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South Huntington Universal Pre-Kindergarten Information

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NEW for 2026-2027

 

All UPK Classes for South Huntington students will take place at our new Silas Wood Pre-K Center located at 23 Harding Place.  

 

There will be 3 sessions and requests for each session will be accommodated based on completed registration submission and availability.  

 

*All Students requiring before and/or aftercare services should register for and will be placed in Session 2.

 

Session 1 - 8:30am - 1:30pm

Session 2 - 9:00am - 2:00pm

Session 3 - 9:30am - 2:30pm

 

Before and Aftercare services will be available, at a cost, from 7-9am and 2-5pm.  More information regarding registration for these services will be available in the Spring once all service providers have been awarded.

 

Registration Process

Registration for the 2026-2027 school year will begin on Monday, January 12th, 2026.  All eligible students must complete the entire registration process to be granted a spot within a UPK class.  There will be no lottery, however all students must register prior to July 15, 2026 to ensure adequate staff can be hired for a successful start.  Any student who registers after July 15th may be placed on a waiting list until additional staff can be secured.

Specific Class and Teacher Assignments will be sent out in mid-August.

 

Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program FAQs

(updated frequently)

  • A1: The UPK Program is a grant-funded program by the New York State Education Department that provides free preschool education to age-eligible residents (Four years old by December 1, 2026 / born between December 2, 2021, and December 1, 2022).

  • A2: Children who are residing within the South Huntington Union Free School District and are four years old by December 1st are eligible. ​ Children who are age-eligible to attend kindergarten are not eligible for UPK enrollment. ​

  • A3: The program will be based on the South Huntington School District calendar for the 2026-2027 school year.

  • ​  A4: No, transportation is not provided. ​ Parents/guardians are responsible for drop-off and pick-up. ​

  • A5: Yes, students placed in SHIP by the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) are part of an integrated preschool program.  Specific information for this program can be obtained through our Special Education Department by contacting 631-812-3155.

  • A6: South Huntington collaborates with Community Based Organizations to coordinate preschool classes within the District.  These organizations complete a competitive bidding process and are awarded these contracts from the South Huntington UFSD Board of Education.

  • A7: Yes, before and aftercare is available at a cost for those wishing to participate.  Information regarding these services will be made available in the Spring after the provider has been determined.  These services will be provided from 7-9am and 2-5pm.