Pre-Kindergarten

Enrollment Open at Bright Beginnings for Pre-School and Pre-K After School Program

June 1, 2017 by Rachel Witzel

Enrollment Open at Bright Beginnings for Pre-School and Pre-K After School Program

Bright Beginnings NYC is a New York State licensed Preschool and Childcare Facility serving families in the downtown NYC area. It is one of a handful of preschools located in the Financial District with the most affordable rates!

Bright Beginnings NYC offers a part-time and full-time program for ages 2-4 years old. At Bright Beginnings their goal is to provide the highest quality of early childhood education and care for your children.

If you are interested in learning more about Bright Beginnings NYC we encourage you to tour the school.

Also Bright Beginnings is offering their After School pre-k program through the school year. Pick up is offered for Spruce and Peck Slip students and attendance can be scheduled around a 3, 4 or 5 day option. Space is limited!

For more information visit their website HERE.

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NYC Application for Pre-Kindergarten

December 21, 2016 by Rachel Witzel

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Starting January 17th, you can fill out a Pre-K application for your child to begin school with the New York City Department of Education. But don’t wait until then to start preparing – take action now by using the 2017 NYC Pre-K Directory which will help narrow down schools of interest. The application is designed to allow parents to rank their options in order of preference, with zones and admissions priorities remaining unchanged. All families, including those of students with disabilities and current pre-k students, should submit an application. Admission is not first come, first served. All applications received by the deadline are treated the same.

Through February 24th, you can apply:

Online

Over the phone by calling 718-935-2400

In person at an Enrollment Office

For more information and to apply please visit their website HERE

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Apply to Pre-K

January 25, 2016 by Deirdre McAndrew

Apply to Pre-K. The opportunity starts now, apply to pre-K! If your child was born in 2012 and lives in NYC apply from now until Friday, March 4th. All applications received by the deadline are treated the same, this is not a first come, first served application process.

There are three ways to apply:

Online via the application site
Over the phone by calling 718-935-2067 between 8a and 6p
In person at a Family Welcome Center between 8a and 3p

Visit Pre-K Resources for the Pre-K Directory and Pre-K Finder for application help. Pre-K Finder has the most up-to-date information about possible program options including new programs, Dual Language and Enhanced Language Support options, and seat count changes.

Date: Monday, January 25th – Friday, March 4th [Read more…] about Apply to Pre-K

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Peck Slip School Announces Full-Time Pre-Kindergarten Classes for 2015

February 26, 2015 by Denise Courter

Peck Slip School Announces Full-Time Pre-Kindergarten Classes for 2015.

Many parents in Lower Manhattan have been crossing their fingers that full-time pre-kindergarten seats would become available at the newest public school, PS 343/Peck Slip School. The wait is over and it has been announced that the Peck Slip School will be adding two new pre-kindergarten classrooms to its new building in September. The current school is housed at an incubator site at City Hall and the new location is at the former Peck Slip Post Office. The building is slated to open in time for the upcoming school year in September.

If you live in New York City and your child was born in 2011, he or she is eligible to attend pre-K in September 2015. The application period is from Monday, March 16 to Friday, April 24, 2015. Please bookmark this page and visit often for events and resources to help you choose programs for your child.

To submit a public school pre-k application, CLICK HERE. If you are considering sending your toddler(s) to pre-K then get your application paperwork ready. Parents are able to call 3-1-1 for more information.

Things to Know: Pre-k is free for NYC families. There are two programs available…half-day mornings or afternoons (2.5 hours) or full-day (6.20 hours). Applications can be submitted in person or online.

FiDi Families Insiders: To receive updates, register for the DOE newsletter by visiting http://schools.nyc.gov/Subscribe/default.htm.

To learn more, please visit http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/PreK/default.htm

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Children’s Museum of the Arts – Wee Art Studio

June 19, 2013 by Denise Courter Leave a Comment

It’s all about the wee ones in the WEE Art Studio. This studio offers a variety of age appropriate workshops, including painting, drawing, drumming, story time, music time and much more.

WEE Arts Drop in Session- $25 per family ($20 for members) WEE Arts drop in sessions are designed for children ages 3.5 and under occur Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:45 AM-12 PM, before general admission hours begin. Participants receive half price for general admission after their session.

Discounts: Cool Culture Members: free admission for up to 5 family members Free Arts NYC: 2 for 1 admission Hudson Square Connection: $1 off $10 per person for Home School Families $9 per person for educators, military personnel and their families (A Valid ID is required when checking in at the Front Desk.) Thursday’s from 4p – 6p allows guests to pay as they wish for entry.

Wee Art Studio: (Included in ticket price)

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Time: 12p: 3:30p

Age: 5 and under

To learn more, log onto: www.cmany.org

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