April 15, 2026
Preschool Promise is a state-funded preschool program serving three- and four‑year‑old children from families earning up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), as well as children in foster care. The program operates through a mixed‑delivery model, meaning services are offered in a variety of settings. PSP settings include licensed certified center‑based programs, home‑based childcare, and schools. Participating organizations include culturally specific programs, school districts, Head Start programs, Oregon’s nine federally recognized Tribes, Relief Nurseries, education service districts, and community‑based organizations. This mixed‑delivery approach allows families to select the PSP setting that best meets their needs.
DELC is developing a set of rules to make Preschool Promise more accessible, consistent, and supportive for families throughout Oregon- especially low-income families who to access high-quality early learning opportunities.
Apply today to give input on the Preschool Promise Program!
We are seeking diverse voices to represent groups within Oregon’s Early Learning system. Committee members may include:
- Families with preschool aged children
- Preschool Promise families
- Early Learning and Care programs and providers, specifically who participate in DELC funded grant programs
- Representatives from other Publicly Funded Programs such as Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten, Head Start, Title 1, Migrant Education, Relief Nurseries, and others.
- Representatives from culturally specific, community-based organizations
- Early Learning Hub representatives
- Tribal Nations representatives
- Representatives from organizations that deliver early literacy programming
Participants will be reimbursed for their time dedicated to this RAC and will positively impact Oregon’s children, families, early learning programs, and communities. Applications are due April 24, 2026.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 24, 2026