Multnomah County, Ore. (Oct. 31, 2025) — Multnomah County’s Preschool for All (PFA) program today announced the beginning of its 2025 mid-year application period, adding hundreds of new, tuition-free preschool seats for the 2025-26 school year.
The seats are a combination of brand new openings and 'continuity of care' seats for children already attending a PFA site but not yet enrolled in the program.
Starting Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, families can apply for these newly-available spots through the PFA family application. This expansion includes both brand-new providers joining the program and current partners adding more PFA seats.
This mid-year expansion adds over 240 new PFA seats to the system, meaning over 3,800 tuition-free PFA seats exist this year. Providers with new Preschool for All locations include:
- Holly Farm Play School LLC (Portland)
- Columbia Gorge Montessori (Gresham)
- The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) (Portland)
- Multitude of Mercies Foundation (Portland)
- Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) (Portland)
- Richmond Learning Academy (Portland)
- Royal Owl Academy II (Portland)
At the same time, current, high-demand providers including Grandma's Place Early Learning Center, Growing Great Learners, St. James Child Development Center (CDC), and Joyful Noise CDC-Downtown are also adding new PFA seats.
“This mid-year expansion is an important part of making high-quality preschool accessible for every family in Multnomah County,” said Rachel Pearl, the interim Preschool and Early Learning Division Director. “We are thrilled to add hundreds of additional seats with both new and trusted partners, bringing us closer to our goal of universal preschool by 2030.”
Families with eligible 3- and 4-year-olds in Multnomah County are encouraged to apply. There are no income eligibility requirements to apply for Preschool for All. To apply and learn more, visit pfa.multco.us.
Families applying for the first time on or after November 3 will see these new options immediately. Families that have already applied this year and want to update their site choices need to contact the enrollment team at pfa.support@multco.us or call 503-988-7818.
About Preschool for All: Approved by over 64% of voters, Preschool for All is a Multnomah County initiative dedicated to creating a tuition-free, high-quality, and culturally responsive preschool system for all interested families. By investing in the early learning workforce, facilities, and partnerships with a diverse mix of community-based providers, PFA is building a system that centers the needs of children and families and aims to offer universal access by 2030.
Universal preschool has been shown to be a powerful economic driver. Economists estimate that the rate of return for funding high-quality preschool ranges between $7 and $10 for every dollar invested. The program creates hundreds of jobs, helping local businesses attract workers by providing free child care in the community, and directing millions of dollars to local preschool providers.
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