Monroe-Woodbury Central School District is excited to announce the continuation of its Universal Pre-kindergarten (UPK) program for the 2026-2027 school year.
The Monroe-Woodbury UPK program has two models:
The first model is an in-district program at Sapphire Elementary School in Harriman, NY.
The second model is a partnership between the school district and community organizations that offer classes at their facilities. During the 2026-2027 school year, we will be offering UPK seats at Little Pals Preschool in Monroe, NY, St. Paul Christian Education Center in Monroe, NY, and Kids Korner in Central Valley, NY.
The school district provides oversight to the UPK programs, which follow an identical curriculum, with a focus on pre-academic skills and social interactions. Programs are held five days a week and transportation is not provided.
UPK registration is done through a lottery system. If you are interested in enrolling a child in the Monroe-Woodbury UPK program, please enter the lottery drawing by completing the online interest form. This form must be submitted no later than Friday, February 20, for your child to be considered for the UPK program.
Please note that according to NYS Education Law, eligible children must be four years of age on or before December 1, 2026. A child eligible for kindergarten is not eligible for UPK.
The district will hold a random lottery in late February to determine enrollment in the UPK program. Children’s names will be entered individually into the lottery. All families will be notified of their child’s status once the lottery has been held. Any student not selected in the lottery will be placed on a waiting list.
Please email mwupk@mw.k12.ny.us if you have any questions. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Dr. Karin Morales
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Universal Pre-K Interest Form - submission deadline 2/20/26