Pre-Kindergarten Program

We are pleased to announce the continued offering and potential expansion of the Pre-Kindergarten program for the 2026-2027 school year.

Learn More: February 13, 2026 Community Letter: Pre-Kindergarten Program Launch for 2026–2027

Pre-K Eligibility

To be eligible for Pre-Kindergarten, children must be 4 years old before January 1, 2027, not eligible for kindergarten, and be residents of the Chappaqua Central School District.

Informational Webinar

Informational webinar regarding the continued offering and potential expansion of the Pre-Kindergarten program for the 2026-27 school year.

Video Recording

Pre-K Lottery

The lottery will be held on April 8, 2026 at 9 am via Zoom.

Lottery Information Letter

Pre-Kindergarten Program

Our Pre-Kindergarten program is currently offered at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School for the 2025–2026 school year. This no-cost, grant-funded initiative is made possible through our partnership with Healthy Kids, a trusted community-based organization that operates under the purview of the Chappaqua Central School District. The program is designed to meet the District’s high standards for safety, nurturing care, and educational excellence.

The program serves 36 District children, divided into two sections of 18 students. Each classroom will be led by a certified teacher and supported by a teaching assistant. The program day runs from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and follow the CCSD school calendar. Families are responsible for transportation, lunch, and snacks.

Before- and after-care services will be available through Healthy Kids, operating from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The cost of these extended care services will be the responsibility of the family.