Please Note: Do not use the school's online application to apply for UPK 3 and UPK 4. You can only apply for UPK 3 and UPK 4 as indicated below.

We offer a free full-day program for UPK 3 and UPK 4 through the New York City Department of Education.

The application period for UPK 3 and UPK 4 for the 2026-2027 school year began January 14, 2026 and closed on February 27, 2026. All families who apply after the deadline will be waitlisted.

All NYC families with children born in 2022 can apply to UPK 4. All families who applied by the February 27, 2026 deadline will receive an offer in May.

All NYC families with children born in 2023 can apply to UPK 3. Due to  limited seats, only some UPK 3 applicants who applied by the deadline will be made offers. The rest will be waitlisted.

Families who are interested may apply in one of three ways:

 1. Online at myschools.nyc (school code = 11XAEL)

 2. By calling 718-935-2009

 3. In person at one of the following Family Welcome Centers:

 1 Fordham Plaza, 7th Floor
 Bronx, NY 10458
 718-329-8046

1230 Zerega Avenue, Room 24
 Bronx, NY 10462
 718-828-7546