Kids Express Learning Center/Achievements has been awarded a grant by the New York State Education Department to offer Statewide Universal Full-Day Prekindergarten (UPK) at the Maplewood School in Watervliet!
Kids Express is a private, Community Based Organization (CBO), and is recommended for children who were not chosen for their school districts UPK through their lottery system. This is also a great opportunity for children who reside in school districts that do not offer UPK!
We can take applications from ALL Districts.
Kids Express is the only private preschool in the Capital Region that was awarded a grant to run UPK programs as a standalone CBO. UPK programs are funded through New York State, there is no cost to families!
Our UPK Teachers are NYS Certified with Master’s degrees in Early Childhood.
Any child turning 4 years old by December 1st of 2025 is eligible for our 5 hour UPK program. After Care may be available.
If you have any questions, feel free to call us at (518) 328-0430, email KidsExpressInfo@gmail.com!


