A Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) site is a preschool in Cuyahoga County's award-winning program that provides 3- to 5-year-olds with high-quality pre-kindergarten programming. Only preschools rated silver or higher in Ohio's Step Up To Quality system meet our higher standard of quality.
Any preschool aged resident of Cuyahoga County can attend a UPK Preschool. Each program sets its own tuition amount, but Cuyahoga County can provide 50% scholarship assistance to families earning up to 400 percent of the federal poverty level (for example: up to $124,800 annual income for a family of four.) Ask your selected UPK site for more information.
View the full UPK site list or call Starting Point at (216) 575-0061 to find a UPK site.
UPK Preschools meet these high standards and many others:
- Teachers hold higher education credentials
- Low teacher/child ratios
- A child's unique needs are the basis for experiences and activities
- A child's screening and assessment results are shared with families
- Family and community input informs continuous center improvement.
UPK and Families
UPK has won five national awards for family engagement. Our sites work hard to provide the best in family centered care. A two-generation approach means that support is available for both your child AND you!
As a UPK parent, you will:
- Partner with staff about your child's care and education
- Receive frequent communications about your child's progress
- Have opportunities to volunteer
- Learn about resources that will help prepare your child and your family for success.
