City of Philadelphia - Office of Children and Families

City of Philadelphia - Office of Children and Families - PHLPreK Enrollment

1515 Arch Street, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Eligibility

Families with children who are ages 3 and 4 may apply. There are no income requirements. Visit the eligibility website to see a list and map of locations.

Hours

Website available 24/7. PHLpreK program hours vary.

(215) 683-6012

Voice

Application process

Enroll in-person. Call (844-745-7735) for assistance finding the program that’s right for your family. Visit the intake website to download the PHLPreK application, available in a variety of languages.

Fees

Service during traditional school day (5.5 hours) during school year is provided free of charge. If you require hours beyond a traditional school day and/or during summer, you will need to pay the PHLpreK provider for the extra hours or take advantage of child care subsidy (CCIS) benefits if you qualify.

Service area

Philadelphia, PA

Description

Offers free, quality pre-K to children ages 3 and 4 at over 180 locations across Philadelphia during the school year. Families can enroll at any point in the school year, if space is available.

What's Here

Preschools

Providing organization

City of Philadelphia - Office of Children and Families

Administers a number of City-supported programs, including Out-of-School Time, WorkReady, Community Schools, PHLpreK, and Access Centers.