Portland Parks Preschool Applications Open Today!


Apply For Portland Parks Preschool:
April 1 through April 30
Portland Parks & Recreation is excited to share that applications for Portland Parks Preschool for the 2026–2027 school year will be open today and are available through April 30.
Our preschool programs provide a welcoming, play-based learning environment where children build social skills, confidence, creativity, and a love of learning while preparing for kindergarten.
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How To Register Enrollment is based on a lottery managed through Multnomah County’s Preschool for All program.
Families can apply April 1–30 at Multnomah County Preschool for All or with help from a Family Navigator once the application opens.
Applications will reopen later in the summer.
Preschool for All Applications
 Locations And Program Times
East Portland
East Portland Community Center: Monday through Friday | 9am to 3pm
Montavilla Community Center: Monday through Friday | 8:45am to 2:45pm
North Portland
Charles Jordan Community Center: Monday through Friday | 9am to 3pm
Peninsula Park Community Center: Monday through Friday | 9:15am to 3:15pm
St. Johns Community Center: Monday through Friday | 9am to 3pm
Northeast Portland
Matt Dishman Community Center: Monday through Friday | 9am to 3pm
Southeast Portland
Mt. Scott Community Center: Monday through Friday | 9am to 3pm
Woodstock Community Center: Monday through Friday | 8:45am to 2:45pm
Southwest Portland
Southwest Community Center: Monday through Friday | 9am to 3pm
We look forward to welcoming your family to Portland Parks Preschool.
Portland Parks Preschool | 503-444-0682 | krisit.lilly@portlandoregon.gov

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