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Malverne School District

Universal Prekindergarten

Universal Expanded Prekindergarten 2026-2027

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THE MALVERNE UPK LOTTERY FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR IS COMPLETE.

 

  • Please note: All 36 spots for the Maurice W. Downing Primary School and Nottingham Academy UPK programs have been filled.
  • Late registration is still available for seats for Malverne’s UPK program at Tutor Time of East Rockaway.

 

Start the process by clicking here

 

Malverne School District is proud to partner with Nottingham Academy and Tutor Time of East Rockaway to offer a free UPK program that helps prepare our 4-year-old learners for kindergarten through a thoughtful, creative curriculum supporting all areas of child development.

The program, which is led by certified teachers, emphasizes using play for learning and introduces students to the basics of letters, numbers, colors and phonemic awareness. Our students have fun while developing large and fine motor skills and learning essential social values and practices, including sharing, respect and teamwork.

For the 2026-27 school year, the district is excited to announce that Nottingham Academy will be expanding its program to included classes at our very own Maurice W. Downing Primary School.

Tentative Timeline 2026-27UPK Frequently Asked Questions

View the 2026-27 UPK lottery selection video below.