PRE-K and Kindergarten for G4 kids in New York reality

New years is approaching so it's time for school admission. I have two kids 4 years old boy and 2,5 old girl in public schools in New York (Brooklyn).


What you need to know:

1. PRE-K is tuition based in New York, from 2014 there is free program for four years old kids.
2. Free program is only half day from 8.30 to 3.00 PM you will need to pay for additional hours.
3. PRE-K is is separate from schools usually in separate building and organized by private companies

Education system in US - only one correction Nursery is PRE-K in fact.

Application process start online and you have guarantee placement in your zone PRE-K/School. On THIS site you will find more information and online application http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/default.htm