How does 3-K for All work?

Application for the 2021-2022 school year is closed. If you missed the deadline to apply, it is not too late to participate in admissions for Fall 2021. If you have a child born in 2018, you can add them to waitlists at 3-K programs of your interest in MySchools or by contacting programs directly.

How do I Apply to 3-K for All?

Use MySchools to look at different programs. Type in your address to see programs near you. You can also use MySchools to add your child to waitlists at 3-K programs of interest. Enroll over the phone by calling 718-935-2009 (Monday–Friday, 8am–3pm, except holidays).

3-K for All – ACCESS NYC

1. How it Works

3-K for All provides free, full-day, high-quality early childhood education for three-year-olds. The City is rolling out universal 3-K for All so every family can access a 3-K seat by September 2023. This builds on committing to bring 3-K to every NYC district by fall 2021.

Application for the 2021-2022 school year is closed. If you missed the deadline to apply, it is not too late to participate in admissions for Fall 2021.
If you have a child born in 2018, you can add them to waitlists at 3-K programs of your interest in MySchools or by contacting programs directly.

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2. Determine Your Eligibility

2. Determine your eligibility

NYC families who have a child born in 2018 can apply to 3-K for All for the 2021-22 school year.

Take a short survey to see if you might be eligible for this or 30 other programs.

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3. How to Apply

3. How to apply

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Early education for three-year-olds

3-K for All (3-K) | NYC Department of Education

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