How to Apply

The Preschool Promise Program is a high quality, publicly funded, preschool program that serves children ages three (3) and four (4) in families living at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, children in foster care, and families experiencing homelessness. Eligible children must be 3 or 4 years old by September 1 and must reside in Oregon. The Preschool Promise Program is delivered in a variety of settings including centers, homes, and schools.

Applicants may apply at any time throughout the year.

Yes. All applicants who are not currently attending a Preschool Promise program need to reapply.

Applying does not automatically enroll your child or secure a spot.

The Early Learning Washington County hub is responsible for working together with Preschool Promise providers and applicants to determine eligibility for participation in the program. Visit our portal to complete the application form.

The easiest way to apply for the program is through the Early Learning Washington County Preschool Promise Program online coordinated enrollment process. Begin the enrollment.
Application materials may also be downloaded, printed, completed and returned via mail:

Or drop off your applications in 4 locations

• Shute Public Library
• Tigard Public Library
• Washington County Service Building
• Cornelius Elementary School

Most Preschool Promise programs do not provide transportation. Preschool Promise providers will identify transportation in their profile if provided. Applicants will have the opportunity to prioritize their choice of providers based on their needs and preferences.

Preschool Promise providers will list their temporary schedules and method of operation during the pandemic in their provider profiles. To review a list of providers and determine which provider(s) are the best fit, please see our provider profiles posted in our Provider Directory.

Yes, some sites offer dual language learning opportunities as well as having staff and directors that speak more than one language. There are currently providers and staff that speak Spanish and Somali.

This will vary by provider. However, Preschool Promise provider guidance requires that children receive a developmental screening and ongoing assessment so that each child is receiving individualized support.

Yes! There are multiple other programs including Early Head Start, Head Start, and Oregon Pre-Kindergarten. Both organizations below provide these services in Washington County:

• If you wish to enroll your child/children with the Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC), visit: http://www.ocdc.net/apply-to-enroll/
• If you wish to enroll your child/children with Community Action (CAO), visit: https://caowash.org/programs/early-childhood-development/head-start.html

More information on other early learning services, resources, and support opportunities in our comprehensive flyer around early childhood services in Washington County.

School District enrollment is sometimes associated with "Catchment Area", otherwise known as where you live compared to the address of the School District and classes. Below is the link(s) for the maps related to the school district(s). If you believe this may affect your eligibility, please call the school district and request eligibility information around your catchment area.

Beaverton School District Map

Forest Grove School District Map

Hillsboro School District Map

Tigard-Tualatin School District Map

Early Learning Washington County
Email: ELWC.Enrollment.PSP@unitedway-pdx.org
Phone: 503-226-9306

• Age verification: Child birth certificate, hospital record OR immunization records.
• Income verification: 2022 income tax form 1040 or 1040A, 2022 form W-2, OR pay stubs for the last 12 months of employment^*.
• Oregon residency verification: Copy of driver’s license, ID card, OR utility bill.

^*Please note that children in foster care are categorically eligible for Preschool Promise.