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Preschool Pay Gap in Multnomah County | Portland News
Multnomah County’s preschool reimbursement rates are falling short, leaving providers—especially those serving kids with disabilities—struggling to cover costs. While the county pays $17,500 per child for six-hour days (actual cost: $20,000) and $25,000 for ten-hour programs (actual cost: $27,000), a new dynamic cost model is being developed to better reflect real expenses. Family childcare homes are over-reimbursed for shorter days but still underfunded for full-year programs. Upcoming rate hikes are a start, but higher adjustments will be needed to support educators and ensure program…
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