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Early Learning

The Office of Early Learning provides oversight and technical support to school districts in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and policies related to educating students in prekindergarten to third grade that are aligned with the NYS Board of Regents Early Childhood Policy.

State-Administered Prekindergarten Programs

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Voluntary Registered Nursery Schools and Kindergartens

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Becoming an Early ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù Provider
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Resources (Birth - Grade 3)

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Recent News

April 17, 2026
Six Schools Pilot the Science Everywhere Bird Nests Exploration
Schools in Buffalo City SD, Geneva City SD, Elmira Heights CSD, Lake George CSD, Questar BOCES, and Longwood CSD offered to pilot the Bird Nests Prekindergarten Scientific Exploration. OEL has shared their photographs, activities, and feedback.
February 11, 2026
NYSED Literacy Resources Flyer
The ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù has released a Literacy Resources Flyer to compile recent literacy resource links into one document. 
July 7, 2025
2025-2026 Prekindergarten Child Counts
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Featured News
January 24, 2025
FS-10A Budget Amendment Webinar

This presentation provides guidance and support for accurate completion and timely approval of the FS-10A form for state administered prekindergarten programs. The webinar was presented and recorded on December 30, 2024.

The following documents are referenced in this webinar:...

April 17, 2026
Six Schools Pilot the Science Everywhere Bird Nests Exploration
Schools in Buffalo City SD, Geneva City SD, Elmira Heights CSD, Lake George CSD, Questar BOCES, and Longwood CSD offered to pilot the Bird Nests Prekindergarten Scientific Exploration. OEL has shared their photographs, activities, and feedback.
February 11, 2026
NYSED Literacy Resources Flyer
The ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù has released a Literacy Resources Flyer to compile recent literacy resource links into one document.