How does Pre-K for All work?

Applications for the 2021-22 school year is closed. If you are new to NYC or missed the pre-K application for the 2021-22 school year, it’s not too late to participate. Add your child to pre-K programs’ waitlists today.

How do I Apply to Pre-K for All?

Learn how to set up a MySchools account and how to add your child to waitlists in these video tutorials. You can also contact programs of interest directly to request that your child be added to their waitlists. Enroll over the phone by calling 718-935-2009 (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m – 3 p.m, except holidays). Interpretation services are available in more than 200 languages.

Pre-K for All – ACCESS NYC

1. How it Works

Children who attend Pre-K for All programs get a strong start in school and life. They learn to problem-solve, ask questions, and explore the world around them. Pre-K programs provide children across NYC with a safe, nurturing learning community.

Applications for the 2021-22 school year is closed.
If you are new to NYC or missed the pre-K application for the 2021-22 school year, it’s not too late to participate.
Add your child to pre-K programs’ waitlists today.

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2. Determine Your Eligibility

2. Determine your eligibility

All New York City families with a child born in 2017 can enroll in Pre-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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Learn how to set up a MySchools account and how to add your child to waitlists in these video tutorials.
You can also contact programs of interest directly to request that your child be added to their waitlists.

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