Highlands Early Childhood Center

PRE-K COUNTS MISSION & PROGRAM GOALS

Our mission is to provide high quality, comprehensive service to all enrolled Pre-K Counts children and their families. By forming a partnership with parents, staff and community members, we offer services designed to promote the healthiest, safest environment in which children, families, and staff can thrive and reach their full potential.

 

Positive Self-Esteem

Respecting children and families with communication and acceptance

Encouraging and welcoming families to engage with the program

Assisting families to obtain community resources and information

Assisting families with Kindergarten readiness and transition

 

School Readiness

Developing the whole

Aligning curriculum with Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards

Incorporating individual learning strategies for students

Encouraging a child’s curiosity and imagination with the classroom environment and materials

 

Future School and Life Success

Good role models

Assisting parents to be advocates for their child

Providing positive classroom environments

 

GRANT AND DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS

The Pre-K Counts grant contains several guidelines that must be followed, such as income guidelines, curriculum quality, staff credentials, attendance policies, instructional materials and program operation procedures.  In addition to grant requirements, the program provider may have additional guidelines as well.  The Highlands Pre-K program has the following additional requirements:

• Parents/guardians must provide accurate information when completing the application.
• Pre-K students will follow the Highlands School District Attendance Policy.