GRANDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Creating Opportunities For Everyone
OUR RESOURCES:
At Pequenitos Child Care we believe that everyone should have the same access to childcare regardless of their cultures, preferences, and beliefs.
BABY PROMISE
This infant-toddler initiative is targeted to serve low-income families in communities struggling to find and keep high quality care for infants and toddlers.
PRESCHOOL FOR ALL
Preschool Promise (PSP) offers free, high-quality preschool to Oregon families who are living at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level in Oregon.
PRESCHOOL PROMISE
Preschool for All (PFA) connects 3 and 4 year olds in Multnomah County to free, culturally responsive, inclusive preschool experiences.
HUMAN SERVICES
The ODHS is Oregon's principal agency for helping Oregonians achieve well-being and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice and preserve dignity, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
ERDC
The Employment-Related Day Care program (ERDC) helps eligible low-income families pay for child care while they are working.
PRIVATE PAY
Pequenitos child care offers the choice of private pay for those parents that do not qualify for any grands and scholarships.
PARTNERSHIPS
Inclusive Partners promotes inclusive child care practices that help all children succeed. We provide technical assistance, training and support to child care providers so families of children with higher needs can play, work, and learn together.
Operating in conjunction with Oregon’s Early Learning Division (ELD), we are the only group providing inclusive resources, technical assistance and subsidies for child care providers and families of children with higher needs in Oregon.
Other Preschool & Child Care Resources
How to Find Child Care
Call: 211
Text: "children" or "niños" to 898211 (TXT211)
Email: children@211info.org
Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-11pm; Saturday & Sunday 8am-8pm
For Help Affording Child Care & Preschool
ERDC is a state subsidy to help families afford child care. Subsidy amounts depend on the child's age, caregiver employment, provider type, and location within the state.
(CCI) The Community Childcare Initiative offers Portland families and child care providers financial assistance for child care. Eligible families pay no more than 8% of their monthly gross income for child care. The program is funded by the Portland Children's Levy.
Baby Promise offers free, full-day quality care and education for eligible children ages 6 weeks to 3 years old. Baby Promise is a state funded program designed to help families find and maintain high-quality infant and toddler care.
Portland Public Schools (PPS) offers preschool opportunities to families who live within PPS boundaries and are 3 or 4 years old by September 1. Families can email prekprograms@pps.net for assistance. PPS is currently accepting applications for preschool starting in September 2022!
Preschool Promise is available to families who are at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. It is open to children who are 3 and 4 years old. Preschool Promise is a state funded program and offers preschool slots in school, centers, and with in-home preschool providers.