Salem-Keizer Early Childhood Programs

Salem-Keizer Early Childhood Programs Programs and locations vary based on school neighborhood and financial need.

Salem-Keizer Public Schools coordinates Title-Funded pre-k, Preschool Promise, Migrant pre-k, Teen Parent Program and Head Start Preschool, all serving preschool-age children.

06/02/2026

Las escuelas públicas de Keizer están ofreciendo comidas gratuitas de verano para niños y jóvenes de la comunidad, gracias a fondos de subvención proporcionados por el Departamento de Educación de Oregón.

Fechas y horarios (cerrado el 3 de julio)
22 de junio – 28 de agosto
Lunes a viernes
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Ubicaciones:

Escuela Primaria Battle Creek
Escuela Secundaria Claggett Creek
Escuela Secundaria Judson
Escuela Primaria Lamb
Escuela Preparatoria McKay
EscuelaPreparatoria McNary
Escuela Preparatoria South Salem
Escuela Secundaria Waldo
Escuela Preparatoria West Salem

06/02/2026

Keizer Public schools is offering free summer meals for children and youth in the community, thanks to grant funds provided by the Oregon Department of education.

Dates and times (closed 7/3)
June 22 - August 28
Monday- Friday
12:30- 1:30pm

Locations:
Battle Creek Elementary
Claggett Creek middle school
Judson middle school
Lamb elementaryM
McKay High School
McNary High School
South Salem High School
Waldo Middle School
West Salem High School

05/29/2026

Look at this! Our little learners rocking some fun sunglasses today... and looking for more friends to enroll in free pre-k at Salem-Keizer Early Childhood Programs! Click the link to find info about applying: https://salkeiz.k12.or.us/programs/early-childhood-ed/preschool

¡Mira a nuestros pequeños amigos y amigas usando estas geniales gafas de sol! Solicita la educación preescolar gratuita ahora. Haz clic en el enlace para encontrar información sobre cómo aplicar hoy: https://salkeiz.k12.or.us/programs/early-childhood-ed/preschool

05/13/2026

We are live with kindergarten teacher Ms. Bartruff right now. Join us and learn about the things you and your child can expect when they attend kindergarten in the fall!

Nuestros amigos de la Salem Public Library (Salem, OR) están compartiendo un programa divertido llamado 1,000 libros ant...
05/04/2026

Nuestros amigos de la Salem Public Library (Salem, OR) están compartiendo un programa divertido llamado 1,000 libros antes del kínder. ¡Es una gran actividad para hacer con sus hijo/as durante el verano!

Las investigaciones muestran que leer juntos ayuda a los niños a aprender nuevas palabras y a sentirse listos para la escuela. ¡Mientras más lean, mejor!

Así funciona:
Lee libros con tu hijo(a)
Lleva un registro de lo que leen
Cada 100 libros = un sello en la biblioteca 🎉

Comienza imprimiendo un registro de lectura o recogiendo uno en la biblioteca:
https://salemor.gov/1000books

Encuentra más herramientas de lectura, listas de libros y recompensas divertidas aquí:
https://1000booksbeforekindergarten.org/resources

Are you ready to get started? Download our convenient reading logs (or use our iPhone App or Android App) and our recommended reading list: Program Instructions Program Instructions Program Instructions (Spanish/español) Reading Log Sheets 1-100 101-200 201-300 301-400 401-500 501-600 601-700 701-8...

Our friends at Salem Public Library (Salem, OR) are sharing a fun program called 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. This i...
05/04/2026

Our friends at Salem Public Library (Salem, OR) are sharing a fun program called 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. This is a great activity to do during the summer with your kids!

Research shows that reading together helps children learn new words and feel ready for school. The more you read, the better!

Here’s how it works:
Read books with your child
Track what you read
Every 100 books = a stamp at the library 🎉

Get started by printing a reading log or by picking one up at the library:
https://salemor.gov/1000books

Find more reading tools, book lists, and fun rewards here:
https://1000booksbeforekindergarten.org/resources

Are you ready to get started? Download our convenient reading logs (or use our iPhone App or Android App) and our recommended reading list: Program Instructions Program Instructions Program Instructions (Spanish/español) Reading Log Sheets 1-100 101-200 201-300 301-400 401-500 501-600 601-700 701-8...

02/07/2026
Attention families! Make sure to be up to date on your child's immunizations before February 25th to stay active in your...
02/06/2026

Attention families! Make sure to be up to date on your child's immunizations before February 25th to stay active in your program. Children not up to date will be excluded until vaccine documentation is provided. Check with your pediatrician, doctor, or pharmacy for vaccine availability. Marion County will have several clinics scheduled this month:

Saturday, February 7th 9am-12pm
Wednesday, February 11th 9am-6:30pm
Wednesday, February 18th 9am-6:30pm
Saturday, February 21st 9am-12pm

¡Atención familias! Asegúrense de que las vacunas de su hijo/a estén al día antes del 25 de febrero para poder continuar inscritos en su programa. Los niños que no estén al día con sus vacunas serán excluidos hasta que se proporcione la documentación de vacunación. Consulte con su pediatra, médico o farmacia sobre la disponibilidad de vacunas. El Condado de Marion tendrá varias clínicas programadas este mes:

Sábado, 7 de febrero: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Miércoles, 11 de febrero: 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Miércoles, 18 de febrero: 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Sábado, 21 de febrero: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

COMING APRIL 2026Ready! For Kindergarten is a parent workshop series for families with children ages 4–5.This three-even...
01/17/2026

COMING APRIL 2026
Ready! For Kindergarten is a parent workshop series for families with children ages 4–5.
This three-event series is a great opportunity to help your child prepare for the routines, activities, and learning experiences they will encounter when they begin kindergarten this fall. Families will receive three sets of toys and learning tools (a $200 value), enjoy a catered dinner, and have access to free childcare during each session. Registration opens in March—keep an eye out for more details!

PRÓXIMAMENTE EN ABRIL DE 2026
¡Listos para el Kindergarten! es una serie de talleres para padres y familias con niños de 4 a 5 años.
Esta serie de tres talleres es una excelente oportunidad para ayudar a su hijo a prepararse para las rutinas, actividades y experiencias de aprendizaje que vivirá al comenzar el kindergarten este otoño. Las familias recibirán tres juegos de juguetes y herramientas de aprendizaje (con un valor total de $200), disfrutarán de una cena con servicio de catering y contarán con cuidado infantil gratuito durante cada sesión. La inscripción abrirá en marzo—¡esté atento(a) a más información!

Address

1850 45th Avenue NE
Salem, OR
97305

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15033995510

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