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St. Paul Christian Education Center is pleased to share that the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District will continue its Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for the 2026–2027 school year, and we are excited to partner with the district by offering UPK seats through our education center!

Through this partnership, we will provide a supportive learning environment for young children while meeting the educational standards of the Monroe-Woodbury CSD. We are grateful for the opportunity to support families in our community and to play a role in children’s early learning experiences!

What is Universal Pre-K?

“In New York State, Universal Pre-K (UPK) is a state and federally funded pre-kindergarten program offered to families free of charge. The only eligibility requirements for UPK are a child’s age and residency. UPK is not an entitlement in New York State, and not all families currently have access to the program. In districts where UPK is available, enrollment is determined through a lottery system, and registration does not guarantee placement.” (NYSED)

Have more questions about UPK? Click the links below:

NYSED UPK Family FAQs (PDF)

Monroe-Woodbury UPK Program Information

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2026–2027 School Year Offerings

• 3’s
  Tuesday & Thursday mornings
  9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Full-Day 3’s
  Monday / Wednesday / Friday or Monday – Friday
  9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• Full-Day 4’s
  Monday / Wednesday / Friday or Monday – Friday
  9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Full-Day Kindergarten
  Monday – Friday
  8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• 1st Grade
  Monday – Friday
  8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Two’s & You Program
  Wednesdays
  10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Before-School & After-School Care
  Monday – Friday
  7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

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Class Breakdown

3’s

Classes meet 2 mornings, or 3 or 5 full days per week. Using a “whole-child” approach, our curriculum addresses physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and cognitive development. Lessons use multi-sensory, hands-on methods. Full-day sessions include lunch and a 60-minute nap time. Children must be potty-trained and three by December 1.

4’s

Classes meet 3 or 5 full days each week. Our multi-sensory curriculum blends group and one-on-one learning, meeting all developmental needs in the “whole-child” framework. Music and Physical Education are included. Full-day sessions feature lunch, a ½-hour rest period, and cooperative learning centers. Children must be four by December 1.

Kindergarten

Meets five full days a week. Students engage in reading, language arts, writing, math, science, and social studies through large-group, small-group, and individual instruction. Weekly “specials” include Music, Health, P.E., Art, and Spanish. Sign language is integrated into Bible verses and songs. The A Beka curriculum is paired with hands-on, theme-based Science and Social Studies. Local school districts provide busing. Children must be five by December 1.

1st Grade

Meets five full days a week. Students study reading, language arts, writing, math, science, and social studies through small-group and individualized instruction. Weekly “specials” include Music, Health, P.E., Art, and Spanish. Sign language accompanies daily Bible time. The A Beka curriculum is used for language arts and Everyday Mathematics (Chicago Math) for math. Science and Social Studies are multi-sensory, theme-based units. Busing is available through local school districts.

Two’s & You Program

A parent-child class that provides a first school experience together. This two-hour session meets once per week for 16 weeks on Wednesday mornings. The fall semester runs September – January; the spring semester runs February – June. Children may attend both semesters and must be two years old by December 1.