Pre-K / Early Childhood Education
Description
Questar III offers high-quality pre-kindergarten programs designed to support early childhood development and school readiness. The Targeted Pre-Kindergarten Program serves children from lower-income families or those facing risk factors, following NYSED guidelines and operating in select districts through limited grant funding. The Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program provides all four-year-olds with access to enriching, child-centered learning experiences, emphasizing early literacy, numeracy, and social skills. Questar III partners with districts and community-based organizations to deliver inclusive, well-supported instruction with certified staff. Families can explore the program further through the monthly newsletter, “It’s a Good Day in Pre-K,” and find registration details for participating districts online.
Programs & Services
Targeted Pre-Kindergarten Program (COSER 407.001)
Questar III’s Targeted Pre-Kindergarten Program provides comprehensive child development services in classes of 16 children throughout the school year. This program is aimed at children from lower-income families or those experiencing risk factors, following New York State Education Department (NYSED) regulations. It is partially funded by a NYSED grant and is currently available in a limited number of districts. Additional districts may join if space becomes available.
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program (UPK) (COSER 407.010)
This grant-funded program ensures four-year-old children have access to high-quality pre-kindergarten education that fosters foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social development. Questar III partners with school districts and eligible Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to deliver instruction in accordance with NYSED UPK regulations. These programs emphasize child-centered learning, kindergarten readiness, and inclusivity, with instruction delivered by certified staff in classrooms of up to 18 students (18:1:1 ratio). Services may include administrative oversight, support staffing, and nursing.