About
Pipster Prep - Southwest provides an active learning preschool environment for children ages 3 to 5 who are potty-trained. Located at 8565 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway in Portland, the campus operates year-round, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, with flexible 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-day schedules.
The program follows a student-centered, constructivist approach with a balance of individualized and small-group instruction. Small class sizes of approximately 10 to 14 students support focused attention on early literacy, math, science, art, language development, and social-emotional skills that prepare children for kindergarten. Breakfast and an afternoon snack are provided daily.
As part of the broader Pipster Prep network, families also have access to offerings at other campuses, including Mini Pipster classes for 2-year-olds (Lake Oswego, Concordia, Piedmont, and Hillside) and Miniest Pipster starting at 18 months (Concordia). The network also hosts Friday Night Pajama Parties for children ages 3 to 8 from 6:00 pm to 9:15 pm, with dinner included. Pipster Prep was voted Best Preschool in Portland by Willamette Week readers for three consecutive years (2018–2020).