About Berks County Head Start
What is Head Start?
A federally funded, comprehensive child development program that serves preschool children from the ages of three to five years.
Do I qualify for Head Start?
Children from ages three to five years who are from families with incomes below the poverty guidelines are eligible for Head Start services. In order to qualify, your family must meet the guidelines established annually. Head Start services are provided free of charge. Children from families experiencing homelessness, foster families, and families receiving public assistance such as TANF or SSI are also eligible.
About Berks County Pre-K Counts
Children who attend a high-quality pre-kindergarten program have a better chance of doing well in school, going on to college or career training, and getting a good job. By enrolling your child in BCIU Pre-K Counts, you can give your child a great start to a bright future.
Who is eligible for BCIU PA Pre-K Counts?
BCIU PA Pre-K Counts is free preschool designed for children who:
Are between age three and the age eligible for kindergarten
Live in families earning up to 300% of the federal poverty level (For 2024, a family of four earning $93,600 or less)
HEAD START NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: The Head Start Program policy regarding discrimination shall be in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, or disability will not be permitted in the delivery of service within the program. Any person who believes he/she/they have been discriminated against may appeal through the grievance procedures as designated.
Please remember, Head Start was designed so that you and your child can have an enjoyable and safe experience. Therefore, staff, parents, and all volunteers are expected to adhere to this Non-Discrimination Policy. Failure to do so could result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the program and/or program activities.
INFORMACION DE NO DISCIMINACION DE HEAD START: La póliza del programa de Head Start acerca de discriminación está en conformidad con el Titulo VI del Acta de los Derechos Civiles de 1964, Titulo IX de las Enmiendas Educacionales del 1972, Sección 504 del Acta de Rehabilitación del 1973, y el Acta de Americanos con Incapacidades del 1990. Discriminación en la base de raza, credo, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad, orientación sexual, o incapacidad no será permitida en la entrega de servicios en el programa. Cualquier persona que crea que ha sido discriminado puede apelar a través del proceso de quejas como esta designado.
Por favor recuerde, Head Start esta designado para que usted y para que su niño(a) tengan un experiencia segura y agradable. Por esta razón, se espera que todo el personal, padres y todos los voluntarios se adhieran a esta póliza de no discriminación. Si esta póliza no se cumple, acción disciplinaria puede resultar y puede incluir el despido del programa y/o actividades del programa.