Universal Pre-K & 3-K for All

Our Pre-K & 3-K for All Program, ranked highest in our district, is a quality program five days a week that is open to Y members and the community. We focus on developing children by providing a safe, nurturing environment where they are intellectually, socially, and physically stimulated while participating in enriching and fun activities. Children will be taught by highly qualified, certified teachers. The curriculum integrates learning centers with a theme-based approach to learning encouraging children to experiment, explore and pursue their own interests.

Additionally, each classroom is equipped with listening, block, math/science, library, computer, dramatic play, art, sand and water centers. In addition to classroom activities the children will enjoy our own YMCA playground and access to the YMCA studio and gym space. See photos our classrooms here.

Pre-K & 3-K for All is a partnership with the New York City Department of Education and is licensed by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Check out some of the photos from our Flushing Y Pre-K and 3-K classes.

See Flushing YMCA PRE-K/ 3-K FOR ALL 2026-2027 School Calendar here.

Program Hours

Monday through Friday

Pre-K 8:20AM-2:40PM

3-K 8:35AM-2:55PM

*Our Pre-K program is open to children born in 2022. Our 3-K program is open to children born in 2023.

Registration & How to Apply

Registration is now open! Act fast to secure your spot in the 2026-2027 school year.

Interested families can apply through the Department of Education website here: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/

To register online for Flushing YMCA Pre-K program/3-K program as your first choice, enter code 25QAJR.

You can also stop by the early childhood department at the Y for assistance in registering in various languages (English, Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Urdu)