Schools

North Bellmore Families Can Apply For Pre-K Lottery

The deadline to apply is Feb. 14.

NORTH BELLMORE, NY — The North Bellmore School District is accepting applications for its universal pre-kindergarten program in the 2025-2026 school year.

A lottery will take place to ensure spots in the program.

Children who will be 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2025, and eligible for kindergarten in Sept. 2026,may participate in the lottery.

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Applications can be found on the district's website and can be picked up at each elementary school building from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The district anticipates hosting mostly full-day programs, with limited half-day placements. The half-day program is offered two and a half hours per day, five days a week,

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The deadline for applications is Friday, Feb. 14.

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