Early Childhood

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, here, and 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 2025-2026 School Calendar here. 

Program Hours

Monday through Friday

Pre-K    8:20AM-2:40PM

3-K       8:35AM-2:55PM

Registration

Registration is now open! Act fast to secure your spot in the 2025-2026 school year.

How to Apply

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.

Contact Us for More Information

For more information, please contact:

• Lois Rothstein, Early Childhood Director at lrothstein@ymcanyc.org, (718) 551-9356

• Sandra Chavez, Administrative Assistant at schavez@ymcanyc.org, (929) 200-8466

*Our Pre-K program is open to children born in 2021. Our 3-K program is open to children born in 2022.