The pre-kindergarten admissions process for next fall is under way.

All children applying for pre-kindergarten (pre-K) must be four years old by December 31, 2010. Applications are due Friday, April 9.

Families can pick up the 2010 pre-K Directory at any public school offering a Pre-K program. Directories are also available in the Bronx enrollment offices located at 1 Fordham Plaza on the 7th floor or at 1230 Zerega Ave. It is also available online at the NYC Department of Education (DOE) Web site: schools.nyc.gov.

The directory contains a listing of the public schools and Community Based Organizations (CBO) that offer pre-K programs. It contains the application solely for public school programs. CBO applications can only be obtained at the CBO program site or on the department’s Web site.
Public school applications can be submitted by mail or online. Applying online will allow parents the opportunity to verify their information and receive a confirmation e-mail once the application is submitted.

Applications for CBO programs have to be returned directly to the site or can be submitted online.
Placement in the school of your choice is not guaranteed, the

DOE says. However, preference will be given to children who have a sibling attending the school of choice.
Public school applicants will be notified of their placement in early June.

Families interested in CBO programs are urged to contact the program sites about seat availability because they may continue to accept applications as long as they have openings.
Families without Internet access can go to their local public library to complete the online application.

For more information on the application process, visit schools.nyc.gov.