3-K for All provides free, full-day, high-quality early childhood education for every three-year-old regardless of family income. For the 2018-2019 school year, 3-K for All will be available in School Districts 4 (East Harlem), 5 (Harlem), 7 (South Bronx), 16 (Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights), 23 (Brownsville, East New York, Ocean Hill), and 27 (Broad Channel, Howard Beach, Ozone Park, Rockaways).
- If you have a child born in 2015 and want to learn more, visit the 3-K for All website or call 311.
- The City will expand to two additional school districts each year. These districts include:
- 2019-20: District 9 (Grand Concourse, Highbridge, Morrisania) and District 31 (Staten Island).
- 2020-21: District 19 (East New York) and District 29 (Cambria Heights, Hollis, Laurelton, Queens Village, Springfield Gardens, St. Albans).
Am I Eligible?
NYC families who have a child born in 2015 can apply to 3-K for All in School Districts 4, 5, 7,16, 23, and 27.
I'm Ready To Apply
To request more information on applying visit the 3-K for All website.
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.
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Gifted programs
Gifted & Talented Program (G&T)
NYC Department of Education
G&T programs support the needs of exceptional students with more challenging classes.
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 they can enroll in high school equivalency tests and preparation programs.