Bend Preschool

Bend Preschool provides early learning and child care for children from infancy through age five, using a hands-on curriculum. Its kitchen cooks meals from scratch, including whole-grain breads, baked goods and soups with hand-cut vegetables, and the staff works with children who have wheat, gluten, dairy, soy, corn or food coloring allergies.

The business runs two centers in Bend, one at the Pilot Butte area and one near Highway 20, and a third in Redmond. Enrollment is open for children 12 months and older, and families can bring their own food for a child's allergy needs. A free preschool program serves qualifying families with children 36 months old, Monday through Thursday mornings. Tours are available remotely, and families can call to ask about early opening.