PreK - EMCCC@JP
Apply for the Pre-K Lottery!
Do you know a child who will be turning 4 by December 1, 2025?
Our Pre-K Lottery Application Process opens on December 2, 2024 and closes on February 14, 2025.
The lottery recipient winners and waitlist candidates will be notified by the school within the first week of March 2025. Wishing you the best of luck with the lottery!
You can find our applications to the right of this message along with all the necessary information.
Questions: Reach out to Jen Bayliss in our Main Office. Her email is hyperlinked and our Pre-K Phone Number is 914-332-6232.
About Our Program
When Does the Program Run?
- John Paulding is proud to partner with Elizabeth Mascia Child Care Center to provide UPK for our District's 4-year-olds.
- Pre-K Program runs Monday–Friday 🗓️, 8:50 AM – 3:35 PM ⏰ (same as Kindergarten).
How Many Students are in the Program?
- Each classroom welcomes 18 students, a teacher, and a teaching assistant. We typically run a program for 108 students across six full-day classrooms, but that number may fluctuate from year-to-year based on space and funding.
- For 2024-2025, due to low Kindergarten enrollment, we were about to accommodate 144 students across eight full-day classrooms.
What Does a Typical Day Look Like?
Frequently Asked Questions
Pre-K Webinar
About the Pre-K Lottery
What is the Process for the TUFSD UPK Lottery?
- All applications are entered into the lottery system.
- Selection is random: we use a computerized wheel that spins and chooses names.
- No sibling preference given: each child has an equal chance, regardless if your child has attended our UPK Program in the past.
- Multiples (twins, triplets, etc.): if one child wins a spot, their sibling(s) will be automatically admitted.
- McKinney-Vento Act: students who qualify under this act are automatically enrolled in the program.
- We typically offer 6 full-day classes, ensuring 108 students receive seats in our program.
- Enrollment may vary each year based on funding and available space.
- Families will be notified of the results once the lottery is complete, typically around the first two weeks of March.
This ensures a fair and transparent process for all applicants.