While access to UPK programs continue to expand in New York State, UPK is not currently available to all families in all districts. In districts where UPK is available, entry is based on …

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The YMCA’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program serves 4—5-year-old children in warm, nurturing, supportive classes staffed by experienced, dedicated New York State-certified early …

Dec 4, 2025 · Frosty Visits UPK Students and families from the Bay Shore Pre-Kindergarten Center had fun at a special Breakfast with Frosty. In addition to taking photos with Frosty, …

Universal Pre-K (UPK) is excellent, high quality Pre-K education for 4-year-olds, available at no cost, regardless of household income.

Urban Strategies, Inc. has collaborated with New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) to ensure that all children have rich and varied early learning experiences. We work to prepare …

UPK Program Universal Pre-kindergarten (UPK) is a New York State-funded program specifically designed for children the year before they are eligible for kindergarten.

Universal Prekindergarten, or UPK, is a state and federally funded prekindergarten program offered to families free of charge, but does not guarantee that every child will have access.

Districts and agencies may apply for Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) allocations and Statewide Universal Full Day Prekindergarten (SUFDPK) grants before each school year.

Universal Prekindergarten, or UPK, has its origins dating back to 1997 with the enactment of the LADDER legislation1. The LADDER legislation authorized the provision of free, high-quality …