Free Preschool

Find the right preschool program for your child.

Free preschool programs are available for eligible families who live in Yamhill County. Once you get qualified, you’ll gain access to a vast selection of programs that will give your child a leg up on their learning journey. In fact, it’s likely you’ll find a winning program right near your neighborhood.

McMinnville School District
This program provides free half-day pre-K sessions for four-year-olds at five out of the six district elementary schools.
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Locations
Buel Elementary, Grandhaven Elementary, Newby Elementary, Wascher Elementary, Willamette Elementary
Settings
School District
Schedule
Each site offers a morning or afternoon Pre-K and runs Monday – Thursday. Morning session (includes breakfast) 8:15 – 10:45 AM.
Transportation
None.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Basic Eligibility
Dayton School District
This preschool program is designed for kids ages 3-5 and encourages self-directed learning.
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Locations
Dayton Pirate Preschool 526, Ferry St Dayton, OR 97114
Settings
School District
Schedule
Tuesday – Friday, 7:50 AM – 2:50 PM
Transportation
None.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Preschool Promise
- Age Requirements
- Income-Based Programs
Oregon Child Development Coalition – McMinnville
If you’re part of a migrant or seasonal farmworker family with children between 0-3 years old, and you’re living at or below the federal poverty level, this program is for you.
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Locations
McMinnville Center, 470 NE Norton Ln, McMinnville, OR, 97128
Settings
Licensed Childcare Center
Schedule
Monday – Friday — 6-hour days, (June-September, Monday – Friday — 10-hour days)
Transportation
Included.
Eligibility Requirements:
- 130% FPL income limit
- Age Requirements
- How OCDC Defines “Agriculture”
Grand Ronde Head Start Preschool
Residents of the Grand Ronde community, members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, and other native families have access to year-round learning opportunities.
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Locations
9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Settings
License-Exempt Childcare Center
Schedule
7:45 AM – 2:00 PM. After care closes at 5:15, Monday – Friday, 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Transportation
Not available
Eligibility Requirements:
- Overview
- Who We Serve
- Eligibility Criteria
- Income-Based Enrollment
- Checking Your Eligibility
Preschool Promise
Preschool Promise is a state-funded program that provides free preschool access to children below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.
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Locations
Dayton, McMinnville, and Newberg
Settings
Home Based Childcare, School District, or Licensed Childcare Center
Schedule
Varies by location
Transportation
Not provided
Eligibility Requirements:
- 200% FPL income limit
- Age
Head Start
Head start offers services for children 0-5 in a comprehensive, family-focused, early childhood development program.
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Locations
Newberg Center, Sheridan Center, Michael Eichman Center, and Lafayette Center
Settings
Licensed Childcare Center
Schedule
Pregnant mother and children under 24 months of age by September 1st: Weekly home visits and up to 26 socialization groups for participants. Toddlers: 2 days a week for 3.5 hours each day and 2 home visits a month. – 3 years old by September 1st : 4 days a week for 4 hours each day. – 4 years old by September 1st : 4 days a week for 4-6 hours each day (depends on the availability of 6 hour classes) Some 6-hour classes offered year-round
Transportation
Limited but included
Eligibility Requirements:
- 130% FPL income limit
- Automatic Eligibility
- Age Restriction
- Early Head Start