The North Colonie Central School District is again offering Universal Pre-K (UPK) as part of funding from the New York state adopted budget. UPK is a free program that will be open to North Colonie families with children who will be four years old by December 1, 2022. Please note that students who are age-eligible to enter traditional Kindergarten (5 years old by December 1, 2022), are not eligible for UPK.
Our Current Partnership
The district currently partners with St. Ambrose and St. Pius X Schools of the Albany Diocese. There are currently 40 slots available. If requests exceed the 40 slots, a random lottery will be held. If applications do not exceed the amount of available openings, spots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.
North Colonie families that have already enrolled their Pre-K students in the St. Ambrose or St. Pius X programs for 2022-23 are required to register with the district if they wish to be considered for the available UPK free program slots.
All applications must be submitted by Friday, July 1 at 4 p.m.
Exploring Other Opportunities
In the coming weeks, North Colonie CSD will issue a Request For Proposal (RFP) in an effort to establish more partnerships with eligible UPK providers. Our hope is that we will be able to offer more slots to North Colonie families. We will keep you apprised of any information when it becomes available.
UPK Registration Information
Please fill out our UPK Registration Forms (listed below) and provide two current proofs of residency and a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport. Once you have completed the registration form, please email it along with the required documentation to student.registration@ncolonie.org or submit at the North Colonie District Office at 91 Fiddler’s Lane in Latham.
- Registration-Forms-UPK-2022
- Completed registration forms and the required supporting documents can be submitted by email to Central Registrar Courtney DiCocco at: student.registration@ncolonie.org or by fax to: (518) 783-0471. You may also submit at the North Colonie District Office at 91 Fiddler’s Lane, Latham. The District Office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. All applications must be submitted by Friday, July 1 at 4 p.m.
For questions about the UPK Program, please contact Central Registrar Courtney DiCocco at student.registration@ncolonie.org.
More information about the UPK Program with St. Pius X and St. Ambrose
School Information and Locations:
St. Pius X and St. Ambrose Schools are part of the Diocese of Albany Catholic Schools.
347 Old Loudon Road
Latham, N.Y. 12110
75 Upper Loudon Road
Loudonville, N.Y. 12211
Program Hours
The Pre-K Program hours covered by North Colonie Central School District is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lunch will be provided for a cost. Families can also fill out a form to determine if they are eligible for free lunch.
School Instruction
The Pre-K Program is open to families of all faith denominations. Any religious instruction takes place after the five-hour school day (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Wrap Around Care
Wrap Around Care (1 to 3 p.m.) is available, but is not covered by the North Colonie CSD funding. Enrolled families interested in Wrap Around Care are financially responsible for Wrap Around Care. The cost is $370 per month and would be paid directly to St. Pius X or St. Ambrose.
Aftercare
Aftercare, which is run by each school, is available. If selected, please check with your child’s program for more information about Aftercare.
School Instruction
The Pre-K Program is open to families of all faith denominations. Any religious instruction takes place after the five-hour school day (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Transportation
Transportation is not available. Families are responsible for transportation to and from the Pre-K Program.
Future UPK Funding
Please note that this funding is on a year to year basis and that as long as New York state continues to fund this UPK program, North Colonie will continue to provide a UPK opportunity for students and families of four-year-olds (commensurate with the amount of state funding).