APPLYING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD

Virtual Info Sessions on Tuesday, January 7, 2025

12 pm and 7 pm

Meet Tonya and Raymona, our Early Childhood Directors. Learn about our 3-K and Pre-K (UPK) program and applying to the 2025-2026 School Year.

Open Q&A at end.

Whether you are a new family or a current family, we are honored that you have chosen us to be one of the first stepping stones in your child’s educational journey and for trusting us with your child. 

3-K Applications 

Children born in 2022 can enroll for the 2025-2026 school year.

Pre-K (UPK) Applications

Children born in 2021 can enroll for the 2025-2026 school year.

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

Follow the steps below to make the enrollment process smooth and efficient:

Step 1:

• Your child has priority to attend 3-K and Pre-K (UPK) programs in the district where you live.
• First apply via the City’s MySchools portal. The portal will be open January 15 through February 28, 2025. 
• On MySchools, families can find us by searching the school code 18KAVQ.
• If you are interested in H.E.S. Early Childhood, please indicate us as your first choice.
• After February 28, remaining seats are filled on a rolling basis.

Step 2: 

After applying through the MySchools portal by February 28, 2025, you will receive your NYC official letter of placement in mid-May. You must accept the offer by the due date or the H.E.S. cannot guarantee a seat will be reserved for your child. Then, complete your H.E.S. Early Childhood Registration here for 3-K and Pre-K (UPK).

If you are a family that has an active ACS or HRA voucher and was offered a seat, please contact us directly as the information needed to process your application will require more documentation.

For more information about the Early Childhood Program, contact Raymona Pittman at (718) 241-3000 ext. 119 or Tonya Williams at (718) 241-3000 ext. 130 or email [email protected].

Need assistance registering? Check out our Registration Assistance page or contact H.E.S. Registration by calling (718) 241-3000 ext. 122 or (718) 241-3000 ext. 131.