SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City School District opened registration for its 2024-2025 Universal Pre-Kindergarten programs on Monday. The programs are tuition free. To be eligible, children must turn four on or before Dec. 1, 2024. Registration will be open until April 30, 2024.
A submitted application does not guarantee placement in a pre-K program. If there are more applicants than available spots, a lottery will occur on May 15. All families will be notified if their child has received a spot by the end of May. Upon being notified, families will need to confirm their child’s placement.
For more details or to register a child, visit saratogaschools.org/about-us/student-registration/upk/. Additional questions can be directed to the curriculum office at 518-583-4725.
The Ballston Spa Central School District will open registration for its Universal Pre-Kindergarten program on Jan. 29. To be eligible, children must reside within the district and be four years old on or before Dec. 1, 2024. Children eligible to attend kindergarten are not eligible for the Universal Pre-Kindergarten program.
Online registration will be available at 8 a.m. on Jan. 29 at bscsd.org/Page/13659. The deadline for all applications is March 1, 2024. If there are more applicants than available spots, a random lottery will occur. Those not selected in this lottery will be placed on a waiting list. A letter confirming acceptance or rejection from the Universal Pre-Kindergarten program will be mailed to families by March 15.
The district is also hosting two Universal Pre-Kindergarten open houses, which families are encouraged to attend. During the open horses, families will be able to meet teachers, tour classrooms, and learn about specific policies and procedures.
•Ballston Area Community Center will host an open house on Monday, Jan. 29 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 20 Malta Ave in Ballston Spa.
•Little Achievers Child Care and Learning Center will host its open house on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. at 2443 State Rte 9, Suite 101 in Malta. For this event, RSVP by Jan. 25 to Roxeanne Lansing by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by calling 518-313-0033.
Any questions about the Universal Pre-Kindergarten program can be directed to the district’s Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 518-884-7195, ext. 1374. For additional information, visit bscsd.org/Page/13659.
