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How You Can Send Your Child To A Quality Erie Preschool For Free

FREE preschool is an option in Erie, Pa.!

August 2, 2023

Free preschool sounds almost too good to be true — especially when you see the nurturing environments, expansive play spaces, and cheerful classrooms at Erie's seven Child Development Centers! But it IS true!

A family of four can make up to $90,000 annually and still qualify for free preschool at CDC! That includes a free and nutritional breakfast, lunch, and snack each day and in-house health and dental screenings each year. 




CDC is enrolling children ages 3, 4 and 5 now for preschool, which starts Aug. 14!

These are high-quality preschools: Every Child Development Center is incredibly diverse, welcoming, and inclusive. Children thrive in vibrant classrooms, on outdoor playgrounds, and enjoy educational opportunities designed to academically and socially prepare them for kindergarten and beyond.

Apply now!

Preschool starts in August and spaces are filling up fast!




Find a location near you!
CDC locations in Erie County:

Asbury Child Development Center, 3814 Asbury Road
Cascade Child Development Center, 950 West 7th Street
Century Child Development Center, 504 East 27th Street
Downtown Child Development Center,121 East 10th Street
Gilson Child Development Center, 903 Payne Avenue
Roosevelt Child Development Center, 2300 Cranberry Street
Elk Valley Head Start, 2556 Maple Avenue, Lake City

CDC is committed to breaking families' financial barriers when searching for high-quality childcare. With free, subsidized, and tuition-based options available, CDC's preschool programs are designed to inspire every child to develop a lifelong love for learning! 

Find out more and apply today!