Extended Day/Year Infant and Toddler Programs

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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.

Heads Up

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.

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 qualifyIncome requirements for infant and toddler programsYour 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 housingIn two-parent households, both parents need to meet one of these conditions.
  • Family size|Monthly income|Yearly income
  • 2|$6,156|$73,869.56
  • 3|$7,604|$91,250.63
  • 4|$9,053|$108,631.70
  • 5|$10,501|$126,012.77
  • 6|$11,949|$143,393.84
  • 7|$12,221|$146,652.80
  • 8|$12,493|$149,911.75
  • 9|$12,764|$153,170.70
  • 10|$13,036|$156,429.65
  • 11|$13,307|$159.688.60
  • 12|$13,579|$162,947.55
  • 13|$13,851|$166,206.50
  • 14|$14,122|$169,465.45
  • 15|$14,394|$172,724.40

  • How to Apply

    Here are your options to apply:

  • Apply online using the MyCity app (https://mycity.nyc.gov/s/childcarelanding?language=en_US&LanguageCode=en_US) .
  • Apply by mail - (https://www1.nyc.gov/site/acs/early-care/forms.page) Download the application in your language. (https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/3k/) Complete and mail it to:NYC DOE Family Welcome Center333 7th Ave12th floorNew York NY 10001
  • Apply in person
  • Find a program on MySchools. (http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/services/job_centers.shtml)
  • 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.

    Online

    Apply using the MyCity app (https://mycity.nyc.gov/s/childcarelanding?language=en_US&LanguageCode=en_US) or use the MySchools map (https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/3k/) to find a program near you.

    Apply online

    Get Help

    Get more information about early childhood care and education from NYC Public Schools (https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/infant-and-toddler) or email

  • [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

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