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What to know
Extended Day and Year (EDY) Birth to Five programs offer free or low-cost early care and education for children six weeks to age five. Important details Extended Day/Year Infant and Toddler Programs run year-round you can enroll at any time . Programs run up to 10 hours a day in centers or through home-based care. How to apply Here are your options to apply: • Apply online using the MyCity app . • Apply by mail - Download the application in your language. Complete and mail it to: NYC DOE Family Welcome Center 333 7th Ave 12th floor New York NY 10001 • Apply in person • Find a program on MySchools. • Click More Filters and check any of the options under EarlyLearn. • Then, type in your home address to find a program near you. • Visit a program. Staff will help you complete the application. If you already get HRA benefits, apply at your assigned HRA Benefits Access Center instead. How to get help Get more information about early childhood care and education from NYC Public Schools or email ccapplication@schools.nyc.gov .
Hours, eligibility, and availability can change. The official provider or program source has the latest information.
Eligibility
Residency requirements for infant and toddler programs • Your family must live in New York City • Your child must be a US citizen or have legal immigration status • Children in foster care outside of New York City can still qualify Income requirements for infant and toddler programs Your household income must be at or below the following levels and at least one of the following must apply: • You work at least 10 hours per week or are in an education or job training program • You're looking for work (up to 6 months unemployed) • You're receiving services related to domestic violence • You're living in temporary housing In two-parent households, both parents need to meet one of these conditions. Family size Monthly income Yearly income 2 $6,436 $77,226 3 $7,950 $95,397 4 $9,464 $113,568 5 $10,978 $131,738 6 $12,492 $149,909 7 $12,776 $153,316 8 $13,060 $156,723
Weekly hours
No dependable weekly hours are published here. Use the exact schedule in the description or official source and confirm before traveling or calling.