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Universal Prekindergarden Information and Forms for Vendors

Chapter 436 of the Laws of 1997 provides for New York State’s Universal Prekindergarten Program, (UPK). Subject to the allocation of funding by the State of New York, the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) will continue to implement Universal Prekindergarten for the upcoming school year. As such, the New York City Department of Education is required to collaborate with eligible early childhood providers and submit applications to the State Education Department. This represents a major step forward in creating an integrated early childhood education delivery system throughout New York City. The Universal Prekindergarten legislation recognizes that families have a need to access a variety of early childhood services that includes half day, full day and extended day classes. In addition, the legislation acknowledges the expertise, diversity and wealth of existing community-based early care and education providers. It is expected that funding will be provided to serve all eligible four-year-olds when the Universal Prekindergarten Program is fully implemented. The ultimate goal of the New York State learning standards is to create Centers of Excellence for prekindergarten services. A preschool program that reflects these standards of high quality developmentally appropriate instruction provides all children, including English language learners, children with disabilities and their non-disabled peers, with an important foundation that promotes the acquisition of skills in the four learning domains—social-emotional, physical, creative expression/aesthetic and cognitive development that includes language and literacy and mathematical and scientific thinking.

UPK PROGRAM INFORMATION
•	UPK Key Contract Provisions
•	UPK Program Frequently Asked Questions


UPK FUNDING INFORMATION
•	Blended Funding
•	UPK Expenditure Guide
•	UPK and 4410 – Integrating Funding for Integrated Programs
•	UPK Audit Work Plan

UPK SECURITY CLEARANCE FORMS
Providers have a continuing obligation to review and maintain its PETS Rosters and Security Clearance Roster throughout the Term of their Agreement.
•	Authorization to Release Fingerprint/Arrest Information for DOHMH Licensed Providers
•	DOHMH NPR Security Clearance
•	New Security Clearance Submissions

UPK BUDGET FORMS
To open the file, a version of Microsoft Excel 2000 or later is required. To save the file to the computer, select the “File” option in the toolbar and select “Save As” from the drop down list. Forms must be completed electronically and submitted to the appropriate Borough Contract Manager.The security setting on your computer must be set to medium
•	Budget for Full Day Programs for 2008 - 2009
•	Budget for Half Day Programs for 2008 - 2009
•	UPK Half Day Program Expenditure Form-1-6 Sites
•	UPK Program Expenditure Form Half- Day Program 10 sites
•	UPK Program Expenditure Form Half Day Programs Half Year Vendors
•	UPK Full Day Program Expenditure Form-1-6 Sites
•	Budget Modification

UPK PROGRAM FORMS
•	Invoice/Attendance Form
•	Early Childhood Safety Plan
•	Prekindergarten Instructional Review

UPK Survey Forms
•	Instructions for Completing the Survey
•	UPK Provider Survey (Excel File)

NEW YORK CITY CODES
•	Code on Living Wages
•	Health Code- Day Care Services (Article 47)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
•	New York City Department of Education Office of Early Childhood Education
•	Head Start Information and Publication Center
•	New York City Deptarment of Health and Mental Hygeniene
•	New York State Education Department - Preschool Planning Guide-Part 1
•	New York State Education Department - Preschool Planning Guide-Part 2