The city will open seven new early childhood education centers this fall, including two in Brooklyn.
The new centers will add about 240 new 3-K seats across the city. The sites, previously vacant, are part of the first phase of the 3-K expansion announced last month for the 2026–27 school year, officials said.
“We have been deliberate about how we approach early care and education and are taking meaningful steps to put more seats closer to the families that need them most,” Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels said in a statement. “These are more than just additional seats. They are the foundation every child needs to thrive, and we are committed to making sure no family in our system has to look too far to find a high-quality program for their child.”
In Brooklyn, one center will open in Downtown Brooklyn, at 274 Atlantic Ave. (District 15), and another in Flatlands, at 1326 East 57th St. (District 22).
New programs will be listed on MySchools. Families who have already applied will receive email instructions on how to update their applications. Families who missed the deadline can still join program waitlists.
