Valley Stream 30 has been proud to provide a UPK program since 2021 that is fully aligned with New York State early learning standards and NYSED regulations. 2021 was the first year that the district had been awarded federal and state grant funds, which is the main source of funding for this program. Without this grant funding the district would not be able to offer a PreKindergarten program. The district receives the possible grant allocation in the spring. Based on the amount of funding we are provided, determines how many sections we are able to open. The district is also required to allocate at least 10% to a local community-based organization within the district.