Link to UPK Parent Information Night Presentation - 1/13/26

Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) and Statewide Full-Day Prekindergarten are special early childhood programs established by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and contracted by School Districts to provide an early learning experience for the children of eligible families. Eligible families are those who live in a contracted School District and have children who will be four years old by December 1st . 

Applications for UPK are now being accepted (pending funding approval in the NYS budget). Please see below for links to the application in English and Spanish. There is a qualified teacher and teaching assistant in every class.  

2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR

2026-2027 UPK Application English and Spanish

2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR 

2025-26 UPK Application English & Spanish

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 UNIVERSAL PREK FAQs English & Spanish

 For further information or assistance with this application, please contact Aixa Moynihan at (845) 627-9883.