Director's Welcome:
Welcome to the Kings County Office of Education Preschools! We are proud to serve the children of Kings County by providing a safe, caring, and academically focused environment. Our dedicated staff ensures a high-quality learning experience for every child.

Program Mission
Kings County Office of Education State Preschools are committed to fostering a love for learning by providing a nurturing environment where every child can reach their full potential.

Program Philosophy & Goals:
With a well-trained staff and a stimulating environment, we support children in developing cognitive, physical, social-emotional, and self-regulation skills. Through teacher-led and self-initiated activities, children build problem-solving and critical-thinking skills while growing their confidence.

Preschool Goals:

• Children develop personal, physical, and social competence
• Children become effective learners
• Children are safe and healthy
• Families support their child's development and achieve their own goals

5% of preschool enrollment is set aside for children with exceptional needs.

For 95% of preschool enrollment when an opening is available, we access the waiting list and contact families based on the following program Enrollment priorities:

• First: Child is recipient of Child Protective Services or At-Risk of being neglected, abused or exploited.
• Second: Once the needs set-aside is filled, child with exceptional needs from income eligible family.
• Third: Eligible children not enrolled in Transitional Kindergarten. Prioritize children with the lowest income ranking first
• Fourth: Family income is not more than 15% above the income threshold. 
• Fifth: Family resides in approved neighborhood school boundary. 
• Sixth: Children enrolling in CSPP to provide expanded learning & care to Transitional Kindergarten pupils (must meet an eligibility criteria)