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 the school district in which they are applying.

This is a preschool program with a qualified teacher and an assistant in every class.  Children will attend the program Monday through Friday for 2½ hours each day.  

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

If you would like to participate in this New York State Education Department funded program one of the requirements is that you have a NYS early childhood certified teacher on-site. 

UPK Site Application  (PDF file) Click here for UPK Applications and Information for Parents If you would like us to mail you an application please contact Jenine Valentino at (877) 425-0009 x460 or email jeninev@rocklandchildcare.org.   It is important to return the completed UPK Application to: Child Care Resources of Rockland, Inc. 235 North Main Street, Suite 11 Spring Valley, NY 10977 ATTN: Jenine Valentino or fax to (845) 425-5312 ATTN: Jenine Valentino For more information or assistance with the Site Application process please call Jenine Valentino at (877) 425-0009 x460 or mail jeninev@rocklandchildcare.org. * For information regarding UPK for the East Ramapo Central School District, please contact Arnie Warmbrand at (845) 577-6158 or email awarmbrand@ercsd.k12.ny.us.

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