Last verified: October 2026
Is there free or low-cost preschool in Cincinnati?
For eligible families, yes. Inside the Cincinnati Public Schools district, Preschool Promise provides tuition assistance at ages 3 and 4 based on income, family size and program quality, and the Ohio Preschool Program funds preschool for households at or below 200% of poverty across the region.
What if we live in Mason, West Chester or Milford?
Preschool Promise is limited to CPS district residents, so families elsewhere in the four counties rely on the Ohio Preschool Program, publicly funded child care below 145% of poverty at entry, or the Child Care Choice Voucher between 145% and 200%.
Which local programs end at pre-K or kindergarten?
25 programs in our directory stop at pre-K or kindergarten, many of them church preschools and early-learning chains. Ask each one which of these funding sources it accepts.
| Program | Who it serves |
|---|---|
| Cincinnati Preschool Promise | Ages 3-4 inside the CPS district, income-scaled |
| Ohio Preschool Program | Under kindergarten age, up to 200% of poverty |
| Publicly funded child care | Below 145% of poverty at entry |
| Child Care Choice Voucher | 145%-200% of poverty |
What should our family do next?
Take the two-minute funding check. A tuition counselor reviews your answers and confirms which programs your child qualifies for and which dates apply.