Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program

Katonah-Lewisboro School District (KLSD) will be offering a full-day, tuition-free Pre-K program for eligible 4-year-old children for the 2025-26 school year. This program is being funded through Pre-K grant funds awarded to KLSD by the New York State Education Department.

We are excited to announce that we have been able to increase the numbers of seats that we can offer under this program. The number of the spots available is limited to 44 seats for the 2025-26 school year. New York State mandates that when a district has limited spots available it must fill those spots through a randomized lottery system.

Apply to be entered into the District's PreKindergarten Lottery

The application will begin to collect entries on January 2nd and will close on February 6th. Use the link below:

UPK Application

Age and Residency Requirements

  • To apply, students must reside within the KLSD attendance area and must be 4-years-old on or before December 1, 2022.

  • Students who are age-eligible for kindergarten cannot apply for the Pre-K lottery as per NYSED regulations.

  • One entry per eligible child is allowed. For twins/multiples, complete ONLY ONE application and include both/all names.

Application Process

  • A link to the lottery application will be available here beginning on January 2, 2025.

  • The Pre-Kindergarten lottery application process will occur between January 2,2025 and February 6, 2025

  • The lottery will take place in February.

  • During the week of February 10th names are chosen for the UPK by a random name spinner on the internet by the Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services as one of her office assistants watches. Emails are then sent to families stating that they have either been chosen or that they have not been chosen. Families will be asked if they want to be kept on a waiting list and for those who are offered a spot, they must register with the district by March 10,2025.

Location and Total Number of Spots

  • Country Childrens Center, Oak Ridge Location-800 Oak Ridge Commons, South Salem, NY 10590

  • There are 30 spots available at this location for the 25-26 school year

  • Country Childrens Center, CCC White House Location-412 Cross River Rd, Katonah, NY 10536

  • There are 14 spots available at this location for the 25-26 school year

Transportation & Lunch

  • Transportation will NOT be provided.

  • Students may purchase on site or bring their own lunch.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact the District at prekregistration@klschools.org / (914) 763-7088.

If your child is selected to participate in KLSD's Pre-Kindergarten Program, please complete the Universal Preschool Registration packet and schedule an in-person appointment with Registrar Victoria Friedman.