Pre-K Counts
SPOTS AVAILABLE …
Rising Stride Child Care Centers is proud to provide Pre-K Counts, Pennsylvania’s state funded PreK Program. We have some space available at our Drexel Hill site located inside the Drexelbrook Apartment Community.
Pre-K Counts is FREE for those who qualify, operates September through May, and includes: PA Certified Teacher, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 2:00 pm, healthy breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack.
Extended child care services available (for a fee) from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. If your child is three or four years old (must have turned three by September 1st, 2026), and if your household income falls within the range of eligibility, then you qualify.
Rising Stride Child Care Center of Drexel Hill
4814 Drexelbrook Drive
(Located in the Drexelbrook Apartment Community)
To register:
Contact Kirsten Ruley Regional Director, at (484) 461-6566
OUR STAFF …
In accordance with PA Keystone STARS Quality Standards, we require on-going training for our staff through state classes, orientation videos, in-house training, and other certified professionals in the education field. Our employee pay scale is based on Pennsylvania’s Early Childhood Education Career Pathway. Classroom staff members receive raises as they progress from one level to the next. Lead Teachers either hold a college degree or are enrolled in a program where they are pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education (or a related field).
WE INSPIRE …
Inspiring children to make safe and healthy choices, to love learning, and to respect and serve others.