Pre-K Program

The Pre-K program for the 2025-2026 school year is now full, but families can still complete the registration process to be added to a waiting list.

The Liverpool Central School District offers a Pre-K Program Children Playing on Matfor four-year-olds.

To be eligible for the 2026-2027 school year, a child must:

  • Reside in the Liverpool Central School District
  • Have a birthdate between December 2, 2021 and December 1, 2022

This program is partially funded by a state grant and is subject to the passage of the New York State budget. If your child qualifies for the program and is given a seat through our random lottery numbering system, he/she will be enrolled at one of the following sites. All programs are five days a week and follow the Liverpool Central School District calendar.

ChildTime Learning Center #0041 (7453 Morgan Road, Liverpool, NY 13090)

Full Day: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Contact: Tammy Doeing (315-451-5246)

County North Children’s Center, Inc. (205 School Road, Liverpool, NY 13088)

Full Day:  9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Contacts: Kelly Wentworth or Heather Dillon (315-451-8520)

Northminster Early Childhood Center (7444 Buckley Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212)

Full Day:  9:20 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.
Contact: Soheila Clark (315-458-2669)

PEACE, Inc./Head Start (911 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool, NY 13088)

Full Day:  7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Contacts: Kelly Tucciarone or Autumn Calaprico (315-451-9377)

Shining Stars Daycare, Inc. (120 Metropolitan Park Drive, Liverpool, NY 13088)

Full Day:  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Full Day: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Contacts: Greta Mcdowell or Stella Penizotto (315-457-4500)

True North Center for Children (4431 Waterhouse Road, Clay, NY 13041)

Full Day:  8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Contact: Cindi Fowler (315-652-7896)

Instruction is consistent with New York State Pre-Kindergarten learning standards which focus on a child’s social/emotional, cognitive and physical development.

Transportation to and from the program is the responsibility of parents/guardians and students must attend the program five days a week to maintain their seat.

The Liverpool Central School District does not provide transportation.

Pre-K Registration Process

Those interested in having their child attend the Pre-K Program for the 2026-2027 school year must complete the steps listed below.

  1. First complete the Pre-K Interest Form found HERE. Form will be available online beginning January 5, 2026.
  2. Complete the Consent form found HERE.
  3. Then complete the Online Registration piece HERE.
  4. Complete the Ages & Stages Questionnaire HERE.
  5. Complete the Social-Emotional Skills Form HERE.
  6. Submit your documents to the Registrar electronically HERE or call our Registrar’s office at 315-622-7193 to set up an appointment to bring in the documents needed to complete your child’s registration. Your registration is not complete until the Registrar has all of the documents listed below:
    • Proof of Student's Age (examples of one of the following suitable documents)
      • Birth Certification (certified transcript of a birth certificate)
      • Record of Baptism
      • Passport
    • Complete/Up-to-Date Physical and Immunizations (Must be Signed by a Medical Doctor)
      • Not transcribed in a record (N.Y.S. Requirement)
      • Your child's latest physical is required to complete registration for the following grades: EPK, K, 2, 4, 7 and 10.
    • Proof of Residency (provide two of the following documents to establishing your physical presence in our district)
      • Signed Lease or Mortgage Statement
      • Landline Phone Bill
      • Cable Bill or Internet Bill
      • Gas/Electric/Water Bill
    • Parent Photo Identification
      • Driver's License
      • Passport
    • Custody Papers (if applicable)

 

February 16, 2026 (midnight): Deadline to be included in the lottery.

The families who submit the interest form AND complete the above registration process by midnight on February 16 will be part of a random lottery numbering system. 

March 31, 2026: Lottery drawn

Those families with completed registrations will be included in the lottery. Registrations received after midnight on February 16 will not be included in the lottery.

April 2026: Lottery results sent via email

Families who receive a number within the seats available will be notified their child has a seat. Families who receive a number beyond the seats available, will be notified their child has been placed on a waitlist. The waitlist is good for the entire school year.                                                                                                                            

June 2026: Families of students who have a seat in the program will be notified of their Pre-K site.

Completed registrations after the lottery will be added to a waitlist and parents will be notified if/when an opening occurs. We are given a limited number of seats in the Liverpool Central School District Pre-K program. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee everyone a seat in the program. 

If at any time you no longer plan to participate in our EPK program, please notify the office of K-8 Education by phone at 315-622-7177 or email at rwhaley@liverpool.k12.ny.us. Please include your child's name and DOB.

* Please note: Pre-K is not a mandated educational program in New York State.* 

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