Making a difference for the moment and the future. Private school for ages 3 through kindergarten.
Buttercup does not provide daycare services. Certified teachers in early childhood education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1968
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
131 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
13 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Sarah Reichle
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: It's a journey, not a race. Childhood has no limits.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Buttercup Hill?
The application deadline for Buttercup Hill is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Buttercup Hill located?
Buttercup Hill is located in the Croisan Illahe neighborhood of Salem, OR.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
My daughter and son have thrived under the tutelage of the teachers at Buttercup Hill. They love to go to school, love to learn and are excited each day. The teachers are loving yet firm. The directress, Mrs. Gloria Rice, loves each and every one of her students, and sees to it that everyday is a day for discovery and learning, while enjoying what it's like to be 3, 4 or 5. The quality of instruction is top notch, and they provide so many opportunities for extracurricular activities -- music, choir, art and lit, computer, gymnastics, soccer/t-ball/yoga, drama, science. My daughter transitioned to kindergarten at another school without a problem, and hit the ground running. Here is where your child will blossom, thrive and enjoy their childhood. For me, there is no other place to bring your children for preschool and kindergarten.
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