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For Parents:
The Universal Preschool Program is a state funded school readiness program, providing at least 15 hours a week of early childhood education at no cost to parents.  Children must be 4 years old by October 1 of the program year.  Families must apply for this program both at The Center and online on the UPK website.  Application assistance is available on site.  Some families may qualify for additional no-cost preschool hours based on risk factors.  The program runs Monday through Thursday each week following the school district calendar.

UPK in Lake County is currently housed at the Center and offers students a well-rounded early childhood experiences using the Creative Curriculum.  All staff have been trained in developmentally appropriate practice and how to support children in getting ready for Kindergarten academically, socially, physically and behaviorally.

Children have regularly scheduled times to play with friends inside and outside, interact with books and stories, learn songs and dances, experience a variety of learning centers, participate in field trips and also learn through projects in a variety of domains.

The UPK Family Handbook can be viewed here.

Para Pades:

El Programa Preescolar Universal es un programa estatal de preparación escolar que brinda al menos 15 horas semanales de educación infantil sin costo para los padres.  Los niños deben tener 4 años antes del 1 de octubre del año del programa.  Las familias deben solicitar este programa tanto en The Center como en línea en el sitio web de la UPK.  La asistencia con la solicitud está disponible en el sitio.  Algunas familias pueden calificar para horas preescolares adicionales sin costo según los factores de riesgo.  El programa se ejecuta de lunes a jueves cada semana siguiendo el calendario del distrito escolar.

UPK en el condado de Lake se encuentra actualmente ubicado en The Center y ofrece a los estudiantes experiencias integrales de la primera infancia utilizando el plan de estudios creativo.  Todo el personal ha sido capacitado en prácticas apropiadas para el desarrollo y en cómo ayudar a los niños a prepararse academicamente, social, física y conductualmente para Kinder.

Los niños tienen horarios programados regularmente para jugar con amigos dentro y fuera, interactuar con libros e historias, aprender canciones y bailes, experimentar una variedad de centros de aprendizaje, participar en excursiones y también aprender a través de proyectos en una variedad de dominios.

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