Kindergarten Season is Here!

This is the first week to submit a kindergarten application if your child is turning five this year. Kindergarten registration is recommended for all parents, including those that have children with disabilities. In addition to registering at your zoned school, you can also apply for admission at other schools.

Key Dates

• Feb 1 - March 12, 2010: Submit your application
• March 22, 2010: Schools notify families about assignment offer
• April 12 - 23, 2010: Kindergarten pre-registration period (with child)
  

Key Facts

• All children born between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2005 who are residents of New York City are eligible to apply and attend a NYC public kindergarten program in the 2010-2011 school year.

• Information about your zoned school and other schools in your area can be found on the Department of Education website. Use the School & Zone Finder page.

• Registration and application are for general education seats. But since kindergarten registration can occur earlier than IEP meetings for children with disabilities, it is safer and gives parents more choice if they participate in the application and registration process.  Many children with special needs are in general education classes with supports and services; and if a child does require a special education class, the parent may accept a different school later in the process.

• At present, there is no application process for special education seats at the kindergarten level, but your chances of getting the school of your choice increases when you participate in the general application process.

• Parents should go directly to the schools they are interested in - it is not necessary to bring your child - to request applications. Please see the DOE website for a list of documents required to establish proof of residence and age of your child.