Español de México Every child has remarkable potential to learn and succeed in school—the key is to start early.
Qualifying families can take advantage of free preschool in the Salem and Keizer areas.
The Benefits of Preschool:
Kindergarten
Being ready for kindergarten
Third Grade
More likely to be reading in the third grade
High School
More likely to graduate from high school
Lifetime
More likely to achieve greater lifetime earnings
Learn about the Programs
Infants, Toddlers & Two's
Prenatal–2 YRS
Resources for expecting mothers, and parents of infants and toddlers.
Free Preschool
3–4 YRS
Free Preschool is available for children of families with a variety of income levels.
Preschool Promise
3–4 YRS
Preschool Promise offers free preschool for 3 and 4-year-old children from income-eligible families.
Free Preschool Eligibility
Families with income from 100% - 130% of the Federal poverty level maybe eligible for free preschool from specific providers.
2021 Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
Gross Income Limits
Household Size |
100% |
130% |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $17,240 | $22,646 |
| 3 | $21,960 | $28,548 |
| 4 | $26,500 | $34,450 |
| 5 | $31,040 | $40,352 |
| 6 | $35,580 | $46,254 |
| 7 | $40,120 | $52,156 |
| 8 | $44,660 | $58,058 |
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Did You Know?
Families with income up to 200% of the Federal poverty level are eligible for Preschool Promise, learn more.
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- 100-130% of the Federal Poverty Level
- No Income Requirement
- Up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level