Families love Preschool for All—and it loves them back! But some of our leaders still need convincing that this vital program is worth fully funding and protecting. So we're getting together for food,...

The Preschool for All program in Multnomah County says they have received a record-high estimate of about 6,000 applications for the upcoming school year.

Preschool for All received the highest number of initial applicants in program history for the 2026-27 school year.

A group of parents and child care providers joined in a national push for universal child care Monday. A recent report shows the cost of some programs in Oregon

If you have a 3- or 4-year-old, your child can receive free preschool through Preschool for All. Applications are now open through April 30 for the 2026–27 school year. Seats are available across the county, and all families are eligible. The most important step is to apply. You can choose the preschool programs that feel like the best fit for your child, including community-based centers, home-based programs, and school classrooms.

We have been sounding the alarm for years: Oregon’s child care system needs support. From early childhood educators and child care advocates, to parents and families, we are being pushed to the brink....

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It took all of us to win Preschool for All. Now it will take all of us to bring it across the finish line, so we can give every 3 and 4 year old in Multnomah County a strong start. Next school year, s...