Pre-K Counts

Am I eligible?

You must contact Pennsylvania’s Early Learning Resource Center to determine your eligibility for subsided child care. Eligibility is based upon additional factors that consider household size, income, and personal circumstances. All applications are confidential. 

How to apply

1. Complete the required information on the application below.
2. You’ll need (4) recent pay stubs, proof of child support and/or social security benefits (if applicable), food stamp or cash assistance determination letter (if applicable) as well as a copy of your financial determination letter from ELRC (or documentation that you have been denied assistance). Please include a written paragraph explaining your personal circumstances and any information you think will be helpful.
3. Submit your completed application and required documentation. Your confidential information will be submitted and reviewed by the sites Finance Director and they will be in touch within 2 business days to discuss your application.

Financial Assistance Application

How Does it Work? If your child is enrolled in a Pre-K Counts program, the hours that they attend that program are free for you and your family. It is important to note that Pre-K Counts funding does not always cover a full day of child care. If your child needs after hours care, for example, you may need to pay that cost out of pocket. Check with your program director to determine what hours the program is funded by Pre-K Counts.

Am I eligible? AM I ELIGIBLE?

You are likely eligible for Pre-K Counts if:

• Your child is between the ages of 3 and 5 as required by your local school district
• You meet income guidelines: Your child’s eligibility to receive Pre-K Counts funding is based on your family’s size and income. To be eligible to receive Pre-K Counts funding, your total annual family income must be less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Look below to see whether you’re likely to quality for Pre-K Counts based on the number of people in your family and how much you make:

Early childhood education and learning programs, follow the Creative Curriculum®, and make sure that children learn the skills needed to be successful in school.

Our centers provide a warm, caring and fun environment that stimulates their natural curiosity and encourages personal expression. Children develop communication, reasoning and problem-solving skills through play, interaction with other children, and exploration of their environment. 

Early childhood education and learning programs help children grow physically, and mentally, while emphasizing and modeling the character development values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

Your child’s safety and security is our top priority and is achieved through established and practiced procedures. We take every precaution to insure safety for your child, including:

• Secure entry
• Frequent site inspections
• Maintenance of buildings, playgrounds and equipment

Healthy meals and snacks are the cornerstone of your child’s learning throughout the day. Smart food choices are taught and modeled by our staff such as drinking water and the importance of all four food groups.

Physical activity is an important part of every day at the Y. Large motor skills are developed through daily active play. Your child’s physical skills are individually strengthened through the use of the Y’s extensive facilities—including playgrounds, gyms, pools and more.

With loads of activity and learning, kids need time to recharge. Rest time is scheduled daily in calming environments with caring supervision.