u/canelebaker

Hi- I do not yet have kids, but will most likely think about having them soon. I'm a bit confused about UPK and how that works locally. Do most suburbs have a waiting list or lottery? What percentage of people who apply get in? Is there any local childcare subsidies out government provides? I live in West Irondequoit and I know they are building additional UPK classrooms, but I am not sure what to expect in the future in terms of availability. What do the local parents on here pay in terms of Childcare? Are the "good places" very hard to get into?

Thanks!