PA Pre-K Counts is a Free State funded program for preschool children ages 3-5. PA Pre-K Counts provides high quality pre-kindergarten to children at risk of school failure either due to income, cultural, language or special needs issues. Teachers hold early childhood degrees/certifications. With small class sizes (20 students per one teacher and one assistant teacher), there is one-on-one time with the teachers and regular consultation with parents. Currently, there are four classrooms in three different locations in Lawrence County that house the PA Pre-K Counts Program. For more information visit the Pennsylvania Department of Education Web site at www.pde.state.pa.us.

General Services Provided:
• Provides high quality pre-kindergarten to young children at risk of school failure due to income, cultural, language or special needs issues.
• Provides the opportunity for children to grow academically and socially through the use of the Creative Curriculum©.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Target population: preschool children ages 3-5 who are at risk of school failure either due to income, cultural, language or special needs issues.

Income guidelines:
•Targets families who fall at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, but applications are accepted year round from all families who are interested.