Prekindergarten (PreK)
Administrator
(585) 216-0122
About
Prekindergarten (preK) is a New York State funded program designed for 4-year-olds, not eligible for kindergarten. Each year Webster CSD invites eligible children who reside in the district to apply. If you have questions about your child’s age and eligibility for preK, please utilize our school age calculator.
Webster CSD is pleased to offer our community multiple options for preK, including full-day (five hours) and half-day (2.5 hours) options. Transportation is not part of this state-funded program and must be provided by the family. Linked here is a list of frequently asked questions from New York State.
- Full-day program (M-F, 5 hours/day) housed in all seven of Webster CSD's elementary schools and Webster Schroeder and Webster Thomas high schools
- Full-day with wrap care provided with our community based childcare partners (Busy Blossoms, Expressive Beginnings, Kids First, Bay View YMCA). Wrap-around care is a Monday-Friday commitment outside of the 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. preK day and will have a cost to the family, set by teh facility.
- Half-day program (M-F, 2.5 hours/day) with our community based partner STARS preschool.
Placement locations are determined by the lottery and according to the child’s home catchment for kindergarten.
Our preK program operates five days a week (Monday through Friday) and follows the Webster CSD School Calendar. When Webster K-5 students have a day off, preK students do not attend school.
Our dedicated teachers utilize a play-based curriculum to build essential social and emotional foundations. A key focus is on developing strong communication skills, ensuring every student can confidently find their voice, setting them up for success as they transition to kindergarten the following year!
Join us for the Webster CSD PreK Open House on Tuesday, February 10, 5:45-7:15 p.m. at any of the following locations:
- Webster Schroeder High School, 875 Ridge Road, Webster (enter door 4)
- Bay View YMCA, 1209 Bay Road, Webster
- Busy Blossoms, 60 Barrett Drive, Webster
- Expressive Beginnings, 12 May Street, Webster
- Kids First, 1676 Empire Blvd., Webster
- STARS Preschool, 1456 Ridge Road, Webster
2025-26 PreKRegister your child for the PreK Lottery for the current school year using the link below. |
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2026-27 PreKCurrently closed. Registration for PreK Lottery opens on February 13 at 10:00 a.m. and runs through March 13. |
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