3-K for All provides free, full-day, high-quality early childhood education for three-year-olds. Visit nyc.gov/3k to find programs for the 2020-2021 school year.
- Applications for the 2020-2021 school year open in Winter 2020
- Applications for the 2019-2020 school year are now closed but you can still participate—add your child to programs' wait lists by contacting schools directly or with MySchools
- Apply online, by phone, or in person
- Search for programs and add your child to the wait list by phone at 718-935-2009 or at a Family Welcome Center
- Available for students with disabilities and students learning English
- Requires proof of address and child's age
- 3-K is currently offered in the following school districts: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 19, 23, 27, 31, and 32
Am I Eligible?
NYC families who have a child born in 2017 can apply to 3-K for All in select School Districts.
What Will I Need to Apply?
After you find out which 3-K program your child can go to, you will need to provide the following documents:
- Proof of child’s age
- Child’s immunization records
- Proof of address with two documents
I'm Ready To Apply
Applications for the 2020-2021 school year open in Winter 2020. When the application opens, apply to 3-K:
- Online
- Use MySchools to look at different programs before applying. Type in your address to see programs near you.
- Apply for the program(s) of your choice.
- Over the phone by calling 718-935-2067 (Monday – Friday, 8am – 3pm, except holidays)
- In person at a Family Welcome Center
How Can I Get Help?
- Visit the 3-K website to find out more information.
- Visit a Family Welcome Center to learn more about 3-K programs
- Call 311 or text “3k” to 877-877 if you have questions about 3-K.
- Email 3-K admissions if you have questions about Pre-K.
Other Education Programs
Public school: kindergarten - grade 5
Kindergarten & Elementary School
NYC Department of Education
Enroll your child in school, starting when they are five years old. Learn about your elementary school options.
Free Pre-K for four-year-olds
Pre-K for All (Pre-K)
NYC Department of Education
Enroll your child in a free, full-day, high-quality Pre-K program.
Pre-high school equivalency (HSE) prep
Young Adult Literacy Program (YALP)
NYC Department of Youth & Community Development
YALP helps youth struggling with reading and math increase their skills so that they can enroll in high school equivalency tests and preparation programs.
Updated December 5, 2019