Resources
Oregon Passes Momentous Outdoor Preschool Legislation!
July 28, 2023 (Portland, OR) Oregon is officially able to fully license outdoor preschools. The Outdoor Early Learning Alliance of Oregon has been pushing for outdoor preschool licensure through House Bill (HB) 2717, which passed in the 2023 legislative session.
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Publications
Outdoor Preschool Policy Action Framework
The framework helps advocates — from parents and teachers, to elected officials and early childhood administrators — find a pathway toward licensure that fits their community and their state.
Outdoor Preschool Equity Toolkit
This resource was designed for current preschool providers to highlight best practices that schools are doing around the state to help families overcome financial, logistical, and cultural barriers to accessing nature-based and outdoor preschools.
Rooted in Nature: Black Childcare Providers in Oregon Share Vision for Outdoor Learning and Play for Happy, Creative, and Resilient Children
This booklet was created by Right From the Start in collaboration with 19 childcare and preschool providers who shared their vision for nature play.
Frequently Asked Questions
This slideshow was developed as a resource for outdoor preschool advocates. Feel free to download a copy and adapt it to meet the needs of your presentation.
Tiny Trees Video
Washington is the first state to license outdoor preschools. Here is a video of an incredible urban outdoor preschool in Seattle that helped push for equitable access. Their program is an example of equity, accessibility, and use of public spaces that can be replicated in Oregon.