Pre-K and TK
BCSD seeks agencies to apply for UPK program
The Binghamton City School District intends to implement a Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for district students who are four years of age by December 1. We estimate this will be about 200 students. The school district seeks an educationally based UPK program that will meet the Uniform Quality Standards of Section 151-1.3 regulation as amended by the New York State Board of Regents. The Binghamton City School District is responsible for fiscal and program oversight and student progress in all settings.
To find out more about the Request for Proposal click here. To fill out an eligible agency application click here. Applications are due by April 15.
For questions, please contact the Purchasing Agent, Dale Ball, at dball@btboces.org or call 607-786 -8554 ext 2241.
Pre-Kindergarten
The Binghamton City School District Pre-Kindergarten program is FREE and open to all children who are 4 by December 1 (or 3 years old for some locations) and live in the City of Binghamton. Classes are held Monday through Friday, September through June, following the school district calendar. The district does not provide transportation.
Transitional Kindergarten
There are some openings available for Transitional Kindergarten. Children must be five years old by Dec. 1. For information please contact Scout Orr at 762-8100 ext. 308.
Contact information
Pre-K Office of Early Childhood Education
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
262 Conklin Avenue Phone: (607)762-8197
Fax: (607) 762-6041
Participating Universal Pre-K sites
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Binghamton High
Calvin Coolidge Elementary
MacArthur Elementary
Roosevelt Elementary
West Middle
MacArthur Integrated/Handicapped Children's Association
Horace Mann Integrated/Family Enrichment Network
Wilson Headstart/Family Enrichment Network
Cherry Street/Family Enrichment Network
Saratoga Terrace/Family Enrichment Network
Binghamton Y M C A
Discovery Center of the Southern Tier
Jewish Community Center
Kurious Kids Play & Childcare Center
Campus Preschool at Binghamton University