Pre-Kindergarten Information

Preliminary Applications for Edgemont's 2025-2026 Pre-Kindergarten Program

We are pleased to announce that Edgemont has partnered with the YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester to offer a limited number of full-day Pre-Kindergarten seats for the 2025-2026 school year. This opportunity is being made possible through New York State's Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) grant program. 

The program will be hosted at the YMCA preschool facility located at 148 Hamilton Avenue, White Plains, NY. It will follow the 2025-2026 Edgemont school calendar and operate from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on school days. 

The instructional portion of the program, which is subsidized by state funds, is free to families. The YMCA will offer optional before- and after-care for an additional fee.

To be considered for this opportunity, families must complete the Preliminary Application Form or contact District Registrar Mimi Southard at (914) 472-7767 ext. 4431 or msouthard@edgemont.org by Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Completing this preliminary application does not guarantee a seat in the program and does not commit you to participation. All preliminary applications will be reviewed after the submission deadline, and further details will be shared with families who have applied. 

Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria: 

• The child must reside within the Edgemont UFSD boundaries. 
• The child must turn four (4) years old by December 31, 2025. 

If the number of applicants exceeds the number of available seats, the District will conduct a random selection process, as required by the NYS Education Department. 

Important Program Details

• Hours: 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m., following Edgemont's school calendar
• Location: 148 Hamilton Avenue, White Plains, NY
• Tuition: No cost for the instructional program (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.). Additional before- and after-care will be made available by the YMCA at an additional cost. 
• Meals: Lunch is not provided. 
• Transportation: Transportation is not provided. 
• Curriculum: A district-approved curriculum to be overseen by Dr. Orozco, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.