Types of Programs
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 families that receive SNAP, TANF, WIC, or adult OHP, or with annual incomes 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
Serve 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