When applying for Pre-K, some schools may offer more than one seat type. If a school has more than one seat type, you can list one or all of them on your application.
School Day Seats
School Day Seats are open to all NYC children born in 2021. These seats are free and provide early care and education for 6 hours and 20 minutes per day during the school year.
This seat type is offered at:
- NYC Early Education Centers
- District Schools
- Pre-K Centers
Some schools offer early drop off and/or late pick up. Use the “Need Before or After School Care?” filter on the Pre-K Directory to look up these options. There may be a fee for these services.
Extended Day ad Year Seats
Extended Day ad Year Seats are only open to eligible students. These seats are free or low cost and provide up to 10 hours of early care and education a day, year-round, including the summer.
Eligibility for Extended Day and Year seats is based on family income and needs and is confirmed by completing a Child Care application.
This seat type is offered at NYC Early Education Centers.
Head Start Seats
Head Start Seats are only open to eligible students. These seats are free and provide up to 10 hours of early care and education a day, year-round, including the summer.
Eligibility for Head Start is based on family income and needs. The school will work directly with you to confirm eligibility.
This type of seat is offered at NYC Early Education Centers.
Compare seat types offered at a particular school.
Learn more about Pre-K seat type.
