Lifesteps is accepting registrations for the 2026-27 Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts program, serving qualified families in Armstrong, Beaver and Butler counties.

The program is designed to prepare children for kindergarten by supporting their social, emotional and academic development in a nurturing learning environment.

Pre-K Counts is a Pennsylvania Department of Education-funded program that provides children turning 3 or 4 by their district’s kindergarten cut-off date access to structured, play-based learning led by certified teachers. Lifesteps classrooms focus on early literacy, math readiness, social skills and confidence-building to help children enter kindergarten ready to succeed, said a news release from Lifesteps.

The Pre-K Counts program is free to qualifying families — it is available to a family of four earning up to $99,000 annually.

Families interested in learning more or beginning the registration process are encouraged to contact Lifesteps directly or visit the organization’s website at lifesteps.net.