3K & Pre-K Admissions

Below are the application offer release dates for 3K and 4K. These dates apply to students applying for admission for the 2026–2027 school year.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026: Pre-K Offer Release

Tuesday, May 19, 2026: 3-K Offer Release

Please note: These dates are subject to change. Any changes will be announced and communicated directly to families through the DOE website.

Apply to free, full-day 3-K programs the year your child turns 3

Apply to Pre-K programs the year your child turns 4.

There is a Pre-K seat for every 4-year-old NYC resident.

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