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Dear families,
If your child was born in 2020, they can attend Pre-K in fall 2024! Before the Pre-K application opens on January 10, we encourage you to learn about the four different program settings that offer Pre-K. All schools listed in the MySchools directory offer free or low-cost public Pre-K.
NYC Early Education Centers (NYCEECs)
NYCEECs are community-based organizations that partner with NYC Public Schools to provide pre-K. Many NYCEECs offer Extended Day and Year or Head Start seats for families who qualify based on income and needs.
District Schools
District Schools are public elementary schools. New York City has 32 school districts; find your school district by entering your address at schoolsearch.schools.nyc. Most district schools are zoned schools, meaning that applicants who live in an area zoned for that specific school have priority to attend. Non-zoned schools are those that give priority to all applicants who live in the same district as the school.
Pre-K Centers
Pre-K Centers are run by NYC Public Schools and only offer grades below kindergarten.
Charter Schools
Families can search for some charter options in the Pre-K directory on MySchools. Charter schools manage their own admissions – contact them directly to apply. You can apply to charter schools and also participate in Pre-K admissions through MySchools.
For more information about different program types, please visit our website (schools.nyc.gov/preK). You can also visit a school’s MySchools directory page for more information about the seat types they offer and their admissions priorities, including which students received offers last year.
Families can apply to any program that they are interested in, even if it is outside of their zone or district.
Want to learn more? Join us at our virtual events on elementary admissions. For event details, visit our website. In the weeks ahead, we’ll send a series of updates and reminders to help you prepare to apply to Pre-K.
Still have questions? Call us at 718-935-2009 or contact your local Family Welcome Center.
Best,
Elementary Admissions Team
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