Apply to become a Preschool for All (PFA) provider between Friday, March 27, 2026 and Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Providers are at the heart of early learning. Preschool for All depends on the experience, cultural responsiveness, and dedication of local providers. Families need programs that reflect their culture and community, and providers make that possible every day.
Become a PFA provider
Visit Apply to be a PFA Provider for the application as well as more details on the process.
The provider application is open twice each year, typically in late winter/early spring and summer.
Get help with the Provider Application
Staff are available to talk with you about becoming a Preschool for All provider and assist with the application process.
Why be a Provider with Preschool for All?
As a PFA provider, you can access:
- Stable, predictable funding
- Resources to help you build and sustain your early learning staff, even in your infant/toddler classrooms
- Professional development and coaching to strengthen teaching and staff practices
- Inclusion support for children with a wide range of learning and development needs
- Access to funding to help expand or improve facilities
What partnering with PFA looks like
Joining PFA means working together to serve children and families. As a PFA provider, you can expect to:
- Connect with many families during the application season
- Welcome children matched with your program
- Serve children with a wide range of strengths and support needs
- Work with partners and specialists who may visit your site
- Provide meals and snacks to children
- Stay in regular contact with PEL staff and partners
Other ways to partner with PFA
Community Preschool Expansion Program
Do you work for a community-based organization that would like to offer preschool? The Community Preschool Expansion Program (CPEP) will support your organization to create a new preschool program. CPEP participants can engage in training and educational opportunities, program development, peer networks, and individualized consultation. Support will be tailored to the strengths and needs of each organization.
The Pathways Program
The Pathways Program supports providers who want to join PFA but don’t yet meet all requirements. You’ll work with a Child Care Resource & Referrals (CCR&R) Pathways Coordinator to reach milestones and strengthen your program.
Pathways participants do not receive preschool slots yet, but they receive guidance and support to prepare for future participation.