Pre-K Counts

Pre-K Counts Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is now open. The Pre-K Counts program makes quality Pre-Kindergarten programs available to Pennsylvania residents at no cost to qualifying families.

The Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts program makes quality pre-kindergarten programs available to Pennsylvania residents at no cost to qualifying families.  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. The Y offers a number of Pre-K Counts classrooms throughout the service area.  A Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts application must be filled out completely and submitted for consideration.  

Pre-K Counts Applications and Parent Handbook

For enrollment (Pre-K Counts only), complete this Pre-K Counts online enrollment application.  Please read  this Pre-K Counts Attendance Policy.

Download this Parent Handbook for important information on what to expect, our policies and instructional philosophy.  Please review the PreK Counts Handbook for additional program information.  Download COVID-19 Health & Safety Precautions

Additional Forms

Contact Us

Please feel free to call or email us at your preferred location, or chat with us for more information.

31 W 10th St
Erie, PA 16501
General: (814) 452-3261
Email: [email protected]

 

2101 Nagle Road
Erie, PA 16510
General: (814) 899-9622
Email: [email protected]

3727 Cherry Street
Erie, PA 16508
General: (814) 868-0867
Email: [email protected]

3507 Poplar Street
Erie, PA 16508
General: (814) 464-2980
Fax: (814) 580-5211
Email:  tfirestone@ymcaerie.org

301 Darrow Road
Edinboro, PA 16412
General: (814) 734-8020
Email: [email protected]

301 Darrow Road
Edinboro, PA 16412
General: (814) 734-8020
Email: [email protected]

112 West 3rd Street
Waterford, PA 16441
General: (814) 679-2074
Email: [email protected]

5120 West Road
McKean, PA 16426
General: (814) 273-1033 ext. 4024
Email: [email protected]

10450 John Williams Ave.
Albion, PA 16401
General: (814) 815-8082 Email: [email protected]

1510 Townhall Road
Erie, PA 16509
General: (582) 867-7511
Email: [email protected]

10780 Wattsburg Road
Erie, PA 16509
General: (814) 824-4150
Email: [email protected]

Infants and Toddlers

Children 6 wks.-2 years bond with their caregivers and thrive in high quality educational environment.

Traditional Preschool

Children 3-5 years become Kindergarten ready through child-centered activities.

Pre-K Counts

High-quality preschool program offered to qualifying families at no cost.

School-Age

Before & After-School Enrichment & Summer Camp

Keystone STARS

A recognized accreditation program ensures high quality standards and educated teachers.

Summer Camp

Traditional Day Camp for school-age children at convenient locations throughout Erie County.