Children are guaranteed a kindergarten seat at a public school. Once your child starts kindergarten, they can remain at the same school until its final elementary grade. Scroll down and watch our video …

Jan 26, 2026 · Parents or guardians can apply for kindergarten online, by phone, or by visiting a Family Welcome Center. All applications received by the application deadline will be treated the same, …

Dec 9, 2025 · To get a seat in kindergarten, families have to submit an application and can rank as many choices as they want. Kindergarten applications opened Tuesday, and families have until Jan. …

Transitioning to kindergarten is an exciting adventure for both children and parents. Preparing for this new journey together is a wonderful opportunity to grow, learn, and build confidence side by side.

German pedagogue Friedrich Fröbel recognized that children have unique needs and capabilities and created the concept of kindergarten. The German word kindergarten can be translated to “infant …

All children who were born in 2019 and live in New York City are eligible to start kindergarten in September 2024. The DOE must provide a kindergarten seat to any child born in 2019 whose parent …

New York State learning standards outline what a student should know and be able to do by the end of the grade level. There are also additional skills that a well-rounded student should possess. Listed …

Feb 7, 2023 · - Zoned, non-zoned, dual language, and G&T programs are all on one form. - Some schools have special programs—like G&T or Dual Language—that you list separately. Others? Just …

Dec 8, 2025 · Kindergarten is a joyful, foundational year focused on learning how to learn, helping 5-year-olds build independence, social skills and confidence in a classroom community. It blends early …

New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) will work with you to consider whether your child needs special education in Kindergarten, and if so, develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP). This is …