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Universal Pre-K Program
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
The East Ramapo Central School District is proud and delighted to welcome you and your four-year-old to our Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program (UPK). We are pleased to collaborate with more than 50 pre-schools and child centers to help your four-year-old develop socially, emotionally, physically, linguistically, culturally, and intellectually.
The Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) is a special early childhood program established by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and contracted by School Districts (East Ramapo) to provide an early learning experience for children who will be four years old by December 1, 2025.
The UPK program is conducted with a qualified teacher and an assistant in every class.
The children attend five (5) days a week for 180 school days per school year.
Full-Day and Half-Day Programs Available!
- Many locations to choose from
- Participating children must turn 4 years old on or before December 1, 2025
- Tuition-free, curriculum-based program
- Certified Teacher at all ERCSD Pre-K sites
- Program is provided at local UPK sites
- Transportation will not be provided
Contact Us
The East Ramapo UPK office can be reached at (845)-577-6114.
105 South Madison Ave.
Spring Valley, NY 10977
Tina Lauro
UPK Coordinator
Jacqueline Contreras
UPK Secretary