Preschool Promise EPL RFA Application- Summer 2026

4. APPLICATION QUESTIONS (SCORED)
Part A - Community Needs Score:

Slot awards are evaluated based on whether your Site aligns with community needs. For example, if an Early Learning Hub identified a specific zip code as a geographic location of need, the Evaluation Committee will be searching for that specific zip code in your Application. Refer to Section 4 of RFA document for information on scoring.

At this time only sites who score 3 points in section 4.4, Quality Evaluation, will be considered for slot award, with 1 point being awarded for geographic location, 1 point being awarded for setting type and 1 for primary language of instruction, subject to Agency’s planned slot range within each geographic region identified by Early Learning Hub. Applicants who score lower may be added to the PSP Applicant Waitlist for future consideration.
Geographic location (Zip Code) (1 point):
(Be sure to refer to Attachment C of the RFA to learn community needs.)
Setting type (1 point): (Be sure to refer to Attachment C of the RFA to learn community needs.)
Primary language(s) of instruction (1 Point):
If other – type language here:

Part B - Structural Components of Preschool Programming (60 points total)

Applicant must score at least 42 points in this section to be considered eligible.
1. Program Mission and Vision (5 points):
Describe your mission and vision for quality preschool programing and equitable outcomes. Include a statement of philosophy that describes your program’s educational purpose, beliefs, goals, and practices. Describe how the educational programming and curriculum you use supports your mission and vision.
2. Racial, Cultural, and Linguistic Equity (10 points):
Describe how your program ensures each child’s racial, cultural, and linguistic development and identity is nurtured and respected. Include how the curriculum, screenings, assessment, and communications with families are equitably implemented.
3. Family Engagement (5 points):
1. Describe your approach to family engagement and including family voice in the program. Provide examples of the different ways families can engage in both the classroom and the program overall, and how families are included in decisions about the program.
2. Describe how you learn and share with families about their child’s growth and development and how families are supported to build relationships with staff and other families in the program.
4. Supportive Environments and Ambitious Instruction (10 points):
1. Please list the screening tool(s) you use in your preschool program for this site and describe why you chose that tool(s).
2. Please list the curriculum/curricula you use for this site in your preschool program and describe why you chose the curriculum/curricula.
3. Please list the child level developmental assessment(s) you use in your preschool program for this site and describe why you chose it/them
4. Do you participate in Spark (Oregon’s Quality Recognition and Improvement System)? If you are not yet participating in Spark, please identify the date by which you will complete your Spark enrollment.
What is the current Spark rating for this site?
Please explain.
Please identify the date by which you will complete your Spark enrollment.
5. Inclusionary Practices (10 points):
1. Please describe how you prepare the learning environment and staff to be inclusive of all children, regardless of ability, family composition, culture, language, or family income.
2. Describe the processes that your program has in place to sustain enrollment of children to prevent expulsions and suspensions.
3. Describe your process for referring children to your regional Early Childhood Special Education provider. How do you partner with your regional Early Childhood Special Education provider?
4. How do you collaborate with community partners to help families access additional physical and mental health services and other child development supports?
6. Transitions (5 points):
1. Describe transitions of new children entering your program, between classrooms, and when transferring to other preschool programs. Please include how children and families are supported during transitions, any routine meetings or formal agreements with other organizations, and data sharing related to transitions.
2. Describe how your program encourages and supports preschool children and families transitioning to kindergarten. Please include how children and families are supported during the transition, any routine meetings or formal agreements with other organizations, and data sharing related to the transition to kindergarten.
7. Professional Development (5 points):
Describe your current practice for supporting and/or offering professional development opportunities for preschool staff and list supportive strategies you use to ensure staff have access to the opportunities. Examples are, but not limited to, program calendar allows time for staff professional development, paid time for staff to attend trainings, substitute coverage for staff training, compensation for courses, job embedded professional learning, etc.
8. Compensation (5 points):
Preschool Promise requires programs to meet minimum and target salary ranges for Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers (see table below). Programs may provide anticipated salary ranges if staff are not yet hired.

1. Salary Ranges: Please list the current or anticipated hourly salary ranges for each position.
Lead Teacher(s):
Assistant Teacher(s):
2. Salary Requirement Alignment: Do these salary ranges meet the minimum Preschool Promise salary requirements?
3. Plan to Meet Requirements (Only if salaries do not meet minimums): If your salary ranges do not meet the Preschool Promise minimums or targets, explain why, describe your plan and timeline to reach the required levels, and note any barriers and how you will address them.
9. Staffing Model (5 points):
Preschool Promise requires a 1:9 adult‑to‑child ratio and specific qualification levels for instructional staff assigned to Preschool Promise classrooms(see Exhibit A, Part 1.2 of the Sample Grant Agreement).

Please describe your staffing model for the Preschool Promise classroom(s), including:
- The number and roles of staff who will be assigned to the Preschool Promise classroom
- The qualifications and relevant experience of any staff who will be assigned to the Preschool Promise classroom, if already hired
- How your staffing model will ensure compliance with the 1:9 adult‑to‑child ratio during all Preschool Promise service hours
- If you are not fully staffed, describe your hiring plan, recruitment strategies, and timeline for hiring qualified staff specifically for the Preschool Promise classroom
Staffing Model

Part C - Fiscal Administration and Oversight (total points 40)

Applicant must score at least 28 points in this section to be considered eligible.
10. Financial Controls (20 Points):
Describe the financial controls you currently have in place to ensure program stability. Include information about how you track your program revenue and expenses, how you manage your cash flow, and how you allocate the cost of shared expenses across various funding sources (for example, Preschool Promise, private pay, ERDC, other program revenue, etc.). In addition, if an in-home provider, provide a description of how you distribute the cost of shared expenses between the residence and the business.
11. Business Strategy (10 points)
Describe your current business strategy. Include your approach to program enrollment; how you manage staff retention and recruitment; what key personnel support the implementation of the business strategy and how many years, and in what role(s), they have been involved in the operation of a preschool or early childhood education program; how you determine financial sustainability; how you track progress of your business strategy; and, how Preschool Promise fits (or would fit) into your overall business strategy.
12. Oversight and Authority (5 points):
Describe how financial duties are managed to ensure appropriate checks and balances. Include a description of the controls for financial oversight, who has budgetary authority, and who has spending authority within your business.
13. Accounting (5 points):
Describe in detail your general accounting processes, which may include the use of a bookkeeper, accounting software, tax preparer, etc. Include how you currently track and maintain financial records and how you would adjust your accounting processes if awarded a Preschool Promise grant.

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Applications must be submitted prior to Closing (August 17, 2026, 5:00 PM). Any Applicant who wishes to modify or withdraw an Application already received by Agency must do so prior to Closing (August 17, 2026, 5:00 PM). Applicant must submit its modification or request to withdraw its Application in accordance with section 4.3.
- All requests must reference the RFA number and the Application ID by contacting the Sole Point of the Contact "Jordyn Stanley" at jordyn.stanley@delc.oregon.gov.
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Preschool Promise Eligible Provider List RFA Application - Summer 2026

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (NOT SCORED)

Thank you for your interest. At this time, the RFA is not open in your hub region.

2. ELIGIBILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS

Thank you for your interest. At this time, you are not eligible to apply.

3. Site Information

4. APPLICATION QUESTIONS (SCORED)

1. Program Mission and Vision (5 points):

2. Racial, Cultural, and Linguistic Equity (10 points):

3. Family Engagement (5 points):

4. Supportive Environments and Ambitious Instruction (10 points):

5. Inclusionary Practices (10 points):

6. Transitions (5 points):

7. Professional Development (5 points):

8. Compensation (5 points):

9. Staffing Model (5 points):

10. Financial Controls (20 Points):

11. Business Strategy (10 points)

12. Oversight and Authority (5 points):

13. Accounting (5 points):

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