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Universal Pre-kindergarten

Universal Pre-kindergarten (UPK) is a special program established by the New York State Education Department and the local school districts to provide a preschool experience for the children of eligible families. The program starts each year in September and we accept applications for children who will be four years old by December 1st of the current school year and live in a school district which is providing UPK.

This is a preschool program with a qualified teacher and an assistant in every class. Children will attend the program Monday through Friday for 2 1/2 hours each day. Transportation is not provided by Universal Pre-kindergarten funding.

The participating districts are Clarkstown, East Ramapo, Nanuet, Nyack, Pearl River, Ramapo Central, South Orangetown and North Rockland**.

Applications:

For the 2008-2009 school year Universal Pre-kindergarten applications are available:

UPK Application - English (PDF file)*

UPK Application - Spanish (PDF file)*

UPK Application - French (PDF file)*

*Applications were updated on March 21, 2008.

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When available, you may print, complete and mail to:

Child Care Resources of Rockland, Inc.
235 North Main Street, Suite 11
Spring Valley, NY 10977

or fax to (845) 425-5312

For assistance with the UPK Parent Application process please call Jenine Valentino at (877) 425-0009 x 460 or email jeninev@rocklandchildcare.org.

When applications are not available, parents interested in the Universal Pre-kindergarten program may call (877) 425-0009 and ask to speak with a child care counselor concerning their child care needs.

**North Rockland UPK Applications:

To apply for UPK in North Rockland School District please contact the district at (845) 942-3007.