Welcome to Ligonier Valley Learning Center

Ligonier's Nature Pre-K

Pre-K

"Not All Classrooms Have Four Walls"

If you would like to set up a tour, please contact our main Latrobe office to schedule a tour in Ligonier at 724-537-2565

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Welcome to our outdoor classroom!

What Makes Us Unique?

Our Nature Pre-K brings the traditional classroom setting, outside! We have all of our learning centers available outdoors which includes science, math, literacy, music & much more! The students are able to explore, observe, and embrace nature while still preparing for Kindergarten.

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Our teachers are highly qualified with PA Early Childhood Education Teaching Certifications (they have the same qualifications as a teacher in a school district).
Research-based curriculum that will help your child grow academically and socially.
Daily schedule that consists of learning through play, lessons, meals, & gross motor (exercising/outdoor time).
Play areas where students can explore and learn with writing, math, science, literacy, library, sand/water, blocks/engineering, dramatic play, music, art, & fine motor (increase fingers/wrists for pencil grip)!
Daily parent communication and parent involvement opportunities
Free nutritious breakfast & lunch provided each day
Licensed by the Department of Education
We work closely with local school districts to easily transition your child to Kindergarten!
We also work with the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit (WIU)! If your child receives services such as speech, they can work with your child at our school during the day! They also do evaluations at our location.

Class Time

Monday through Friday, 9am-3pm

If you would like to set up a tour, please contact our main Latrobe office to schedule a tour in Ligonier at 724-537-2565

Frequently Asked Questions:

What will my child gain from going to Pre-K Counts?

Gives them the opportunity to increase their social skills by interacting with other peers & teachers.
Prepares them for Kindergarten by practicing math, science, social studies, literacy, writing, gross motor, & fine motor skills!

Does my child need to be potty trained?

No! We will assist them with potty training and seeing their peers using the restroom encourages them to try!

Do you have childcare available for before and/or after class times?

Our Ligonier Kinder-Schull location does not have before and/or after care; only our Latrobe Kinder-Schull location does offer this service.

What if my family is over the income guidelines?

Contact us! We have other options like Private Pay childcare programs! Some students may qualify for reduced tuition. Please click our Childcare Programs Tab for more information.