"Even though the snowmounds are still a few feet high on city streets (with no hope of melting any time soon), if you have a child turning 3 or 4 this year, now is the time to think ahead, past the summer and straight into this coming fall. New York City's free 3-K and Pre-K applications are officially open, and applications are coming in fast. Applications began January 14, 2026 and run through February 27, 2026."
"Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYC Public Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels launched a citywide outreach push to ensure every eligible family knows how and where to apply. In the two weeks since the applications opened, over 50,000 applications have been received. "Over the past few weeks, we've left no stone unturned in getting the word out, and the strong response so far shows that families are ready," said Mayor Mamdani. "Applications are still open through Feb. 27, and we encourage every eligible family to apply.""
Applications for New York City's free 3-K and Pre-K programs opened January 14, 2026 and are being accepted through February 27, 2026. Children turning 3 in 2026 (born in 2023) are eligible for 3-K; children turning 4 in 2026 (born in 2022) are eligible for Pre-K. Programs operate citywide with multiple ways to apply and language support available across the city. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels launched a citywide outreach effort, and more than 50,000 applications arrived within the first two weeks. Families are encouraged to apply before the February 27 deadline.
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