Bay Shore school district universal preK

Anyone know about this program? Can give me some insight on it, it would greatly help if you had a DC that went through it.

Re: Bay Shore school district universal preK

My great nephew and my girlfriend's son did the district Pre-K 2 years ago. They were both at the YMCA and both kids enjoyed it immensely. My nephew moved on to 5th Avenue and was happy to already have a connection with several kids in his class. My friends son was selected to participate in Spanish immersion (his family do not speak Spanish at home) - so he had less people that he knew in Kindergarten - but it had no negative effect. Is there anything specific you would like to know? I'll be happy to ask!

Re: Bay Shore school district universal preK

I'm an assistant teacher at ACLD Kramer and have worked in the Universal Pre-K class at the Y (also have been a Y employee for 6 years).
What do you wanna know? I agree with the previous poster that the kids who attend do have a nice benefit of knowing other kids in their classes once in Kindergarten.
They also offer UPK classes at Kramer.

Re: Bay Shore school district universal preK

Oh first of all I'm so happy its at the Y, that's so close to me! I didn't know that. I was just curious about the program, I really don't know what to ask b/c its all new to me...is it everyday? How many hrs?

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It's everyday...M-F. There's a morning class that's 9-11:30 am and an afternoon that is 12:30-3. I really like the UPK teacher a lot!
They have specials during the week-a gym class, music class, science class and most recent is a Spanish teacher who comes in. In late Jan and Feb, they have an 8 week session in the pool once a week for swim lessons.
Snack is provided daily too!