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 January 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 fall of the year preceding entry into school. Our Open House is comprised of several components:

1. A weekday evening Virtual Open House Zoom –  Thursday, January 9th at 8pm
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.
3. A special 3K/4K Virtual Open House Information Session – Wednesday, February 12th at 12pm. Please sign in with the following:

              Zoom Meeting ID: 842 7287 6501

              Passcode: 409441

4. Once 3K/4K offers are made on Tuesday, May 20th, tours will be limited to those families with placement offers. Once you have a verifiable placement offer, please call to arrange your tour. 

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

All 2s applications for Brooklyn Sandbox are due by Friday, January 24th. 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 (limited availability).
• The afterschool fee for 3K and 4K children is $650 per month. There is a one-time materials fee of $35. Space in afterschool is limited.
• Please see schedule table below:  

   Application Timeline for 2s program

• Application period opens in December 12th.
• Applications are due Friday, January 24th.  
• Acceptances are emailed to families by Monday, January 27th.
• Accepted families must submit a completed enrollment agreement along with a one-month, non-refundable deposit by Friday, January 31st to secure their child’s space. 

Download an application here.

Application Timeline for 3K and 4K programs

• NYC central application period opens January 15th and closes February 28th.
• Create MySchools account at MySchools.nyc.  
• Applications are due in MySchools.nyc by February 28th. 
• Acceptances are released to families through MySchools.nyc by May 20th. 
• Acceptance is randomized and based on family-ranked choices and school proximity to home.
• Accepted families must accept their 3K or 4K spot via MySchools.nyc by June. 

Tuition for 2s program 2025-2026

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).