Thanks to a Preschool Promise Grant from the State of Oregon, the Gladstone Teaching Preschool recently added 10 free openings for students. Some spots are still available for low-income families. Apply now by contacting Chelsea Hamilton at 503-650-5680.
The full day program serves children age 3 to 5 at the Gladstone Center for Children and Families [GCCF] a hub of early childhood programs and social services. The preschool is founded on a Reggio Emilia model, which encourages learning based on playful inquiry, hands-on activities, social interaction, and student-led storytelling. Teachers Joelle Flegal and Yahaira Sanchez lead students in songs, storytelling, counting, art projects, and play.