Tri-Star Academy Awarded Funding for Pre-K Expansion

Tri-Star Academy is proud to announce that it has received additional funding to expand and strengthen its participation in the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts program, enabling more local families to access high-quality early childhood education at no cost.

The new funding will allow Tri-Star Academy to increase enrollment opportunities, enhance classroom resources, and continue providing certified teachers and comprehensive learning experiences for children ages 3 to 5. This investment reaffirms the Commonwealth’s commitment to ensuring that every child—regardless of family income—has access to a strong educational foundation before entering kindergarten.

“We are thrilled to receive this additional support for our PA Pre-K Counts classrooms,” said Kathleen Pearage, Owner at Tri-Star Academy. “This funding allows us to serve even more children and families in our community, preparing them for lifelong success through high-quality early learning experiences.”

The PA Pre-K Counts program, funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, is designed to make pre-kindergarten accessible to children at risk of school failure due to economic or educational disadvantages. Tri-Star Academy has been a proud provider of PA PKC since 2023, consistently achieving strong outcomes in kindergarten readiness and family engagement.

With this additional funding, Tri-Star Academy plans to:

• Add new Pre-K Counts classrooms at Tri-Star Academy-Blakely and Tri-Star Academy-Archbald.
• Hire additional certified early childhood educators
• Expand family engagement initiatives and community partnerships
• Invest in enhanced learning materials and professional development

Families interested in learning more about enrollment opportunities for the upcoming school year are encouraged to contact Tri-Star Academy at 570-397-8064 or tristar.archbald@gmail.com

“Every child deserves a strong start,” added Pearage. “Through PA Pre-K Counts, and with this renewed support, we are helping build brighter futures for Pennsylvania’s youngest learners.”