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Dear family,
Have a child born in 2020? If so, they are eligible to attend Pre-K in fall of 2024! Before the application opens on January 10, we encourage you to learn about the different seat types offered in Pre-K. Many schools offer more than one seat type. You may apply to all seat types that your child is eligible for.
- School Day seats are open to all NYC children born in 2020. These seats are free and provide early care and education for 6 hours and 20 minutes per day during the school year (typically September to June). This seat type is offered at NYC Early Education Centers, District Schools, and Pre-K Centers. Some schools offer early drop off and/or late pick up services for School Day seats; there may be a fee for these services. You can use the “More Filters” filter on the Pre-K Directory to find these options.
- Extended Day and Year seats are only open to eligible students. These seats are free or low cost and provide up to 10 hours of early care and education a day, year-round, including the summer. Eligibility for Extended Day and Year seats is based on family income and needs and is confirmed by completing a Child Care application. This seat type is offered at NYC Early Education Centers.
- Head Start seats are only open to eligible students. These seats are free and provide up to 10 hours of early care and education a day, year-round, including the summer. Eligibility for Head Start seats is based on family income and needs and the school will work with you directly to confirm eligibility. This seat type is offered only at NYC Early Education Centers.
- Dual Language seats offer instruction in English and another language. These are listed as separate programs in MySchools – you can filter for Dual Language seats in MySchools and add them to your application. This seat type is offered at NYC Early Education Centers, District Schools, and Pre-K Centers.
You can learn more information about eligibility for Extended Day and Year and Head Start seats by visiting our website at nyc.gov/prek, and clicking the section titled “Enrollment for Pre-K Extended Day and Year Seats and for Pre-K Head Start Seats”.
Some NYC Early Education Centers also offer Half Day programs, however seats are limited. They follow a separate admissions process – you can contact individual NYCEECs directly to find out how to apply.
Want to learn more? Visit a school’s MySchools page for more information and contact schools directly to learn more about their offerings. In the weeks ahead, we will also be sharing more information to help you prepare for Pre-K admissions!
Still have questions? Call us at 718-935-2009 or contact your local Family Welcome Center.
Best,
Elementary Admissions Team
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