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Preschool Promise
Through a grant from the state, Preschool Promise offers free, full-day preschool for 3 and 4-year-old children from income-eligible families, in a variety of classroom settings throughout Clackamas County.
A quality preschool experience makes a major difference in a child’s successful preparation for kindergarten.
Head Start
Head Start serves children ages 3 to 5. Early Head Start serves pregnant women and children birth to three. The program is 100% free, and designed to:
- Help families find resources in the community
- Help parents gain positive parenting skills
- Help children get ready for school
Contact a local program serving Clackamas County to get more information or apply:
Clackamas County Children's Commission (ClackCoKids) -Head Start, Early Head Start -https://www.clackcokids.org
Head Start to Success- Head Start (Clackamas Education Service District) https://www.clackesd.org
Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) head Start, Early Head Start, Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, Preschool Promise http://www.ocdc.ne
About Preschool Promise
Additional Information
Every child has remarkable potential to learn and succeed in school—the key is to start early!
Through a state grant, The Early Learning Hub of Clackamas County, along with local high-quality preschool programs, is now offering a free full-day preschool program called Preschool Promise. Families with children 3 or 4 years old, who are at or below 200% of the federal poverty level may be eligible for this program.
A child’s learning during their preschool years is critical; it determines their kindergarten starting point. Students who enter kindergarten behind have a monumental undertaking to catch up with their classmates. Preschool Promise can help your child be prepared! Children in Preschool Promise classrooms will practice the social, emotional, and academic skills they need to be successful in Kindergarten and beyond!
If you are interested in learning more about Preschool Promise, and your child’s eligibility for programs in our area, click 'Apply Now' to complete our screening form.
Learn about all of our potential Preschool Promise sites below
Apply
Please review the requirements below to see if you believe your family qualifies before applying. If your family is close on the income requirement, or you are unsure if you qualify, please call (971)-990-5677 so we can review with you.
1) Child must be 3 or 4 as of Sept 1, 2024
2) Family must live in Oregon, but does not have to live in Clackamas County
3) Household must have an income lower than or equal to the income chart (above) for their household size
**Exception: Children in foster care are eligible to attend if they meet the first two requirements regardless of foster family income.
Completion of the screening form does not guarantee enrollment in a Preschool Promise program.
Participating Preschools
OCSD Early Learning Center
Sunshine Early Learning Childcare Center
OCSD Early Learning Center
Monday-Friday 8:00am-2pm
Meals provided
Aftercare is offered with a fee from 2:00-5:00
18521 SE River Road
Milwaukie
Maryam’s Preschool
Sunshine Early Learning Childcare Center
OCSD Early Learning Center
Monday-Thursday 7:30-1:30
Meals provided,
extended care available with a fee
4320 Harvey Way
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Phone: 503-699-6499
Sunshine Early Learning Childcare Center
Sunshine Early Learning Childcare Center
Sunshine Early Learning Childcare Center
Monday-Thursday 8am-3pm
We offer transportation within 3 miles - call for more information. We offer aftercare - no before care – and we are closed to children on Fridays.
2816 SE Harrison St.
Milwaukie , OR 97222
503 303 9770
Gladstone Teaching Preschool
Gladstone Teaching Preschool
Sunshine Early Learning Childcare Center
Monday-Tue-Thur-Friday 9am-3pm
Wednesdays 9am-2pm
18905 Portland Ave
Gladstone, OR 97027
Phone:503-496-3939
https://www.gladstone.k12.or.us/o/gccf/page/gladstone-teaching-preschool
Clackamas Early Learning Center
Gladstone Teaching Preschool
Clackamas Early Learning Center
Enrolling for Fall
Monday-Thursday, 8:45am-3:45pm
13455 SE 97th Avenue,
Clackamas, OR 97015
Phone: 503-675-4000
Cheerful Hearts Day School
Gladstone Teaching Preschool
Clackamas Early Learning Center
Monday-Thursday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
25353 SE Rugg Rd,
Damascus, OR 97089
Phone: 971-930-3022 www.cheerfulheartsdayschool.com/
Oak Grove Elementary School
Sunshine Early Learning @ Trinity Lutheran Church
Oak Grove Elementary School
Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-2:00pm
Meals Included
Transportation Provided (west of 205)
2150 SE Torbank Rd,
Portland, OR 97222
Phone: 503-353 -5520
Early Horizons
Sunshine Early Learning @ Trinity Lutheran Church
Oak Grove Elementary School
This program is currently full.
7:30-2:30 Monday thru Thursday
After care provided with a fee 2:30-5:30.
201 Engle Avenue
Molalla Oregon 97038
Phone 503-829- 3444
Sunshine Early Learning @ Trinity Lutheran Church
Sunshine Early Learning @ Trinity Lutheran Church
Sunshine Early Learning @ Trinity Lutheran Church
This program is currently full.
Monday-Thursday 8am-3pm
We offer aftercare - no before care – and we are closed to children on Fridays.
16000 S Henrici Rd,
Oregon City, OR 97045
503 303 9770
Happy Valley Montessori School
Oregon Trail School District – Sandy Grade School
Sunshine Early Learning @ Trinity Lutheran Church
This program is full.
Monday-Thursday 8:15am-3:15pm, Fridays 8:15am-1pm
Provides snacks and beverages
14543 SE Marci Way
Clackamas, OR 97015
Phone: (503) 698-2333
https://happyvalleymontessori.com
Oregon Trail School District – Sandy Grade School
Oregon Trail School District – Sandy Grade School
Oregon Trail School District – Sandy Grade School
This program is currently full.
Monday-Thursday from 8am-3pm.
38955 Pleasant St.
Sandy, OR 97055
Phone: 503-668-8065
Colton Elementary & Preschool
Oregon Trail School District – Sandy Grade School
Oregon Trail School District – Sandy Grade School
This program is currently full.
Monday-Thursday 7:30am-2:30pm
Transportation & extended hours available for a fee.
30429 S Grays Hill Rd
Colton, Oregon 97017
Phone: 503-824-3536
Oregon Child Development Coalition - Mulino
Oregon Child Development Coalition - Mulino
Oregon Child Development Coalition - Mulino
Oregon Child Development Coalition - Mulino
Oregon Child Development Coalition - Mulino
If you're interested in Preschool Promise through OCDC you can apply on their website.