Pre-K Counts Free Preschool From Berks Community Action Program
Berks Community Action Program runs Pre-K Counts, a state funded child development program for children from the age of 3 through the entry age of kindergarten.
Berks Community Action Program is the Lead Agency, which means it receives the money directly from the state. It partners with four childcare providers within Berks County who facilitate the Pre-K Counts program at their individual locations. The page does not name those four providers or give their addresses, so ask where the classrooms are before you plan a visit.
PA Pre-K Counts is designed for children who are Pennsylvania residents, between the ages of 3 and until the entry age for kindergarten, and at risk of school failure because of income of 300% of the federal poverty level, language (English is not the first language), or special needs. The page does not print the dollar amounts behind the 300% figure. Each program offering PA Pre-K Counts classrooms will have its own guidelines as well, so the rules can differ from site to site.
In the classroom, children work with teachers who have the education and expertise to teach young children, and do age appropriate activities meant to help them grow academically and socially. Your child's progress is reviewed regularly, and staff help you and your child adjust to pre-kindergarten and move smoothly on to kindergarten. Class size is small, no more than 20 students per one teacher and one aide, so your child gets plenty of one-on-one time with the teachers. Nutritious meals and snacks are served daily.
PA Pre-K Counts is free to families who meet the income guidelines of 300%. The portion of the day that is funded through Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts is free for families who qualify. The program may charge for additional portions of the day, wrap-around child care for example.
The page does not say how to apply, what documents to bring, how long it takes, or whether there is a waiting list. For questions, Berks Community Action Program lists a general contact: 610-376-6571, info@bcapberks.org, and 645 Penn Street, 3rd Floor, PO Box 22, Reading, PA 19601. Staff at that general contact are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the office is closed for lunch daily from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. That address is the agency's own office, not a classroom location.
Source: bcapberks.org/pre-k-counts, read September 18, 2026.
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In Berks Community Action Program’s words
Pre-K Counts is a state funded program. Berks Community Action Partner is the Lead Agency which receives the money directly from the State. The agency partners with four childcare providers within Berks County who facilitate the Pre-K Counts program at their individual locations.
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This listing summarizes publicly available information from bcapberks.org/pre-k-counts. Last recorded review: September 18, 2026. Contact the provider to confirm eligibility, hours and availability before you go. If something here is wrong, tell us.