VCSD regrets it will not be able to offer a Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for the 2025-26 school year as the district could not secure an affordable community-based provider during the required bidding process. The district understands the benefits of UPK and was looking forward to providing this important resource to families.
The current provider, Christ the King Early Childhood Center, is undergoing a restructuring process and has declined to submit a bid to continue UPK services for the coming year. Although the district received one proposal from another UPK provider, their proposed cost per pupil exceeded available state funding. As background, the UPK program is fully funded by state grants.
The district remains hopeful that UPK services can be restored in the future if increased state funding becomes available, and plans to invite community UPK providers to submit proposals for the 2026-27 school year.
Contact Superintendent Frank Macri with any questions or concerns.