2024-25 Pre-Kindergarten Information

The Katonah-Lewisboro School District (KLSD) will be offering a full-day, tuition-free Pre-K program for eligible 4-year-old children for the 2024-25 school year. This program is being funded through Pre-K grant funds awarded to KLSD by the New York State Education Department.

The number of the spots available is limited to 16 for the 2024-25 school year. New York State mandates that when a district has limited spots available it must fill those spots through a randomized lottery system.

Please fill out this application by June 24, 2024.

Age and Residency Requirements

• To apply, students must reside within the KLSD attendance area and must be 4-years-old on or before December 1, 2024.
• Students who are age-eligible for kindergarten cannot apply for the Pre-K lottery as per NYSED regulations.
• One entry per eligible child is allowed. For twins/multiples, complete ONLY ONE application and include both/all names.

Application Process

• The Pre-Kindergarten lottery application process will occur between June 7 - June 24, 2024.
• A link to the lottery application will be available here beginning on June 7, 2024.
• The lottery will take place on June 26, 2024.
• Once the lottery is complete and if you have been selected for a spot in KLSD’s full-day, tuition-free Pre-K program, you will receive an email by July 5, 2024, with instructions on how to finalize your child's registration.
• If more spaces are available, the lottery registration will reopen, and another drawing will take place.

Location and Total Number of Spots

• Country Childrens Center, 800 Oak Ridge Commons, South Salem, NY, 10590
• There are 16 spots available.

Transportation

• Transportation will NOT be provided.

Lunch:

• Students may purchase on site or bring their own lunch.

If you have any questions, please contact the District at prekregistration@klschools.org / (914) 763-7088

Please complete the Universal Preschool Registration packet  UNIVERSAL PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION Docs.pdf and schedule an in-person appointment with Victoria Friedman vfriedman@klschools.org.