Uno Dos Tres Academy

Uno Dos Tres Academy offers the Elefantitos classroom for 6 months, the Koalas classroom for 1-2 year olds, and the Mariposas classroom for 2-3 year olds. The Elefantitos classroom meets Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm and costs $2,200-$2,400 per month. The Koalas classroom meets Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm and costs $1,850-$2,200 per month.

Programs

• Elefantitos classroom — 6 months · Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm · $2,200–$2,400 per month · Sellwood location only
• Koalas classroom — 1-2 year old · Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm · $1,850–$2,200 per month · Sellwood and St. John's locations
• Mariposas classroom — 2-3 year old · Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm

At a glance

• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Price range: $1,850–$2,400 per month
• Facility hours: Infant & toddler hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:00pm; Preschool hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:00pm

About the provider

Karla Elias is the owner of Uno Dos Tres Academy. In 2008, she opened the academy in the Sellwood neighborhood of Southeast Portland with four children enrolled, and in 2016 it expanded with a second location in the Portsmouth neighborhood of North Portland. The academy is described as a bilingual Spanish immersion child development center. Karla holds a B.A. in Child and Family Studies with a minor in Early Childhood Education and has over twenty years of experience in child development. She also believes in strong family involvement and community connection.

Last updated October 14, 2026.