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Preschool Promise eligibility update!

Preschool Promise has adopted Head Start's housing cost adjustment to help more families qualify for services

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Families converge on OMSI for fun preschool informational event

On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) buzzed with excitement as families from across Multnomah County gathered for a third year of learning about preschool options.

Preschool Marketplace

Looking for reduced cost or free childcare and preschool providers in the Portland Metro area? Check out the Preschool Marketplace website!

Preschool Promise

Preschool Promise is Oregon’s innovative free preschool program. It is available to families whose income is at 200% of the Federal Poverty Level or below. It is open for children who are 3 or 4 years old.

Equity From The Start

ELM is focused on racial equity for good reason—because biases built into our early learning system create barriers for children of color even before they step foot in a school.

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We envision a world where families, healthcare professionals, preschool teachers, principals, policymakers, community leaders, and neighbors work together to give every child what they need to learn and grow.

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Early Learning Multnomah Governance Council Formation

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

We are excited to announce that Early Learning Multnomah is forming its Governance Council, and applications to join the Council are now open.

Preschool Promise eligibility update!

Monday, Apr. 28, 2025

Preschool Promise has adopted Head Start's housing cost adjustment to help more families qualify for services

Families converge on OMSI for fun preschool informational event

Wednesday, Apr. 2, 2025

OMSI Preschool Signup Event For Multnomah County Families

Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2025

Join us on March 18th from 6:00-8:30 pm for a fun, free night at OMSI and get information about free and reduced-cost preschool options in Multnomah county!