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 two locations:
Conkling School
1115 Mohawk Street
Utica, NY 13501
Columbus School
934 Armory Drive
Utica, NY 13501
ENROLLMENT SHALL BE MADE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, CREED OR NATIONAL ORIGIN
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.