A nurturing preschool community where children learn, grow, and thrive
serving families in Multnomah County
fpa provides high-quality early childhood education for children through meaningful, play-based learning that supports
this is more than a preschool.
why fpa?
a learning environment where they feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow. Our program is built around the idea that children are capable, curious learners, and that early education should nurture the whole child through intentional, engaging, play-based experiences.
We believe that every child deserves a learning environment where they feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow. Our program is built around the idea that children are capable, curious learners, and that early education should nurture the whole child through intentional, engaging, play-based experiences.
We believe that every child deserves
We are creating a community where children can build confidence, families can feel connected, and learning lays the groundwork for a bright future. This is a place where school readiness, creativity, belonging, and meaningful relationships all matter.
This is more than a preschool. We are creating a community where children can build confidence, families can feel connected, and learning lays the groundwork for a bright future. This is a place where school readiness, creativity, belonging, and meaningful relationships all matter.
We believe children learn best through intentional, play-based experiences that support exploration, inquiry, creativity, and meaningful growth.
We envision a community where every child grows into a confident, compassionate lifelong learner, ready to shape a brighter future.
Future Pathways Academy delivers high-quality early childhood education that helps children dream big, build confidence and resilience, and reach their full potential.
our philosophy
our vision
our mission
rooted in purpose.
built for children & families.
WHAT FAMILIES
CAN EXPECT
Our approach to early childhood education supports the social, emotional, language, and cognitive development children need in these foundational years.
Children learn through hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and active engagement.
PLAY-BASED LEARNING
We support growth across social, emotional, cognitive, and language development.
Whole-child development
Children learn through hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and active engagement.
Family partnership
Our leadership is grounded in diversity, equity, inclusion, and community partnership.
Inclusive, responsive care
meet our executive director
mr. jackie jones
Future Pathways Academy is led by Mr. Jackie Jones, an experienced early childhood education leader with a background in Head Start, Montessori, and private early learning programs. His work is centered on building inclusive, high-quality learning environments where children, educators, and families can thrive.
With degrees in early childhood education, elementary education, and child development, Mr. Jones brings both educational leadership and deep care to this work. His approach emphasizes confidence, curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and meaningful learning for every child.
tour the facility
be among the first families to help shape our community + culture
Future Pathways Academy is in its founding season, and this is a special opportunity to join from the beginning. Families who come in early will be part of helping build the culture, community, and experience that make this school feel like home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Future Pathways Academy serves children ages 3 to 5.
Our program operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Families applying through Preschool for All will complete the county’s application process and should select Future Pathways Academy as their preferred program.
You can complete our inquiry form and a member of our team will follow up with you.
Yes. We encourage families to attend an open house or schedule a tour.
