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Providing high quality pre-kindergarten to thousands of young children across
the Commonwealth
Because every child is Pennsylvania’s future...
Applications for PA Pre K Counts due June 15th, 2008!
Download an application
here!
What is PA PreK Counts?
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Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts, established by the
Pennsylvania Department of Education, is bringing quality half-day and full-day
pre-kindergarten to 11,000 3 and 4 year olds in Pennsylvania.
PA Pre-K Counts is designed for children who :
*are between age 3 and until they enter kindergarten;
*are at risk of school failure, either because of income (300% of the federal
poverty level, or a family of four earning $63,6000), language (English is not
your first language), cultural or special needs issues.
There are PA Pre-K Counts classrooms in most of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties. To
find one near you, visit the
PA PreK Counts website for a listing, or contact the programs directly for
enrollment information.
In Clarion and Jefferson Counties, contact:
Jefferson Clarion HeadStart
18 Western Ave, Suite C
Brookville, PA 15825
814.849.6758/ 888.623.7735
Our Program:
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Keystone SMILES operates 2 classrooms, serving 3 - 5 year old students. Both
classrooms use The Creative Curriculum as a foundation for teaching early
learners. The curriculum adheres to the PA Early Learning Standards, which focus
on approaches to learning, creative arts, language and literacy, receptive
language, expressive language, comprehension, literacy, logical-mathematical
skills, personal-social skills, physical health, program partnerships, science
activities, and social studies. In addition, service-learning is an integral
component of each classroom. Breakfast. Lunch and Snack are provided daily.
For families eligible for PA PreK Counts, half-day attendance is free. These
families may choose to have preschoolers attend full day for a cost of $6/day.
Eligibility is based on family income, student disability, student age, and
special needs.
Families who are not eligible for PA PreK Counts may choose to have preschoolers
attend at a cost of $6 per half day session or $12 per full day session.
Transportation is available, through the Keystone School District bussing
systems, for 4 and 5 year old participants.
 Our
History:
Keystone SMILES has been providing preschool programs to area youth for nearly
fourteen years. Our program is an active participant in the Keystone STARS
program and is a Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts site in collaboration with the
Keystone School District.
Academics activities focus on developing the skills learners need to succeed in
Kindergarten and beyond. The program also strives to improve social and
behavioral skills. Children are accepted on the basis of qualifying factors that
are discussed, addressed and observed at the time of enrollment.
Keystone SMILES is proud to employ a highly qualified staff of four certified
teachers and 2 paraprofessionals enrolled in Child Development Associate
programs, supported by the service of AmeriCorps members.
Our Mission:
to promote academic, social, and developmental growth in children
age’s three to six by providing quality learning experiences designed to
encourage school success for young children.
Contact Information:
Jennifer Welton, Enrollment Coordinator
PO Box 352;518 Main St;Knox PA 16232
Phone: 8147-97-2633 Fax: 814-797-5439
E-mail: Jen
Welton
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