Pipster Prep - A Portland Preschool

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Pipster Prep

An Active Learning Preschool
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Pipster Prep is a Place Your Child Learns To Succeed Enjoy School Respect Others Build Self-Esteem Value Learning .

Educating children is our mission and YOU the parents are our customers. Our programs are designed to offer parents flexibility while maximizing the benefits to our students.

Our Philosophy

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Who We Are

Our Programs

Preschool Classes

Fun, engaging, developmentally appropriate preschool program for potty trained students 3 to 5 years old. We offer 2 day, 3 day, 4 day and 5 day a week schedules. We are open from 7:15am-6:00pm, year round, to provide all day care.

Mini Pipster Classes

We are so excited to welcome two year olds at our Northeast and Hillside Location. Our goal is to provide a rich environment of exploration and discovery for our littlest Pipsters. Mini Pipsters do not need to be potty trained.

Friday Night Pajama Parties

Enjoy an evening out without worrying about child care. Pipster Prep creates an entertaining night for children ages 3 to 8 years old. Pajama parties run from 6:00 PM - 9:15 PM. Dinner is included.

Tuitions & Rates

Preschool Monthly Tuition

5
Days / Week

$1,505 / MONTH

Our doors are open to you 7:15 - 6 PM, 5 days per week.
4
Days / Week

$1,390 / MONTH

Choose 4 days a week for your child.
3
Days / Week

$1,060 / MONTH

Choose a 3 day schedule that works for YOU.
2
Days / Week

$750 / Month

Our two day a week program. Kindergarten Readiness starts here.

Preschool FAQ's

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Mini Pipster Rates (only at our NE and Hillside Locations)*

We are so excited to welcome two year olds at our Pipster Prep Northeast and Hillside locations. Our goal is to provide a rich environment of exploration and discovery for our littlest Pipsters.
*Rates for the 2022-2023 school year.

5
Days / Week

$1,910 / MONTH

Our doors are open to your Mini Pipster from 7:15 - 6 PM, 5 days per week.

Friday Night Pajama Party

Once a month, our Friday Night Pajama Party (6:00 to 9:15 pm) is open to potty trained children 3 to 8 years old. Dinner is included and served at 6:30pm. Availability is limited and is open first to parents of enrolled students.

1
Child

$50 / Pajama Party
2+
Chilren

$30 / Pajama Party per additional sibling

What Parents are Saying

I truly could not say anything bad about Pipster Prep.
We moved to Portland from Australia at the beginning of 2014 and my daughter had left a wonderful pre-school behind which we thought we could never replace. Tessa and her team have not only exceeded our expectations, but they have been like a family to my daughter this year.
Our daughter has also progressed significantly academically.

Pipster is the perfect balance of education, fun, professionalism and kindness.
The school and the staff are amazing. Don't hesitate to sign your little one/s up.

Lea parent of student

Pipster Prep is an excellent preschool with a group of warm, kind, talented teachers. My daughter was a student there for almost three years. She loved going to school every day and never wanted to leave at the end of the day. Over the years, she made very strong connections with both students and teachers. Our friends from Pipster Prep will be friends forever.

Amy parent of student

What an amazing place. Our son went to Pipster for about a year and a half, and he loved it. The teachers were great, the activities were awesome, and it was always very nice and clean. There seemed to be no end to the arts and crafts, field trips, and other engaging activities. I would highly recommend Pipster to other other parents!

Lee parent of student

My daughter went to Pipster for 2 years and she loved it! Their rates are very reasonable compared to other preschools in the area, the teachers are excellent, Tessa (the owner/operator) is excellent, the space is well appointed, and they took excellent care of my little one. Plus, my daughter learned a ton and they did an amazing job preparing her for kindergarten. My little is now excelling in kindergarten, and is already reading, all because of Pipster. I really can't say enough good things. Great people, great value, great experience. If you have the opportunity to send your kiddo to Pipster, you won't be disappointed.

Mike parent of student

I found Pipster Prep back when my oldest son was 2.5 (he is now 5) and boy was I glad I did. Searching for preschools can be challenging and as a stay at home mom I was pretty specific in what I was looking for. In the neighborhood I lived most of the preschools were all playbased with very little focus on academics, because I was at home everyday playing with my kids I was looking for a place that could teach the things I didn’t know how to, in a way I didn’t know how to, especially if I was paying for it. I found Pipster Prep online and took a tour with my son, we both fell in love. It had the structure of a classroom but still provided playtime and outside time everyday, it was the perfect balance, I felt like I had found my dream school. I loved the student-centered approach and my shy son thrived. He went from only talking to the teachers to talking to everyone, he is now reading short books and doing some math and writing on his own. My other son started last September and even though they are completely different kids he also loved everything about the school, his favorite time was choice activities, he has learned all his letters and letter sounds, to count to 30 and how to spell his name. I couldn’t be happier with both boy’s academic progress, both my kids have been told by there teachers in where we now live in Bend that they are very advanced which makes me feel great but it is not all about academics. The boys would often come home with fun art projects, tales of trips to park or other neighborhood walks, fun in the balloon room, whatever it was they were always happy and tired when they come home.

Katie parent of student

Our entire family loves this place so much! Our 3-year-old twins have been going here for 6 months now and every day the kids have school they run to the front door. The staff are absolutely wonderful and the space is clean, bright and cheery. They promote creativity and open play but also provide adequate structure/routine and academics. Our kids really thrive here.

Jasmyn parent of student

We love Pipster Prep Preschool! The program is the perfect mixture of fun, learning and gentle nurturing. The teachers and assistants continually think of new fun ways to engage my son. We couldn't be happier at the school.

Heather parent of student

Pipster Prep has far exceeded our expectations. The focus on academics, while still encouraging imagination and creativity, is exactly the environment we wanted for our daughter. Every single teacher is passionate about early childhood education and they genuinely care about the success of each and every child. We feel so fortunate to be a part of the Pipster Prep family!

Kristen parent of student

Our family loves Pipster. Our 4-year old son doesn't want to leave at the end of the day. Flexible schedule & engaging teachers. We feel lucky to be be a part of it.

Carrie parent of student

Pipster Prep is a solid preschool with flexible schedules and year-round classes. The instructors are very warm, compassionate and the children love them. The environment is safe and inviting. The classes are structured and are designed to help the children thrive socially and academically. My son has been in the school for close to six months and he greatly enjoys attending. Recommended.

Richard parent of student

My daughter has been at Pipster since last April (2014), and we can't be happier. When we moved from New York, we were on a mission to find a pre-school that has a safe and fun environment, friendly yet professional team of staff and structured set of learning curriculum that helps my daughter excel socially and academically.
On our list of potential schools, we had an international school in downtown, Pipster and one other school. We didn't see what we were looking for in the international school we were originally hoping to send our child, and we were quite disappointed until we visited Pipter. We felt the warmth of school, friendliness from the staff and were quite impressed by the school curriculum which places emphasis on both fun and active learning.
My daughter who visited the school with us loved it right from the beginning, and we signed up on the spot. She has been enjoying her school ever since and made many great friends and learned bunch! We highly recommend checking out Pipster.

Misato parent of student

This school is amazing. My daughter comes home every day excited about the new things she has learned. She is only 3 and thanks to Pipster I think she will be more than prepared for kindergarden. All the staff are friendly and the facility is clean and adorable. In the morning my husband and I are greeted with friendly faces and a fresh cup of coffee -- pretty great I rave about it to all my friends!

Angela parent of student

What Students are Saying

I'm embarrassed of my dad dancing. No one can see my dad dancing.

When I grow up I'm going to be a grown-up.

I feel like my favorite food is not playdough anymore.

I changed my mind, I don't like Tuesdays and Fridays. I like Winter.

Teacher: "I have a brown purse."
Student: "What animal is it?"

Veterans Day means you think about the Civil War.

This is a nice place, it smells like pizza.

I don't know who I am going to marry. One time when we were making piggy bracelets I almost decided to marry Tyler, but then Amina got him.

Student: "I'm going to my grandma's in two days!"
Teacher: "Are you going for Thanksgiving?"
Student: "Yes, It's Thanksgiving there too!"

Is Mama Llama a giraffe?

Gavin acts like a rock star!

Bears live in Sellwood. Bears live in the woods, and they live in Sellwood.

Teacher: "My mystery scrap winner has bangs. Does anyone know what bangs are?"
Student: "Vampire Teeth!"

My dad said girls are like delicate flowers.

It's not nice to be mean to a cute lady.

Student: "We went on a very long drive to another country."
Teacher: "Where did you go?"
Student: "Eugene."

You're so cute, I want to keep you.

Student 1: "When I grow up, I am moving to New York, it's always sunny and never rains there."
Student 2: "Wow! We could always have recess outside there!"

One time I had candy and it made me small.

One time, when my mommy was a baby, she put a bead and a pineapple up her nose. And I had to take her to the hospital!

Pipster Prep is a Place Your Child Learns To Succeed Enjoy School Respect Others Build Self-Esteem Value Learning .