Children who participate in preschool are better prepared for the next steps in life:
Qualifying families can take advantage of
free preschool in
Marion & Polk counties
Check out our Guide to Choosing a Preschool or fill out this interest form and we'll contact you.
Free Preschool Eligibility
Families with incomes up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level or children in foster care may be eligible for free preschool.
If your annual family income is more than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, you can get help finding preschool by dialing 2-1-1 or visiting findchildcareoregon.org.
Regardless of income, if your child will be 4 years old on Sept. 10 and you live in certain elementary school neighborhoods in Salem and Keizer, you may be eligible for free preschool through Title I.
2025 Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
Gross Income Limits:
Household Size |
200% |
|---|---|
| 2 | $42,300 |
| 3 | $53,300 |
| 4 | $64,300 |
| 5 | $75,300 |
| 6 | $86,300 |
| 7 | $97,300 |
| 8 | $108,300 |