What is PreK?

• Why Universal Pre-Kindergarten?

When your child enters the free Universal Pre-kindergarten program in the Rochester City School District, they become a part of a learning community that nurtures individual growth and provides a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

• Why enroll?

Pre-K offers an educational program taught by a NYS certified teacher to prepare your child for learning in school. Children who participate in quality early childhood programs:

• Learn socialization skills through group activities;
• Experience reading and writing readiness activities;
• Are better prepared for school success;
• Are more likely to attain higher levels of education.

• What do I expect?
• Your child will receive 6 hours of an intentionally planned Pre-K program.
• All of Rochester's Prekindergarten classrooms use the HighScope Curriculum. Click here for more information about the HighScope Curriculum.
• The curriculum is aligned to NYS Next Generation Learning Standards and ensures continuity with elementary grades.
• Activities are learner-centered and promote a child's growth and development.
• There are NYS certified teachers in all school and community UPK classrooms.