Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts, established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, is bringing quality half-day and full-day pre-kindergarten to 11,000 three and four year olds in Pennsylvania. 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.
Objectives
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 (20 students per one teacher and one aide) so that your child can have plenty of one-on-one time with the teachers
Eligibility
Each program offering PA Pre-K Counts classrooms will have their own guidelines, but 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)
- language (English is a second language)
- cultural or special needs issues
Cost
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 care, etc.).
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