Application - Preschool of the Arts New York City

Register for Drop-In Classes

Complete the form below and one of our admissions staff will get in touch with you shortly.

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Select Classes you're interested in:
Currently our drop-in classes are on pause. We would love to hear from you about your interest in which classes you would like to see more of and we will take it into consideration when our drop-in return!
Please select all that apply:
- Shabbat for Tots
- Moms Sleep Training Course
- Theatre Class Five-Week Series
- Mommy and Me Yoga
- Yoga for Kids
- POTA Library Access
- Creative Play Space
- Open Art Studio
- Pre Chanukah Fun Day
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Join our growing community of families

Apply now for the 2026-2027 academic year!

Each year, we are thrilled to welcome new families to our POTA community. Our goal throughout each step of our admissions process is to form a relationship with incoming families so that you get to know us and we get to know you.

Our 2026-2027 admissions season is open. Spaces fill up quickly, so we encourage prospective families to apply early on in the season.

POTA is dedicated to making the admissions process simple. Our Admissions team is here to help and are available every step along the way.

The Process

Our enrollment process is designed to help your family get to know Preschool of the Arts and ensure it’s the right fit for you and your child.

Attend an Open House (Optional)

Join us for a personalized tour of our state-of-the-art preschool and experience our creative arts curriculum firsthand!

Submit an Application (Required)

Your child’s journey into a world of imagination, learning, and fun is just around the corner. Submit your application to get started today!

Schedule a Tour (Required)

We invite you to a tour of our school and witness the magic and learning at Preschool or the Arts!

Schedule a Playdate (Nursery & Pre-k Only)

We invite you to schedule a playdate so your child can experience the joy and spirit of our preschool community in action.

You’re Done!

Your admission team will notify you with an  admissions decision

Application Deadline

For New Siblings and Re-Registration is December 2nd, 2025. To secure placement, enrollment must be submitted by December 9th, 2025.

Notification

Early Decision Notification Date for New Students is December 10th, 2025. To secure placement, enrollment must be submitted by December 17th, 2025.

Rolling Admissions

3-day turnaround to secure placement

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and enroll your child in the opportunity of a lifetime

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Apply Now for the 2026-2027 Semester »

Placement is limited as our programs fill up quickly. Interested in immediate enrollment? Select spots available for the 2025-2026 academic year. Contact admissions@nycpreschool.org