Preschool for All: Implementation Update
In its third year, PFA is funding over 2,200 preschool seats at more than 130 locations across the county. We are building to universal preschool in 2030 when all interested families in Multnomah County will have access to free preschool. Learn more about Preschool for All implementation.
The Preschool for All family application for the 2024-25 school year is now closed. Sign up here to be notified when the 2025-26 school year application opens!
The 2025-26 school year application will open in April, but you can start preparing now! We encourage families to research current preschool options and sites to determine which locations might be a good fit for your family. More sites and a searchable map will be added when the 2025-26 family application opens. Learn more on the For Families page.
What is Preschool for All?
Preschool for All came from a two-year community planning process where more than 100 people came together to create a vision for Multnomah County children and their families. Voters in Multnomah County overwhelmingly supported the Preschool for All ballot measure on November 3, 2020, with 64 percent of voters approving the measure. Measure 26-214 directed the Department of County Human Services to administer the program.
Preschool for All (PFA) connects 3- and 4-year-olds in Multnomah County to free, culturally responsive, inclusive preschool experiences. From the beginning, the program was designed to grow over time, increasing the number of children and families that it serves each year. In 2030, all interested families will have access to free preschool.
