Oregon No. 2 in preschool funding, but lags in enrollment

Oregon No. 2 in preschool funding, but lags in enrollment

Oregon's preschool funding is among the highest in the nation, but the state faces hurdles in getting more young children into classrooms.

Child care providers, parents call on Oregon Legislature to support subsidy program

Victoria Mendoza stands behind a podium alongside child care providers and advocates during an event to call attention to the need to fund child care. The event was held in front of the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, May 12, 2025. (Mia Maldonado / Oregon Capital Chronicle) Federal fallout As federal funding and systems dwindle, states are left to decide how and whether to make up the difference. Read the latest > Victoria Mendoza opened up…

Oregon Legislature Called on to Provide Child Day Care Thru Subsidy Program - The Ashland Chronicle-Oregon

Child care providers, parents call on Oregon Legislature to support subsidy program 11,000 Oregon families are waitlisted for Employment Related Day Care program BY: MIA MALDONADO – MAY 13, 2025   Victoria Mendoza stands behind a podium alongside child care providers and advocates during an event to call attention to the need to fund child care. The event was held in front of the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, May 12, 2025. (Mia Maldonado / O…

Child care providers, parents call on Oregon Legislature to support subsidy program - Salem Reporter

Victoria Mendoza opened up a child care business in Salem 16 years ago — a decision inspired by her own need to find child care for her sons while maintaining a job.  With child care providers located too far from where she lived, the former farmworker and immigrant from Mexico obtained a license so she could care for her own children and others. Since then, she’s successfully managed her small business and watched hundreds of children in Salem.…