Children's Cabinet Universal Pre-kindergarten

Ensuring all children have access to high-quality universal pre-kindergarten programs is one of the Governor's highest priorities. In the past few decades, science has made major advances in understanding child development, including what factors influence a child’s development. These findings provide dramatic new information on children's brains and growth, but more importantly have demonstrated that the quality of a child’s relationships and the degree of cognitive stimulation have a profound impact on a child’s cognitive, emotional, and social growth.

For more information on the Universal Pre-kindergarten initiative, please visit the State Education Department's website at: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/funding/upk0708.htm.