Free Preschool Available at Everett Elementary for 2017-18 School Year

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Everett, PA (May 2, 2017) – Quality preschool programs are proven to better prepare children for entry into kindergarten, and some studies show the benefits last as long as 25 years! The Learning Lamp, a nonprofit organization that works together with schools and families to offer free preschool for income-eligible children at Everett Area Elementary School through the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts early childhood education program.

Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts is a state-funded initiative that enables private nursery schools, such as The Learning Lamp, as well as school districts, Head Start providers and child care centers to deliver high-quality preschool to economically disadvantaged children. Children must be four years old by September 1, 2017 and from families whose income is at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty level (family of four with annual income of $73,800 or less).

“All children deserve the opportunity to learn so that they may grow up to become successful in school and in life,” said Erica Ponczek, Early Learning Director at The Learning Lamp. “Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts provides a solid foundation to help children realize their full potential for a brighter future.”

All Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts classrooms are required to have qualified teachers with the education and expertise to teach young children, small class sizes, a curriculum aligned with the Pennsylvania Early Learning standards, regular assessments of children’s progress and program performance reports.

There are a limited number of slots available for Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts in Everett Area Elementary. The Learning Lamp’s open house and registration event is Tuesday, May 9, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Everett Area Elementary School.  Parents interested in registering their child should bring their child’s birth certificate, updated immunization records, proof of recent physical and dental exams and their previous year’s tax return information. Registration does not guarantee placement as selection is based on criteria set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

For more information about The Learning Lamp’s early childhood education programs, please contact Erica Ponczek at 814-262-0732 extension 222 or visit thelearninglamp.org.

The Learning Lamp is a nonprofit organization with a mission to engage all children in the support they need to succeed. We deliver high quality programs that are affordable and accessible to families of all income levels. The Learning Lamp served 36,340 children from 55 school districts and 22 non-public and private schools and other organizations in 16 Pennsylvania counties and one county in Maryland in 2016. 

Our programs include: one-to-one tutoring; before/after school programs; portable classrooms aimed at building math and science skills; alternative education programs for at-risk students; evidence-based prevention programs; online learning and credit recovery; SAT preparation; educationally-focused child care; literacy-based preschool programs; and grant writing and project consulting for schools.