Pre-K Offerings Expanded in Partnership with Pittsburgh Public Schools and McKeesport Area School District

Brightside Academy announced it was granted 60 new seats to provide free Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts early childhood education program beginning March 1, 2016.

The locations receiving the new seats include the organization’s sites at 4 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh and 415 Lysle Boulevard, McKeesport.

The program offers a full-day kindergarten readiness curriculum, daily meals and snacks, and care from qualified, passionate teachers. Families with children enrolled in Brightside Academy’s Pre-K Counts program also receive assistance with social services, health and dental providers and community resources.

Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts is available at no cost to eligible families and services children 3- to 5-years-old. Families qualifying for this program may earn up to 300 percent of the poverty level (family of four with gross income of $72,750).

 “Brightside Academy is proud to expand its high quality education programs in McKeesport and Downtown Pittsburgh” stated Mark Kehoe, Brightside Academy CEO. “The new Pre-K Counts slots will allow us to bring quality pre-kindergarten preparation to 3-to 5-year-olds in at-risk communities, furthering our purpose to provide excellent education to children of all families.,”.

Families interested in enrolling their children at Brightside Academy can call 877-868-2273, visit BrightsideAcademy.com, or stop by a local academy for more information.


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Frederick Location Selected for Early Childhood Behavior Success Program

Brightside Academy’s location at 1858 Frederick Boulevard in Akron, Ohio has been selected to provide the Toddlers and Preschool Succeeding (TAPS) in partnership with the Child Guidance & Family Solutions organization. The TAPS program is funded by community and education grants to provide classroom support for families and teachers.

TAPS addresses behavior concerns in the classroom through on-site modeling, professional development and parent interactions. The goal is to strengthen the social skills of young children to better prepare them for kindergarten success. Over 120 children attending the Brightside Academy Frederick location will benefit from this program.

Child Guidance & Family Solutions has implemented the TAPS program at more than 40 centers during the past 7 years. The organization continues to expand in Ohio to provide mental, emotional and behavioral healthcare for families and communities. Brightside Academy is proud to offer Child Guidance & Family Solutions TAPS to its Akron area families.


 

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