Early Childhood
Education
Every child deserves support for a strong start. Our early childhood education programs work to meet children’s learning, social, emotional, and physical health needs. A whole-family approach engages parents to set and achieve their own goals.
Enrollment is open for Early Head Start and Head Start for the 2023-2024 school year!
Home-based and center-based programs throughout York County serve pregnant people and children from birth through 5 years old, and their families. Families interested in applying can call 717-846-4600 and press 0 to be connected with a Resource Navigator. They will walk you through eligibility guidelines and provide the enrollment link so you can complete the process online.
EARLY HEAD START OF YORK COUNTY
From pregnancy to children up to 3 years old, Early Head Start is the first connection in ensuring the child’s healthy development and helping a family develop goals in their journey toward self-sufficiency.
HEAD START OF YORK COUNTY
Serving children 3- to 5-years old and their families, Head Start empowers children to be strong learners, and supports parents in making progress toward their goals.
PRE-K COUNTS
Preparing for kindergarten is hard work! Pre-K Counts serves 4-year-olds and their families to support intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth.
EXTENDED-DAY CHILD CARE
Before- and after-school care at Hannah Penn supports working families so that parents can complete their workday and provide for their families.
FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM
Relationships matter. Volunteering in schools across York County, Foster Grandparents tutor, mentor, and comfort children from birth to 21 years old.
EARLY HEAD START OF YORK COUNTY
From pregnancy to children up to 3 years old, Early Head Start is the first connection in building positive parent-child relationships and ensuring healthy development.
HEAD START OF YORK COUNTY
Serving children 3- to 5-years old and their families, Head Start empowers children to be strong learners, and supports parents in making progress toward their goals.
PRE-K COUNTS
Preparing for kindergarten is hard work! Pre-K Counts serves 4-year-olds and their families to support intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth.
EXTENDED-DAY CHILD CARE
After-school care at Hannah Penn supports working families so that parents can complete their workday and provide for their families.
FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM
Relationships matter. Volunteering in schools across York County, Foster Grandparents tutor, mentor, and comfort children from birth to 21 years old.