• 2023-2024 Universal Pre-K (UPK)
    Registration Information

    Welcome to the Kenmore Town of Tonawanda
    Union Free School District

    We are very excited to welcome new families to the District!


    Availability for the UPK program is based on grant funding.  This funding allows us to enroll a limited number of students during the 2023-2024 school year.  If more children apply than there are available slots, the district will hold a random selection process in the form of a lottery.

    Ken-Ton will continue to accept applications until May 26, 2023.  This is not a first come, first served process.  If we receive more applications (half day and full day) than our cap allows, the school district will conduct a virtual random lottery on Wednesday, June 7 at 4pm.  All completed applications received by May 26, 2023 will be included in the lottery.

    You must be a resident of the district by May 26, 2023 to be included in the lottery.  Your child must be up to date with New York State vaccination requirements.  Registration may be completed online using a desktop or laptop computer by going to: https://www.ktufsd.org/register.

    Registration for 2023-2024 Universal Pre-K will begin on March 1, 2023.  Please do not submit registrations before then - we will have to place them on hold and they will be processed AFTER the ones we receive on the correct dates.  Thank you!    


    The Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District and the Ken-Ton YMCA are excited to announce     that both a Half-Day and Full-Day Universal Preschool Program (UPK) will be offered for the 2023-2024 school year

    UPK is a special program funded by the New York State Education Department to provide an early learning experience for the children of eligible families. The traditional classroom-based UPK framework is designed to introduce academics and enhance socialization, physical activity, communication, creative thinking, and prepare your child for kindergarten.  Ken-Ton is expected to receive additional funding for children to attend this Full-Day educational program option, based on the number of students enrolled

    2023-2024 UPK REGISTRATION

    UPK ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

    • Your child is required be a Ken-Ton resident.
    • To be eligible for UPK for the 23-24 school year which begins September 1, 2023, children must be 4 years of age on or before December 1, 2023.
    • Children cannot attend our UPK program if they turn 5 years of age between December 2, 2022, through and including December 1, 2023.
    • Current immunization and health exam documentation must be completed and submitted to our office at the time of registration.
    • Parents/guardians must be able to transport their children to and from school every day.  Transportation for UPK is not provided by the District.
    • A commitment to attend the Full-Day or Half-Day Program is required.  Details Below:

     

    UPK LOCATIONS AND PROGRAMMING INFORMATION

    Locations:

    • Hamilton Elementary
      • Full-Day classes only
    • Holmes Elementary
      • 1 Half-Day class (AM or PM option)   
    • Franklin Elementary
      • 1 Half-Day class (AM or PM option)

    Session Information:

    • Half-Day class: 2.5 hours long AM and PM Options
    • Full-Day class:  6 hours long
    • Start times will be between 8:30-9:15 staggered based on classroom placement

     

     

     

    BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE

    The Ken-Ton Family YMCA also provides a fee-based Before and After School Childcare program for the Full Day students at Hamilton Elementary.

    • Part Time: 1-3 days per week
    • Full Time: 4-5 days per week
    • (AM and PM programs fees are separate)

    For more information on the YMCA Before and After School Childcare program for Full Day UPK classes at Hamilton Elementary location, contact the Ken-Ton Family YMCA at 716- 874-5051 or dmccormick@ymcabn.org.  CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS AND PRICING

    UPK REGISTRATION INFORMATION LETTER 2023-2024

    CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

    Please contact the UPK office for more details at (716) 874-8419 or click here to email us.

     

    After registration is complete, the following enrollment form is required to be completed and submitted to the YMCA: YMCA UPK Program Post-Registration Enrollment Form

    Link to UPK Timeline for 2023-2024 once registration is complete: Coming soon!

    Link to UPK Letter of Acceptance for 2023-2024 for all registrations received by May 26, 2023: Coming soon!