Universal PreK Program
Universal Pre-K Program
The Universal Pre-Kindergarten program (UPK) is a free Pre-K program, funded by New York state, for four-year old children who reside in the district. If you are a Gilboa-Conesville Central School District resident, and your child will be 4-years-old as of December 1 for the school year for which you are applying, you are eligible to apply for this program.
Universal pre-kindergarten is a play-based program that provides children with enriched learning experiences, individually designed to support their overall growth and development through a balance of teacher-initiated and child-initiated learning activities.
Children who participate in the universal pre-kindergarten program have been shown to experience an easier transition to kindergarten. The program provides early literacy and reading instruction, laying the foundation for future learning.
Program Details:
- The program is whole day instruction
- Transportation is provided by the district
- Free breakfast and lunch are included
- Children who are 4 or will be 4 by December 1 are eligible
- All eligible students must reside within the school district
Additional information and the registration packet can be found below: