PPS Early Learners
PPS Early Learner’s is free for children who turn 3 or 4 by September 1st! Our program supports families in improving their quality of life.
Our goal is to prepare children and families for successful transitions to kindergarten and beyond by building social competence and school readiness skills. Portland Public Schools Head Start serves 648 low-income three and four year old children and their families. The goal of Head Start is to prepare young children for successful transitions to kindergarten and beyond by building social competence and developing school readiness skills. We will accomplish this by enhancing children's growth and development, both physically and emotionally. We offer them a sense of belonging, support services, and a chance to be involved in activities to help the whole family. Parents take part in training classes on subjects such as parenting, job skills, health and nutrition, and free community resources. We offer assistance to parents interested in obtaining a GED, learning to speak English, or read. Families receive help with special problems such as drug or alcohol abuse, job loss or other family crisis. We refer families for help with medical, social welfare, or employment. Our families have a voice in our program through various committees or on the Policy Council, our parent and community shared decision-making body.
09/23/2026
"The Native specific classrooms offer Indigenous students and families a place to ground their cultural values in community, and strengthen and/or reconnect with their culture, creating a deeper sense of identity and pride. This classroom is deeply healing to the families who participate." - former PPS Early Learner family
Only a few spots left in our two Native PreK focus classrooms located at Faubion and Sacajawea. Apply today!
Early Learners Department (Pre-K and Kindergarten) - Portland School District Early Learners Department (Pre-K and Kindergarten) - Portland School District
09/19/2026
Come join us today at Cullyfest! On the corner of NE Cully & NE Prescott, lots of free fun and community!
09/09/2026
New signs popping up everywhere! Find one in your area and enroll today!
Current openings at:
Clarendon (N. Portland)
Sacajawea (NE Portland)
Sunrise (formerly Jason Lee, NE Portland)
Creston (SE Portland)
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08/02/2026
Join the PPS Early Learners Community!
✨ Now enrolling at 14 PPS Early Learners locations across Portland!
With hundreds of children transitioning to kindergarten this year, now is the perfect time to join the PPS Early Learners community. School starts September 3rd, we are excited to welcome you and your family.
Strong beginnings create strong futures.
PPS Starts Here. 💙
Apply here: pps.net/earlylearners
07/28/2026
💙 PPS Early Learners is more than preschool.
We help families connect to:
✔️ community resources
✔️ health and wellness supports
✔️ attendance support
✔️ parent leadership opportunities
✔️ school communities
Strong schools start with strong relationships.
Apply today: pps.net/earlylearners
07/26/2026
Celebrating YOU...the families who make what we do possible. It is our pleasure to get to know you and reinforce you as your child's first teacher. Happy National Parents' Day today!
Here are some pictures of parents and families from last school year, enjoy!
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Happy National Parents' Day!
07/19/2026
Belonging Begins Early!
🌎 Every child deserves to feel welcomed, valued, and connected at school.
PPS Early Learners serves families from many cultures, languages, and lived experiences across Portland.
Belonging begins early — and it matters.
With over 100 open spots across the district we are ready to welcome you and your family to our community, apply today!
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07/14/2026
Family Partnerships
PPS Early Learners supports families through:
🏠 home visits
☕ family events
📚 learning resources
💬 ongoing communication
🌎 multilingual support
Together, we build strong school-family connections from the very beginning.
Join our family today, pps.net/earlylearners
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