Overview
- The former parking garage at 403 E. 65th St. will open in September 2026 with 72 pre‑K seats and 60 3‑K seats after sitting empty since its completion last summer.
- Families in Manhattan Community District 8 between 60th and 69th streets receive priority, and applicants can add the new site to their rankings before the Feb. 27 deadline.
- City data show more than 42,400 children enrolled in 3‑K and roughly 9,600 vacant seats at the end of last year, reflecting uneven distribution of programs across neighborhoods.
- The administration cites renewed outreach to boost enrollment in under‑subscribed areas, with City Council members planning a citywide “day of action” Monday to encourage sign‑ups.
- The center is the first standalone city‑run early‑childhood site in the 10065 ZIP code and is expected to double local pre‑K capacity and quadruple 3‑K availability, supported by a $100 million state commitment for expansion.