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Published in the<\/em> New York Family Magazine<\/a><\/em> on Feb 03, 2020<\/p>\n

Get ready for universal Pre-K admission! If your child was born in 2016 and you want to enroll them in a Pre-K, it\u2019s time to get going on the application process! The Pre-K for All program in New York is the most competitive in the state so you might as well start preparing for it now. Applications for Pre-K are from\u00a0<\/span>February 5, 2020 \u2013 March 16, 2020\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>for all public Pre-K schools in New York. Here are some useful tips to help you in the application process.<\/p>\n

Early Start<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Create your\u00a0MySchools<\/a>\u00a0application as soon as possible and get the most up-to-date information about Pre-K programs.\u00a0The Department of Education<\/a>\u00a0(DOE) invites all parents to start planning their children\u2019s application in advance. You can create an account on\u00a0<\/span>the MySchools\u00a0<\/span>platform and then apply to all public schools from 3-K to high school. Get started by creating an account. A great option when you register early is to explore your children\u2019s personalized school options categorized by neighborhood, accessibility for children with disabilities, and admission methods. The Department of Education guides the\u00a0<\/span>admissions process<\/span><\/a>\u00a0from start to finish in 10 different languages to facilitate an easy application process for parents.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Choose a Program Type<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Parents can pick from three types of institutions for Pre-K programs:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. NYC Early Education Centers (NYCEECs).<\/em>\u00a0These community-based associations with early childhood expertise partner with the DOE to provide Pre-K programs for members.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. District Schools.<\/em>\u00a0Some public elementary schools have Pre-K programs. Consider DOE public schools if your child currently attends 3-K at the school, has an older sibling already in the school, or you want your child to have a more academic curriculum in an elementary school setting.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Pre-K Centers.<\/em>\u00a0Pre-K Centers are administered by DOE staff and only offer grades before kindergarten. These centers focus on continuity of education for children who currently attend 3-K, or if you prefer your kid to participate in a program with only young children.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pre-K Application Tips<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Don\u2019t worry if you are not an Early Bird Pre-K admission because it is not first come, first served! You can make changes to your application any time before the March 16 deadline. All applications submitted by this deadline are treated the same based on admissions priorities. With the deadline just a few weeks away, there is a lot to be done. Here are some useful tips for New York parents.<\/span><\/p>\n

Create a Family Account<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

MySchools platform permits you to enlist all children in one account, even if they are not applying to a public school. That gives the applicant an admission priority for siblings; you can rely on this in case of close competition (which is very common in New York). The embedded calendar sends you reminders about all critical deadlines and updates.<\/span><\/p>\n

Study School\u2019s Priorities<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Parents can choose up to 12 different programs and order them, starting from the most desired. It\u2019s essential to know what are your favorite schools\u2019 priorities for the next academic year\u2019s selection. Most of the institutions prefer to enroll kids who already have siblings in the program, those who wish to transfer internally to the next program, children from the neighborhood who live in the school\u2019s \u201cgeographic zone,\u201d and English language learners if the school is bilingual.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Make Your Informed Choice<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

The best way to get information about the quality of education in the Pre-Ks is the\u00a0<\/span>School Quality Snapshot<\/span><\/a>. The report provides background information on about 1800 public schools, the strengths of the school through multiple measures, including data from the Quality Review of NYC School Survey, and through Performance Metrics.<\/span><\/p>\n

School counselors and\u00a0<\/span>Family Centers<\/span><\/a>\u00a0could also provide you with useful information, so you find the best fit for your child. New York Education Experts have additional data about required documents, universal deadline, and Pre-K application tips for parents.<\/span><\/p>\n

DOE issued an\u00a0<\/span>Application guide 2020<\/span><\/a>\u00a0with detailed descriptions about every step of the application process, but if you want to keep up with the latest updates, sign up for\u00a0<\/span>the DOE admissions email list<\/span><\/a>. Whenever you have questions, DOE is ready to answer directly on the phone 718-935-2009, or text \u201cnycschools\u201d to 877-877 to receive updates on your phone.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What if I miss the deadline?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you miss the first deadline for any reason, it doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s over. You may apply in the \u201csecond round\u201d of admissions in May. There is no set date for the second deadline since New York schools will send offers to the selected student from April to May. Depending on the free spots, Pre-K programs continue to make waitlist offers through the start of the school year.<\/span><\/p>\n

This round is for all kids who didn\u2019t get into their preferred institution during the first round and were automatically transferred to the waiting list. Remember Pre-K options during the second round will be limited, so if you found the best match for you and your child, don\u2019t wait.<\/span><\/p>\n

In case, you moved to New York after the application process is over, go directly to a\u00a0<\/span>Family Welcome Center<\/span><\/a>, mail\u00a0ESEnrollment@schools.nyc.gov\u00a0<\/a>or call 718-935-2009.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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