Riley McPhee and his wife faced staggering daycare costs when their twins were born, ultimately deciding to have one parent stay home to mitigate expenses. When the children turned three, they accessed Multnomah County's Preschool for All program, which covered their preschool tuition. This initiative, funded by a tax on high earners, has benefited families like McPhee's since its introduction in the 2022-2023 school year and aims to provide free preschool to all by 2030. However, the program faces potential challenges from state officials and local business leaders.
If it didn't exist, almost all of my income would be going to childcare. Instead, I am able to use my wages to enrich the lives of my children and our family.
The program is funded by a marginal income tax paid by the county's highest earners and aims to offer free, high-quality preschool to all its families by 2030.
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