Resources for finding child care

211 Info Child Care

211info Child Care provides free, customized referrals to child care providers and strategies for finding quality child care in Oregon.

To speak with a Parent Educator about child care resources, call 211 or 1-866-698-6155. You can also text the keyword “children” or “ninos” to 898211 (TXT211) or email children@211info.org. To search online for child care providers in your area, visit the website.

Employment Related Day Care (ERDC)

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) provides child care subsidies to eligible families. To check if your family qualifies based on income, click here. Your child care provider can assist with completing these forms.

Find the best free and reduced-cost preschools in the Portland metro area

• David Douglas Preschool
• Preschool Marketplace

AlphaBEST

AlphaBEST partners with the David Douglas School District to provide childcare.

• View AlphaBEST website
• View AlphaBEST Flyer (in English and Spanish)

Visit Before and After School Programs page to learn more.

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC)

OCDC offers multiple programs across the state. Each of them offers high-quality services to income-eligible families with children between the ages of 6 weeks up to 5 years old. 

Visit OCDC website for detailed information or email at info@ocdc.net. Click here to fill out a contact form