YMCA OF GREATER ERIE OFFERS AT-HOME/REMOTE LEARNING FOR PRESCHOOL STUDENTS

Erie, PA – The YMCA of Greater Erie announced an “at-home” preschool experience for children ages 3-5 years that begins on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Enrollment is currently open for up to 25 students.

Qualifying children for the Y’s Pre-K Counts program may select this at-home learning option in lieu of the traditional in-person program at the Y.  The Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts program makes quality pre-kindergarten programs available to Pennsylvania residents at no cost to qualifying families; a family of four may earn as much as $74,000 and qualify. It is funded through a grant from the State of Pennsylvania.  Full day program instructional time is 5 hours and half day program is 3 hours.  All meals and snacks are included. A Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts application must be filled out completely and submitted for consideration. 

“We realize that families may have other school-age children learning at home and by offering an at-home learning option for preschool children, we are providing the flexibility that families may need when schooling multiple children at home and/or may not be comfortable sending younger children to in-person learning during this time,” said Heather Clark Celio, YMCA of Greater Erie Pre-K Counts Training Coordinator & Compliance Specialist.

Families will receive a one-time tote of supplies to supplement weekly at-home activity packets, video recorded lessons, video recorded read-aloud, resources for social-emotional development, and parental supports. Each family also will receive a complementary subscription to the learning app ABCmouse, an online learning program for kids 2-8. Meals also will be available for pick-up weekly for enrolled children. 

“We plan to create an online community for parents selecting this at-home learning option. Certified teachers and support staff will be in regular communication with parents offering guidance on using the supplied kits, accessing child development milestones and overcoming obstacles,” said Clark Celio.

“The YMCA of Greater Erie has served the Erie community for 160 years, during which we have made through many challenging times together, none perhaps as impactful as COVID-19,” said Tammy Roche, Vice President, Marketing Communications and Financial Development for the YMCA of Greater Erie.  “Throughout this crisis, we have looked for ways the Y can best serve everyone in our community. This Pre-K Counts at-home learning program is just another way the Y is serving families.”

For more information and to enroll in Pre-K Counts, visit https://www.ymcaerie.org/childcare/pre-k-counts/

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