Thrive to 5 is a birth-5 aligned program that provides high-quality learning experiences for infants through Pre-K.
Our services prioritize children and families experiencing vulnerable conditions through differentiated programming that support families towards economic prosperity. CAP provides home-based and center-based services with extended day options. Our services align with a 2 generational approach of supporting the caregiver and child with escaping poverty.
Our program provides children early childhood education, family support services, nutritious meals, and health screenings. We emphasize language, math, science, art, physical activity, and social skills to prepare children for school success.
Special services are available to ensure that all children can fully participate in the program
Enrollment
To enroll your child, please contact the Enrollment team by email or by phone: thrivetofive@caplanc.org or 717.299.7301, ext. 3012.
Early Head Start/Head Start
Thrive to Five, Early Head Start and Head Start, provides high-quality infant-pre-kindergarten services to children experiencing vulnerable conditions at no cost to families. Children living in families earning up to 100% of poverty, or a family of four earning $26,500 annually, are eligible to apply.
Foster children, children experiencing homelessness, families that receive SSI or TANF & families that have an annual gross income at or below 100% of the guidelines are eligible.
If annual income is between 101% – 150% we can still process an application however odds of being selected for a Head Start slot are slim. If your income is above 150% we are unable to process a Head Start application. For more information, click here.
Pre-K Counts
Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts provides high-quality pre-kindergarten services to three- to five-year-olds experiencing vulnerable conditions at no cost to families. Children living in families earning up to 300 percent of poverty, or a family of four earning $78,600 annually, are eligible to apply.
Eligibility
- Eligible children must be between birth and 5
- Homeless children, foster children and families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) funds for disabilities are eligible regardless of the income guidelines.
Over Income?
Services still may be available. Please call 717.299.7388 ext. 3012 for details
Need full daycare?
ELRC subsidy accepted. Families can access full-day services at our CAP Early Learning Center, Grace Lutheran Early Learning Center, and CAP Columbia Early Learning Center, which is licensed by the PA Department of Human Services and holds a STAR 4 rating in the Keystone STARS program. To learn more about the ELRC subsidy, click here.
Enrollment
To enroll your child, please contact the Enrollment team by email or by phone: thrivetofive@caplanc.org or 717.299.7301, ext. 3012.
