Enrollment for the 2010-2011 school year are now being accepted-space is limited.
Keystone College - 15 half day slots 8:45 - 11:45 am
Child Development Council - offering 20 full day slots from 8:00 to 1:00.
Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts
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 11,000 3 and 4 year olds in Pennsylvania.
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 to 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:
1. have teachers with the education and expertise to teach young children;
2. use a curriculum that will help your child grow, academically and socially;
3. regularly review your child's progress and choose teaching and learning activities that are best for your child;
4. help you and your child adjust to pre-kindergarten and smoothly move on to kindergarten;
5. offer a small class size (20 students per one teacher and one aide) so that your child can have plenty of one-on-one time with the teachers.
Who is eligible for Pre-K Counts?
Each program offering PA Pre-K Counts classrooms will have their own guidelines, but PA Pre-K Counts is designed for children who:
1. Are between age 3 and until they enter kindergarten
2. Eligible families are families who fall in the income guidelines of 300%.
For more information visit www.pde.state.pa.us