About Preschools in Bend

Preschools in Bend is a free directory to help families in Bend, Oregon find the right preschool for their child. We focus especially on making it easy to find schools that accept ERDC (Employment Related Day Care) and other Oregon childcare assistance programs.

Why We Built This

If you're a parent in Bend using ERDC or other childcare assistance, you know the frustration: there's no easy way to find which preschools accept your subsidy. You end up calling school after school, only to hear "sorry, we don't take that."

We built this directory so you can filter by assistance program in seconds — not hours of phone calls.

What is ERDC?

ERDC (Employment Related Day Care) — also called EDC — is Oregon's childcare subsidy for working families. If you qualify, the state helps cover the cost of childcare while you work or attend school. It's administered through the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS).

Not every preschool accepts ERDC. Providers must be listed with the state and agree to accept the subsidy rate. Our directory makes it simple to see which Bend preschools participate.

Other Programs

• OPK (Oregon Pre-Kindergarten) — Oregon's state-funded pre-K program for income-eligible 3- and 4-year-olds. It's free for qualifying families.
• Baby Promise — A program expanding infant and toddler childcare slots at participating providers, with reduced rates for qualifying families.
• Preschool Promise — Free, high-quality preschool for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds in select communities.

Data Accuracy

We work to keep listings accurate, but program participation, availability, and details can change. Always contact schools directly to confirm current information. Schools marked as "unverified" have not yet confirmed their listing.

Are You a Preschool?

If you run a preschool in Bend and want to update your listing or get featured, we'd love to hear from you. A free basic listing ensures parents can find you. Reach out and let us know your school's details.