Apply to 2-K – Free Care for Your 2-Year-Old!

Apply to 2-K | Lighthouse Elementary PS106Q

NYC Public Schools — Lighthouse Elementary PS106Q

Apply to 2-K

Free full-day care for 2-year-olds starting Fall 2026. All NYC families with children born in 2024 are eligible to apply.

Applications close June 26, 2026
About the 2-K Program

2-K is a free, high-quality early childhood program for two-year-olds, run by NYC Public Schools. Families in select districts receive enrollment priority.

Program Types

Expanded Day & Full Year

10 hours a day, year-round care

School Day

6 hrs 20 min per day, September through June

Settings

Family Child Care (FCC)

Home-based 2-K programs with a licensed provider

NYC Early Education Centers (NYCEEC)

Community-based programs that partner with NYC Public Schools

For fall 2026, 2-K will be available in select districts — students living there receive priority. Find your district at SchoolSearch.schools.nyc
Important Dates
Applications Open
Tuesday
June 2, 2026
Applications Close
Friday
June 26, 2026
Results Released
Tuesday
August 4, 2026
How to Apply
1

Apply Online

Visit MySchools.nyc and submit your application before June 26

2

Call Us

Speak with someone by phone at 718-935-2009

3

Visit In Person

Go to a Family Welcome Center — find yours at schools.nyc.gov/FWC

Get Your Result
  • Each offer includes a start date.
  • NYCEECs require children to be 2 years old to begin on the first day of school. Children who turn 2 later may start on their second birthday.
  • FCCs can enroll any child born in 2024 on the first day of school.
  • Accept offers and check waitlists at MySchools.nyc

Note: 2-K is still expanding, and not all applicants will receive an offer.

Virtual Information Sessions

Join a free virtual info session to learn about 2-K admissions, how to create your MySchools account, explore childcare options, and apply. Q&A included.

Date & Time Language Interpretation Available
June 3, 2026
1PM – 2PM
English Arabic, Bangla, Spanish, Urdu
June 11, 2026
6PM – 7PM
English Albanian, French, Haitian Creole, Uzbek
June 17, 2026
6PM – 7PM
English Bangla, Chinese (Mandarin), Haitian Creole, Korean
June 25, 2026
6PM – 7PM
English Chinese (Cantonese), Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian

All events have the same content with different interpretation services — no need to attend more than one. ASL interpretation available at all events.

How to Join

Find a 2-K Provider

Browse 2-K programs available in your neighborhood this fall. Each offer includes a start date — programs are added throughout the summer, so check back regularly.

Note: This list is subject to change and is not final.

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