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Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program

Program Description

The Pre-K program is funded by New York State for Rochester City School District Residents.

Who is eligible: A child who will be 4 years old on or before December 1st and is a Rochester City School District resident.

Program Times

The program runs Monday through Friday, 5 mornings (9:00-11:30am) or 5 afternoons (1:00-3:30pm). Please note that morning sessions are enrolled with children needing wrap around childcare.

School Calendar

Universal Pre-K follows closely to the City School District Calendar.

 

Classroom size and Staff

Universal Pre-K AM sessions

During program hours, there will be 20 children maximum. Staff will include 2 early childhood teachers and 1 assistant teacher. In addition, a special education teacher and a speech therapist will rotate in the classroom to provide additional support to children with special needs.

Universal Pre-K PM session

During program hours there will be 14 children maximum. Staff will include 1 early childhood/special education teacher and 1 teacher assistant. A speech therapist will rotate in the classroom to provide additional support for children with special needs.

Parent involvement 

  • Home visits in the fall
  • Parent teacher conferences 2 times per year
  • Parenting workshops
  • Special activity days and field trips