Types of Preschools
Head Start, Oregon PreKindergarten, Early Head Start, and Preschool Promise are all publicly funded preschool programs that provide income-eligible families and children in foster care with access to high-quality early care and education. However, there are a few differences.
Preschool
Promise
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Age
Serves children who are 3 or 4 years old at the time of enrollment
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Income
Serves children in foster care and families that receive SNAP, TANF, WIC, SSI, OHP, those experiencing homelessness (as defined by the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act) or whose annual gross incomes are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level
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Services Provided
Provides developmental screenings and referrals to community services when needed
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Transportation
Sometimes provides transportation
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Schedule
Provides six hours per day of instruction either four or five days a week
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Location
Delivers instruction in a variety of settings, including family preschools, center-based programs, and school districts
Head Start,
Oregon PreKindergarten, and Early Head Start
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Age
Serve children between the ages of 0 and 5 years old
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Income
Serves children in foster care and families that receive SNAP or with annual incomes at or below 130% of the Federal Poverty Level (10% of enrollment can be higher-income families)
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Services Provided
Provide extensive family supports, including home visits, dental/vision/developmental screenings, and mental health supports as well as referrals to additional services when needed
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Transportation
Usually provide transportation (Head Start and OPK)
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Schedule
Provides a variety of different daily schedules, including half- and full-day
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Location
Provides services through home visits or in classrooms