Pre-K

Now Accepting Applications for the 2025-2026 UPK Program

Application Deadline: April 23, 2025

IF YOUR CHILD WILL BE 4 YEARS OLD BY DECEMBER 1, 2025, PLEASE COMPLETE THE 4-YEAR OLD APPLICATION.

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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: April 23, 2025.  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- Application for 4-Year Olds

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IF YOUR CHILD WILL BE 3 YEARS OLD BY DECEMBER 1, 2025, PLEASE COMPLETE THE 3-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: April 23, 2025.

Application for 3-year old Pre-Kindergarten Lottery - Application for 3-Year Olds

Learn more about Pre-K here