Pre-Kindergarten
2025-2026 School Year
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Below is a timeline for the Pre-Kindergarten (Universal Pre-K) program for the 2025-2026 school year. Note: If the number of applicants exceeds available seats in the program, the District will utilize a lottery to determine enrollment.
- December 2024 - January 2025: Requests for Proposals and Contract Renewals for eligible Community Based Organizations to determine slots available for next school year.
- February 14, 2025: For the application form for the lottery, click the box below starting Feb. 14, 2025.
- March 14, 2025: Application form link closes.
- March 18, 2025: Pre-K (UPK) lottery takes place
- March 19-21, 2025: Acceptance emails and waitlist emails sent to families
- Week of March 24, 2025: Formal letters sent to families on the waitlist; formal letters sent to families that were accepted to register.
- April 30, 2025: Pre-K/UPK registration deadline
- June 2025: Pre-K/UPK Screening Days; exact dates TBD
Questions & Answers
- What is Pre-K/Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)?
- How many children and teachers are in each classroom?
- Are teachers certified?
- Who is eligible?
- How many days per week is Pre-K/UPK?
- What are the hours of the program?
- How many district students are supported by the program?
- Is there a cost for the program?
- Does the West Irondequoit CSD provide transportation?
- What happens if more applications are received than available openings?
- When will I be notified if my child is selected?
- If my child is selected through the lottery, when will I know which location they will be placed at?