TODAY, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels celebrated the opening day of 3-K and Pre-K applications with a visit to a 3-K and Pre-K child care center in Cypress Hills. The application is open from today until February 27, 2026 and parents of kids turning 3 or 4 years old this year are encouraged to apply at http://myschools.nyc.
Families can also receive support by calling 718-935-2009 or by visiting one of the City’s 13 Family Welcome Centers across the 5 boroughs for support with their applications. Applications are available in 13 languages online, with interpretation services available in over 200 languages via phone (718-935-2009) or at a Family Welcome Center.
Mayor Mamdani released a new video encouraging New Yorkers to apply for 3-K and Pre-K, marking the start of an aggressive outreach by the new Administration effort to help families apply and enroll. This video will be featured on TaxiTV and LinkNYC. “New Yorkers have until February 27 to apply for 3-K and Pre-K, and we’re using every tool at our disposal to get the word out,” said Mayor Zohran Mamdani. “Whether on TaxiTV, LinkNYC, or out in your neighborhood, my Administration will be working tirelessly to ensure that New Yorkers know their government is here to serve them. So if you have a child turning 3 or 4 this year, you can apply by visiting myschools.nyc, calling 718-935-2009, or visiting one of our 13 Family Welcome Centers.”
Watch full address with Mayor Mamdani and NYC Public Schools Chancellor, Kamar Samuels