Universal Pre-K

PRE-K UNIVERSAL PARA 2023-24

Dear Parent/Guardians:

Pearl River Union Free School District (“District”) is now accepting Universal Prekindergarten (“UPK”) applications for the 2023-24 school year:

Important Information to know:

1. UPK is a special early childhood program funded by the New York State Education Department and contracted by the District to provide an early learning experience for the children of eligible families.
   
   
2. Programs are run by independent certified childcare providers and managed by the District: Independent Certified Childcare Providers List
   
   
3. Eligible families are those who live within the District’s enrollment boundaries: PRSD District Enrollment Boundaries
   
   
4. Eligible children must be four years old by December 1, 2023 (your child must have been born between December 1, 2018 and December 1, 2019).
   
   
5. There is a qualified teacher and teaching assistant in every class.
   
   
6. PRUFSD offers half day and full day UPK programs at no cost to families.
   
   
7. Students in a half day program attend five days a week, 2 ½ hours a day, for 180 days per year.
   
   
8. Students in a full day program attend five days a week, 5 hours a day for 180 days per year.
   
   
9. If submitted applications are greater than the number of provider slots available, a lottery will be held with notification and further details communicated to families in March - April.
   
   
10. Each application will be reviewed for proof of eligibility and residency.  All supporting documentation and forms must be submitted with the application.
    
    
11. The District will make every effort to place children according to parent choice.
    
    
12. Parents of selected students must participate in an in-person interview to complete the registration process - details communicated at a later date.