How to Apply for PreK

Children born in . . .

 2017    

It's Time for Pre-K !!

 Play, Learn, Grow Together

Application

 Pre-K For All

Apply Online

2021 Pre-K Virtual Open House

Monday, March 8

10:30 am

via ZOOM

to RSVP:  call (718) 437-6135 x2010

or email Jill Reinier, Parent Coordinator at jreinier@schools.nyc.gov

2021 Pre-K Virtual Open House

  

Tuesday, March 23

5:00 pm

via ZOOM

to RSVP:  call (718) 437-6135 x2010

or email Jill Reinier, Parent Coordinator at jreinier@schools.nyc.gov

2021 Pre-K Virtual Open House

  

Monday, April 5

10:30 am

via ZOOM

to RSVP:  call (718) 437-6135 x2010

or email Jill Reinier, Parent Coordinator at jreinier@schools.nyc.gov

Admissions Timeline

 2021 Pre-Kindergarten

February 24 - April 7, 2021

     Pre-K Application period

May 2021

     Placement Letters sent home

May 2021

     Pre-registration begins 

September 2021

     First Day of School

How to Apply for Pre-K

 All NYC students turning four years old in 2021 are eligible to apply for pre-kindergarten (Pre-K). 

Pre-K is a free, high-quality program that runs five days per week from September through June.  Most pre-k options are on a full-day schedule (6 hours and 20 minutes); however, some 5-hour and half-day (2 hours and 20 minutes) options are also available.

To find a Pre-K near you, visit Pre-K Finder  and type in your address in the space provided.

Step 1. Explore Your Options

To explore your options,

 view the Pre-K Admission Guide online

Step 2. Your Application

 You can apply for Pre-K by

Family Welcome Centers

Due to COVID-19, all Family Welcome Center’s physical locations are temporarily closed, but staff members are available to support remotely Monday - Friday. 

Contact District 15 Family Welcome Center with enrollment questions - 89thFWC@schools.nyc.gov

Need a school for your child? Have other questions? Here’s what to do:

In your email, please let us know:

  • Your child's first name, last name, date of birth, and OSIS number
  • If you need support in another language
  • If you (the child's parent/guardian) are deaf or hard-of-hearing

Step 3. Placement in a Program

 After you submit your application, you will receive notification about your child’s pre-kindergarten placement in May 2021.

 

You will automatically be placed on the wait-list for programs you ranked higher than the program where your child received an offer.  Schools will contact families on the wait-list directly if they are able to offer them a seat.  No additional action is required to remain on the wait-list.

Step 4. Pre-Registration

 In order to accept the placement you were offered, you must call the school to make an appointment to register your child. 

 

When registering for Pre-K you must bring your child with you. 

 

You must also bring

               Proof of your child’s age (birth certificate or passport)

               Two documents verifying proof of residence.  Acceptable documents are listed below

Utility bill (National Grid or Con Edison) or cable television bill  in the resident’s name, dated within the past 60 days

Original lease agreement, deed, or mortgage statement for the residence

Current property tax bill for the residence

Water bill for the residence, dated within the past 90 days

Official payroll documentation from an employer (i.e. payroll receipt), dated within the past 60 days

Document from a federal, state or local government agency (on letterhead) indicating the resident’s name and address (i.e. document from the IRS, NYCHA, or ACS), dated within the past 60 days

Government-issued ID card with address