BOE Budget Workshop Information for February 7, 2026
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Universal Pre-K Open House/Registration
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 // Kernan School // 2PM-4PM
Families will have a chance to complete a registration packet if they have not yet done so, meet directors, teachers, and community resources. There will also be fun activities for children! We look forward to seeing you!
For more information contact the pre-k & student programs office at 315) 792-2216
Utica City School District residents with children who are 4 years old ON or BEFORE December 1, 2025 are eligible for pre-kindergarten.
REGISTER NOW!
UPK REGISTRATION FLYER
DOLLY PARTON’S IMAGINATION LIBRARY
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five, through funding shared by Dolly Parton and local community partners in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and Republic of Ireland.
For Utica residents ages Birth-5 Years Old
Registration Form to Sign up for the Imagination Library!
Send completed form to:
Perch Place, LLC
600 French Road
New Hartford, NY 13413
www.perchplace.org
Attn: Kandee Simpson
2025-2026 for Universal Pre-Kindergarten
The Utica City School District offers FREE Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) to all Utica City School District residents with children who are four years old ON or BEFORE December 1, 2025. The program is located at many different sites throughout the City of Utica for 2 1/2 hours per day for 180 school days. Children that participate in the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program develop the language, literacy, and math skills they need in order to prepare for success in kindergarten while engaging in age appropriate activities that change weekly. All UPK teachers are New York State certified to teach Pre-K and participate in on-going professional development. Registration packets can be obtained from the Pre-K & Student Programs Office or a participating Universal Pre-Kindergarten Agency.
Call 792-2216 for an application and further information.
Participating UPK Community Agencies
Head Start / 315 ) 624-9930 x2830 / 1100 Miller Street (Income Eligibility Applies) - Classes located at Hughes, Calvery, Ney Ave & Kernan
Neighborhood Center / 315) 272-2760 / 624 Elizabeth Street & 615 Mary Street
North Utica Senior & Pre-K Ctr. / 315)724-2430 / 50 Riverside Drive
Notre Dame Elementary / 315) 732-4374 / 11 Barton Ave
Thea Bowman House / 315) 735-6995 or 315) 797-0748 or 315) 724-6388 / 309 Genesee Street
Childcare Information
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Oneida County - Child Care Information http://cceoneida.com/child-care-council/find-child-care/help-paying-for-child-care
Call 1-888-814-KIDS or email earlycareandlearning@cornell.edu
UPK Supplemental Learning Activities
The Utica City School District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where unique backgrounds, identities and perspectives are recognized as strengths. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or genetic information.
We strive to provide equal access to employment opportunities and to foster a culture of respect and fairness for all employees. We support policies and practices that promote equity and inclusion throughout our community.
Title IX Coordinators:
Sara Klimek, Chief Human Resources Officer: (315) 792-2249
Steven Falchi, Asst. Superintendent of Curriculum Instruction and Assessment: (315) 792-2228