About Our Program
Our Pre-K Program is a free, high quality early education program that is fully funded by the NYC Department of Education. Our program offers a full day schedule, five days a week from September to June. Children will receive free breakfast, lunch and snack.
Curriculum
Our Pre-K Program provides each student with the opportunity to participate in high quality learning experiences that are aligned with the Department of Education’s Pre-K Units of Study. This theme based, integrated curriculum ensures that children acquire knowledge through learning centers set up in the classroom.
These learning centers include: art, writing, science, math, blocks, dramatic play and library. Music and movement, outdoor play, and the sand/water table are also an important part of our program.
These activities help the children reinforce their gross and fine motor skills. This approach to learning provides children with hands-on experiences while strengthening higher-order thinking skills.
Children will gain the skills needed to prepare them for kindergarten.
Sample Schedule
| Time | Schedule |
| 8:00 – 8:25 | Arrival/Breakfast/Handwashing |
| 8:25 – 8:35 | Morning Meeting |
| 8:35 – 9:45 | Learning Centers/Small Group Instruction |
| 9:45 – 10:00 | Clean Up/Handwashing |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Outdoor Play (Motor Skills) |
| 10:30 – 10:40 | Bathroom/Handwashing |
| 10:40 – 10:55 | Story Time/Read Aloud |
| 10:55 – 11:25 | Lunch/Bathroom/Handwashing |
| 11:25 – 12:10 | Rest Time/Quiet Time |
| 12:15 – 12:25 | Afternoon Meeting |
| 12:25 – 1:30 | Learning Centers/Small Group Instruction/Snack |
| 1:30 – 2:00 | Outdoor Play (Motor Skills) |
| 2:00 – 2:10 | Bathroom/Handwashing |
For information on how to apply please visit: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/pre-k
If you would like to schedule a tour or if you have any further questions, please contact our main office at 718-728-1969 or email our UPK Director Patricia Van Buskirk at [email protected].