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Preschool Promise

Quality preschool education shouldn't be out of reach. Preschool Promise provides free, high-quality preschool for income-qualifying families, and we're proud to offer it at all of our locations.

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Children learning and playing at Precious Cargo Preschool Promise program
Preschool Promise children engaged in classroom activities at Precious Cargo
Young children in creative play at Precious Cargo River Rd S
Preschool Promise students at Precious Cargo south Salem location
About the Program

What Is Preschool Promise?

Preschool Promise is Oregon's state-funded program that provides free, high-quality preschool to children from low-income families. The program is designed to give every child a strong start before kindergarten, regardless of their family's financial situation.

At Precious Cargo, we are an approved Preschool Promise provider at all four of our sites, in both Salem and Keizer. Children enrolled in the program receive the same warm, nurturing care and Creative Curriculum-based education as all of our students.

Preschool Promise is available for children who are 3 or 4 years old by September 1st of the current school year and meet income eligibility requirements. Spots are limited, so we encourage families to reach out early.

Do You Qualify?

Your child may be eligible for Preschool Promise if your family meets the following criteria:

  • Child is 3 or 4 years old by September 1st of the current school year
  • Family income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (see table below)
  • Child has a physical Oregon address

2026 Income Guidelines — 200% Federal Poverty Level

Gross monthly or annual income at or below these amounts may qualify your family.

Family SizeMonthlyAnnual
2 people$3,607$43,280
3 people$4,553$54,640
4 people$5,500$66,000
5 people$6,447$77,360
6 people$7,393$88,720
7 people$8,340$100,080
8 people$9,287$111,440

💬 Not sure if you qualify? Give us a call, we're happy to help you figure it out.

Simple Process

How It Works

1

Contact Us

Reach out by phone or the form below. Our front desk at River Rd S is always available Mon–Fri to answer your questions.

2

Check Eligibility

We'll walk you through the income guidelines and help you gather the documents needed to apply.

3

Enroll Your Child

Once approved, your child is enrolled and begins receiving free, high-quality preschool at the location of your choice.

4

Watch Them Thrive

Your child joins our caring community and gets the strong start they deserve before kindergarten.

Four Locations

Apply at Your Nearest Location

Preschool Promise is available at all four Precious Cargo sites. Each location has its own application, click the one closest to you to get started.

Children at Precious Cargo River Rd S Preschool Promise program

River Rd S Center

2955 River Rd. S., Salem, OR 97302

Schedule: Mon–Thu 8:00 am–2:15 pm. Early drop-off & late pick-up (6:30 am–5:30 pm) + Fridays available.

(503) 362-2676
Apply Here
Children at Precious Cargo Church St Preschool Promise program

Church St SE In-Home

Church St SE, Salem, OR 97302

Schedule: Mon–Thu 8:00 am–2:15 pm. Early drop-off & late pick-up (7:30 am–5:30 pm) + Fridays available.

(503) 362-2676
Apply Here
Children at Precious Cargo Keizer Center Preschool Promise program

Keizer Center

596 Evans Ave. N., Keizer, OR 97303

Schedule: Mon–Thu 8:00 am–2:15 pm & every 2nd Fri of the month. Wed 9:00 am–2:15 pm. Early drop-off & late pick-up (6:30 am–5:30 pm).

(503) 990-8328
Apply Here
Children at Precious Cargo Keizer In-Home Preschool Promise program

Keizer In-Home

Evans Ave. N., Keizer, OR 97303

Schedule: Mon–Thu 8:00 am–2:15 pm. Early drop-off & late pick-up (7:30 am–5:30 pm) + Fridays available.

(971) 678-2070
Apply Here

Ready to Get Started?

Spots are limited. Contact us today to learn more about Preschool Promise availability and start the enrollment process.

Contact Us (503) 362-2676

Available at all our locations · Spots are limited