A quality pre-kindergarten experience can help give children a strong start in school and in life. PA Pre-K Counts, established by the Pennsylvania Department for Education, provides free full-day pre-K programs for children ages 3 – 5 years old throughout Pennsylvania.
2025 Pre-K Counts Application: English Spanish
Learn how Pre-K programs provide children a strong start in school and life.
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Pre-K Counts at Jennersville YMCA
What to Expect of Pre-K Counts at the Jennersville YMCA
- Teachers with the education and expertise to teach young children.
- A curriculum that will help your child grow academically and socially.
- Lunch and snacks are provided during the day.
- Regular review of your child’s progress to choose the best teaching strategies as well as prepare them for a smooth transition to kindergarten.
- The program runs from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday – Friday.
- We will follow the school calendar for the Avon Grove School District and will be starting on Monday, August 25, 2025.
- Wrap-around care is an additional charge. Financial Assistance would be available.
- Students who qualify for CCW are automatically eligible.
- If you have questions about applying for CCW, please reach out to our
For more information about Jennersville YMCA programs including Pre-K Counts, please contact
Pre-K Counts at Octorara YMCA
What to Expect of Pre-K Counts at the Octorara YMCA
- Teachers with the education and expertise to teach young children.
- A curriculum that will help your child grow academically and socially.
- Lunch and snacks are provided during the day.
- Regular review of your child’s progress to choose the best teaching strategies as well as prepare them for a smooth transition to kindergarten.
- The program runs from 8 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday – Friday.
- We will follow the school calendar for the Octorara School District which started on Monday, August 25, 2025.
- Wrap-around care is an additional charge. Financial Assistance would be available.
- Students who qualify for CCW are automatically eligible.
- If you have questions about applying for CCW, please reach out to our .
For more information about Octorara YMCA programs including Pre-K Counts, please contact .
More Information About Pre-K Counts at the Y
“Pre-K gives children a chance to learn, become excited about school and be better students – all of which will prove to be invaluable over their lifetimes.” - Senior Childcare Director
Who is Eligible for Pre-K Counts?
PA Pre-K Counts serves children ages 3 through kindergarten entry from families earning up to 300% of the federal poverty level. Learn more at education.pa.gov.
Applicants must provide proof of Pennsylvania residency, the child’s birth certificate for age verification, and income documentation, such as consecutive pay stubs or a tax return.
How Much Does Pre-K Counts Cost?
PA Pre-K Counts is free to families. Wrap-around care is an additional charge however Financial Assistance would be available. Students who qualify for CCW are automatically eligible.
If you have questions about applying for CCW, please reach out to our
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We will then verify that you qualify for the Pre-K Counts program and contact you with further information. English Version | Spanish Version
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