-F; 8a-4p
Yes
English
Tere’s Child Care
541-228-0209
Bethel
All ages
M-F; 6a-10p
Yes
Eng. & Sp.
ABC Childcare Aunty Chris’ Day Care
For Customized Child Care Referrals: CONTACT 211: • Call 211 or text “children” to 898211 • Email children@211info.org • Visit 211info.org/family
CONTACT QUALITY CARE CONNECTIONS: • Call 541-463-3300 • Email qualitycareconnections@lanecc.edu • Visit lanecc.edu/qcc O R E G O N F A M I LY. C O M • A U G U S T 2 0 2 0
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