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2021-22 Annual Report AvailableWe’re especially excited to share that for the fourth consecutive year, children in Preschool Promise classrooms are more ready than their peers for Kindergarten. Read More ▸
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To join Preschool Promise, enroll your child in one of our 100 participating Preschool Promise Partner sites for the 2022-2023 school year. We serve children who reside within the boundaries of these seven Public School Districts:

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Why Preschool Promise?
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Free resources to support home learning for families

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Financial Benefits at Star-Rated Preschools

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Diverse and Convenient Options in 8 Communities
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Profile: Christopher James
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Readiness Summit talks early childhood education
Readiness Summit talks early childhood ed...

Ohio lawmakers must adopt a new two-year state budget in the next few months, and Gov. Mike DeWine is advocating for important new investments for families with young children.







 
Preschool Promise celebrates early-child educators with awards
Preschool Promise celebrates early-child ...
By: Eileen McClory, Staff Writer
September 30,2022

Preschool Promise held its first-ever Excellence in Early Education Awards on Thursday at Carillon Historical Park to celebrate the contributions of teachers in Preschool Promise schools. The group recognized nine teachers for their contributions.
 
Preschool Promise Expands to Huber Heights
Preschool Promise Expands to Huber Heights
By: Eileen McClory, Staff Writer
July 25, 2022
Preschool Promise is expanding to Huber Heights next year, giving more access to families who need high-quality education for preschool-age kids.
 
Psychiatrist calls for systems to support parents, community during Preschool Promise summit
Psychiatrist calls for systems to support...

By: Eileen McClory, Staff Writer
Dayton Daily News
March 4, 2022

To help children succeed in early childhood education, the systems need to help parents and communities, not just kids, said Dr. Bruce Perry, a psychiatrist who specializes in early childhood psychiatry and trauma.
 
Preschool Promise sees fast growth with Dayton 3 year-old enrollment
Preschool Promise sees fast growth with D...
By: Cornelius Frolik, Staff Writer
Dayton Daily News
February 7, 2022

Preschool Promise just started providing services to 3-year-old children who live in the Dayton public school district last fall, and so far about a quarter of the newly eligible kids are attending one of the group’s sites.