Brooklyn Sandbox offers a private 2s program as well as public 3K and 4K programs. Our school year runs from September to June with an optional private summer program for families who enroll in the school year. Our admissions process entails attendance at one of our Virtual Open Houses. Applications for our 2s preschool program must be submitted in February for entry in September. For applications to our 3K and 4K programs, please create a MySchools account at myschools.nyc for additional information, application timelines and email notifications. 

Open House

Our Open House season opens in the winter of the year preceding entry into school. Our Open House is comprised of two components:

1. A weekday evening Virtual Open House Zoom
2. A weekend tour of our school. Parents must first attend the virtual zoom in order to receive a link to sign up for a tour.

Our next virtual Zoom Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, February 1st, at 8pm.  Once attendance is completed, parents will receive a link to sign up for an in-person tour.

We strongly encourage attendance at our virtual Open House before applying.

All 2s applications for Brooklyn Sandbox are due by Friday, February 3rd. A $75 non-refundable application fee must be submitted with your application for consideration.

What to Know Before You Apply:

• Brooklyn Sandbox provides care for children ages 2 to 5 years as calculated in September.
• Children must be two at time of entry. A one-month deposit will hold a space in our 2s program for children turning two after the school year begins.
• We offer a private 2s, and a public 3K and 4s/Pre K program.
• Our program is open from September to mid-August. There are 10-month enrollment and 12-month enrollment options available.
• Half Day, School Day and Extended Day options are available for our 2s program. Our 3K and 4K programs offer School Day and Extended Day only. Please see schedule table below:  

  Application Timeline for 2s program

• Application period opens in January.
• Final Virtual Open House  February 1st.
•  Applications are due February 3rd. 
• Acceptances are emailed to families by February 6th.
• Accepted families must submit a completed enrollment agreement along with a one month, non-refundable deposit by February 13th to secure their space. 

Download an application here.

Application Timeline for 3K and 4K programs

• Application period opens in March and April respectively.
• Create MySchools account at MySchools.nyc 
• Virtual Open House held  February 1st
•  Applications are due in MySchools.nyc  March
• Acceptances are released to families through MySchools.nyc in May.
• Accepted families must accept their 3K and 4K spot via MySchools.nyc by June. 

Tuition for 2s program 2023-2024

We know that today’s families need childcare that suits both the child’s individual educational and the family’s scheduling needs. The various enrollment options were created with families in mind. We offer 10 month (Sept – June) or 12 month school year enrollment (Sept – Aug).