Pre-K Applications are available

Pending the approval of the New York State Budget, the Schenectady City School District will provide full-day a full-day Universal 3-year old Pre-Kindergarten program and a full day 4-year old program.

Admission is by lottery.

Applications are due by Friday, April 26, 2024.

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IF YOUR CHILD WILL BE 4 YEARS OLD BY DECEMBER 1, 2024, PLEASE COMPLETE THE 4-YEAR OLD APPLICATION.
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3-year old Pre-Kindergarten

Pending the approval of the NYS budget, Schenectady City School District will provide a full-day Universal 3-Year Old Pre-Kindergarten Program. Programs will be offered at community-based organizations,  with  classrooms located at Schenectady Day Nursery and SCAP.  Applications must be received by Friday, April 26, 2024.

APPLICATION FOR 3-year old Pre-Kindergarten Lottery

4-year old Pre-Kindergarten

Pending the approval of the NYS Budget, Schenectady City School District will provide a full-day Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program.  Programs will be offered at district elementary schools and community-based organizations. Admission is by lottery. Applications must be received by Friday, April 26, 2024.  As a part of this lottery application, you should list the order of preference for which you would like your child to attend either their attendance zone school, or a program run by a community-based organization.  

APPLICATION for 4-year old Pre-Kindergarten Lottery

Eligible children must be a resident of the Schenectady City School District and meet the following age requirements:

UPK 3-year-old: A child must be three years of age on or before December 1st of the year in which they are enrolled.

UPK 4-year-old: A child must be four years of age on or before December 1st of the year in which they are enrolled.