Registration

Grade 1: New York State Education Law (Section 3205) states that children who turn 6 years old on or before December 1 are required to attend instruction in September of that school year.  Children who turn 6 years old after December 1 are required to attend school the following September.  

Student Registration English

Student Registration Spanish

Registration for Kindergarten is open.

• Students must be Glen Cove residents. 
• Children must be five (5) years old on or before 12/1/26
• Transportation will be provided for kindergarten students.
• School hours are between 8:40 am – 3:40 pm

Kindergarten
Registration 2026-27

(English)

Kindergarten
Registration 2026-27


(Spanish)

Registration Requirements for Kindergarten:

Ensure that all required documents are uploaded during the online registration process.

• Child’s proof of age
• Child’s Immunization record and Physical
• Proof of Residency
• Parent/Guardian Photo ID

Ensure all sections of the online registration are fully completed.

For any questions, please call (516) 801-7008.

Important Age Requirements:

• To enter Kindergarten, children must be five years old on or before December 1 of the school year.

 

The Pre-K program is a free, standards-based program that aims to build strong foundational skills that help prepare students for kindergarten. It is open to qualifying students who will be 4 years of age on or before December 1, 2026.

Registration for Pre-Kindergarten will begin on December 1, 2025. Please note that entering the lottery does not guarantee a placement in the Pre-K program.

• Students must be Glen Cove residents.
• The Pre-K Lottery will be held on February 11, 2026. 
• Families must register and prove residency before the lottery date.
• Children must be four (4) years old on or before 12/1/26
• Transportation will not be provided for Pre-K students.

School hours are between 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Pre-K will accept applications for the 2026 - 2027 school year starting on December 1, 2025. 

Pre-K Registration
2026-27


(English)

Pre-K Registration
2026-27


Spanish

Registration Requirements:

Upload the following documents with your online application:

• Child’s proof of age
• Child’s Immunization record and Physical
• Proof of Residency
• Parent/Guardian Photo ID

Ensure all sections of the online registration are fully completed.

Important Age Requirements:

• To enter Pre-K, children must be four years old on or before December 1 of the school year.

Slots are limited and are assigned based on a lottery. Submission of the application is not a guarantee of acceptance to the Pre-K program.

This program is funded from the New York State UPK and the SUFDPK Grant Program.  

A limited number of roster spots will be available for the Pre-K program within the Glen Cove City School District. Also, local community-based Pre-K programs will provide other roster spots. 

A lottery will be held on February 11, 2026 to determine which students will have a roster spot. The lottery will also determine the order on the waitlist should there be more students who register than there are spots available.

All families who wish to participate in the lottery must prove residency before the lottery date. 

Please see the FAQs (e.g., Frequently Asked Questions) below for more information.

If you have any questions, please call 516-801-7008 or email nprezeau@glencoveschools.org.

Sincerely,

Glen Cove City School District

Glen Cove City School District UPK Program

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is the Pre-K program free?
  Yes.
   
• Is the Pre-K program half day or full day?
  The program will be 6 hours per day, 5 days a week, likely from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM but specific start/end times may vary at the community based pre-k location.
   
• What is the calendar for Pre-K?
  The program follows the Glen Cove City School District calendar. https://www.glencoveschools.org/calendar1
   
• Is the program run by the Glen Cove City School District?
  The program will be run by the Glen Cove City School District. Some of the classes will take place inside the Glen Cove City School District and others will take place at a community-based Pre-K site, which for next year will be the YMCA in Glen Cove.
   
• Who is eligible?
  Children who are residents of the Glen Cove City School District and who turn 4 on or before December 1, of the year they would be entering pre-kindergarten, are eligible for the program. 
   
• If I register my child for the UPK Lottery, are they guaranteed a placement in the program?
  No. The lottery will determine if a child has been selected for one of the roster spots for the UPK. If selected, parents will be notified in writing within one week of the lottery. 
   
• How will I know if my child has been chosen?
  Parents of children selected for the program will be notified, in writing, within one week of the drawing.
   
• How does the lottery work?
  All students are placed into a lottery system and as their names are pulled, they are placed in our UPK classes starting with Deasy and then the YMCA. The rotation is based on the number of available classes in each location, and since Deasy has four available classes, the first four students are placed at Deasy and then the next student is placed at the YMCA. We continue this rotation for all the available spots in our UPK program.
   
• What happens if my child does not get picked during the lottery?
  You will receive the number where you fall on the waitlist out of the total number of families on the waitlist.
   
• If I have multiple children and one gets into the program through the lottery will the other child(ren) be admitted as well?
  Yes.  Multiple children (twins, triplets, etc.) will be selected and assigned to the same location.
   
• What if I would like to switch the location where my child is assigned?
  When the family of a student who is picked during the lottery wants to switch placements, we wait to see if there is an equitable switch that can happen with another student whose family wants to switch that child to another placement.
   
• Where will the Pre-K program be housed? 
  There will be four Pre-K classes at Deasy Elementary School, and also one in the community-based Pre-K center, which next year will be the YMCA in Glen Cove.
   
• Will my child attend the Pre-K program closest to their house?
  We cannot guarantee placement in a particular building. However, when registering your child, you can indicate the location you would like your child to attend, and we will make every attempt to accommodate your request. 
   
• What type of curriculum is taught in the program?
  The Glen Cove City School District and the outside provider must follow all standards set forth by the New York State Education Department. 
   
• Will transportation be provided?
  No

Committee on PreSchool Special Education 

New Student Registration

CPSE services | English

New Student Registration

CPSE Services | Spanish

Proof of Student's Age

Ways to show a child's age:

If you don't have a birth certificate, baptismal record or passport, you may use other documents that have been in your possession for at least two years, such as:

• Certified birth certificate (from any country)
• Baptismal record (from any country)
• A passport (from any country)
• Driver's license
• State or government-issued ID
• School photo ID with date of birth
• Consulate ID card
• Hospital or health records
• Military dependent ID card
• Other documents from federal, state, or local agencies (example: Department of Social Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement)
• Court orders
• Native American tribal document
• Records from international aid agencies or voluntary agencies

Parent | Guardian Photo ID

Your own photo identification, such as a driver's license or passport.

• Driver's license
• State or governmental ID
• School photo ID with date of birth
• Consulate ID card
• Hospital or health records
• Military dependent ID card
• Other documents from federal, state, or local agencies (example: Department of Social Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement)
• Court Orders
• Native American tribal document
• Records from international aid agencies or voluntary agencies

Proof of Residency

Ways to Show Residency:

If you do not have any of the above documents, you may use the following to prove your residency:

Falsification of residency documentation will result in exclusion from the Glen Cove School District and financial liability for appropriated tuition costs.

• Lease or deed
• Affidavit from the person you pay rent to, stating you live there
• Affidavit from a third party, stating you live there
• A letter from the person you pay rent to, stating you live there
• A letter from another person, confirming you live at your address
• Pay stub showing your address
• Income tax form that showing your address
• Utility bill or other bill in your name
• Membership documents based on residency, such as a local library card
• Voter registration card
• Driver's license, learner's permit, or non-driver ID
• State or other government-issued ID
• Documents from government agencies (e.g., social service agencies, federal Office of Refugee Resettlement)
• Custody or guardianship papers

Student Immunization Records

In accordance with the New York State Education Law and the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, a physical examination is required of all children who enter a school district for the first time. It must be completed no more than 12 months prior to or 30 days after entering school.

Pursuant to Public Health Law 2164, parents|guardians have fourteen (14) days [30 days for records from outside of New York state] to provide the Glen Cove School District with our son’s/daughter’s immunization records.

For current immunization requirements, please select this link.

Proof of Custody or Guardianship

• an affidavit (Parent or Guardian) saying that you have "total and permanent custody and control" over the child
   
• other proof such as documentation that the child has been placed with a sponsor by a federal agency

New Rules for School Registration

Guide to Understanding the New Rules for School Registration

Guía para Comprender las Reglas Nuevas para el Registro de la Escuela

Students from Residential Facilities

Procedures for Transition and Enrollment of Students from Residential Facilities

Foster Care Information

Foster Care Written Procedures and Forms

 

Landlord Affidavit English

Landlord Affidavit Spanish

---

Third Party Affidavit English

Third Party Affidavit Spanish

---

Custodial Affidavit English

Custodial Affidavit Spanish

---

Change of Address Form English

Change of Address Form Spanish

non-public schools
2026-2027 School year
english
 

Non-public schools
2026 - 2027 School year
Spanish