The Department of Human Services will open the Preschool Open Doors application period for the 2026–2027 school year on May 29, 2026. Applications will be accepted through May 31, 2027, or until funding capacity is reached.
Preschool Open Doors helps families access early learning opportunities by providing tuition assistance for eligible two- to four-year-old children not eligible for kindergarten entry in the 2027–2028 Department of Education school year. Eligible children must be born between Aug. 1, 2021 and July 31, 2024. Families currently receiving Preschool Open Doors assistance for the 2025–2026 school year must submit a new application.
Income eligibility is based on family size and monthly gross income limits:
Families eligible for the program may choose from 389 licensed preschools and group childcare homes statewide. Maximum monthly subsidy rates are $1,500 for accredited programs and $1,200 for licensed programs…