All New York City children aged 3 or 4 are eligible for 3-K and Pre-K, regardless of immigration status. The application period is from Jan. 15 to Feb. 28, 2025.
While Mayor Adams pledges access to free preschool programs, many families reported not receiving a seat at their preferred programs, indicating a complex reality despite assurances.
The NYC Department of Education aims to prevent past issues by allowing applicants to rank an unlimited number of program choices, with promises that all timely applicants will receive an offer.
In 2017, New York City expanded free early childhood education programs to include 3-year-olds, making the promise of universal access to preschool a long-standing goal.
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