Frequently Asked Questions
What ages will you enroll?
Beginning in Fall 2023, with the completion of our new classrooms, we will be enrolling infants, toddlers and preschoolers, in addition to our two current preschool classrooms. We also provide care for kindergartners, before and after school.
When will you start enrolling children?
PCC began in November 2022, enrolling 36 children – ages 3 and 4 – who were eligible for Oregon’s Preschool Promise program. We will be opening enrollment for our community infant, toddler, preschool and kindergarteners (before/afterschool) programs in November 2023.
What is Preschool Promise?
Children ages 3-4 who are living in households at or below 200% of the federal poverty level are eligible for this preschool program. The State of Oregon pays the tuition, so parents only need to pay for additional child care hours, if needed. The program provides at least 900 hours of high-quality preschool time – usually 6 hours a day, 4 days a week during the school year. Families must enroll through the Blue Mountain Kids website.
What days and hours will you be open?
Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. to accommodate the child care needs of most working parents.
How much will you charge?
The Preschool Promise program (6 or more hours a day, 4 days a week) is free to eligible families enrolled through the Blue Mountain Early Learning Hub. Additional child care hours – before or after preschool hours will be $6 per hour.
Infants, full-time: $1,200 per month
Toddlers full-time: $1,100 per month
Preschool, full-time: $900 per month
Kindergarten, afterschool: $15 per day
Preschool, full-time: $900 per month
Kindergarten, afterschool: $15 per day
Do you have a waiting list?
Yes!
All Preschool Promise enrollment will be through the Blue Mountain Kids website at www.bluemountainkids.org.
For non-Preschool Promise families, please join our waiting list by contacting Director Brittney Jackson at director@pendletonchildrenscenter.org and include your name, contact information, your child(ren)’s name and age, and the days/hours you will need child care.
Are you hiring teachers and other staff?
If you are interested, please contact Child Care Director Brittney Jackson at director@pendletonchildrenscenter.org.