A Bright Beginning for Your
Little Learner.
—— Elevated early learning in Madras, Oregon
State-licensed infant and toddler care where nurturing relationships, intentional learning, and individualized support come together—from birth through age three.
5 a.m.-12 a.m.
Extended weekday hours
Birth-age 3
Infant & toddler programs
10 children
Intentionally small capacity
State licensed
Professional, trusted care
—— More than childcare
Early care should feel as meaningful as these first years truly are.
Elite Little Learners was created for families who want more than supervision. Here, caregivers are educators, play has purpose, and every child is known as an individual.
Our play-based, Montessori-inspired approach supports developmental milestones, social-emotional growth, creative expression, and outdoor exploration—all within a calm, loving environment.
WHAT GUIDES US
Care with purpose, from the very beginning.
Nurturing
Responsive care that helps little ones feel safe, understood, and ready to explore.
Intentional
Every activity supports emerging skills, meaningful milestones, and whole-child growth.
Connected
Families stay close to each day through thoughtful updates and open communication.
Professional
State-licensed care led by prepared educators in a calm, organized environment.
—— Programs
Small-group learning for every early stage.
Each program honors the child in front of us—their pace, interests, routines, and next developmental steps.
Infants
Attentive, individualized care centered on bonding, sensory discovery, movement, and each baby’s natural rhythm.
Young Toddlers
Play-rich days that encourage communication, confidence, early independence, and joyful exploration.
Older Toddlers
Purposeful experiences that build language, social-emotional skills, creativity, and readiness for what comes next.
—— Care that works with real life
Open from early morning through midnight.
Monday through Friday, our extended 5:00 a.m.-12:00 midnight hours give Central Oregon families a dependable, high-quality option for traditional, early, late, and changing work schedules.
Full-time and part-time care available. Drop-in care is not currently offered.
A CLOSER CONNECTION
You should never have to wonder how your child’s day is going.
Clear communication and individualized records help families feel informed, confident, and connected.
Brightwheel updates
Photos, activities, feeding, diapering, naps, notes, announcements, and developmental observations in one place.
Safety & security
State licensing, cameras throughout the facility except bathrooms, and thoughtful milk and formula handling practices.
Individual attention
A small initial capacity of ten creates space for responsive care and meaningful relationships.
Prepared educators
Care is guided by early education knowledge, a paraeducator education certificate, and respect for each child’s development.
—— A day at Elite
A thoughtful rhythm with room to respond.
Our days balance consistency and flexibility: connection, meals, rest, Montessori-inspired exploration, creative play, music and movement, sensory experiences, outdoor time, and social-emotional learning.
01 Warm arrival & family check-in
02 Purposeful play & exploration
03 Meals, personal care & rest
04 Daily updates & connected pickup
—— Begin with a conversation