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Baby and mom eating appleQuality early learning and child development can open the doors of opportunity for every child to do well in school, in the workforce, and in life. But quality early learning requires the commitment of families, teachers, and the community in order for children to reach their promise.

Children learn best when they have proper health and nutrition, a safe and stable family and home life, and activities that stimulate creativity, curiosity, and all the skills they will need to succeed in school and life.

Research has taught us that the earliest years of childhood are critically important to children’s long term development. When children are thriving, their parents can provide for and support a more stable family. Quality education for our children today prepares them for high quality jobs tomorrow. A high quality workforce empowers Pennsylvania to compete nationally and globally, improving the quality of life for all.

Preparing Jordan
A Chester County mom praises the work being done for her son in his PA Pre-K Counts classroom.

Hard work with Zachary
A Butler County SD principal thanks the Butler County Children's Center's PA Pre-K Counts classroom for helping Zachary.

Help with designing a written health care policies for our center
An Allegheny County child care center gets assistance with designing a written health care policies for their center.

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