PPS Early Learners

Portland Public Schools Head Start serves 648 low-income three and four year old children and their families.

PPS Early Learner’s goal is to prepare children for successful transitions to kindergarten and beyond by building social competence and school readiness skills. 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 deve

06/14/2026

✨ Every student journey starts somewhere and for many PPS families, it starts with Early Learners.

We help children and families build:
📚 school readiness
🤝 family connection
💬 confidence and belonging
🎒 strong transitions into kindergarten

Every student journey starts somewhere. PPS Starts Here.

Apply today: pps.net/earlylearners

06/07/2026

🎉 Enrollment is OPEN for PPS Early Learners!

With over 300 children transitioning to Kindergarten, we now have openings at 14 locations across Portland Public Schools for the upcoming school year.

High-quality preschool. Family support. Kindergarten readiness.
PPS Starts Here. 💙

Apply today: pps.net/earlylearners

05/09/2026

PPS Early Learners staff, families, and community proudly represented North Portland at the 61st Annual St. Johns Parade today! 💛💚

The St. Johns Parade has been a beloved North Portland tradition since the early 1960s, bringing together families, schools, community groups, bands, and local organizations to celebrate connection, culture, and community pride.

We loved showing up, celebrating our community, and representing the heart of Early Learners.

Come apply for a free preschool for your child and be a part of the PPS Early Learners family 🌟

05/07/2026

Our Southeast Community showed UP for teacher appreciation week ♥️♥️♥️ thank you to all the amazing teachers in our program

04/22/2026

Yesterday was 1 of 4 Father Figure Engagement events with PPS Early Learners + Squires, and what a day it was! ☀️

We saw dads, uncles, grandpas, and father figures show up big for their little ones, creating moments full of joy, connection, and pure fun. 💙 From laughter on the field to meaningful time together, the energy was unmatched.

A huge shoutout to Acts of Kindness for bringing toys and ⚽️ balls for every child such a beautiful way to spread love and smiles across our community.

We’re just getting started… 3 more events to go! Don’t miss out! come be part of something special. 🙌🏽 RSVP in parent sqaure

04/01/2026

Come see us this weekend! Fun, free activities for the kids, food, resources and preschool information!

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱-𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆? 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭-𝟰 𝗣𝗠!

✨ Meet local preschool providers!
✨ Get expert help with your application!
✨ Enjoy free food & fun activities for the kids!
✨ FREE Admission & Parking!

Don’t miss this chance to kick off your child’s education in a fun, stress-free environment. 🎈

03/09/2026

🌟 Preschool Open Houses This Week! 🌟

Families are invited to come explore our preschool classrooms and learn more about our program at our upcoming Preschool Open Houses! This is a great chance to meet teachers, see the learning spaces, and ask questions about enrollment.

📍 Kelly-9015 SE Rural St, 3/9 @ 4-5pm
📍 Sacajawea-4800 NE 74th Ave, 3/10 @ 4-5:30pm
📍 Clarendon-9325 N Van Houten Ave, 3/11 @ 1-2pm
📍 Whitman-7326 SE Flavel St, 3/12 @ 5:30-6:30pm

Whether you're already considering preschool or just starting to explore options for your child, we’d love to welcome you.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Know a family with a 3- or 4-year-old? Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with your friends, neighbors, and community!

We hope to see you there!

03/04/2026

Enrollment for Kindergarten and PreK is now open!

If your student will be five years old on or before September 1st, 2026, they are eligible to join PPS’s incoming 2026-27 kindergarten class.

To register for kindergarten: https://www.pps.net/departments/enrollment-transfer/enroll/enroll-english/enroll-at-pps

Children who will be 3 or 4 on or before September 1, 2026 are eligible for PreK. PPS Pre-K is free to all students.

To register for PreK: https://www.pps.net/departments/early-learners-department-pre-k-and-kindergarten/pre-kindergarten/apply-here

03/03/2026

🥳Creston Annex and Rosa Parks, you are UP! 🥳

Creston Annex PreK Open House, Wednesday March 4th from 4-5pm (4620 SE Powell Blvd)
Rosa Parks PreK Open House, Wednesday March 4th from 2:45-3:45pm (8960 N Woolsey Ave)

Apply here: https://www.pps.net/departments/early-learners-department-pre-k-and-kindergarten/pre-kindergarten/apply-here