The application for 3-K for All is open! Learn more about the program on this page, and be sure to apply by April 14.
3-K for All provides free, full-day, high-quality early childhood education for three-year-olds.
- Apply to 3-K for the 2022-2023 school year by April 14, 2022.
- In New York City, you can apply to 3-K in the calendar year that your child turns three.
- In fall 2022, 3-K for All programs will be offered in 32 districts.
- Find your school district by using the School Search map tool or calling 311.
- You can apply to any school district across the city.
- Your child has priority to attend 3-K for All programs in the district where you live.
- Children can enroll in Full Day, Extended Day and Year, and Head Start seat types. Learn more.
- 3-K programs are offered at some public elementary schools, Pre-K centers that are run by NYC DOE staff, community-based organizations, and home-based family child care centers. Each setting offers a consistent DOE high-quality, play-based curriculum.
Who is eligible
- All New York City families with children born in 2019 can enroll for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Children with disabilities or who are learning English can attend 3-K for All.
Children do not need to be toilet trained to attend 3-K.
How to apply
- Use MySchools to find a 3-K program near you and apply.
- You can apply in English, Arabic, Bengali/Bangla, Chinese, Haitian Creole, French, Korean, Russian, Spanish, or Urdu.
- After you apply, you can make changes to your application before the deadline.
- You can apply by phone at 718-935-2009 or through a Family Welcome Center
- Interpretation services are available in more than 200 languages.
How to get help
- Visit the 3-K website to find out more information.
- Call 718-935-2009 if you have questions about enrolling in 3-K.
- Call 311 if you have questions about 3-K.
- Visit a Family Welcome Center to learn more about 3-K programs.
- Email 3-K admissions at Esenrollment@schools.nyc.gov if you have questions about 3-K.
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Updated March 12, 2022