Neshaminy Gets $1M Grant To Expand Free Pre-K Program

Neshaminy School District is expanding its Pre-K Counts program during the 2018-2019 school year thanks to a $1.03 million state grant, the district announced this week. The grant is more than double the amount from last year and will allow the district to expand its program to 120 seats at no cost to taxpayers.

Pre-K Counts offers a free, quality preschool program to eligible families. (Income guidelines are based on 2017 federal tax returns.) Click here to see income guidelines.

The program gives working families "who might not qualify for other programs, but who still struggle to meet the financial obligations of affording preschool education, a valuable opportunity," the district said in a statement.

The program is open to children who will be age 3 or 4 by September 1, 2018. Classes meet five days a week, and parents must provide transportation. Applications are due by Wednesday, August 1.

The district provided the following details about the program in a announcement about the grant:

• Classes are taught by highly-qualified teachers and support staff.
• The PKC curriculum at Neshaminy is designed to integrate seamlessly with the elementary program as students progress to kindergarten and beyond.
• Currently the program has open seats at Lower Southampton Early Learning Center (the former Lower Southampton Elementary School) and Joseph Ferderbar Elementary School in Feasterville.

Click here to register or for more information.

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