Free child care options are available through Head Start for families who qualify.
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Parenting Resource Finder
Our Resource Finder has free or low-cost services, supplies, groups and classes to support you and little ones, 6 and under (some classes support parenting children up to 18 years).
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Ready to Apply?
Apply for School Year
2026-2027
Applications open April 1, 2026. Add your name to the interest list to get an email reminder when the application opens.
Apply for School Year
2025-2026
We are still enrolling for the 2025–2026 school year at sites with open spots. Deadline to apply for the next lottery: October 10. Notification of enrollment: October 24.
Free and Fun Ways to Fall in Love with Reading at Home
- Read for 20 minutes every day at the same time to build a routine.
- Read everywhere — books, signs, menus, and packages all count!
- Limit screen time so there’s more time for stories and books.
- Keep a reading log and celebrate progress with small rewards to keep your child motivated.
- Ask questions while reading to spark curiosity and help your child understand the story.
- Take books with you on car rides, to appointments, or while running errands.
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Blog Posts
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Braille Books & Audiobooks
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides young children who are blind and low vision with accessible books in print/braille and audio formats. To receive Braille books, parents should apply separately.
To access audiobooks, parents must register their child with the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled and request a free digital playback device.
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Get Financial Help for Preschool
Did you know that most families qualify for free or low-cost preschool? Learn what’s available and how to apply.
We help coordinate Preschool Promise.
Preschool Promise is a free, high-quality preschool option for kids ages 3 and 4 whose family income falls within 200% of the federal poverty level.
The Hub’s Preschool Promise (PSP) team coordinates with Quality Care Connections and Head Start to ensure children are enrolled in the preschool that best fits their needs. Our PSP team is bilingual in Spanish and French, and equipped to serve families of all backgrounds in Lane County.
We fund Family Resource Centers in school districts across Lane County.
Family Resource Centers (FRCs) serve as welcoming community spaces where families can find support and connection.
Every year, the Hub opens a grant opportunity for FRCs in Lane County to apply for funding, and a volunteer community review panel engages in an equity-driven grant review process to determine where to invest FRC funds. Family Resource Centers utilize these funds to host family events, clothing closets, and other offerings to strengthen families with children ages 0-6.
During the funding period, the Hub also convenes Family Resource Center coordinators monthly to engage in resource-sharing, professional development, and community building opportunities.
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Want to Search Beyond Free Preschool Promise and Head Start Options?
There are other low cost options throughout Lane County.
Our Community Partners
We work alongside organizations across Lane County to strengthen families and expand access to early learning.
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Sign Up for the Family Newsletter
Get our monthly newsletter for activities, local events, and fun learning ideas. Available in English or Spanish.
Want to Search Beyond Free Preschool Promise and Head Start Options?
There are other low cost options throughout Lane County.
Additional Community Resources
WIC (Women, Infants & Children)
Provides nutrition support and resources for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children under age five.
Early Head Start
A federal program serving low-income families with children from birth to age three, plus pregnant women.
Child Care Assistance
State and county programs that help eligible families pay for child care so parents can work, attend school, or participate in job training.
Home Visiting
Trained professionals visit families at home to support healthy child development, parenting skills, and family well-being.
We help coordinate Preschool Promise.
Preschool Promise is a free, high-quality preschool option for kids ages 3 and 4 whose family income falls within 200% of the federal poverty level.
The Hub’s Preschool Promise (PSP) team coordinates with Quality Care Connections and Head Start to ensure children are enrolled in the preschool that best fits their needs. Our PSP team is bilingual in Spanish and French, and equipped to serve families of all backgrounds in Lane County.
Free child care options are available through Head Start for families who qualify.
Need HELP?
Our enrollment team is
here to support you!
We can help you review your options and eligibility, fill out your application, or provide a paper copy if needed. Spanish-English assistance is available.
Learn More
Call
(541) 741-6000, ext. 201, in English & Spanish
Hours Xam – Xpm, Monday – Friday
In-person help is offered by appointment.
Preschool Promise is housed at the United Way of Lane County office:
3171 Gateway Loop,
Springfield, OR 97477
Fax
541-726-4150
Our Mission
Our Hub Mission
The mission of the Early Childhood Hub of Lane County is to give parents and caregivers the knowledge, tools, and support they need to help their children grow and succeed in school and in life.