Our voices made a difference. Now let's keep the momentum going!

Last year, Greenpoint parents, educators, and community members came together to advocate for greater access to publicly funded 3K and Pre-K programs in our neighborhood.

Thanks to our collective efforts and the support of local elected officials, we helped secure additional 3K seats for the 2026–2027 school year. This was an important victory for Greenpoint families and proof that when our community comes together, meaningful change is possible.

But our work is far from over.

Greenpoint is home to a growing number of young families, yet access to affordable, high quality early childhood education close to home remains a challenge.

For many parents, securing a neighborhood 3K or Pre-K seat is not simply a matter of convenience. It can determine whether they can return to work, manage the rising cost of childcare, and provide their children with the educational foundation they deserve.

Families should not have to travel outside their community or face significant financial burdens to access quality early education.

What We're Asking For:
As New York City plans for the 2027–2028 school year, we are calling on NYC Public Schools, the Department of Education, and our local elected officials to:

• Expand publicly funded 3K and Pre-K seats throughout Greenpoint to better meet the needs of neighborhood families 
• Partner with established local early childhood education providers, including Bunny Hill and other qualified neighborhood schools, to increase classroom capacity.
• Prioritize neighborhood accessibility, ensuring families have meaningful opportunities to enroll their children in programs close to home.
• Increase transparency around enrollment demand and available seats so families can better understand their options and plan for their children's education.

Why This Matters:
Early childhood education plays a critical role in children's social, emotional, and academic development. Access to high quality 3K and Pre-K programs gives children the opportunity to learn, build friendships, and develop confidence in nurturing environments.

For working parents, these programs also provide essential financial relief and stability.

As a Greenpoint parent, I have experienced firsthand how valuable our neighborhood's early childhood education providers are. These schools are more than classrooms. They are an integral part of our community, providing children with a sense of belonging and families with invaluable support.

We are incredibly grateful for the progress made for the 2026–2027 school year, but we must ensure that this progress continues for future generations of Greenpoint children.

Let's Keep the Momentum Going! 

Our goal is simple: Every Greenpoint family should have a fair opportunity to access high quality, publicly funded 3K and Pre-K education in their own neighborhood.

We have already shown what our community can accomplish when we work together. Now, we need your support to build on that success.

Please sign and share this petition with fellow Greenpoint parents, neighbors, and community members.

Together, we can make Greenpoint an even better place for young families to live, learn, and grow.