Admissions

The Children’s School, PS 372

The Children’s School is a free, public elementary school that offers a nurturing educational environment to meet the diverse needs of District 15 and District 75 students at three sites, one in Gowanus, one in Fort Greene and one in Borough Park.

512 CARROLL STREET

The Children’s School, P.S. 372, founded in 1992, is a unique collaborative effort between District 15 and the citywide District 75 that oversees special education programs.

The Children’s School is a district-wide school. It covers all of District 15, which includes Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Kensington, Sunset Park, Redhook, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill.

Apply to PS 372, The Children’s School  

Parents interested in touring our Carroll Street campus should contact our Parent Coordinator, Yvette Agas-Bautz.

512 CARROLL STREET

What we offer at our ICT site:

  • Innovative team teaching

  • At least 3 educators in every classroom. (Two teachers and one Educational Assistant)

  • Maximum Class Size for K-5 is 25

  • Special education services

  • ENL services

  • Music, dance, science, gym and arts programs

  • Afterschool program

  • Active parent community

  • Free busing available

Students who qualify for Free & Reduced Lunch or are English Language Learners have a strong advantage in the admissions lottery for kindergarten.

Applying to Kindergarten

All applicants for kindergarten must apply in one of the following ways:

Additional Information

Please check the NYC DOE website for information and updates about citywide admissions. You’ll need to choose ‘pre-K’ or ‘elementary’ on the left side of the page.

Children are admitted to The Children’s School/ P.S. 372 by lottery. Families are asked to fill out a one-page application.

Questions? Contact Yvette Agas-Bautz, Parent Coordinator 718- 624-5271 ext: 1110 or YAgasBautz@schools.nyc.gov.

Virtual Tour

The Children’s School

Setting up tours and visits 

Very small group tours can be arranged by contacting Yvette Agas-Bautz, Parent Coordinator (718- 624-5271 ext: 1110 or YAgasBautz@schools.nyc.gov)

13th AVENUE CAMPUS (P372K@20K331)

Our third site is co-located with the Detective WenJian Liu School of Civics and Entrepreneurship, which opened in September 2024 on the border of Borough Park and Dyker Heights in Brooklyn.

Applying to 13th Avenue Site

The District 75 Placement Office helps facilitate the placement process for all students receiving District 75 supports in 6:1:1 classrooms alongside the school’s administrators and staff. At the school level, we can offer tours and answer questions but will work together with the District Placement Office to confirm if a seat is available.

Setting up tours and visits 

Very small group tours can be arranged by contacting Yvette Agas-Bautz, Parent Coordinator (718- 624-5271 ext: 1110 or YAgasBautz@schools.nyc.gov)

Find out more
Social