Pre-K Counts Scholarship Program

No Cost Pre-K for Eligible Families in Allentown, PA

Playtime Daycare and Learning Center proudly participates in the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts program, which provides high-quality Pre-K education at no cost to eligible families. This state-funded program helps ensure children ages 3 and 4 have access to a strong early learning foundation before entering Kindergarten.

Children accepted into the program are placed in one of our dedicated Pre-K classrooms, where they receive a structured, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning experience.

Eligible students receive five hours of Pre-K per day at no cost. Families who need extended care may receive significantly reduced rates for before and after care services.

To apply, families must submit an application along with required documentation, including proof of household income, a copy of their federal 1040 tax return, and the child’s birth certificate.

Who Is Eligible:

  • Child must be 3 or 4 years old
  • Family must reside within a participating local school district
  • Household income must be at or below 300 percent of the Federal Poverty Level
  • For example, a family of four earning up to $96,450 annually may qualify under current income guidelines.
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Allentown, PA Preschool and Pre-K You Can Trust

By the end of the Pre-K year at Playtime Daycare & Learning Center, children are comfortable with classroom routines, group participation, and structured learning time. They develop the confidence to:

  • Participate in group discussions

  • Work independently and in small groups

  • Follow classroom expectations

  • Express ideas clearly

  • Approach new challenges with curiosity

Our goal is to ensure every child leaves Pre-K feeling capable, prepared, and excited for Kindergarten.

Language development is at the heart of our Pre-K curriculum. Each day, children participate in engaging, language-rich activities that include:

  • Storytime and shared reading

  • Singing, music, and fingerplays

  • Guided conversations and group discussions

  • Interactive learning with peers

These experiences strengthen vocabulary, listening skills, comprehension, and expressive language- helping children communicate clearly and confidently in group settings.

While school readiness is important, we believe children learn best through active, hands-on experiences. Our Pre-K program incorporates:

  • Learning centers for independent discovery

  • Small group instruction

  • Creative art and sensory activities

  • Problem-solving and cooperative play

  • Both indoor and outdoor play spaces

This approach encourages independence, critical thinking, and teamwork- skills children will use throughout their educational journey.