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Enjoy Free Pre-K

For Your Child

Academics, Social-Emotional Development, & School Skills

Pre-K Counts | 3 - 5 Years | Serving Philadelphia, PA

Wow! Free Pre-K From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m With Aftercare Available. See If You Qualify For Pre-K Counts Enrollment & Care Subsidies

Give Your Child The Best Family-Focused Care & Education

Your child receives the attention and well-rounded early learning they need to succeed! Pre-K Counts gives your little one the chance to attend a conveniently located, family-focused center that cares about the future of the community and the children in it.
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Qualified Teachers Guide Small Classes For Personal Learning

Dedicated, trained educators lead small classes that allow for deeply personalized learning plans. All children receive a state-approved Ages & Stages assessment soon after enrollment, so teachers know how to tailor learning to each child’s strengths and needs.

Their Safe, Engaging Environment Encourages Active Discovery

Your child’s teachers create a safe, stimulating atmosphere where everyone feels at home and gets to explore their interests. Your child accesses Montessori-inspired materials that encourage them to make their own discoveries and connections about the world around them.

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Proven Curricula For A Solid Academic Foundation

Teachers blend the trusted, play-based Gee Whiz™ and Zoo-Phonics® curricula, plus exciting STEM activities, to give your child a well-rounded academic head start. They learn pre-literacy, math, science, social studies, and critical thinking to carry them to a bright future.

Social-Emotional Learning Builds Their Confidence

Your child’s teachers use the gentle, proven Conscious Discipline® and Love and Logic® philosophies to help them learn to express and self-regulate their emotions, be kind, respectful, and empathetic to others, and be independent and self-confident classroom citizens.

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Your Child Gets Ready For School With Essential Skills

Whether it’s cutting and gluing, lining up, tidying toys, sitting at circle time, or getting themselves dressed and undressed for the potty and going outdoors, your child learns all the soft skills they need to prepare for kindergarten.

Enrichments That Add Layers Of Learning

Pre-K Counts kiddos that stay all day experience even more fun and early learning! Yoga, music, and dance enrichments help them build strong bodies, make meaningful cognitive connections, and introduce them to new interests at no extra cost to you.
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A Yummy, Healthy Food Program Keeps Them Focused

Forget about packing food because your child’s day includes both breakfast and lunch, plus a snack later in the day. All food is delicious, nutritious, and allergy-conscious, so they stay full and focused on learning and fun.

Daily Playtime For Exercise & Fun

Your child has plenty of playtime outdoors in a beautiful play yard where they can explore with friends, plus a fun indoor gross motor area! They blow off steam while working on their motor skills and building up crucial muscles.

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Procare Connect® Keeps You In The Loop

You always know what your child is up to when you receive daily updates with activity reports, fun photos and cute videos. The Procare Connect® app conveniently delivers all your child’s school happenings directly to your phone.

The Highest Star Level, The Highest Quality Standards!

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FAQs

Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

Toddlers : 1 – 3 Years
Pre-K : 3 – 4 Years
Pre-K Counts : 3 – 5 Years (Free for 5 hours: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm)
K-4 : 4 – 5 years
School Age :  5 – 13 years

Our director has a Master’s degree in education and a director’s credential; all teaching staff members have a Childhood Development Associate (CDA) or a related degree.

Your Child’s Success Is Their Destiny