Early Childhood Education
At Portland Public Schools, we believe every child deserves a strong start. Our Early Childhood Education Program provides joyful, inclusive, and high-quality Pre-K experiences where children are known, valued, and supported.
Families as Partners
We believe families are our partners and bring essential knowledge, strengths, and perspectives to their child’s learning. We work to build trusting relationships with families and create strong connections between home, school, and community.
Relationships at the Center
We believe relationships are the foundation for learning. Our educators take the time to know each child—their interests, strengths, culture, and individual ways of learning—and create classrooms where every child feels a strong sense of belonging.
Learning Through Play
Our approach is grounded in play-based learning. Through purposeful play, exploration, conversation, and hands-on experiences, children develop language, early literacy and math skills, social-emotional skills, problem-solving abilities, independence, and a lifelong love of learning
A Strong Start for Every Child
Above all, we want every child to leave Pre-K feeling confident, capable, curious, and connected.