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2025-2026 Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program

2025-2026 UPK Program Registration
will open February 10, 2025

Registration Information for the 2025-2026 School Year

Open Enrollment Dates  February 10, 2025-March 28, 2025

The Ballston Spa Central School District is proud to collaborate with local pre-kindergarten providers to provide strong early learning programs for our students.  The program is designed to prepare children with the prerequisite skills and to help develop an aptitude for learning. The open enrollment period dates are February 10, 2025 through March 28, 2025.  

The UPK site information below includes information about the community-based organizations with whom we currently partner.  We are currently in the RFP process, and additional community-based organizations may be added to our UPK providers list following the completion of this process.  At the close of the RFP process, the list below will be updated to include any additional community-based providers.  The providers list will be final before enrollment opens on February 10, 2025.

UPK Class Locations, Contact Information, and Hours of Operation

  • Ballston Area Community Center - Full Day (9:00 am-2:00 pm)
    20 Malta Avenue, Ballston Spa
    (518) 885-3261 ext. 4

    The Ballston Area Community Center Universal Pre-Kindergarten program offers an interdisciplinary approach to helping each child foster an academic, social, and emotional foundation. The BACC UPK program provides a variety of opportunities for each child to become involved in learning through cognitive-based activities and through socialization.  

    Before and after care will be available for BACC UPK students for an additional charge for the 2025-2026 school year. This is not required but offered for interested families. 

    BACC will be holding a Universal Pre-K Open House on January 27, 2025 from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm.   Adults only please.
  • LifeWorks Head Start - Full Day (8:30 am - 2:30 pm) *Income verification required through LifeWorks*
    100 Saratoga Village Blvd Suite 35, Ballston Spa
    (518) 288-3206 ext. 157

    LifeWorks Head Start offers services to families in Saratoga County whose income is at or below the federal poverty guidelines. Head Start uses a research-based, early childhood curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten. In addition, LifeWorks supports the whole family, not just the children enrolled in the program.    

*Please note: You must meet Head Start eligibility requirements to qualify for UPK at Head Start.  Click here to read the eligibility requirements for Head Start.
 

  • Little Achievers Child Care and Learning Center - Full Day (8:30 am-1:30 pm)*
    2443 State Route 9, Malta 
    (518) 313-0033

    Little Achievers Child Care and Learning Center offers a developmentally appropriate program for young children that fosters the whole child concept, respects each child as an individual, and stimulates a child's natural interest in and enjoyment of learning. Little Achievers Child Care and Learning Center promotes social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development to foster a foundation for lifelong success.

    *Please note: The UPK program will operate from 8:30 am-1:30 pm.  Center hours are 7:30 am-5:30 pm, and before and after care is provided.  The UPK program will follow the Ballston Spa Central School District calendar, but parents who select this site are required to pay full tuition on holidays, vacation weeks, and during summer vacation.  Parents will be charged tuition, minus UPK funding, for this program.

FAQ

How do I sign my child up for the UPK program?

Registration for the 2025-2026 UPK program begins at 8:00 a.m. on February 10, 2025 and will remain open until March 28, 2025.

UPK Registration Checklist: Please review the information below to prepare for completing the registration process.  All documents must be uploaded to the registration platform, except physical/immunization records, which may be faxed Attn: UPK to 518-885-2530. 

UPK Registration Checklist

Registration Information

The link to complete the online registration form will become active when enrollment opens on February 10, 2025. 

In the event that we have more enrollments than spaces, a random lottery will be conducted at the close of the  enrollment period. The lottery is designed to ensure equitable access for all families who submit complete applications on or before March 28, 2025. Applications will only be considered complete when all required documentation has been received.  

If a lottery is required, a wait list letter will be sent to those not selected in the lottery. Students will be placed on the wait list in the order in which their names are drawn in the lottery.

Questions?

Contact Pattie Ball, Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, at UPK@bscsd.org or (518) 884-7195 Ext. 1374.