How does Pre-K for All work?

Apply to pre-K for the 2022-2023 school year by March 18, 2022 . In New York City, children begin pre-K in the calendar year they turn four. Pre-K programs offer Full day, Extended Day and Year and Head Start seat types. Learn more . Pre-K programs are offered in some public elementary schools, Pre-K centers that are run by NYCDOE staff, and at community-based organizations. Each setting offers a consistent DOE high-quality, play-based curriculum.

Am I eligible for Pre-K for All?

All NYC families with children born in 2018 can enroll for the 2022-2023 school year. Children with disabilities attend Pre-K for All programs. Learn more . Children do not need to be toilet trained to attend pre-K.

How do I Apply to Pre-K for All?

Apply on MySchools by March 18, 2022. You can apply in English, Arabic, Bengali/Bangla, Chinese, Haitian Creole, French, Korean, Russian, Spanish, or Urdu. You can also find half-day pre-K programs and charter school pre-K programs in MySchools. Enroll over the phone by calling 718-935-2009 . Interpretation services are available in more than 200 languages. Apply at a Family Welcome Center .

Pre-K for All – ACCESS NYC

1. How it Works

Pre-K programs help children get a strong start in school and life. Children 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.

Apply to pre-K for the 2022-2023 school year by March 18, 2022.
In New York City, children begin pre-K in the calendar year they turn four.
Pre-K programs offer Full day, Extended Day and Year and Head Start seat types. Learn more.
Pre-K programs are offered in some public elementary schools, Pre-K centers that are run by NYCDOE staff, and at community-based organizations. Each setting offers a consistent DOE high-quality, play-based curriculum.

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2. Determine Your Eligibility

2. Determine your eligibility

All NYC families with children born in 2018 can enroll for the 2022-2023 school year.
Children with disabilities attend Pre-K for All programs. Learn more.

Children do not need to be toilet trained to attend pre-K.

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

Am I Eligible?

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3. What You Need to Include

3. What you need to include

It’s important to include the right documents when you apply. Your documents show whether the program is right for you.

This page can help you choose the right documents for your application.

For each person applying, any one document:

Birth certificate
Passport
Baptismal or another religious certificate
Driver’s license or learner’s permit, which has not expired

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4. How to Apply

4. How to apply

Here are your options.

Apply on MySchools by March 18, 2022.
- You can apply in English, Arabic, Bengali/Bangla, Chinese, Haitian Creole, French, Korean, Russian, Spanish, or Urdu.
You can also find half-day pre-K programs and charter school pre-K programs in MySchools.

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