Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES has started accepting applications for the Prekindergarten programs located at multiple Herkimer County school districts for the 2025-26 school year.
The Pre-K program provides opportunities for positive intellectual, social, emotional and physical development for children ages 3 and 4. Successful transition to kindergarten is the targeted outcome for all students.
The program is free to families. Eligibility factors including income and family circumstances are considered for some programs. You must be a resident of the district in which you are seeking to enroll.
Anyone with questions is asked to contact the Herkimer BOCES Pre-K office at 315-895-7473 or lhaggerty@herkimer-boces.org.
Pre-K programs beginning in fall 2025 are available at:
Central Valley/Fisher Elementary
Dolgeville Elementary (age 3 only)
Herkimer Elementary
Owen D. Young School
There will also be a 2025 Summer Pre-K program for ages 3-5 available from July 14 to Aug. 8 at the Herkimer BOCES William E. Busacker Complex at 352 Gros Blvd. in Herkimer.