As July arrives, we are proud to celebrate two years of the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), and we thank you for being part of another incredible program year supporting Oregon’s young children, families, and providers.
This year was filled with milestones that remind us of the power of partnership and community. Here are just a few:
60 years of Head Start
Together, we celebrated 60 years of Head Start and its transformative impact in every county in Oregon, providing opportunities and support to countless families.
5 years of statewide Preschool Promise
This year marked the 5th anniversary of Preschool Promise going statewide, continuing to expand opportunities for Oregon’s youngest learners and working families.
2 years of DELC
July marks two years of DELC, a vision that has become a reality thanks to your collaboration and commitment to Oregon’s children.
1.5 years since Certified Child Care Center Revised Rules took effect
DELC works hard to ensure community voices are included in the rulemaking process. Keeping rules relevant and ensuring clarity for providers helps further DELC’s values around safety and keeping children safe.
1 year of Growing Oregon Together and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Action Plan
This year also marked one year since the publishing of Growing Oregon Together and our DEI Action Plan, as progress continues toward building a more equitable early learning system across the state.
As we look ahead, we remain committed to working together to ensure that all Oregon children and families have access to the high-quality early learning experiences they deserve. Thank you for partnering with us in this important work.
Here’s to another year of learning, growing, and celebrating together!
- Summer Safety: Updated Oregon Air Quality Activity Guide for Children and Youth from the Oregon Health Authority
- October Career Lattice Revision Feedback Sessions
- Kindergarten Families Can Access a $100 Education Savings Bonus
- June 2026 Community Newsletter
- Register to Attend DELC’s June Provider Information Session