Today, the Mayor’s Office of Education released applications for pre-K providers seeking to partner with PHLpreK, the City of Philadelphia’s quality pre-K program. A “Continuation Application” invites current PHLpreK providers to continue their partnership with the program, while a separate Request for Qualifications (RFQ) invites new early childhood education providers to apply to operate city-funded pre-K during the 2017-2018 academic year.

Interested applicants are required to attend one mandatory information session, in-person or via online webinar.

The Continuation Application for PHLpreK supports the continuation of current PHLpreK partners seeking to remain in the program during the 2017-2018 academic year. The application deadline is Wednesday, May 3, 2017, and mandatory information sessions will be held on:

  • Thursday, April 13th, 4-6pm, PHMC, 1500 Market Street, Lower Mezzanine
  • Monday, April 17th, 4-6pm, PHMC, 1500 Market Street, Lower Mezzanine
  • Tuesday, April 18th, 1-3pm, Temple University Center City, 1515 Market Street

The Request for Qualifications for PHLpreK supports new quality pre-K providers seeking to apply to become a PHLpreK site during the 2017-2018 academic year. The application deadline for this RFQ is Wednesday, May 31, 2017, and mandatory information sessions will be held on:

  • Wednesday, April 19th, 4-6pm, PHMC, 1500 Market Street, Lower Mezzanine
  • Tuesday, April 25th, 4-6pm, PHMC, 1500 Market Street, Lower Mezzanine
  • Tuesday, May 2nd, 1-3pm, PHMC, 1500 Market Street, Lower Mezzanine
  • Monday, May 8th, 6-8pm, PHMC, 1500 Market Street, Lower Mezzanine
Questions regarding these applications can be sent to PHLprek@phmc.org.