Preschool for All

Preschool for All: Implementation Update

In its third year, PFA is funding over 2,200 preschool seats at more than 130 locations. Each year, the number of seats and locations grows. All interested families in Multnomah County will have access to free preschool by 2030. Learn more about Preschool for All implementation.

The Preschool for All family application for the 2024-25 school year is closed. The application for the 2025-26 preschool year will open April 2, 2025. Sign up here and we will email you when the application opens!

The 2025-26 school year application will be open April 2 - April 30, but you can start preparing now! Families can research current preschool options and sites. Learning more about PFA sites will help you decide which locations are 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.

The application for new providers to join Preschool for All is now open March 7th through April 7th.

Please learn more and apply to be a pilot site here!

Interested providers can attend a Pilot Site Application Info Sessions. You will learn more about the application process and PFA requirements.

What is Preschool for All?

Preschool for All came from a two-year community planning process. More than 100 people created a vision for Multnomah County children and their families. Voters in Multnomah County overwhemingly supported the Preschool for All ballot measure. 64 percent of voters approved the measure in November 2020. 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 preschool. The number of children and families served grows each year. In 2030, all interested families will have access to free preschool.