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Pre-Kindergarten
Pre-K offer Letters for Public School Programs will be sent in early June. Contact CBOs to apply at any time.
Pre-Kindergarten Resources:
2012-13 Pre-Kindergarten Directory
Pre-Kindergarten Flyer
Welcome to 2012-13 Pre-Kindergarten Admissions!
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Universal Pre-Kindergarten
(UPK) programs provide a nurturing environment where children's natural curiosity is used as a springboard to learn skills that are necessary for success in school. In pre-kindergarten, children learn how to share, take turns and work in groups. They also develop the skills that form the foundation for reading, writing, and mathematics.
All UPK programs are free of charge. Programs can be half-day or full-day; half-day programs may take place in the morning or afternoon. UPK programs are available at select New York City Department of Education (DOE) public schools and at many community-based organizations (CBOs). CBOs are independent groups that contract with the Department of Education to provide pre-kindergarten programs and other services to families.
Eligibility:
Children born in 2008 who reside in New York City are eligible to participate in UPK programs that are offered by the New York City Department of Education in the 2012-13 school year.
How to Apply
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Public School UPK Programs:
The public school pre-kindergarten application period was from March 5 - April 10. Families will be notified of placement decisions the week of June 11.
CBO UPK Programs: CBO programs manage their own application process. If you are interested in a CBO program, contact the CBO directly to ask about seat availability and enrollment. For more information about community-based programs near you, please see the
Pre-Kindergarten Directory
or contact an
Early Childhood Education field office
.
To access a copy of the CBO UPK application,
click here
. The CBO application may not be used to apply to Public School UPK Programs.
Students with Disabilities
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If your child currently has an IEP that recommends related services, Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) services, and/or Special Class or Special Class in an Integrated Setting for only part of the day, and you want to apply to a New York City public school pre-kindergarten program for the 2012-13 school year, you may use the standard application processes.
If your child has an IEP that specifies Special Class or Special Class in an Integrated Setting for a full day, you should work with the Committee on Pre-school Special Education (CPSE) at your local Committee on Special Education (CSE). For a listing of CSEs, call 311 or visit
this page
.
For more information about special education services, visit the
Special Education page
.
Stay Informed!
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Questions: If you have questions about pre-kindergarten admissions, call (718) 935-2009.
Visit the
Pre-Kindergarten Calendar and Events
page to see important dates and deadlines.