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Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES has started accepting applications for Prekindergarten programs that Herkimer BOCES operates at various school districts in Herkimer County for the 2022-23 school year.

To apply or for more information, contact the Herkimer BOCES PreK office at 315-867-2098 or lhaggerty@herkimer-boces.org.

The PreK programs provide opportunities for positive intellectual, social, emotional and physical development for children ages 3 and 4 – with some of the locations just for children age 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. Applicants must be a resident of the district in which they are seeking to enroll.

Herkimer BOCES fall PreK programs are available at:

  • Central Valley/Fisher Elementary
  • Dolgeville Elementary
  • Frankfort-Schuyler Elementary (age 4 only)
  • Herkimer Elementary (age 4 preferred)
  • Owen D. Young School
  • West Canada Valley Elementary (age 4 only)

There will also be a summer 2022 PreK program available for ages 3-5 from July 11 to Aug. 16 at Herkimer BOCES.