pre-k counts
What is Pre-K Counts?
MCIU was awarded the Pre-K Counts grant on January 8, 2016. The grant allows us to deliver high-quality pre-kindergarten programs to 475 age-appropriate children at no cost to income eligible families in Montgomery County.
Children must be between age three and the entry age for kindergarten and living in families earning up to 300 percent of the poverty level (see poverty guidelines below). Children may also be impacted by other risk factors, such as English Language Learners, family in the welfare system, or having disabilities or developmental delays.
When and where is Pre-K Counts available?
MCIU Pre-K Counts operates Monday through Friday for a full day program and is available in the following school districts:
- Abington School District Area
- Methacton School District Area
- Norristown Area School District Area
- North Penn School District Area
- Perkiomen Valley School District Area
- Souderton Area School District Area
- Upper Merion Area School District Area
- Upper Perkiomen Valley School District Area
APPLICATIONS FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
- Student must have turned three before 8/31 (or on the date of your school district’s Kindergarten cutoff)
- You will receive an email with additional required documents needed to finish the application process, if you do not receive an email within 5 days, please contact Molly Marchese at mmarchese@mciu.org
APPLICATIONS FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
- The 2026-2027 school year application will be available in April 2026.
- Please inquire via the APPLY TO PRE-K COUNTS page.
- We will send you the 2026-2027 SY application via email once we receive your inquiry.
- For additional application information, please reach out to Molly Marchese, Enrollment Specialist, at mmarchese@mciu.org
Application Instructions
To apply to our preschool programs, please review this LIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION that needs to accompany your application. Please note that income eligibility is determined by the current federal poverty guidelines below:
| Family Size | 100% (Head Start Eligible) | 300% (Pre-K Counts Eligible) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,650 | $46,950 |
| 2 | $21,150 | $63,450 |
| 3 | $26,650 | $79,950 |
| 4 | $32,150 | $96,450 |
| 5 | $37,650 | $112,950 |
| 6 | $43,150 | $129,450 |
| 7 | $48,650 | $145,950 |
| 8 | $54,150 | $162,450 |
| Additional Family Member | +$5,550 | +$16,500 |
