Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda UFSD
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- Kenmore Town of Tonawanda UFSD
- UPK Program
Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program
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April 21, 2021 UPK Open House Information
The Ken-Ton School District in partnership with the Ken-Ton Family YMCA is proud to offer the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program for children who will be 4 years of age on or before December 1, 2020. UPK is a free program open to all eligible children who reside within the Ken-Ton School District boundaries.
UPK instruction provides students with a strong foundation in critical skills to prepare them for success in kindergarten and beyond.
To be eligible for UPK during the 2020-21 school year which begins Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, children must be 4 years of age on or before December 1, 2020 (a child cannot turn 5 years of age between December 2, 2019, through and including December 1, 2020 to be eligible for UPK).
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.
Locations:
- Kenmore Middle School Building
- Holmes Elementary
- Franklin Elementary
Session Information:
- 2.5 hours long
- AM and PM options
- Time depends on classroom placement
Registration is through the Ken-Ton School District Central Registration Department, 1500 Colvin Blvd. For more information on registering for UPK, visit www.ktufsd.org/registration or contact at central_registration@ktufsd.org or 716-871-2090. For more information on the UPK Program, contact the Ken-Ton Family YMCA at 716-684-2395 or mschreiber@ymcabn.org.
Wrap-Around Childcare:
The Ken-Ton Family YMCA also provides a Wrap-Around Childcare program from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The UPK program itself is free; the cost for the wrap-around program is as follows:
- Part-Time (1-3 Days/Week): $272/month
- Full-Time (4-5 Days/Week): $455/month
For more information on the wrap-around program, contact the Ken-Ton Family YMCA at 716-684-2395 or mschreiber@ymcabn.org.