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Preschool & Pre-K in Staten Island: Including Free 3-K Programs

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 manyStaten Island locations. Compare 183+ verified programs, including 138+ offering free NYC programs.

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What to Look for in Staten Island Preschool & Pre-K Programs

Free 3-K & Pre-K

NYC offers free, full-day programs for 3 and 4 year olds at community-based organizations, DOE sites, and some private schools.

Curriculum Approach

Families in Staten Island can compare Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based, or academic approaches to find one that aligns with their values.

Teacher Credentials

Look for programs with certified early childhood educators and teachers with degrees in early childhood education.

School Readiness

Quality programs prepare children for kindergarten with pre-literacy, math concepts, and social skills.

Popular Neighborhoods for Preschools:

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Staten Island Preschool & Pre-K Programs

Showing 120 of 183+ programs for 3-5 year olds

CONGREGATION BNOS CHAYA
PreschoolFree 3-K

CONGREGATION BNOS CHAYA

SI07

5.0
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CONGREGATION OORAH
Free 3-K

CONGREGATION OORAH

Eltingville

5.0
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DIVERSITY ACADEMY CHILD CARE 2
PreschoolFree 3-K

DIVERSITY ACADEMY CHILD CARE 2

Bay Terrace

5.0
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HYLAN DAY CARE 2, INC

HYLAN DAY CARE 2, INC

New Dorp

5.0
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KINDER ISLAND
Preschool

KINDER ISLAND

Arrochar

5.0
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MOST TERRIFIC CHILD, INC
Free 3-K

MOST TERRIFIC CHILD, INC

Rosebank

5.0
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NEW U TOTS, INC
PreschoolFree 3-K

NEW U TOTS, INC

Arrochar

5.0
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NEW U UNIVERSE, INC.

NEW U UNIVERSE, INC.

Oakwood

5.0
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ONE OF A KIND CHILD CARE, LLC
Free 3-K

ONE OF A KIND CHILD CARE, LLC

Pleasant Plains

5.0
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PRODIGY PRESCHOOL
Free 3-K

PRODIGY PRESCHOOL

Charleston

5.0
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RICHMOND EARLY LEARNING CENTER
PreschoolFree 3-K

RICHMOND EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Randall Manor

5.0
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SHINE BRIGHT ACADEMY
Free 3-K

SHINE BRIGHT ACADEMY

Manor Heights

5.0
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SIPS KINDER FACILITIES INC.
PreschoolFree 3-K

SIPS KINDER FACILITIES INC.

New Dorp

5.0
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SOUTH SHORE TODDLER ACADEMY AND PRE "K"
Free 3-K

SOUTH SHORE TODDLER ACADEMY AND PRE "K"

Great Kills

5.0
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STEPPING STONES PRE-SCHOOL
Free 3-K

STEPPING STONES PRE-SCHOOL

Prince's Bay

5.0
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STEPS TO SUCCESS IV, LLC

STEPS TO SUCCESS IV, LLC

Dongan Hills

5.0
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THE CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY

THE CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY

Randall Manor

5.0
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THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE - SI, ST. GEORGE
Preschool

THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE - SI, ST. GEORGE

St. George

5.0
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THE RICHMOND PRE-K CENTER AT 120 STUYVESANT PLACE
Free 3-K

THE RICHMOND PRE-K CENTER AT 120 STUYVESANT PLACE

Mid Island

5.0
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THE RICHMOND PRE-K CENTER AT 1535 RICHMOND AVE
Free 3-K

THE RICHMOND PRE-K CENTER AT 1535 RICHMOND AVE

Mid Island

5.0
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THE RICHMOND PRE-K CENTER AT 1780-1800 RICHMOND TERRACE
Free 3-K

THE RICHMOND PRE-K CENTER AT 1780-1800 RICHMOND TERRACE

SI22

5.0
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THE RICHMOND PRE-K CENTER AT 2389 RICHMOND AVE
Free 3-K

THE RICHMOND PRE-K CENTER AT 2389 RICHMOND AVE

Mid Island

5.0
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WE R EXPLORERS LLC
Free 3-K

WE R EXPLORERS LLC

Arrochar

5.0
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YOUNG MINDS IN MOTION USA, INC.
PreschoolFree 3-K

YOUNG MINDS IN MOTION USA, INC.

Park Hill

4.9
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JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF STATEN ISLAND, INC.
PreschoolFree 3-K

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF STATEN ISLAND, INC.

Mid Island

4.9
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BRIGHT MINDS ACADEMY INC.
Free 3-K

BRIGHT MINDS ACADEMY INC.

Park Hill

4.9
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ISLANDER'S KIDS, INC.
Free 3-K

ISLANDER'S KIDS, INC.

Midland Beach

4.9
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DIVERSITY ACADEMY CHILD CARE 3
PreschoolFree 3-K

DIVERSITY ACADEMY CHILD CARE 3

Castleton Corners

4.9
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TWO STEPS AHEAD DAY CARE INC

TWO STEPS AHEAD DAY CARE INC

Dongan Hills

4.9
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HIGH HOPES OF STATEN ISLAND, INC
PreschoolFree 3-K

HIGH HOPES OF STATEN ISLAND, INC

Woodrow

4.8
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LEARN & DISCOVER 2
Preschool

LEARN & DISCOVER 2

Mid Island

4.8
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ALPHABET ACADEMY
Free 3-K

ALPHABET ACADEMY

Prince's Bay

4.8
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CHURCH OF ST. PATRICK
Free 3-K

CHURCH OF ST. PATRICK

Richmondtown

4.8
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NEW GENERATION DAYCARE STATEN ISLAND INC.
Preschool

NEW GENERATION DAYCARE STATEN ISLAND INC.

Midland Beach

4.8
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NEW GENERATION DAYCARE STATEN ISLAND INC.

NEW GENERATION DAYCARE STATEN ISLAND INC.

Midland Beach

4.8
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YELED V' YALDA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, INC.
Preschool

YELED V' YALDA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, INC.

Mid Island

4.7
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ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE HOLY CHILD OF NEW YORK

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE HOLY CHILD OF NEW YORK

Annadale

4.7
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CBI ACADEMY PRESCHOOL
Free 3-K

CBI ACADEMY PRESCHOOL

Bay Terrace

4.7
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LITTLE L.A.M.B. PRESCHOOL
Free 3-K

LITTLE L.A.M.B. PRESCHOOL

Mariners Harbor

4.7
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ALWAYZ 1.2.3 EARLY LEARNING CENTER, INC.
Free 3-K

ALWAYZ 1.2.3 EARLY LEARNING CENTER, INC.

Mid Island

4.7
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ST. GEORGE EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Preschool

ST. GEORGE EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Mid Island

4.7
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J & J ACADEMY
Free 3-K

J & J ACADEMY

Westerleigh

4.7
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J & J ACADEMY INCORPORATED
Free 3-K

J & J ACADEMY INCORPORATED

Westerleigh

4.7
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UNIKIDS, INC.
Free 3-K

UNIKIDS, INC.

Great Kills

4.7
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THE CHURCH OF TERESA OF THE INFANT JESUS SCHOOL
Free 3-K

THE CHURCH OF TERESA OF THE INFANT JESUS SCHOOL

Mid Island

4.7
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THE PLAY GROUP EXPERIENCE, INC.
Free 3-K

THE PLAY GROUP EXPERIENCE, INC.

South Shore

4.7
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HYLAN DAY CARE, INC.
Free 3-K

HYLAN DAY CARE, INC.

New Dorp

4.6
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CREATIVE LEARNING CLUBHOUSE, INC.
PreschoolFree 3-K

CREATIVE LEARNING CLUBHOUSE, INC.

Mariners Harbor

4.6
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SILVER LAKE HEAD START II
Free 3-K

SILVER LAKE HEAD START II

Clifton

4.6
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YELED V'YALDA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER INC
PreschoolFree 3-K

YELED V'YALDA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER INC

Clifton

4.6
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UNITED BRETHRENS CHURCH ON STATEN ISLAND DBA CASTLETON HILL MORAVIAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL
Free 3-K

UNITED BRETHRENS CHURCH ON STATEN ISLAND DBA CASTLETON HILL MORAVIAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL

Castleton Corners

4.6
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ST. JOHN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL
Free 3-K

ST. JOHN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL

Castleton Corners

4.5
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NEW YORK CENTER FOR INTERPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT @ PS 59

Mid Island

4.5
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NEW YORK CENTER FOR INTERPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, INC. @ PS 44

Mid Island

4.5
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LEARN AND EXPLORE SI LLC
Free 3-K

LEARN AND EXPLORE SI LLC

New Dorp

4.5
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BLOOMINGDALE FRIENDS, INC
PreschoolFree 3-K

BLOOMINGDALE FRIENDS, INC

Charleston

4.4
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HUGS & KIDDIES OF STATEN ISLAND N.Y. LLC
Free 3-K

HUGS & KIDDIES OF STATEN ISLAND N.Y. LLC

West Brighton

4.4
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GATEWAY CHURCH
PreschoolFree 3-K

GATEWAY CHURCH

Charleston

4.4
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ALBANIAN ISLAMIC AND CULTURAL PRESCHOOL

ALBANIAN ISLAMIC AND CULTURAL PRESCHOOL

Mid Island

4.4
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ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK

ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK

Port Richmond

4.3
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LITTLE EXCELLENCE LLC

LITTLE EXCELLENCE LLC

Mid Island

4.3
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STATEN ISLAND CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
Free 3-K

STATEN ISLAND CHILDREN'S ACADEMY

Annadale

4.3
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WORLDWIDE ENTITIES, LLC

WORLDWIDE ENTITIES, LLC

Annadale

4.3
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BROADWAY YMCA
Free 3-K

BROADWAY YMCA

West Brighton

4.3
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YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER NEW YORK

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER NEW YORK

West Brighton

4.3
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LEMON TREE OF RICHMOND, INC.
Free 3-K

LEMON TREE OF RICHMOND, INC.

Mid Island

4.3
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STATEN ISLAND SKATING PAVILION, INC.

STATEN ISLAND SKATING PAVILION, INC.

Charleston

4.3
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4 ANGELS DAY CARE INC.
PreschoolFree 3-K

4 ANGELS DAY CARE INC.

Mariners Harbor

4.1
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BUMBLEBEES R-US INC.
Free 3-K

BUMBLEBEES R-US INC.

Park Hill

4.0
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF STATEN ISLAND, INC.
Free 3-K

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF STATEN ISLAND, INC.

Charleston

4.0
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LITTLE SMARTIES CORP
Free 3-K

LITTLE SMARTIES CORP

Arrochar

4.0
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THE RICHMOND PRE-K CENTER AT 2040 FOREST AVENUE
Free 3-K

THE RICHMOND PRE-K CENTER AT 2040 FOREST AVENUE

Mid Island

4.0
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THE COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND ASSOCIATION, INC. THE CHILDREN'S CENTER
PreschoolFree 3-K

THE COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND ASSOCIATION, INC. THE CHILDREN'S CENTER

Mid Island

4.0
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THE COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND ASSOCIATON, INC.
PreschoolFree 3-K

THE COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND ASSOCIATON, INC.

Mid Island

4.0
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STEPS TO SUCCESS II, LLC

STEPS TO SUCCESS II, LLC

Oakwood Heights

3.9
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OAKDALE ACADEMY
Preschool

OAKDALE ACADEMY

Eltingville

3.9
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CASTLETON HILL MORAVIAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL
Free 3-K

CASTLETON HILL MORAVIAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL

Mid Island

3.9
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Free 3-K

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Richmondtown

3.8
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IVY LEAGUE EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
PreschoolFree 3-K

IVY LEAGUE EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY

Mid Island

3.8
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KIDDIE ACADEMY DAYCARE CENTER OF STATEN ISLAND
PreschoolFree 3-K

KIDDIE ACADEMY DAYCARE CENTER OF STATEN ISLAND

Mid Island

3.6
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STATEN ISLAND EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Free 3-K

STATEN ISLAND EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

St. George

3.6
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BIG BIRDS PLAYHOUSE CORP.
PreschoolFree 3-K

BIG BIRDS PLAYHOUSE CORP.

Mid Island

3.5
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BIG BIRDS PLAYHOUSE CORP.
PreschoolFree 3-K

BIG BIRDS PLAYHOUSE CORP.

Bull's Head

3.5
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THE RICHMOND PRE-K CENTER AT 375 TOMPKINS AVENUE
Free 3-K

THE RICHMOND PRE-K CENTER AT 375 TOMPKINS AVENUE

Rosebank

3.5
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JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF STATEN ISLAND, INCORPORATED
Free 3-K

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF STATEN ISLAND, INCORPORATED

Arden Heights

3.5
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JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF STATEN ISLAND, INCORPORATED
PreschoolFree 3-K

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF STATEN ISLAND, INCORPORATED

Arden Heights

3.5
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SOUTH SHORE YMCA
Free 3-K

SOUTH SHORE YMCA

Eltingville

3.4
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SEGUINE PRESCHOOL, INC. D/B/A SMALL WORLD PRESCHOOL
Free 3-K

SEGUINE PRESCHOOL, INC. D/B/A SMALL WORLD PRESCHOOL

Prince's Bay

3.4
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SMALL WORLD PRESCHOOL
Preschool

SMALL WORLD PRESCHOOL

Prince's Bay

3.4
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SEAMEN'S SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

SEAMEN'S SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Mid Island

3.2
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THE RICHMOND PRE-K CENTER AT 1 TELEPORT DRIVE
Free 3-K

THE RICHMOND PRE-K CENTER AT 1 TELEPORT DRIVE

Mid Island

3.0
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VILLAGE PRESCHOOL

VILLAGE PRESCHOOL

Eltingville

3.0
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SMILES AROUND US ACADEMY

SMILES AROUND US ACADEMY

Arrochar

2.8
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SMILES AROUND US II INC, DBA SMILES AROUND US ACADEMY
Free 3-K

SMILES AROUND US II INC, DBA SMILES AROUND US ACADEMY

Arrochar

2.8
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THE RICHMOND PRE-K CENTER AT 2530 VICTORY BOULEVARD
Free 3-K

THE RICHMOND PRE-K CENTER AT 2530 VICTORY BOULEVARD

Mid Island

2.7
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PreschoolFree 3-K

4 ANGELS DAY CARE INC.

Mariners Harbor

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Free 3-K

ACADEMY OF ST. DOROTHY SCHOOL

Concord

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AHRC NYC

AHRC NYC

Tottenville

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BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL
Free 3-K

BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL

Port Richmond

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Free 3-K

CHILDREN'S HARBOR MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Mid Island

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CONGREGATION YESHIVA MERKAZ HATORAH - JEWISH FOUNDATION SCHOOL
Free 3-K

CONGREGATION YESHIVA MERKAZ HATORAH - JEWISH FOUNDATION SCHOOL

Mid Island

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Free 3-K

CREATIVE LEARNING ACADEMY

Mid Island

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Free 3-K

EDEN II SCHOOL FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN, INC.

Stapleton Heights

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FORT HILL COLLABORATIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Free 3-K

FORT HILL COLLABORATIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mid Island

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Free 3-K

FRIENDS OF CROWN HEIGHTS EDUCATION CENTER INC.

Clifton

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GATEWAY ACADEMY
PreschoolFree 3-K

GATEWAY ACADEMY

Charleston

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HELLENIC CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL - STATEN ISLAND
Free 3-K

HELLENIC CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL - STATEN ISLAND

Mid Island

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HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL
Free 3-K

HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL

South Beach

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Free 3-K

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF STATEN ISLAND, INC.

Mid Island

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NAPLES STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Free 3-K

NAPLES STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mid Island

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NEW DORP CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

NEW DORP CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

New Dorp

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NEW YORK CENTER FOR INTERPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, INC.

Mid Island

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NEW YORK CENTER FOR INTERPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, INC.

Mid Island

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NEW YORK CENTER FOR INTERPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, INC. @ PS 48

Mid Island

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NOTRE DAME ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Free 3-K

NOTRE DAME ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Silver Lake

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OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL SCHOOL

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL SCHOOL

Mid Island

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OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL
Free 3-K

OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL

New Dorp

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OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA PRESCHOOL

OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA PRESCHOOL

Prince's Bay

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P.S. 001 TOTTENVILLE
Free 3-K

P.S. 001 TOTTENVILLE

Tottenville

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P.S. 003 THE MARGARET GIOIOSA SCHOOL
Free 3-K

P.S. 003 THE MARGARET GIOIOSA SCHOOL

Pleasant Plains

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Frequently Asked Questions About Preschool & Pre-K in Staten Island

What is Free 3-K for All in NYC?

3-K for Allis 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 Staten Island.

What is Universal Pre-K (UPK)?

Universal Pre-K provides free, full-day education for 4-year-olds. Every NYC child turning 4 by December 31 is guaranteed a seat.

How much does private preschool cost in Staten Island?

Private preschool in Staten Island typically ranges from $15,000 to $30,000+ per year for full-time programs. Many families combine private options with free 3-K or Pre-K placements.

What is happening with 2026 3-K and Pre-K admissions?

For the 2026-2027 school year, applications closed on February 27, 2026 and waitlists opened on February 28, 2026. Pre-K offers are scheduled for May 12, 2026 and 3-K offers for May 19, 2026.

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