An Overview of Our Programs and Services

The Office of Early Childhood Education provides supportive programs and services for PreK and kindergarten children. All our programs and services share important standards:

1. Families and children are valued
2. Children are nurtured in safe, secure and responsive settings
3. Children are engaged in a well-planned, developmentally appropriate curriculum

These programs and services include:

• Preschool Services - for families who have 3-4 year old children. These services address the needs of those families who:
  • Meet the low Income Eligibility Requirements of the federal Head Start program
  • Need preschool and meet the Income Eligibility Requirements set by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Need year round, extended day services
• ELECT - A Parenting and Education program for pregnant or parenting teens:
• Kindergarten Programs - for families of children entering or already in kindergarten who need:
  • A smooth transition from preschool to kindergarten
  • A summer literacy program for those who have completed one year of kindergarten
• Literacy Programs - for educators and parents who want to strengthen literacy for children and families through providing support to families.
• PA PreK Counts and Head Start Partnerships - for community preschool providers who want to work with The School District of Philadelphia to provide preschool services to young children.