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    The Hazleton Area School District is the Lead Agency for Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts, which provides a high quality pre-kindergarten education program for 3 and 4-year-old students free of charge.  The program focuses on children that are at risk of academic failure.  Full day pre-kindergarten classes are offered at Hazleton Area Academy, along with the following partner agencies: Hazleton Child Development Council, Pixie Paradise Child Care Center and Country Charm Early Learning Center.  Half-day pre-kindergarten classes are offered at Anne McLaughlin's Child Care, Inc.
     
    Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts is designed for children who are between age 3 until they enter kindergarten, and are at risk of academic failure, either because of income (300% of the federal poverty level, or a family of four earning $76,600), language (English is not their first language), cultural or special needs issues.  Families interested in enrolling should complete our online application (on the left). Should you have any further questions, please call (570) 459-3221 EXT. 35500.  
     
    The quality components of Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts meet or exceed nearly every quality benchmark set by the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER).  Teachers have the education and expertise to teach young children.  The curriculum helps children grow both academically and socially.  Each child's progress is reviewed regularly and teaching methods and learning activities are chosen based upon the review.  Assistance is offered for children and their families to ease the adjustment to pre-kindergarten and on to kindergarten. Small class size (no more than 20 students per teacher and one aide) is guaranteed so that each child can have plenty of one-on-one time with the teachers.  By including all early learning programs, Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts is building a quality early education system so our children have the best educational experience possible from the early educational years through graduation.

     

    Disclosure: Please be advised Pre-K Counts has limited availability as Pre-K isn’t mandated by the state. All applications will be processed on to our waiting list in the order in which they are received, however, there are several factors that are considered for enrollment, such as prioritization from eldest to youngest, income, developmental delays, etc.) Filling out an application does NOT mean you are enrolled or guaranteed placement in the program. All applications must be filled out in entirety with required documents attached (incomplete applications will not be accepted.) Applications for the upcoming school year, must be submitted by June 30th, 2024.

    Divulgación: Tenga en cuenta que Pre-K Counts tiene disponibilidad limitada ya que Pre-K no es obligatorio por el estado. Todas las solicitudes se procesarán en nuestra lista de espera en el orden en que se receban, sin embargo, hay varios factores que se consideran para la inscripción, como la priorización de mayor a menor, ingresos, retrasos en el desarrollo, etc.) Llenar una solicitud NO significa que esté inscrito o que se le garantice una ubicación en el programa. Todas las solicitudes deben completarse en su totalidad con los documentos requeridos adjuntos (no se aceptarán solicitudes incompletas). Las solicitudes para el próximo año escolar deben enviarse antes del 30 de junio de 2024.

     

     

    Please be advised, a dental evaluation, annual physical, & current immunizations, must be provided within 30 days from the date your child starts school.
    Tenga en cuenta que se debe proporcionar una evaluación dental, un examen físico anual y las vacunas vigentes dentro de los 30 días posteriores a la fecha en que su hijo comienza la escuela.