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Preschool Application

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2025–2026

Application Information

Already enrolled? If your family is already enrolled in Preschool Promise and you're applying for another child, please call us to complete the application by phone. The online system doesn’t allow returning families to reapply.

This pre-application form collects your basic information. Additional eligibility questions and document uploads will follow in later steps.

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Email is Required: Please provide a valid email address for important updates about your application. If you do not have an email, you can create one here.

If you prefer a paper application, you can download a version in your preferred language:

English | Russian | Chinese | Vietnamese

Please note: An appointment will be required to turn in the paper application and documents. We will also have follow-up questions. See below for our contact information.

What documents will I need?

You’ll be asked to upload documents in later steps. Here are examples of what you may need:

Age verification: Birth certificate, hospital record, immunization record
Income verification: 3 recent pay stubs, W-2, benefits letter (SNAP, OHP, etc.)
Address verification: Utility bill, lease or rental agreement, Oregon ID

For a full list of acceptable documents, view our PSP Checklist.

Which preschools should I pick?

We encourage you to select up to three preschool programs where you would be willing to enroll your child.

Before making your selection, if you haven’t done so already, please visit preschoolhub.org to explore available options. Click on each school to view their location, schedule, and details.

Make sure the location and schedule work for your family
Check if extended care is available and affordable (if needed)
Consider if the teaching style and approach fit your values
Call the school to schedule a tour if you want to visit

At the end of this application, you’ll be asked to rank your choices in order of preference. Your first choice will be considered your top program.

Need Help?

If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to us:

Email: preschoolpromise@earlylearninghub.org

Phone: 503-967-1187 (you can also text us)

In-person help is available BY APPOINTMENT

To Begin

PLEASE ENTER ONLY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN DETAILS IN THIS SECTION.
You will provide information about the additional parent or guardian and child later in this application.

First Name (Required)

Last Name (Required)

Birthday (Required)

Email Address (Required)

Confirm Email Address

It appears that you have previously submitted an application. If you wish to apply again, please contact us by phone or in person.

Lives with Family (Required)

Employment Status (Required)

Child's Relationship (Required)

Custody (Required)

Preferred Language (Required)

Other language:

Home/Mobile Phone (Required)

Can we text this number? (Required)

Contact Preference (Required)

How did you hear about us (Required)

Your Health Coverage: (Required)

Residency Requirements

Applicants must have a current Oregon address (a physical address). P.O. Boxes can be used for mailing purposes, but we require a physical address to be filled out for eligibility.
If you are moving to Oregon, wait until you have moved or signed a lease before applying.
Proof of citizenship is NOT required.
If you are experiencing homelessness, PLEASE ANSWER ONLY THE FIRST QUESTION. YOU CAN SKIP THE ADDRESS SECTION, EVEN THOUGH IT MAY STILL SHOW AS REQUIRED.

What counts as homelessness?

A family may be considered homeless (unhoused) if they're experiencing any of the following living situations: in a shelter, in a motel or campground due to the lack of adequate alternative accommodation, in a car, park, abandoned building, or bus/train station, doubled up (staying) with others due to housing loss or economic hardship, lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime place of residence.

Is your family experiencing homelessness?

Living Address (Required)

Address Line 2

City (Required)

State (Required)

ZIP (Required)

Click here to find a provider in your area.

Mailing Address same as Living Address

Mailing Address

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP

Please complete this section only if:

The secondary parent or guardian is currently living in the home
They are supported by the same income
They are related to the child by blood, marriage, or adoption

Is there another parent/guardian in the family?

First Name (Required)

Last Name (Required)

Birthday (Required)

Email Address

Confirm Email Address

It appears that you have previously submitted an application. If you wish to apply again, please contact us by phone or in person.

Mobile Phone

Opt In for Text Messages

Home Phone

Work Phone

Ext.

It appears that you have previously submitted an application. If you wish to apply again, please contact us by phone or in person.

Lives with Family (Required)

Employment Status (Required)

Child's Relationship (Required)

Family Icon Number in Household

When entering the "Number in Household", Please indicate the total number of people currently living in your household, including adults and children who are financially supported by the parent or guardian’s income.

Include the child (participant) you're applying for
Only include individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption

Number of Parents/Guardians (Required)

Relationship to Participant(s) (Required)

Number in Household (Required)

Is your family receiving cash benefits or other services under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program? (Required)

Is your family receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? (Required)

Is your family receiving services from WIC? (Required)

Is your family receiving services under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly referred to as Food Stamps? (Required)

Help us get to know your child:

In the box below, please tell us anything you'd like us to know about your child’s development, behavior, or services they may be receiving.

Need help knowing what to write? +

You might include:

Any developmental delay or disability (physical, developmental, or intellectual)
Behavioral or mental health challenges
Health or nutrition concerns
Health conditions that require specialized supports
Challenges your child has experienced in the last year
Support from outside agencies like therapy or special programs
The name of your child’s service coordinator (if known)

If your child receives special education services, has an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), or is working with Early Intervention (EI) or Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) to support their development — please let us know.

Please note: Your answers to these questions will not affect your child's eligibility or determine placement.

First Name (Required)

Middle Name

Last Name (Required)

Birthday (Required)

Lives with Family (Required)

Does your child have a disability or do you have any concerns about your child's development? (Required)

Is there anything else you want to tell us about your child?

Is your child on a IFSP? (Required)

Gender (Required)

Race (Required)

Ethnic Background (Required)

Other race/ethnicity:

Member of tribe?

Name of tribe:

Primary language of child (Required)

Language at home (Required)

Other language(s):

Is child in foster care? (Required)

Child in prek/childcare? (Required)

Name of the program:

Which program are you applying for? (Required)

Location Preference

1st Location Preference

2nd Location Preference

3rd Location Preference

- Your Address - Available Locations

Click a location on the map to see more info

Click here to find a provider in your area.

Do you want to apply now for another child in your family?

Add Another Applicant

Are there other children in the family?

Add a Sibling

Important: This message relates to the “Add a Sibling” button above

Siblings in the Home

Please list all children (infants/toddlers) in your home, even if they are not yet eligible for preschool.

Our system does not allow families to submit a new application later, so including siblings now ensures we have their information on file when they become eligible.

Next Steps

On the next page, you’ll be asked to upload the required documents for a complete application. Additional instructions will be provided.
After submitting your pre-application and documents, you’ll be directed to a Supplemental Eligibility Questionnaire.
This final step helps our enrollment team accurately assess your family's needs and place your child based on specific criteria.

Required information is missing, see above.

Parent/Guardian

Address

Additional Parent/Guardian

Family Information

Child (Applicant)

Location Preferences

Additional Applicant

Siblings