Brooklyn Preschools
Find the perfect preschool or Pre-K program for your 3-5 year old. NYC offers Free 3-K for All and Universal Pre-K at many Brooklyn locations. Compare 984+ verified programs including 220+ offering free NYC programs.
NYC offers free, full-day programs for 3 and 4 year olds at community-based organizations, DOE sites, and some private schools.
Brooklyn offers various approaches: Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based, or academic. Choose one that aligns with your values.
Look for programs with certified early childhood educators and teachers with degrees in early childhood education.
Quality programs prepare children for kindergarten with pre-literacy, math concepts, and social skills.
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Boerum Hill
Boerum Hill
East New York
East New York
Brownsville
Kensington
East New York
East New York
South Slope
Flatlands
Sheepshead Bay
Prospect Heights
Crown Heights
East New York
Bushwick
Little Caribbean
Boerum Hill
East New York
Bath Beach
Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Flatlands
Bensonhurst
Stuyvesant Heights
Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Crown Heights
Bushwick
Flatbush
Windsor Terrace
Flatlands
Cypress Hills
3-K for All is NYC's free, full-day early childhood education program for 3-year-olds. It's available at DOE schools, Pre-K Centers, and community-based organizations across Brooklyn. All NYC families are eligible regardless of income. Apply through MySchools.nyc.
Universal Pre-K provides free, full-day (6 hours 20 minutes) education for 4-year-olds. Every NYC child turning 4 by December 31 is guaranteed a seat. Programs run September through June and follow the DOE school calendar.
Private preschool in Brooklyn typically ranges from $15,000 to $30,000+ per year for full-time programs. However, many families use the free 3-K and Pre-K programs, or find private schools that participate in NYC's free programs. Many private schools also offer financial aid.
NYC 3-K and Pre-K applications typically open in January for the following September. The deadline is usually in March. You can list up to 12 programs in order of preference. Apply through MySchools.nyc as soon as applications open for the best chance at your top choices.
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