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Our Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) is a New York State-funded Program. It runs 5 days a week, 6 hours per day, and follows the calendar for the Cheektowaga-Sloan School District. There will also be a half-day option through our Community-Based Organization (CBO) First Friends Daycare. There is no cost to families who participate; however, parents are responsible for their child’s transportation. Register by Thursday, April 16th to participate in the lottery draw on April 30th, if required. Once the program is filled, students will be added to the waitlist.

Our quality UPK Program utilizes research-based, age-appropriate practices aligned with the State’s Pre-Kindergarten Standards. Children will acquire pre-reading skills, a richer vocabulary, and strong basic math skills. As they explore the world away from home, they will begin to develop a sense of independence in a safe and secure environment where they will play, listen, talk, share, discover, explore, and experiment. They will also grow socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually, which will better prepare them for kindergarten. 

Requirements, Timeline, and Registration

2026-2027 Universal Pre-K Registration Flier