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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.

Child Care Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS)

CCAMPIS - A Child Care Grant Program at CCP

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Child Care Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS)

Penn State Student Parent Child Care Subsidy Program

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Kindergarten Registration

Additional Information

https://www.philasd.org/earlychildhood/programs-and-services/kindergarten/2023-2024-kindergarten-registration-information/

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."


https://www.readby4th.org

Register for Kindergarten

Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 school year began on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023! Registration ends 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.


https://app.readyrosie.com/en/register

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

https://cap4kids.org/philadelphia/parent-handouts/early-intervention-development/

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.

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/

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

Head Start

About Head Start

Head Start is primarily a federally-funded program that provides education, health and social services to families with children aged 3, 4 and 5. Head Start programs help children develop academic and social skills that prepare them for school and life. While enrolled in a high quality Head Start preschool program, children receive nutrition, health and supports that help them grow mentally, physically and socially. Families are also offered support to help them obtain services for a variety of needs such as employment or housing. Families who are 100% of the federal poverty level are eligible to apply and the preschool program is free. At least 10% of a Head Start program's enrollment must serve children with disabilities.


There is a Head Start program in every county in Pennsylvania. Local agencies receive funding from the federal government to operate as a Head Start grantee and they follow a comprehensive set of Performance Standards that assure high quality. Many Head Start programs offer center-based services where children attend a preschool. In rural areas, Head Start may operate as a home-based program where trained home visitors bring the Head Start program to families in their homes.


Pennsylvania provides additional state funding to Head Start grantees to expand their services so that more children and families are able to access Head Start services. The Head Start Supplemental Assistance (HSSAP) program has awarded existing Head Start grantees with grants to increase the number of children they serve or to expand the length of the Head Start day or year for children.

Local Head Start Locations

Pratt Street Learning Center in Bustleton

6600 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149 | (215) 383-2320


Your Child's World - Harbison

6595A Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19149 | (215) 289-2026


Solis Cohen School

7001 Horrocks Street, Philadelphia, PA 19149 | (215) 400-3250


Spruance School

6401 Horrocks Street, Philadelphia, PA 19149 | (215) 400-3290


Brightside Academy - Castor

6000 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia,  PA 19149 | (215) 289-9103


Kinder Academy - Oxford Circle

900 E Howell Street, Philadelphia, PA 19149 | (267) 571-5661


Lawton School

6101 Jackson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19135 | (215) 400-3340


Creative Learning Environments

4800 Longshore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19135 | (215) 332-2360


Creative Learning Environments II

4824 Princeton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19135 | (267) 686-5992


Brightside Academy - Meadow

1627 Meadow Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 | (215) 289-0641


SPIN - Frankford

1642 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 | (215) 831-3120


GNDC - Grace Neighborhood Academy

5221 Oxford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 | (215) 535-8400


Kinder Academy - Castor

7332 Elgin Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 | (267) 571-6800


Brightside Academy - East Erie

1500 E Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa 19124 | (215) 533-6321


Kinder Academy - Trinity

6901 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa 19111 | (267) 839-0039

Early Head Start

About the Early Head Start Program

Early Head Start programs provide family-centered services for low-income families with very young children. These programs are designed to promote the development of the children, and to enable their parents to fulfill their roles as parents and to move toward self-sufficiency.


Early Head Start programs provide similar services as preschool Head Start programs, but they are tailored for the unique needs of infants and toddlers. Early Head Start programs promote the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of infants and toddlers through safe and developmentally enriching caregiving. This prepares these children for continued growth and development and eventual success in school and life.


Following the general Head Start model, Early Head Start programs support parents, both mothers and fathers, in their role as primary caregivers and teachers of their children. Programs assist families in meeting their own personal goals and achieving self-sufficiency across a wide variety of domains, such as housing stability, continued education, and financial security.


Early Head Start programs also mobilize the local community to provide the resources and environment necessary to ensure a comprehensive, integrated array of services and support for children and families

Find Out More!

Local Early Head Start Locations

Your Child's World - Harbison

6595A Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19149 | (215) 289-2026


Brightside Academy - Castor

6000 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia,  PA 19149 | (215) 289-9103


Brightside Academy - Meadow

1627 Meadow Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 | (215) 289-0641


Brightside Academy - Erie & Castor

1500 E Erie Avenue, Suite 1, Philadelphia, Pa 19124 | (215) 533-6321

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Free Programs

Our locations offer Free Early Learning Programs for children under the age of 5 years. Visit our enrollment page for more information.

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