Little Mates
Child Development Center
610.913.7137
Little Mates
Child Development Center
610.913.7137
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED
FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR!!!
Little Mates Child Development Center is thrilled to announce we have been approved again for the 2021-2022 Pre-K Counts expansion grant and have been successfully awarded FIVE classrooms for this upcoming school year. We will have the opportunity to educate a total of 85 children through this program. We are appreciative of the partnership with the Berks Community Action Program (BCAP)
Three classrooms will run at the Little Mates location with wrap around before care (630 AM-830 AM) and after care (230 PM-5:45 PM) available for a small fee. See below for additional location.
New Location Added!! *** MCC located at 4221 Main Street, Elverson will hold 2 additional classrooms beginning Sept. 6, 2021 ***
We will be able to offer a FREE preschool program for eligible 3 and 4-year-old children who reside in Pennsylvania! These full day classes, held at Little Mates, and our new added location in Elverson, are made possible through the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Expansion Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). The grant program is designed to provide quality Pre-Kindergarten programs for children determined to be most in need in our community.
How are children selected?
First priority will be given to children whose family income is at/or below 300% of the poverty level. Enrollment is limited to seventeen children per classroom. Priority goes to 4-year-olds, however, some 3 year olds may be granted enrollment. At risk families will be given priority. A waiting list will be maintained throughout the school year, and applications will be accepted throughout the entire school year.
PA Pre-K Counts is designed for children who:
Verification of income will be required.
Additional documents to be submitted WITH application:
When will the program begin?
*Start date will be Aug. 30
Rolling registration and enrollments are accepted based on space availability.
What times are the FREE Program?
830-230 Monday- Friday (Morgantown/Elverson location)
Wrap around services for before and after program available for a small fee ONLY at the Little Mates site.
How do I apply?
Applications are available at Little Mates Child Development Center or can be completed here.
For more information, call Kristy at 610-913-7137 or email
Little Mates Child Development Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, sex, religion, age, nationality (including limited English proficiency) or disability in its staff. Furthermore, we do not discriminate against race, sex, religion, age, nationality (including limited English proficiency) or disability in our customers or potential customers. Complaints of discrimination may be brought to the director’s immediate attention, or filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights, the DPW Bureau of Equal Opportunity (BEO), and/or the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC). Please see clause in main lobby to obtain agencies and addresses.