Our History

We are a community-based, 501c3 preschool located in Eugene's Whiteaker neighborhood since 1967. We offer sliding-scale tuition, flexible scheduling, family education & support services, and a developmentally appropriate program geared toward children’s individual needs. 

Our Certifications

 We have earned Spark's 4-star rating. Spark (formerly known as QRIS) - a statewide program from Oregon's Early Learning Division - helps parents and families access quality early learning and child care programs.

Our Curriculum

We use the highly-rated, research-based "Creative Curriculum" and Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment system in all of our classrooms.

Meet our Director

Dawn Kriz
Executive Director
​​Bio coming soon!

Meet our Board of Directors

Martina Oxoby
​President

Michelle Lang
Vice President

Diane Schultz
Treasurer

Ashley Potter
Secretary
(The above Board members make up Parkside's Executive Committee.)
In addition to our Board of Directors, Parkside has smaller-group committees to provide counseling and advice for the Board and to handle various tasks in service of the school. 
Personnel & Board Recruitment/Retention
Martina Oxoby
Michelle Lang
Ashley Potter
Haley Stephens
Fundraising
Christiana Dancer​
Facilities, Safety, & Emergency Preparedness
Rebecca Saxon
Andrew Scheidt​
Finance
Diane Schultz
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR MISSION!

Are you interested in serving on our Board or a committee?

​Email us at info.parksidepreschool@gmail.com for more information.