Resources
Free Pre-K Programs Available in Your Area!
Free Pre-K Programs Available in Your Area!
Free Pre-K Programs Available in Your Area!
Access the Pre-K Application: http://www.phlprek.org/application/
For more information and resources, please visit http://www.phlprek.org
Community College of Philadelphia - CCAMPIS
Free Pre-K Programs Available in Your Area!
Free Pre-K Programs Available in Your Area!
Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) is a federal grant-funded program of the U.S. Department of Education, offered and managed by the Community College of Philadelphia Women’s Outreach and Advocacy Center. The program supports the participation of low-income parents enrolled in post-secondary education through the provision of child care stipends paid directly to the child care provider.
All child care providers must have a Keystone Stars 2 or higher accreditation to participate in the CCAMPIS program.
Click on the picture for more information or see the brochure below.
Penn State - Child Care Subsidy Program
Free Pre-K Programs Available in Your Area!
Penn State - Child Care Subsidy Program
The Student Parent Child Care Subsidy program is a federal CCAMPIS (Child Care Access Means Parents in School) and Penn State Student Initiated Fee (SIF) funded program that helps qualifying, low-income student parents sustain their educational efforts by paying a portion of their child care costs and encouraging them to select high-quality child care.
Click on the picture for more information or see the brochure below.
For Families
Read by 4th Literacy Campaign
"A powerful movement of family, community and system leaders working together to make sure Philly’s children become the strong readers they deserve to be."
Register for Kindergarten
Kindergarten Registration for the 2022-2023 school year will begin on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022 at 12:00pm! Registration will end on May 31st!
https://www.philasd.org/studentplacement/services/kindergarten-registration/
Free Parenting Groups
Free Parenting Groups and Parent Cafes: Being a parent can be challenging. The City’s free parenting classes and support groups, as well as Parent Café’s are here to help.
https://www.phila.gov/programs/parenting-education-and-support/
Ready Rosie
Ready Rosie: Register to receive free videos and activities in English and Spanish to do with your children to help prepare them for school. Free access for Philadelphia parents by clicking “Free Library of Philadelphia” as the organization on the registration page. Create your own password when asked.
Bullying Prevention
Utilize the resources on the website to access information and assistance if your child is being bullied.
https://violence.chop.edu/bullying-prevention-resources#.V_1cjY8rLRa
Early Intervention Resources
Early Intervention (EI) in PA
Free services to help families with young children with developmental delays. Infant Toddler EI for children 0-3 and Elwyn SEEDS for children over 3 years old.
https://dbhids.org/my-city-my-place/childrens-services/early-intervention
CAP4Kids Early Intervention
CONNECT Early Intervention Hotline
Call 800-692-7288 to find early intervention services in counties throughout PA.
Elwyn SEEDS (Special Education for Early Developmental Success
- Early Intervention evaluation and services for children 3 to 5 years old
- elwyn.org; 215-222-8054
Learn the Signs. Act Early.
CDC website outlining normal development from birth to 5 years old and what to do if you are worried about your child.
Philadelphia Infant Toddler Early Intervention Services
- EI services for developmentally at risk preschool children ages 0-3 years old
- Office of Child Development and Early Learning: 215-685-4646
- Office of Dispute Resolution if you are unhappy with EI services: 717-346-9320
https://dbhids.org/my-city-my-place/childrens-services/early-intervention
Free Programs
Our locations offer Free Early Learning Programs for children under the age of 5 years. Visit our enrollment page for more information.