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Important Dates
2015 Pre-Kindergarten Admissions
Application Period Begins March 16, 2015
Application Deadline April 24, 2015
Placement Offers Distributed Early June 2015
Pre-registration June 2015
Information Sessions
Attend an information session to learn about pre-K admissions for September 2015.
Borough Date Location
Tuesday, March 17 Clara Barton High School
Brooklyn
6:00 – 7:30 pm 901 Classon Avenue
Thursday, March 19 Flushing High School
Queens
6:00 – 7:30 pm 35-01 Union Street
Monday, March 23 PS/IS 218
Bronx
6:00 – 7:30 pm 1220 Gerard Avenue
Monday, March 23 P.S. 069 Daniel D. Tompkins
Staten Island
6:00 – 7:30 pm 144 Keating Place
Tuesday, March 24 The High School of Fashion Industries
Manhattan
6:00 – 7:30 pm 225 West 24th Street
Wednesday, March 25 Sunset Park High School
Brooklyn
6:00 – 7:30 pm 153 35th Street
Monday, March 30 Theodore Roosevelt Educational Campus
Bronx
6:00 – 7:30 pm 500 East Fordham Road
Monday, March 30 John Adams High School
Queens
6:00 – 7:30 pm 101-01 Rockaway Boulevard
Tuesday, March 31 High School of Art and Design
Manhattan
6:00 – 7:30 pm 245 East 56th Street
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2015
Pre-Kindergarten
Directory
New York City District Schools
& Early Education Centers
Brooklyn
For Students Born in 2011
Starting Pre-Kindergarten in
September 2015
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March 2015

Dear Families,

Providing free, high-quality early childhood education to all children is a critical investment in the future
of our City. The Pre-K for All initiative gives us an opportunity to support your child’s success early in life.
We have worked hard to create new free, full-day, high-quality pre-Kindergarten (pre-K) options this
year in order to offer pre-K to all New York City four year-olds. All pre-K programs are held to the same
high standards and must adhere to New York State’s curriculum expectations.*

This year, applying for pre-K is easier than ever before; for the first time, families may apply to pre-K
programs for district schools and full-day New York City Early Education Centers (NYCEECs) using a single
application. We encourage you to use the information in this Pre-K Directory, as well as additional online
resources at www.nyc.gov/prek, and apply for pre-K beginning on March 16th.

This Pre-K Directory will provide you with detailed information about your program options. The
deadline to submit your single application is Friday, April 24, 2015. You may apply online at
www.nyc.gov/prek, over the phone by calling 718-935-2067, or in person at one of our Family Welcome
Centers.

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call the Department of Education at 718-935-2009 or
visit www.nyc.gov/prek. Continue checking the website for updates, including new pre-K programs
being added throughout the spring.

We look forward to helping you through the pre-K application process and partnering with you as your
child embarks on their educational journey. With Pre-K for All, Opportunity Starts Now for our children.

Sincerely,

Mayor Bill de Blasio
Chancellor Carmen Fariña

* Please visit www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/common_core_standards/pdfdocs/nyslsprek.pdf for more information.
Pre-K Learning Resources for Families
High quality pre-K lays the foundation for children to succeed. Research1 shows the short-term and
long-term benefits of high quality pre-K on the lives of young children.
In pre-K, children:
(cid:120) Build on their natural curiosity, develop persistence, and learn to work well with others.
(cid:120) Develop physically, which allows them to engage in everyday activities (i.e. using pencils,
paintbrushes, and playground equipment).
(cid:120) Develop early literacy, language, and math skills (e.g. using new vocabulary, rhyming, counting, and
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Curriculum and instruction in pre-K provides ample opportunities for students to engage in active,
hands-on exploration, discovery, critical-thinking, and problem solving through a combination of child-
initiated and teacher-directed experiences. Teachers support children in developing the skills and
knowledge described in the state pre-K learning standards, known as the Prekindergarten Foundation
for the Common Core. These standards cover five areas of learning and describe what children are
expected to know and be able to do at the end of their pre-K year.
Early Childhood Parent Guides, in various languages, are available to you from the Division of Early
Childhood Education. These Parent Guides provide you with information on what children learn in pre-K
and resources you may use to support your child’s learning at home and on the go. The Parent Guides
below can be found on the Division of Early Childhood Education’s website:
http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/EarlyChildhood/parentfamilies/readpreK.htm
(cid:120) Parent Guide to Understanding the NYS Prekindergarten Foundation for the Common Core
(cid:120) Parent Guide to Social Emotional Support
(cid:120) Parent Guide to Early Childhood Literacy
(cid:120) Parent Guide to Parent-Teacher Conferences
For more information about the Division of Early Childhood Education, please visit:
www.nyc.gov/schools/earlychildhood.

1The High Scope Perry Preschool Project: Lifetime Effects: The HighScope Perry Preschool Study Through Age 40 (2005)
http://www.highscope.org/content.asp?contentid=219
Table of Contents
Brooklyn Pre-Kindergarten Directory

Introduction
Welcome to Pre-K Admissions! ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
The Pre-K Admissions Process .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
The Pre-K Application ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Pre-K Admissions Priorities .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Families of Students with Disabilities ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Families of Students Whose First Language is Not English ............................................................................................................. 12
Pre-K in Charter Schools ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
How to Read the Pre-Kindergarten Program Lists .......................................................................................................................... 13
Paper Application............................................................................................................................................................................ 16

District Maps
District 13 Map ............................................................................................................................................................................... 19
District 14 Map ............................................................................................................................................................................... 28
District 15 Map ............................................................................................................................................................................... 39
District 16 Map ............................................................................................................................................................................... 55
District 17 Map ............................................................................................................................................................................... 63
District 18 Map ............................................................................................................................................................................... 77
District 19 Map ............................................................................................................................................................................... 87
District 20 Map ............................................................................................................................................................................. 101
District 21 Map ............................................................................................................................................................................. 115
District 22 Map ............................................................................................................................................................................. 129
District 23 Map ............................................................................................................................................................................. 143
District 32 Map ............................................................................................................................................................................. 151

Program Lists
District 13 ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
District 14 ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 30
District 15 ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 41
District 16 ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 57
District 17 ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 65
District 18 ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 79
District 19 ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 89
District 20 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 103
District 21 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 117
District 22 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 131
District 23 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 145
District 32 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 153
Welcome to Pre-K Admissions!
If you live in New York City and your child was born in 2011, he or she is eligible to attend free pre-
Kindergarten (pre-K) in September 2015. We are excited to welcome your child to our schools, and are
here to help you along the way.
Pre-K is a free, high-quality program that runs five days per week from September through June. For
children born in 2011, pre-K will begin in September 2015. Most pre-K options are on a full-day schedule
(6 hours and 20 minutes); however, some 5-hour and half-day (2 hours and 30 minutes) options are also
available.
New York City families can apply to pre-K online, over the phone, or in person at a Family Welcome
Center. This book is designed to help guide you through every step of the pre-K Admissions process. If
you have any questions about applying to pre-K, call 718-935-2009 or visit www.nyc.gov/prek.

Pre-K Admissions Timeline
Application period begins on March 16, 2015
Application deadline is April 24, 2015
Placement offers distributed in early June 2015
Pre-registration is from June 1 – June 19, 2015

The Pre-K Admissions Process
All New York City children born in 2011 are eligible to apply to pre-K. This includes students with
disabilities and students whose first language is not English. Free pre-K programs are available at New
York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) district schools, charter schools, and New York City Early
Education Centers (NYCEECs). NYCEECs are approved organizations that partner with the NYCDOE to
provide pre-K programs to their communities.

There are four steps in the initial admissions process (“Main Round”) in the year leading up to pre-K:
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2. Submit Your Application by no later than April 24
3. Receive a Placement Offer
4. Pre-Register at the Program Your Child is Offered

Here are a few important facts that cover the most frequently asked questions about pre-K admissions.
You should know the following before you start exploring your pre-K options:
(cid:120) Admission is not first-come, first-served. You can apply at any time before the April 24, 2015
deadline.
(cid:120) You can apply to district school pre-K programs and full-day NYCEEC pre-K programs using the same
application. If you wish to apply to 5-hour or half-day NYCEEC pre-K programs, please contact those
sites directly. For information about applying to charter school pre-K programs, see page 12.
(cid:120) Students are considered for placement at each program on their application based on a priority
order called the Admissions Priorities. Review the Admissions Priorities for both district schools and
NYCEECs starting on page 8.
(cid:120) The NYCDOE works to make as many pre-K programs as possible available to families, but the
number of applicants may exceed the number of seats available in some programs. Placement in a
particular pre-K program is not guaranteed through this process.

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We recommend you use this Pre-K Directory to find out more about the admissions process and high-
quality pre-K options for your child, and then visit district schools, charter schools, and NYCEECs of
interest to learn more. This book contains a list of pre-K programs at NYCEECs, district schools, and
charter schools in one borough. Additional programs may be added by the NYCDOE throughout the
application period. For the latest information, please review the Pre-K Directory on our website
(www.nyc.gov/prek), call 718-935-2009, or visit one of our Family Welcome Centers.
Only you can decide which pre-K program is best for your child and your family. As you are preparing
your application, make sure to rank programs in order of your preference. You can list multiple pre-K
programs on your application, but only list programs where you would enroll your child if you receive an
offer.
The list you submit on your application should be based on your preferences. Rank first the program you
prefer most, but also include other programs in case your child cannot be placed at your most preferred
program(s). There is no right or wrong approach when ranking pre-K programs on your application. Your
child’s priority to be placed at a program depends on the Admissions Priorities.
Visiting programs of interest is a very important part of applying to pre-K. To find open house and tour
schedules, contact programs directly or visit www.nyc.gov/prek. It’s also important that you know how
long it takes to travel from your home to the programs to which you are applying. The NYCDOE does not
provide transportation for pre-K students, with the exception of students attending special education
programs (for more information about special education, please see pages 10-11).

2. Submit Your Application
From March 16, 2015 through April 24, 2015, you can apply to pre-K programs at district schools and
full-day NYCEECs that you believe would be a good fit for your child.
You can apply for pre-K using one of three methods:
(cid:120) Apply online at www.nyc.gov/schools/prek
(cid:120) Apply over the phone by calling 718-935-2067
(cid:120) Apply in person at a Family Welcome Center (locations below)
To apply to half-day or 5-hour NYCEEC pre-K programs or charter school pre-K programs, please contact
these sites directly. For more information about charter schools, see page 12.

3. Receive a Placement Offer
You will receive notification about your placement offer in early June. Your child will
automatically be placed on the waitlist for the programs you ranked higher than the program
where your child received an offer. If you do not receive a placement offer, your child will be
placed on the waitlist for all pre-K programs on your application. Pre-K programs will contact
waitlisted families directly if they are able to offer them a seat; no additional action is required
to remain on the waitlist. You may also contact additional programs to have your child placed
on more waitlists.

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4. Pre-Register
In order to accept your pre-K offer, you must contact the school or NYCEEC for which you received an
offer and make an appointment to pre-register through June 19, 2015. Pre-registering your child at the
program where you received an offer does not prevent you from later receiving an offer to a program
where your child is on the waitlist.
When pre-registering, you must bring your child with you, as well as proof of your child’s date
of birth and two proofs of your address. For a full list of acceptable documentation, see page 6.
Please note that some NYCEEC programs may have additional eligibility criteria related to
household income, place of residence, and childcare needs. These programs will require
additional documentation from parents at the time of pre-registration. For more information,
see page 7.

The Pre-K Application
You can apply for pre-K from March 16, 2015 through April 24, 2015 using one of the three methods
below.
You may list up to 12 pre-K program choices on your application. Placement is not guaranteed; however,
your chances of receiving an offer increase with the number of program choices you list. Since all offers
are made according to Admissions Priorities, putting more programs on your list will not decrease your
chances of receiving an offer to your first-choice program.
No matter how you apply, make sure you get a receipt. If you do not receive a receipt, there may have
been a problem with your application submission. Please do not submit your application by mail;
applications received by mail will not be accepted.

Application Methods
Apply Online
Visit www.nyc.gov/prek to create an account and submit your application.
(cid:120) You may apply online 24 hours a day from March 16 through April 24, 2015.
(cid:120) The online application is available in nine languages other than English.
(cid:120) After you submit the application, a receipt will be emailed to you. You may also access your
receipt at any time through your online account.
Please note: You must have an email address to apply online. If you do not have an email address or do
not wish to provide an email address, you can apply over the phone or in person at a Family Welcome
Center.
If you do not have a computer at home and would like to apply online, you can use a computer at any
New York City public library with a free library card. To sign up for a free library card, you need to provide
proof of address. To find a library in your area, call 311.
The deadline to apply online is Friday, April 24th, 2015 at 11:59 PM.

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