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Universal Preschool Program saves Mesa County families $6 million a year

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) -Applications are now open for the Universal Preschool Program, a statewide initiative that provides tuition credits for 10 months of preschool to Colorado children. The ...
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Multnomah County selects Preschool For All leader after former director’s abrupt exit

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A new leader has been tapped to spearhead Multnomah County’s embattled Preschool for All program. Officials named Danisa McLean the director of the county’s Preschool and Early ...
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For families who got in, Preschool For All changed everything

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Preschool For All has faced mounting scrutiny in recent months over flawed data, transparency concerns, and a rollout that left many families still waiting. But for parents who ...
Fort Collins Coloradoan

Registration open now for Colorado's free preschool program in 2026-27

Registration is open for Colorado's tuition-free preschool program for the 2026-27 school year. The program provides up to 15 hours of free preschool per week for children in the year before ...
The Portland Mercury

Multnomah County Plans Major Surge in Free Preschool Enrollment Next School Year

Multnomah County expects its universal preschool program to see a significant boost in enrollment, starting next fall. On Thursday morning, the county announced plans to offer more than 7,400 ...
Vail Daily

Colorado residents can now enroll in the universal preschool program. Here’s how to apply.

Enrollment for the 2026-27 universal preschool program is officially open, offering up to 15 hours of tuition-free preschool for children. Enrollment opened Dec. 9 and the first round of matching will ...
LAist

California needs thousands of teachers for its preschool program. Here's what it's like to be one

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. All 4-year-olds in California can now ...
The Spokesman-Review

What the best free preschool programs reveal about child care in America

NEW YORK – Megan Sewell is caught in a dilemma. Without a job, she can’t afford day care. But without day care, she can’t find a job. “Bring the kid to the interview? That’s not reality,” Sewell said ...
Livingston Daily

First Presbyterian of Howell ending childcare, preschool programs after funding decline

Citing financial hardship, First Presbyterian Church of Howell will end childcare services after Dec. 19. The organization's preschool, according to an announcement, is also ending at the conclusion ...
National Catholic Register

Denver Archdiocese, Catholic Schools Ask Supreme Court for Access to Preschool Program

The Archdiocese of Denver and a coalition of Catholic preschools are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow them to access a Colorado universal preschool program. The petition to the high court comes ...
KGW8

Multnomah County preschool program adds 240 free spots: 'A huge life saver'

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. — Multnomah County's Preschool for All program has more than 240 tuition-free spots available starting in January for children ages 3 and 4, officials announced Monday. The ...