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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 you're 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 your child has 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 the Counting Kids Together Pre-K Program (in a PA Pre-K Counts Classroom)?
- Have teachers with 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.
Who is eligible for the Counting Kids Together Pre-K Program (PA Pre-K Counts)?
- Children who are between age 3 and until they enter kindergarten
- Children who are at risk of school failure either because of income (300% of the federal poverty level, or family of four earning $61,950), language (English is not the family's 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 the Counting Kids Together Pre-K Program (PA Pre-K Counts) costs?
- The Counting Kids Together Pre-K Program (PA Pre-K Counts) is FREE to families* (residing in the school districts of Washington and Greene counties where economic disadvantages exist due to community needs based on a percentage of total student enrollment in the free and reduced price meals programs.)
- *The portion of the day that is funded through the 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 in the Counting Kids Together Pre-K Program (a PA Pre-K Counts Classroom)?
- There are PA Pre-K Counts classrooms in most of Pennsylvania's 67 counties.
- Counting Kids Together Pre-K Program has 13 School and Childcare Locations.
- There are four school districts in Washington County: Beth Center Elementary School, McGuffey's Joe Walker Elementary, Ringgold's Donora Elementary School, and Washington Park Elementary School.
- There are four school districts in Greene County: Central Greene's Waynesburg Elementary School, Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School, Southeastern Greene's Penn Pitt, and West Greene School District
- There are five Keystone STAR 2 rated or above Child Care Leaning Centers: Growing Up Greene Learning Center, Just Us Kids Learning Center, Rainbow's End Learning Center, Smart Kids Child Care and Learning Center, and SPHS Monongahela Child Care and Learning Center.
For more information, please contact:
Washington County Office
(724)222-9100 or (724)225-9550 ext. 457
Greene County Office
(724)852-2893 ext. 457
Toll Free Number 1-877-814-0788 ext. 457
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Pre-Kindergarten
