Utica, NY — The Neighborhood Center is partnering with the Utica City School District to offer free enrollment for Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) for the upcoming school year. Preschool offers children a solid foundation in social, early academic, and life skills, preparing them for school and beyond. The qualifications for enrollment are that children must be four years old by December 1st,2026 and live in the Utica City School District. Options for half-day or full-day attendance are available, with no fees for eligible participants.
In the Utica City School District: UPK morning or afternoon classes are offered September through June, and they follow the Utica City School District plan. There are student openings for UPK at these Neighborhood Center locations: The Neighborhood Center at 615 Mary Street, Utica, and the North Utica Community Center at 50 Riverside Dr #2321, Utica.
To receive an application by mail, call the Neighborhood Center at (315) 272-2600 or email SabrinaL@neighborhoodctr.org. Early submission of applications is strongly encouraged to secure the student’s place in the program for the upcoming school year.
The Neighborhood Center is a comprehensive Human Services Agency in Central New York. All Services are based on a philosophy of empowerment – Helping people to help themselves. Our mission is to enrich the lives of individuals and families through cooperative opportunities, resources, and advocacy which embrace diversity, promote empowerment, and foster responsible citizenship. For more information about The Neighborhood Center and its services go to www.neighborhoodctr.org
