Kernan School
929 York Street
Utica, NY 13502
Skills Developed:
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Language skills, including reading and writing.
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Fine and gross motor skills.
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Math literacy.
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Science and social studies components.
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School readiness skills including behavior.
Activities at First Nursery School to Aid and Supplement the Curriculum:
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Library access for students at all sites.
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Parent participation in classroom encouraged.
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Helper Program when children help with classroom jobs.
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Family Programs including our annual art show and Dr. Seuss' birthday party.
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Classroom presentations including visits from the Utica Fire and Police Departments, Mother Goose, a local Milk Inspector, the Utica Zoomobile and more.
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Field trips to a local gymnastics school, the Utica Zoo and more.
Choose from our three locations:
Conkling School
1115 Mohawk Street
Utica, NY 13501
Columbus School
934 Armory Drive
Utica, NY 13501
First Nursery School offers high quality pre-school services through our Universal Pre-K Program in the Utica, NY area. This is a state funded program coordinated by the Utica City School District. We have been a part of this program since it began in Utica in 1998. We have certified teachers and small classes.
About The UPK Program:
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FREE to Utica City School District residents who are 4 years old by December 1.
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5 days a week, following the Utica City School District school year calendar.
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Half day sessions at all of our sites.
Universal Pre-K Program Curriculum:
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Literacy based, follows NYS learning standards.
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Hands-on learning.
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Learning centers to develop independence and meet individual learning needs.
Universal Pre-K
ENROLLMENT SHALL BE MADE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, CREED OR NATIONAL ORIGIN