Pre-k counts
Pre-K Counts classrooms operate throughout the school year to provide high-quality preschool services to 4-year-old children and their families. Research-based curriculum supports preschoolers’ intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth and helps children prepare to transition successfully into kindergarten.
All families enrolled in Pre-K Counts work together with a Family Coach to develop goals that support their journey of reaching self-sufficiency.
Children also receive developmental and health screenings, including dental, vision and hearing.
Pre-K Counts is funded in part by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Pre-K Counts FAQ
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about Pre-K Counts.
WHY DOES MY CHILD NEED TO ATTEND A HIGH-QUALITY PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM?
Children who enter kindergarten without all of the skills they need often stay behind and struggle in school. Quality pre-kindergarten (pre-k) prepares children not only for reading and math but also for paying attention, following directions and getting along with others.
Pre-K Counts gives children a chance to learn, become excited about school and be better students. They also have a better chance of being ready for kindergarten — a strong start that means they have a better chance of doing well in school, going on to college or career training, and getting a good job.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM A PRE-K COUNTS CLASSROOM?
Pre-K Counts classrooms will:
- Have teachers with the education and expertise to teach young children
- Use a curriculum aligned with the Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards, which will help your child grow both 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 19 students per two teachers) so that your child can have plenty of one-on-one time with the teachers
HOW DO I APPLY?
Call Community Progress Council at 717-846-4600 to connect with a Navigator.
Necessary items for registration will include:
- Child’s birth certificate
- Proof of residency
- Up-to-date immunization records
- Current physical or appointment for physical