The Oregon
Preschool Promise
Preschool Promise is a publicly funded program serving children ages 3 to 4 years old from families with incomes at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, children in foster care, and children from other historically underserved populations. Approximately 3,756 children are currently enrolled in Preschool Promise programs in Oregon, and the state is adding more than 2,500 new preschool slots for eligible families in 2022. Children can be enrolled in the Preschool Promise Program in a variety of settings, such as centers, homes, and schools.
Low-income children and children of color are less likely to have the chance to attend a high-quality preschool—so they’re often less prepared for success in school and life. Little Thinkers invests Preschool Promise funds in programs that serve children of color, implement culturally relevant practices, and prioritize family involvement.
Our
Promise
Our nurturing and dedicated faculty at Little Thinkers ABC provide an environment where students embrace the challenges they face in and out of the classroom. Our vision is to not only empower our students with language and cultural appreciation, but to become confident and forward-thinking lifelong learners. Using authentic language immersion and project-based learning curriculum, we engage our students in communicating, collaborating, thinking critically, and problem-solving. At our Creative Curriculum-style school, we believe that every child and family deserves equal opportunities for education and growth. We understand that each child is unique and has their own pace of learning, and we are committed to creating an environment where they can explore and discover at their own speed. At Little Thinkers ABC, everyone is welcome.
At Little Thinkers ABC, students will:
- Learn to cultivate spanish language and culture.
- Have better performance on standardized tests
- Exhibit stronger problem-solving skills due to being able to easily switch languages
- Be more accepting and understanding of different cultures and backgrounds
Staff
Credentials:
- Clean criminal record
- Completed all state requirements
- Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
- CDA certified
- Food handlers card
- Infant First Aid and CPR
- Prevention is Better Than Curing
- Safe Sleep for Oregons Infants
- Foundations for Learning
Little Thinkers ABC takes pride in making sure all kids have an opportunity to learn another language.
Our world is multicultural and multi-perspective, and language immersion is key to understanding it. In order to fully understand our solidified place in history as it relates to the world in which we live in, we have to learn to speak the language of its people.
The dedicated staff at Little Thinkers ABC vows to honor the feelings and perspectives of every student that enters the classroom. We embrace all heritages, and we offer a sense of belonging to all.
