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In New York City, children begin pre-K in the calendar year they turn four. Visit Pre-K Enrollment Page to learn more.
Pre-K Admissions Timeline 2025-2026
Wednesday, January 14, 2026: 3-K and Pre-K Applications Open
Friday, February 27, 2026: 3-K and Pre-K Applications Close
Tuesday, May 12, 2026: Pre-K Offer Release
Tuesday, May 19, 2026: 3-K Offer Release
Information Sessions
Join an Elementary Admissions Event!3-K, Pre-K, and Kindergarten
All NYC families with children born in 2021, 2022, or 2023 are invited to join us at a virtual information session covering 3-K, Pre-K, and Kindergarten admissions. After the presentation, we’ll respond to your questions. During each online event, we’ll walk you through each of the elementary admissions processes. We’ll cover how to learn about schools and programs, and their priorities, using the online school directory at MySchools.nyc. We’ll also discuss how to create a strong and balanced application, and how to apply. Check the events below to find out what interpretation services will be available at each event. Each event will cover the same information, so there is no need to attend more than one event. We’ll also allow time for attendees to ask questions.
December 11, 2pm to 3pm | Event held in English.
Interpretation provided in: Albanian, Chinese (Mandarin), French, and Urdu
December 16, 6pm to 7pm | Event held in English.
Interpretation provided in: Bangla, Korean, Spanish, and Ukrainian
December 18, 2pm to 3pm | Event held in English.
Interpretation provided in: Arabic, Haitian Creole, Russian, and Uzbek
January 6, 6pm to 7pm | Event held in Mandarin Chinese only.
January 15, 6pm to 7pm | Event held in English.
Interpretation provided in: Albanian, Chinese (Mandarin), French, and Urdu
January 22, 6pm to 7pm | Event held in Spanish only.
February 5, 6pm to 7pm | Event held in English.
Interpretation provided in: Arabic, Haitian Creole, Russian, and Uzbek
February 13, 2pm to 3pm | Event held in English.
Interpretation provided in: Bangla, Korean, Spanish, and Ukrainian
Visit the Elementary Events page before the event, where you will find the phone numbers to call for interpretation in the languages provided.
How to join:
Each event will be hosted live. Join us on Zoom at the event’s start time here by clicking here: https://bit.ly/ESAdmissionsEvents2025-2026 Webinar ID: 993 5967 0772 Passcode: 123456
US: +16469313860 Conference Line: 99359670772# Passcode: 123456#
Can’t attend, or want to learn more? Visit our kindergarten, pre-k or 3-K webpages! We’ll also be sending a series of updates and reminders throughout the application process.
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