Pre-Kindergarten for 3 year olds / Pre-K for 3 Information

What is Pre-K for 3?

Six-hour daily program (school days)

Breakfast and lunch provided

Develops language, social and self-help skills

Teachers use school-readiness curriculum

Educational field trips

Parent lending library in each classroom

Free books to take home

Daily outdoor activity, weather permitting

Free monthly RTS bus passes

Does my child qualify for Pre-K 3?
Yes! New for September 2019, All city residents are eligible to apply for Pre-K.

Students must be

A city resident

3 years of age on or by December 1, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year

The program is available at some elementary schools and community-based agencies throughout Rochester. For more detail, including estimated program times, click here to download the PreK booklet.

Contact or visit The Office of Student Placement to inquire about current availability for this school year:

Student Placement

Central Office, First Floor

131 West Broad Street

Rochester, NY 14614

585-262-8140

Register today 585-262-8140

Is your child turning 4 by December 1? They can attend full-day Pre-K in the City of Rochester.
For details, please click here.

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations.