Preschool Tuition Assistance Gives Every Child The Opportunity To Succeed

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Johnstown, PA (July 18, 2018) –Research consistently demonstrates that the long-term impact of high quality preschool is profound and enduring, with some studies indicating the benefits last as long as 25 years! While a few school districts offer free pre-kindergarten programs in our area, free preschool is not universal in Cambria and Somerset counties. That means many local parents must send their child to a private preschool. Unfortunately, not every family can afford the cost.

The Learning Lamp, a nonprofit organization that works together with schools and families, offers high quality preschool programs across the region with tuition assistance available for income-eligible families. “In the 2017-18 school year, The Learning Lamp provided tuition assistance to 30 families, so their children could attend the preschool of their choice, not a program parents settled for because it was all they could afford,” said Erica Ponczek, early learning director at The Learning Lamp.

The Learning Lamp’s preschool programs are taught by certified teachers who are trained and experienced in meeting the needs of young learners. Classes are built around a curriculum designed to help children build the foundational skills for learning to read—a key to succeeding in school. Classes also include lessons based on the Hands-On math curriculum.

When you enroll in preschool at The Learning Lamp, your child gains much more than academic skills. He or she builds important social skills, learning how to interact appropriately and positively with other students. Many programs also offer extended-day options for working parents.

The Learning Lamp is currently enrolling students in preschool classrooms in Richland, Westmont, Jennerstown, and Somerset. Parents interested in exploring the early childhood education options available to them are welcome to call 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 37,197 children and adults from 52 school districts and 71 private schools and other organizations in 19 Pennsylvania counties in 2017. 

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.