NYC Officials Encourage Enrollment in Free 3-K and Pre-K Programs Before February Deadline

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have urged families to enroll children turning three or four in 2026 in the city's free 3-K and Pre-K early education programs before the February 27, 2026 deadline. These programs offer full-day, play-based learning to prepare children for kindergarten and are open to all families regardless of immigration status. Applications are available online in 13 languages via MySchools and at Family Welcome Centers.