The East Greenbush Central School District is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 pre-k program for eligible four-year-old children. The program, which is free for families, will start in September 2026.

The number of pre-k seats available for next school year has not yet been determined. Enrollment will be based on the number of applications received, state and federal funding, and overall K-5 enrollment as this affects available classroom space. In the current school year, there are 165 pre-k students at nine different locations. A similar number of spots should be expected for next school year.

Pre-K Application

• Online Application (deadline to apply is Friday, February 6 at 4:00 p.m.)
• Paper applications are available at all elementary schools and Central Administration

2026-27 Pre-K Program

• Students must be 4 years old as of December 1, 2026 and must be district residents (check district map).
• Applications will be accepted starting January 9, 2026 through February 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
• Number of pre-k seats is TBD and will be based on the number of applications, budgetary resources and classroom space.
• Eligible applicants will be selected randomly through a lottery drawing scheduled for a date to be determined. The lottery will be open to the public.
• Families will rank their top three preferred pre-k sites prior to the lottery.
• Students selected in the lottery will be placed at sites based on family ranking and availability.
• Any students not selected through the lottery will be added to a waitlist.
• No tuition cost to families.
• Transportation will not be provided.
• Current sites for the pre-k program:
  • Donald P. Sutherland Elementary School
    • 4 John St., Nassau
    • Program Time: 8:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
    • Meals: Free breakfast and lunch or families can provide their own
    • Before or Aftercare: Not Available
  • Genet Elementary School
    • 29 Englewood Ave., East Greenbush
    • Program Time: 8:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
    • Meals: Free breakfast and lunch or families can provide their own
    • Before or Aftercare: Not Available
  • Green Meadow Elementary School
    • 234 Schuurman Rd., Castleton-On-Hudson
    • Program Time: 8:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
    • Meals: Free breakfast and lunch or families can provide their own
    • Before or Aftercare: Not Available
  • Red Mill Elementary School
    • 225 McCullough Pl., Rensselaer
    • Program Time: 8:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
    • Meals: Free breakfast and lunch or families can provide their own
    • Before or Aftercare: Not Available
  • Early Childhood Education Center
    • 127 Bloomingrove Dr., Troy
    • Program Time: 8:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
    • Meals: Free lunch is provided or families can provide their own
    • Before or Aftercare: Not Available
  • Holy Spirit School
    • 54 Highland Dr., East Greenbush
    • Program Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
    • Meals: Lunch (hot or cold option) is $3.50 per meal or families can provide their own
    • Before or Aftercare: Before and/or aftercare available at cost to families
  • TSL Adventures
    • 1 Gilligan Rd., East Greenbush
    • Program Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
    • Meals: Hot lunch available at a cost of $55 per month or families can provide their own
    • Before or Aftercare: Before and/or aftercare available at cost to families
  • Tutor Time – East Greenbush
    • 3 Springhurst Dr., East Greenbush
    • Program Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    • Meals: Lunch and 2 snacks provided – food cannot be brought from home unless there is a strict dietary restriction
    • Before or Aftercare: Before and/or aftercare available at cost to families
  • Tutor Time – North Greenbush
    • 325 Jordan Rd., Troy
    • Program Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    • Meals: Lunch and 2 snacks provided – food cannot be brought from home unless there is a strict dietary restriction
    • Before or Aftercare: Before and/or aftercare available at cost to families

If you have any questions about the Pre-K Program, please visit our Pre-K FAQ or contact Michelle Durfee at 518-207-2528 or DurfeeMi@egcsd.org.