Ashbrook has been challenging and nurturing academically capable students since 1997.
Accreditations & Our commitment to excellence
Why Accreditation, Membership & Licensure matters
As an independent school, Ashbrook chooses to hold itself to high standards through accreditation, professional memberships, and state licensing. These third-party reviews provide families with confidence that our programs, practices, and values are regularly examined and thoughtfully refined. The organizations below reflect our commitment to nurturing academically capable students with integrity, transparency, and consistency.
- Fully accredited by Cognia
- Members of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
- Members of the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS)
- Licensed through the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care.
These external reviews ensure accountability, continuous improvement, and a high-quality educational environment that supports each child’s academic, social, and emotional development. Families can be confident that Ashbrook meets recognized standards for excellence, safety, and transparency.
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Pillars for Success
Robust Standards
NWAIS accreditation reflects Ashbrook’s alignment with robust standards for independent schools in the Pacific Northwest. These standards are shaped by the unique educational, cultural, and regulatory context of our region, ensuring our programs are both rigorous and relevant.
Accountability
Through regular review and evaluation, NWAIS accreditation supports a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This process helps Ashbrook reflect on its practices, identify areas for growth, and make thoughtful, data-informed decisions that strengthen teaching and learning.
Community & Collaboration
NWAIS connects Ashbrook to a collaborative network of peer independent schools across the Northwest. This professional community fosters shared learning, ethical leadership, and the exchange of best practices that enhance the experience of students, families, and educators alike.
Licensing through the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care ensures that Ashbrook meets state-established requirements designed to protect the health, safety, and well-being of children.
These standards address critical areas such as staff qualifications and background checks, supervision ratios, emergency preparedness, facility safety, and daily operational practices.
For families, this licensing provides peace of mind that children learn in an environment that is carefully monitored, well supervised, and held to clear expectations for safety and care.
DELC licensing reflects Ashbrook’s commitment to developmentally appropriate practices that support the whole child.
State requirements guide how learning environments are designed, how educators interact with children, and how programs support social-emotional growth alongside early academic foundations.
This framework ensures that early learning experiences at Ashbrook are intentionally structured to meet children where they are developmentally, helping them build confidence, curiosity, and essential skills at a pace that supports healthy growth.
Licensing through the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care includes regular monitoring, documentation, and review to ensure ongoing compliance with state standards.
This oversight reinforces transparency and accountability in how Ashbrook operates its early learning programs.
For families, this means that Ashbrook’s practices are not only guided by our internal values but are also subject to external review. This combination of responsibility and transparency helps ensure that policies, procedures, and daily practices remain aligned with Oregon’s expectations for high-quality early education.
Accreditation is a choice
While accreditation is not required, Ashbrook is deeply committed to ensuring that every family has confidence their child is being educated with integrity, intention, and a clear commitment to helping them succeed.
Families choose schools that prioritize excellence. Third-party accreditation and state licensing are part of a broader national and regional effort to support student success and well-being. Research consistently shows that schools engaged in rigorous review and quality systems are better positioned to strengthen instructional practice, monitor meaningful outcomes, and foster positive developmental experiences for students at every stage.
182
Enrolled Students
Student-Teacher Ratio
29
Years Strong
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Committed to Student Success