About Us
Our Story: Cincinnati Preschool Promise
Cincinnati Preschool Promise exists because of the incredible commitment and belief our community has in its children. In 2016 and 2020, the Cincinnati community came together to support a Cincinnati Public Schools levy that ensures our children receive the best start possible enabling us to increase access to quality preschools.
The Power of the Promise
Thanks to this overwhelming support, $15 million is invested in expanding access to quality preschools, and $33 million is dedicated to strengthening K-12 education annually. This initiative is powerful proof of what we can accomplish when we invest in our children’s future together.
15,000+
Preschoolers have received Cincinati Preschool Promise Tuiton Assistance since 2016, making a high-quality preschool education possible.
Keeping the Promise
Offering preschool tuition assistance to families who need it most.
Increasing the number of quality preschool seats in Cincinnati.
Partnering with community preschools to improve quality.
Supporting recruitment, retention, and wage parity for early childhood education workforce.
The Path to the Promise
1988
Proctor & Gamble Company Preschool Expansion Report
2001
CAN Commission: Download the Report
2002
- Kindergarten Readiness Movement
- Key Strategies – home visiting & quality early education
2007
Strive Partnership
- Cradle to Career Continuum, Cincinnati Promise, 3rd Grade Reading
2008
United Way Winning Beginnings
- Invest in innovation, scale up best practices, measure impact, public funding for sustainability
2011
Chamber Learning Journey to Denver
- Denver Preschool Program
2012
Leadership Cincinnati Class 36
- Cincinnati Preschool Promise: “A Chair for Every Child”
2013
Build the case and the coalition
2014
Exploring funding, gaging support
2015
CPP Steering Committee
2015
CBC/CRBC Education Committee
- RAND Study/Parthenon Study
2015
AMOS People’s Platform
- Respect Every Child, Racial Equity, Only Good Jobs, Families at the Center
2020
Issue 17 passes
- Levy is renewed for 5 years
2025
Levy is renewed for 10 years
Our Success in Numbers
Since our beginning, we have provided over 15,000 children with tuition assistance and the support they need to thrive. That’s what it’s all about: a strong foundation and a strong start. We are committed to keeping the promise. Your support enables us to build on almost a decade of success and continue to make progress in ways that make a difference for children, families, and the community. work.
