Early Preschool in Beaverton

Tembo Tots Entry Level Preschool: A Strong Start at Age 2

Our Tembo Tots Entry Level Preschool at Safari Kid Beaverton is built for children starting at 2 years, designed around one clear purpose: making the move from home to school feel safe, joyful, and developmentally meaningful. Beaverton School District’s Preschool Promise program begins at age 3, which means families with younger children need a structured, research-based option a full year earlier. Tembo Tots fills that gap. The program runs on Safari Kid’s proprietary WISDOM Learning Path, developing the whole child across five domains simultaneously while building the confidence and curiosity that can carry children forward into kindergarten and beyond.

We serve families throughout Beaverton and the greater Washington County area. Ages 2 through 5 represent a critical window for language acquisition, social-emotional growth, and foundational cognitive skills. Starting early preschool in Beaverton at age 2 gives your child a structured, nurturing environment to grow during the years it matters most.

Tembo Tots Curriculum & Daily Structure

The Tembo Tots early preschool program addresses all five whole-child development domains every day: Cognitive Development, Language and Literacy Development, Physical Development, Social and Emotional Development, and Health and Care Development. No domain is treated as supplemental. Each shapes a different part of who your child is becoming, and our daily structure gives each one its due.

What a Typical Day Looks Like

A typical day begins with morning meeting and circle time, giving children a predictable, welcoming rhythm that eases the transition into structured activity. From there, children rotate through learning centers focused on early literacy, numeracy, sensory play, and creative exploration. STREAM activities weave science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and mathematics into hands-on projects throughout the day rather than as isolated sessions. Structured quiet time and nutritious snacks are built into the schedule to support rest and sustained focus.

Outdoor Learning & Enrichment

Outdoor learning is a consistent part of the program. When conditions allow, children visit nearby spaces including Tualatin Hills Nature Park and Schiffler Park, extending classroom learning into the natural environment. Enrichment through music, movement, art, and science projects gives children multiple ways to engage with ideas and express what they’re learning. Multicultural celebrations and family events round out the calendar, connecting classroom experience to the broader Washington County community our families call home.

Contact us online or call us at (844) 583-0319 to learn more about our early preschool program in Beaverton and how Tembo Tots supports your child’s development from day one.

Why Beaverton Families Trust Safari Kid for Early Preschool

Choosing an early preschool program for a 2-year-old means trusting someone else with your child at one of the most sensitive developmental stages. We take that trust seriously.

Qualified Educators & a Purposeful Environment

Our educators are carefully screened before joining the team. Background checks comply fully with Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care requirements, and ongoing professional development is aligned with those same standards. Our teachers don’t just meet baseline requirements; they participate in continuous learning that keeps their practice current and responsive to the children in front of them.

The environment itself is designed with intention. Modern classrooms, dedicated sensory spaces, and outdoor play areas provide the variety young children need to stay engaged and develop across domains. Inspired by Reggio Emilia philosophy, which treats the physical space as an active participant in learning, our classrooms are organized to invite exploration rather than direct it. Safety protocols include secure facility entry, regular safety drills, strict visitor procedures, and facility inspections conducted in compliance with state and local standards.

Parent Partnership

Parent partnership is built into how the program operates, not added on as an afterthought. Families receive regular progress updates through Procare, and we stay connected through social media updates as well. Classroom visits, family open houses, and multicultural celebrations throughout the year give parents meaningful ways to stay involved in their child’s experience. Our dedicated teaching team is available to answer questions at any point during the year, not just at scheduled check-ins.

Enrollment & Age Requirements for Tembo Tots

Safari Kid Beaverton’s Tembo Tots Entry Level Preschool accepts children starting at 2 years. Placement isn’t determined by birthdate alone. We assess developmental readiness across verbal, physical, and social skills, taking individual temperament into account, so each child enters at a point where they can thrive rather than simply meet an age threshold.

The admissions process is collaborative. Parents share what they know about their child’s personality, strengths, and any areas of sensitivity, and our team incorporates that into the developmental screening. For children moving from home care or a daycare setting, we build customized transition plans that ease the adjustment at a pace that matches the child. Teachers maintain close communication with families throughout the transition period, not just at its start.

Ongoing assessment and teacher-parent communication continue well beyond enrollment. Using observations and Oregon-aligned assessment tools, our educators track each child’s progress across all five developmental domains and share those findings directly with parents. This continuous loop between home and school is one of the things families tell us they value most about the early preschool experience at Safari Kid.

Five Domains of Whole-Child Development in Tembo Tots

The WISDOM Learning Path develops your child across five domains simultaneously. Here is what each one looks like in practice for a 2-year-old.

Cognitive Development

Children build problem-solving skills through hands-on activities involving numbers, patterns, and cause-and-effect exploration. Open-ended play encourages curiosity and creative thinking, giving children space to test ideas and draw their own conclusions with teacher support nearby.

Language & Literacy Development

Storytelling, phonics foundations, and language games build the early reading and writing skills children will need as they move toward kindergarten. Children also receive introductory exposure to basic words in a second language and sign language, expanding their ability to communicate and connect with others.

Physical Development

Fine motor activities, including drawing, painting, and manipulating small objects, develop the hand strength and coordination that underlie writing and self-care tasks. Indoor and outdoor active play and simple yoga stretches build gross motor strength, flexibility, and body awareness at a pace appropriate for 2-year-olds.

Social & Emotional Development

Cooperative play, turn-taking, and sharing within a supportive peer group teach children the foundational social skills they’ll use throughout school and life. With teacher guidance, children practice identifying, labeling, and managing their emotions, building the emotional vocabulary that makes relationships work.

Health & Care Development

Guided conversations about feelings, simple mindfulness and breathing techniques, and conflict resolution practice with teacher support help children manage experiences like fear, frustration, and anxiety in age-appropriate ways. These skills aren’t acquired automatically at age 5; they’re built through consistent, supported practice starting at 2.

Teachers observe and document each child’s growth across all five domains using Oregon-aligned assessment tools and share findings directly with parents. This five-domain framework reflects the developmental priorities of the Oregon Early Learning and Kindergarten Guidelines, which set expectations for what children should know and be able to do before entering kindergarten.

Prepare Your Child for Success with Early Preschool in Beaverton

We welcome Beaverton families to visit Safari Kid, meet our educators, and see the Tembo Tots environment firsthand. Tours give you the chance to observe the classroom, ask specific questions about the daily schedule and curriculum, and get a real sense of whether the program is the right fit for your child and your family.

You can attend an open house, schedule a private tour, or request an informational session at a time that works for you. We’re here to talk through enrollment, program fit, and what the transition process looks like for children starting at 2 years.

Call us at (844) 583-0319 or schedule a tour online. Let us be the first step in your child’s educational journey.