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Universal Pre-K

Universal Pre-K (UPK) at Bloomfield

UPK Interest

 

2026–2027 Universal Pre-K (UPK) Interest Survey

We are excited to offer the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for four-year-old children who are residents of the Bloomfield Central School District for the 2026-2027 school year. 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Families must reside in the Bloomfield Central School District.

  • Children must be four years old on or before December 1, 2026.

  • Children who turn five years old on or before December 1, 2026 are not eligible for UPK.

Enrollment Process:
Please note that available UPK slots are filled through a lottery system once all interest surveys have been collected.

For the 2026–2027 school year, Bloomfield CSD will be offering one full-day UPK section. Completion of the UPK Interest Survey does not guarantee placement. If the number of interested families exceeds the available seats, placement will be determined by a random lottery on March 23rd. You will be notified of the lottery results by US Mail.

Please complete the UPK Interest Survey using the link below no later than March 20, 2026:

 

UPK SURVEY

 

Surveys received after March 20, 2026, will not be included in the lottery and will be placed on a waitlist in the order they are received. Additional registration paperwork will be completed at a later date.

If you have any questions, please contact kristinwarren@bloomfieldcsd.org or at 585-657-6121, Ext 4004.

  • Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) is a free, state- and federally funded program for four-year-old children. Children are eligible if they are district residents and turn four on or before December 1 of the school year. 

  • No. UPK is voluntary for both families and school districts. However, once enrolled, the district's attendance policies apply.

  • No. Children may only attend UPK the year they are first eligible—typically the year before they enter kindergarten.

  • Updates and inquiries can be directed to Alaina Benzer, the elementary principal or Kristin Warren, District Registrar,  via email or phone. Additionally, our website will have the latest information and FAQs.

  • No. Due to limited seats, not all applicants are guaranteed placement. If applications exceed available spots, a lottery is conducted. Remaining students are placed on a waitlist.

  • An interest survey is released during February Break via a Google form on the district website. Paper copies can be mailed upon request. Families will later submit a full application.

  • ​​​​If a lottery for slots is held, late applications will not be included in the lottery and will be placed on a waitlist in the order they are received.

  • Notification letters are mailed in late March with placement status and next steps.

  • ​​​​​Yes,  transportation is provided for students enrolled in the full-day UPK program.

  • ​​​​Although three community-based organizations (CBOs) were eligible in 2025–2026, none opted to participate due to costs. The district reaches out to eligible CBOs each year.

  • ​​​​​A waitlist is created when applications exceed available seats. Class sizes are capped to ensure a high-quality, developmentally appropriate environment and individualized attention.