Pre-K for All – ACCESS NYC

1. How it Works

In free, full-day, high-quality Pre-K, teachers are sparking wonder and igniting learning in our children. Pre-K for All gives children stronger math and reading skills in elementary school and a better chance at success in life. Studies show that early childhood education improves performance throughout a child’s school experience.

Applications for the 2018 – 2019 school year open on February 5, 2018
Requires proof of address and child’s age
Apply online, by phone, or in person
Available for students with disabilities and students learning English

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2. Determine Your Eligibility

2. Determine your eligibility

All New York City families with a child born in 2014 can apply to Pre-K for All starting on February 5, 2018.

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

For the household, any one document:

Copy of most recent deed
Mail from a government agency that has your name and street address (not a P.O. Box)
Current letter, lease, or rent receipt with your home address from your landlord
Documents from the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)
Documents from the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA)
Lease signed by both you and your landlord
Statement from an employer or social services agency
Utility bill (gas, electric, or water)

Leases, telephone bills, and cable bills are not proof of address without other documents.

If your family is sharing an apartment with another family, you will need a notarized letter from the leaseholder or deed holder along with any of the items mentioned above.

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4. How to Apply

4. How to apply

Here are your options.

Use Pre-K Finder to look at different programs before applying. Type in your address to see programs near you.
Apply for the program(s) of your choice.

Apply online

Use Pre-K Finder to research programs and find new choices before completing your application.
Type in your address to see programs near you.
Download and fill in the application for the programs of your choice.
Submit your application online or bring your completed application to a Family Welcome Center.

Find a Family Welcome Center

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

1. How it Works

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4. How to apply

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