UPK 3 & UPK 4 Programs

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

The application period for UPK 3 and UPK 4 for the 2025-2026 school year begins January 15, 2025 and closes on February 28, 2025. 

All NYC families with children born in 2021 can apply to UPK 4 by the February 28, 2025 deadline. All families who apply by the deadline will receive an offer in May.

All NYC families with children born in 2022 can apply to UPK 3 by the February 28, 2025 deadline. Due to  limited seats, only some UPK 3 applicants who apply by the deadline will be made offers.

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