A long-awaited public early childhood center called Little Brooklyn Pre-K Center is finally opening its doors to families in Boerum Hill. In a press conference on Tuesday, April 21, the Mayor, Schools Chancellor and local Council Member Lincoln Restler announced that a new 3K and Universal Pre-K (UPK) center located at 274 Atlantic Avenue will officially open in September 2026. The announcement also highlighted the broader addition of hundreds of new 3K and 4K seats across New York City.
The building at 274 Atlantic Avenue has been a point of local frustration. The City originally signed a lease for the space in 2021 under the previous administration, but the building sat vacant for three years while taxpayer funds continued to pay for the lease. Now, the center is finally prepared to welcome students this fall, bringing 63 much-needed early childhood seats to District 15.
What parents need to know to apply
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Application Code: You can still add this center to your 3K and/or UPK application. Use center code 15Z441.
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Admissions Priority: Families living within District 15 have priority for these seats. There are no additional priority groups and there is no specific zone for this center. Everybody living in District 15 has equal chances to score a spot.
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Classrooms: The center features six classrooms in total, but will open this September utilizing four of them to accommodate 63 children:
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3K: Three classrooms for 3-year-olds (15 children and 2 teachers per room)
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UPK: One classroom for 4-year-olds (18 students and 2 teachers per room)
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Hours and Aftercare: The school day will run from 8:30 AM to 2:50 PM. For families needing extended coverage, there will be a family-funded extended care option available until 5:30 PM.
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Facility: The center features a dedicated indoor movement room. no outdoor space on the premises.
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Curriculum & Enrichment: The administration plans to hire a specialized enrichment teacher for STREAM (Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and will also be offering yoga and movement classes for the kids.
