Question 1

Is my child eligible for 3-K?

Accepted Answer

Children are eligible for 3-K in the calendar year that they turn three years old.
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Question 2

Is my child eligible for UPK?

Accepted Answer

Children who turn four years old on or before December 1st are eligible for UPK.
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Question 3

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

3-K and UPK are free. There is no cost to families.

Question 4

​WHEN and HOW do I register?

Accepted Answer

The 3-K and UPK application system opens in February, spaces are offered through a lottery system.  For more information, click here for the schools.nyc.gov website.

Question 5

How can I take a tour?

Accepted Answer

We will host a Meet and Greet for registered families in the spring time. ​

Question 6

Do you offer early drop-off and after-school programming?

Accepted Answer

For a fee we offer an Afternoons at RIDN program from 3:00-5:30 pm on Mondays - Thursdays.

Question 7

Are lunch and snacks provided?

Accepted Answer

Yes, FREE healthy snacks and lunches are provided by an outside food vendor. Children also have the option of bringing food from home.

Question 8

What curriculum do you follow?

Accepted Answer

Our school has elected to follow the Department of Education’s own curriculum, as it offered the most flexibility for our school to honor its historically progressive approach to early childhood education and underlying philosophies, including the views that children are competent and capable, and that children learn through play.

Question 9

Do children sleep at school?

Accepted Answer

While a rest period is required, teachers are able to accommodate children with varying sleep requirements.

Question 10

What play facilities do you offer?

Accepted Answer

There is a playground steps away from our school. Children play outside in all but the most inclement weather for 50 minutes a day. We also offer an inside playspace with gross motor equipment.

Toddlers & Threes Programs
Hours: 8:30 - 4:30

Preschool
3K and 4K (UPK)

Afternoon Crew

Children who join our Afternoon Crew participate in various enrichment activities including yoga, cooking, visiting animals, art activities and more! The group spends time outdoors and snack is provided.

Available for Pre-K and 3-K children at River Road only.

Annual Tuition 2026-2027 school year $9,100

Mondays - Thursdays

Registration opens summer 2026

Since fall 2016, Roosevelt Island Day Nursery has offered FREE,
full-day programming as part of New York City’s Universal Prekindergarten Programming, also known as UPK or “Pre-K for All.”

As of fall 2023 we also offer 3-K.

3-K and UPK FAQs

Is my child eligible for 3-K?

Is my child eligible for UPK?

How much does it cost?

WHEN and HOW do I register?

How can I take a tour?

Do you offer early drop-off and after-school programming?

Are lunch and snacks provided?

What curriculum do you follow?

Do children sleep at school?

What play facilities do you offer?

Toddlers & Threes Programs Hours: 8:30 - 4:30

Preschool 3K and 4K (UPK)

Afternoon Crew

Children who join our Afternoon Crew participate in various enrichment activities including yoga, cooking, visiting animals, art activities and more! The group spends time outdoors and snack is provided. Available for Pre-K and 3-K children at River Road only.

Annual Tuition 2026-2027 school year $9,100 Mondays - Thursdays

Registration opens summer 2026

Since fall 2016, Roosevelt Island Day Nursery has offered FREE, full-day programming as part of New York City’s Universal Prekindergarten Programming, also known as UPK or “Pre-K for All.” ​ As of fall 2023 we also offer 3-K.

3-K and UPK FAQs

Is my child eligible for 3-K?

Is my child eligible for UPK?

How much does it cost?

​WHEN and HOW do I register?

How can I take a tour?

Do you offer early drop-off and after-school programming?

Are lunch and snacks provided?

What curriculum do you follow?

Do children sleep at school?

What play facilities do you offer?

Toddlers & Threes Programs
Hours: 8:30 - 4:30

Preschool
3K and 4K (UPK)

Children who join our Afternoon Crew participate in various enrichment activities including yoga, cooking, visiting animals, art activities and more! The group spends time outdoors and snack is provided.

Available for Pre-K and 3-K children at River Road only.

Annual Tuition 2026-2027 school year $9,100

Mondays - Thursdays

Since fall 2016, Roosevelt Island Day Nursery has offered FREE,
full-day programming as part of New York City’s Universal Prekindergarten Programming, also known as UPK or “Pre-K for All.”

As of fall 2023 we also offer 3-K.

WHEN and HOW do I register?