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Little Apprentices Preschool Registration Open for 2026-27 School Year

The Franklin County Career and Technology Center is accepting registrations for its Little Apprentices Preschool for the 2026-27 school year. A limited number of seats remain available.

The preschool program will run from Sept. 14 through May 14. The preschool will be closed from Dec. 16 through Feb. 4 for the transition between semesters.

Classes for children who are 3 years old by Sept. 1 will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Children who are 4 years old by Sept. 1 will attend Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Children must meet the appropriate age requirement by September and must be fully potty trained and independent.

The program is taught by high school students enrolled in CareerTech’s Early Childhood Education program. The cost is $250 for the school year.

To register, families can email katie.wilmot@franklinctc.com.

Photo credits to Franklin County Career and Technology Center

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The Franklin County Free Press, established by Vicky Taylor in 2019, emerged as a beacon of local journalism for the residents of Franklin County. Under Vicky's leadership, it quickly became an essential source of news, particularly at a time when major newspaper publications were increasingly overlooking local coverage.

On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

Rooted in the heart of Franklin County and powered by its residents, the Franklin County Free Press continues to bridge the gap, ensuring that the local stories, events, and issues that matter most to the community remain in the spotlight.

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