PA Pre-K Counts Grant
Providing high quality pre-kindergarten to thousands of young children across the Commonwealth because every child is Pennsylvania's future.
Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts, established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, is bringing quality half-day and full-day pre-kindergarten to 3 and 4 year olds in Pennsylvania.
Classes opening now! For more information visit www.pde.state.pa.us.
If you have questions about the PA Pre-K Counts program call the school district at 814-839-3077.
Why does my child need to attend a high quality pre-kindergarten program?
Children who come to kindergarten without all the skills they need often stay behind and struggle in school. Quality pre-kindergarten prepares children for reading and math, but also for paying attention, following directions and getting along with others.
Pre-kindergarten gives children a chance to learn, become excited about school and be better students.
By enrolling your child in quality pre-kindergarten, your child has a better chance of being ready for kindergarten and grade school. This strong early start in pre-kindergarten means they have a better chance of doing well in school, going on to college or career training, and getting a good job. All of this can start by enrolling your child in a PA Pre-K Counts classroom!
What can I expect from a PA Pre-K Counts classroom?
Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts classrooms will:
have teachers with the education and expertise to teach young children;
use a curriculum that will help your child grow, academically and socially;
regularly review your child's progress and choose teaching and learning activities that are best for your child;
help you and your child adjust to pre-kindergarten and smoothly move on to kindergarten;
offer a small class size (no more than 20 students per one teacher and one aide) so that your child can have plenty of one-on-one time with the teachers.
By enrolling your child in PA Pre-K Counts, you can give your child a great start to a bright future.
use a curriculum that will help your child grow, academically and socially;
regularly review your child's progress and choose teaching and learning activities that are best for your child;
help you and your child adjust to pre-kindergarten and smoothly move on to kindergarten;
offer a small class size (no more than 20 students per one teacher and one aide) so that your child can have plenty of one-on-one time with the teachers.
By enrolling your child in PA Pre-K Counts, you can give your child a great start to a bright future.
Who is eligible for PA Pre-K Counts?
PA Pre-K Counts is designed for children who
are between age 3 and until they enter kindergarten;
are at risk of school failure, either because of income (300% of the federal poverty level, or a family of four earning $79,500 in 2021), language (English is not your first language), cultural or special needs issues.
Each program offering PA Pre-K Counts classrooms will have their own guidelines. If your child falls into these categories, you may be eligible to apply.
are at risk of school failure, either because of income (300% of the federal poverty level, or a family of four earning $79,500 in 2021), language (English is not your first language), cultural or special needs issues.
Each program offering PA Pre-K Counts classrooms will have their own guidelines. If your child falls into these categories, you may be eligible to apply.
How much does PA Pre-K Counts cost?
PA Pre-K Counts is free to families. The portion of the day that is funded through Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts is free to families; the program may charge for additional portions of the day (wrap-around child care, etc.)
How can I enroll my child in a PA Pre-K Counts classroom?
There are PA Pre-K Counts classrooms in most of Pennsylvania's 67 counties. To find one near you, visit www.pde.state.pa.us and click on "Pre K-12," "Early Childhood" and "Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts" for a listing, and contact the programs directly for enrollment information.