Ken‑Crest Services – Kensington Center is an Early Learning Center in Kensington, Philadelphia, serving children from birth through pre‑kindergarten as part of KenCrest’s Philadelphia Early Learning Centers network. The center offers Head Start and Pre‑K programming along with before‑ and after‑care and summer care.




Ken‑Crest Kensington Early Learning Center is one of seven Philadelphia Early Learning Centers offering preschool and birth‑to‑five services in inclusive classrooms. The center serves children from 0–5 years and is part of a citywide program that includes Head Start, Early Head Start childcare partnerships, and Pre‑K Counts.
Classrooms use the HighScope early childhood curriculum that emphasizes active play and hands‑on learning to support kindergarten readiness. Staff are trained in trauma‑informed (Trauma Smart) approaches, and the program promotes home–school connections and family engagement.
Early childhood program options offered through the center that support children’s development and school readiness in an inclusive classroom setting.
State-funded pre‑kindergarten option focused on kindergarten readiness delivered within the center’s classrooms.
Extended‑day care options provided to families for times outside the regular preschool day.
Summer programming to continue child development and provide supervised activities during the summer months.
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