About Portland Parks Preschool
Portland Parks Preschool is based on the developmental philosophy that children develop and grow at their own rate. Years of research on children's learning and development documents the many benefits of play and exploration on a child's intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and language development. In order to grow, children must play by exploring and manipulating their environment. They learn using their senses. Play is an important avenue for learning. As children imitate what goes on around them, they begin to understand how things work and how they are used. Initially, this is a process of trial and error. However, with time and repetition, they use new information to increase their understanding of the world around them.
Equity in Service
Portland Parks & Recreation is committed to equity in service. As part of our Parks Levy commitment, we are working to improve access for underserved communities, which include but are not limited to people of color, seniors, teens, households experiencing poverty, immigrants and refugees, and people living with disabilities. If you were referred by a Partner Organization, please make sure to include them during the application process.
How to register for the 2023-2024 school year
Options to complete your application for the 2023-24 school year:
- Complete the online interest APPLICATION.
- Call or come into any PP&R Community Center and a team member can assist you with completing the interest application.
Language interpretation over the phone: Portland Parks & Recreation staff will provide free phone interpretation in more than 240 languages. We'll get an interpreter on the phone in your preferred language when you need one. For questions about Portland Parks & Recreation programs or services, please call 503–823-2525.
Reduced Pricing
Sign up for an Access Pass to receive reduced pricing based on your total income. No income verification is required. If your income falls within the recommended ranges, an Access Pass may be helpful by decreasing your monthly tuition rates. Choose 25, 50, 75, or 90% discount based on your budget. Learn more about PP&R discount options at portland.gov/parks/discount.
Details and Pricing
Below reflects the pricing for City of Portland residents. Families living outside of the City of Portland tax districts are welcome to enroll. There is a 40% increase in monthly fees for non-residents..
East Portland
East Portland Community Center
Preschool | age 3–4, must be 3 years old by September 1, 2023, but not yet 4
- Tuesday, Thursday • 8:45am–11:30am • $184 per month
- Tuesday, Thursday • 12:15pm–3:00pm • $184 per month
Pre-Kindergarten | age 4–5, must be 4 years old by September 1, 2023, but not yet 5
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 8:45am–11:30am • $247 per month
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 12:15pm–3:00pm • $247 per month
Montavilla Community Center
Preschool | age 3–4, must be 3 years old by September 1, 2023, but not yet 4
- Monday, Wednesday • 9:00am–11:45am • $184 per month
- Tuesday, Thursday • 9:00am–11:45am • $184 per month
Pre-Kindergarten | age 4–5, must be 4 years old by September 1, 2023, but not yet 5
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 9:00am–11:45am • $247 per month
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 12:30pm–3:15pm • $247 per month
- Tuesday, Thursday • 9:00am–11:45am • $184 per month
North Portland
Charles Jordan Community Center
Preschool | age 3–4, must be 3 years old by September 1, 2023, but not yet 4
- Tuesday, Thursday • 9:00am–11:45am • $184 per month
- Extension Program • 11:45am-12:45pm • $7/day
Pre-Kindergarten | age 4–5, must be 4 years old by September 1, 2023, but not yet 5
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 9:00am–11:45am • $247 per month
- Extension Program • 11:45am-12:45pm • $7/day
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 12:45pm-3:30pm • $247 per month
Peninsula Park Community Center
Preschool | age 3–4, must be 3 years old by September 1, 2023, but not yet 4
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 9:15am–12:00pm • $247 per month
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 12:45pm–3:30pm • $247 per month
- Tuesday, Thursday • 9:15am–12:00pm • $184 per month
Pre-Kindergarten | age 4–5, must be 4 years old by September 1, 2023, but not yet 5
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 9:15am–12:00pm • $247 per month
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 12:45pm–3:30pm • $247 per month
- Tuesday, Thursday • 9:15am–12:00pm • $184 per month
- Tuesday, Thursday • 12:45pm–3:30pm • $184 per month
St. Johns Community Center
Preschool | age 3–4, must be 3 years old by September 1, 2023, but not yet 4
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 8:30am–11:15am • $247 per month
- Tuesday, Thursday • 8:30am–11:15am • $184 per month
Pre-Kindergarten | age 4–5, must be 4 years old by September 1, 2023, but not yet 5
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 12:15pm–3:00pm • $247 per month
- Tuesday, Thursday • 12:15pm–3:00pm • $184 per month
Northeast Portland
Matt Dishman Community Center
Preschool | age 3–4, must be 3 years old by September 1, 2023, but not yet 4
- Tuesday, Thursday • 9:00am–11:45am • $184 per month
- Extension Program • 11:45am-12:45pm • $7/day
Pre-Kindergarten | age 4–5, must be 4 years old by September 1, 2023, but not yet 5
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 9:00am–11:45am • $247 per month
- Extension Program • 11:45am-12:45pm • $7/day
Southeast Portland
Mt. Scott Community Center
Due to building renovations tentatively scheduled for Fall 2023, contact information
is being gathered for an interest list in case a facility can be secured for the Mt. Scott
Community Center neighborhood. Please complete a lottery APPLICATION for the
option to be added to the interest list.
Woodstock Community Center
Preschool | age 3–4, must be 3 years old by September 1, 2023, but not yet 4
- Tuesday, Thursday • 9:00am–11:45am • $184 per month
Pre-Kindergarten | age 4–5, must be 4 years old by September 1, 2023, but not yet 5
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 9:00am–11:45am • $247 per month
Southwest Portland
Southwest Community Center — Sprout Academy
Preschool | age 3–4, must be 3 years old by September 1, 2023, but not yet 4
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 9:15am–12:00pm • $335 per month
- Tuesday, Thursday • 9:15am–12:00pm • $230 per month
- Extension Program • 12:00pm-1:00pm
Forest Pre-Kindergarten | age 4–5, must be 4 years old by September 1, 2023, but not yet 5
- Monday through Friday • 9:15am–12:00pm • $560 per month
- Monday through Wednesday • 12:45pm–3:30pm • $342 per month
COVID-19 related information
Portland Parks & Recreation’s primary goal is to keep our community healthy and protect the public from the spread of COVID-19. We continue to follow guidance from public health authorities and elected officials. PP&R programming has been designed to meet public health guidance and to be flexible as conditions change.
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