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Child Care Programs (0-5 years old)

 
Call 311 for Information
 
Early Learn provides a number of free or low-cost programs for families that qualify for children from birth to two years old. NYC Early Education offers public preschool for children from ages 3-5.
 
Eligibility
– New York City resident.
– For Early Learn qualification is based on income and/or other factors.
– See more at schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/earlylearn-nyc
3K: 3 years old by 12/31/2023 | 4-K: 4 years old by 12/31/2023 | Kindergarten: 5 years old by 12/31/2023.
– All programs have priority to attend programs in their own districts.
 
How to Apply
Early Learn (6-weeks to 2 years old)
— Visit myschools.nyc to find an infant and toddler program near you.
— For Early Head Start (6 weeks to 4 years old), apply directly through the program.
— For other Extended Day/Year Infant/Toddler options, you must apply directly through the program. All new applications and recertifications should be emailed to CCapplication@schools.nyc.gov.
 
NYC Early Education (3-5 years old)
Online: Visit Myschools.nyc
By phone: Call 718-935-2009 Monday through Friday, 8am – 6pm
In-person Visit Family Welcome Centers
 
Deadlines for applications
Childcare (children born in 2021-2022): Rolling basis.
3K for All (children born in 2020): April 2023.
4K for All (children born in 2019): March 2023.
Kindergarten (children born in 2018): January 20, 2023
 
3-K and Pre-K admissions is not first come, first served! You can make changes to your application any time before the deadline.
 
Payment Assistance with Vouchers
Learn more visiting this link cap4kids.org/newyorkcity/childcare-funding
 
Learn more at
schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/earlylearn-nyc
schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/3k
schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/pre-k
schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/kindergarten
 
Handouts

childcare

Find a handout about child care for children ages 0-3.
Spanish handout about child care for children ages 0-3

 
Find a handout about child care for children ages 3-5 here
Spanish handout about child care for children age 3-5

 
For enrollment questions with Early Learn call 311 or send an email to ccapplication@schools.nyc.gov. If you have questions about 3K to Kindergarten admissions, send an email to ESEnrollment@schools.nyc.gov.
 

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Updated on December 7, 2022