Located with Deborah Messinger School of Dance inside the Faith United Methodist Church building.

27400 SE Stark St., Troutdale, OR 97060503-896-3936

A bright beginning,
made for moving.

Small-group preschool mornings filled with learning, music, dance and play, nurturing curiosity, confidence and kindness.

Preschool children dancing with colorful scarves in a sunny studio
Ages 3–5
Tue & Thu · 9:30–12:30
Oregon Recorded Program

Come on in

A familiar welcome for your child’s new routine.

Rising Stars meets inside the Faith United Methodist Church building, alongside Deborah Messinger School of Dance. The bright red door, warm lights, and friendly entrance give families an easy, comforting way to start the day.

27400 SE Stark St., Troutdale, OR 97060

Faith United Methodist Church building in Troutdale, home to Deborah’s Rising Stars Preschool
Warmly lit front entrance with fall decorations at Deborah’s Rising Stars Preschool

What fills a morning

Big learning
happens in
little moments.

Learn

Hands-on projects and stories spark curiosity and early thinking.

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Move

Dance, music and creative movement build bodies, brains and big joy.

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Play

Open-ended play grows imagination, friendships and problem-solving.

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Teacher and preschool children exploring learning materials together in the Rising Stars classroom

A gentle first school

A place to be known, encouraged, and ready for what’s next.

Deborah’s Rising Stars Preschool brings together the steady rhythm children need with the room to explore that makes learning feel like their own discovery.

We are a Recorded Program with the State of Oregon Children’s Learning Division.

Our approach →

Curiosity has a rhythm. Let’s find theirs.

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Questions, answered

A few things families
often ask.

Who is Deborah’s Rising Stars Preschool for?

Deborah’s Rising Stars Preschool is a part-time program for children ages 3–5 who are ready for a small-group morning experience.

When does preschool meet?

Our preschool program meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM on a full-year calendar. An optional Wednesday may be added for an additional fee.

What does tuition cost?

Public program information lists tuition from $140 to $225 per month. Families can ask about the current program options and sibling discount through our interest form.

Does my child need to be potty trained?

We prefer children to be potty trained. If your child is almost there, we’ll work with your family on it.