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	Pre-Kindergarten Pre-K Schools Find a Pre-K Near You Pre-K Application & Information Coming Soon The Pre-K Application Period Opens in March. If you live in New York City and your child was born in 2011, he or she is eligible to attend pre-K in September 2015. Please visit this page again in March for pre-K application information and resources to help you choose programs for your child. Pre-Kindergarten Admissions New York City children born in 2011 are eligible to attend pre-K for the 2015-2016 school year. Pre-K is free. Families do not have to pay to attend programs offered by the NYC Department of Education. Programs are available at public schools and Community-Based Early Childhood Centers. Students with Disabilities Students with disabilities are encouraged to participate in the pre-K admissions process. Read about pre-K admissions for students who require special education services. More Information Review the 2014 Pre-Kindergarten Directory and Community-Based Early Childhood Center Directory for information about last year’s pre-K admissions process.	School Search Find a public school Pre-K program Learn about Community-Based Early Childhood Centers Search for full day or half day options View Calendar Learn about key dates and events this school year. Get Email Updates Sign up to receive email updates about Pre-Kindergarten Admissions. Translations Many of our resources and publications are available in 9 languages. Accessibility Learn more about accessibility and view the list of functionally accessible schools. Questions If you have questions about pre-k admissions, please call (718) 935-2009, email ES_Enrollment@schools.nyc.gov, or visit a Family Welcome Center.