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# New York’s Early Learning Standards

## New York’s NYS Prekindergarten Learning Standards: The official early learning framework — all 8 developmental domains and how Experience Curriculum aligns to each one.

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New York framework overview## New York’s NYS Prekindergarten Learning Standards: The official early learning standards framework

New York’s early learning standards are organized under the New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards: A Resource for School Success, administered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). The Standards are required under Part 100 Regulations of the Commissioner and apply to licensed childcare centers, Head Start programs, and public and non-public prekindergarten programs serving preschool-age children.

New York’s Prekindergarten Learning Standards define developmental expectations across five key domains and guide curriculum planning and program quality. Programs can view current guidance at the [NYSED Early Learning page](https://nysed.gov/early-learning)
.

Framework name

New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards: A Resource for School Success

Administered by

New York State Education Department (NYSED)

Age range covered

Prekindergarten through kindergarten entry

QUALITYstarsNY

New York’s QRIS is called QUALITYstarsNY, a voluntary five-star system for early childhood programs. Programs are evaluated on evidence-based practices across learning environment, family engagement, staff development, and child assessment. Using a research-based curriculum aligned to New York’s Prekindergarten Learning Standards supports higher QUALITYstarsNY ratings.

Explore by developmental domain## New York’s NYS Prekindergarten Learning Standards domains and Experience Curriculum alignment

Select a developmental domain below to see how New York’s NYS Prekindergarten Learning Standards defines that domain, the key milestones by age group, and exactly how Experience Curriculum activities and skills map to each NYS Prekindergarten Learning Standards indicator.

[Social-Emotional DevelopmentSelf-regulation, peer relationships, identity, empathy, and emotional expressionExplore New York Social-Emotional Development standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/new-york/social-emotional/)
[Language & LiteracyReceptive and expressive language, phonological awareness, early reading and writingExplore New York Language & Literacy standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/new-york/language-literacy/)
[Mathematics & ReasoningNumber sense, patterns, measurement, spatial reasoning, and early problem-solvingExplore New York Mathematics & Reasoning standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/new-york/mathematics/)
[ScienceObservation, inquiry, cause-and-effect, and exploration of the natural worldExplore New York Science standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/new-york/science/)
[Social StudiesCommunity, family, cultural identity, roles, and civic understandingExplore New York Social Studies standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/new-york/social-studies/)
[Creative ArtsVisual arts, music, movement, dramatic play, and creative expressionExplore New York Creative Arts standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/new-york/creative-arts/)
[Physical DevelopmentGross and fine motor skills, body awareness, health, and self-careExplore New York Physical Development standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/new-york/physical-development/)
[Approaches to LearningCuriosity, persistence, initiative, flexibility, and attentionExplore New York Approaches to Learning standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/new-york/approaches-to-learning/)

Curriculum alignment## How Experience Curriculum aligns to New York’s NYS Prekindergarten Learning Standards

Experience Curriculum is formally aligned to New York’s NYS Prekindergarten Learning Standards across all three age bands — Baby (birth to 18 months), Toddler (18 to 36 months), and Preschool (3 to 5 years) — and all 8 developmental domains. The [New York Prekindergarten Learning Standards Alignment PDF](https://www.mothergoosetime.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/New-York_Experience-2025-Alignment.pdf)
 documents how every Experience Curriculum activity and skill maps to a specific NYS Prekindergarten Learning Standards indicator.

For New York programs using brightwheel, developmental observations can be logged directly in the app during or after activities, automatically building each child’s portfolio and supporting QUALITYstarsNY curriculum documentation requirements.

Download the alignment PDF

The [New York Prekindergarten Learning Standards Alignment PDF](https://www.mothergoosetime.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/New-York_Experience-2025-Alignment.pdf)
 is a free resource documenting how every Experience Curriculum activity maps to New York’s NYS Prekindergarten Learning Standards indicators — suitable for QRIS review submissions and licensing documentation.

Frequently asked questions## Common questions about New York’s early learning standards

What is New York’s official early learning framework?

New York uses the New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards: A Resource for School Success, administered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), as its official early learning framework. The Standards are required under Part 100 Regulations of the Commissioner and apply to licensed childcare centers, Head Start programs, and public and non-public pre-K programs statewide.

Is Experience Curriculum aligned to New York’s Prekindergarten Learning Standards?

Yes. Experience Curriculum is formally aligned to New York’s Prekindergarten Learning Standards across all age bands (Baby, Toddler, and Preschool) and all 8 developmental domains. The New York Alignment PDF maps every Experience Curriculum activity to the specific New York standard it supports, providing documentation for QUALITYstarsNY reviews and licensing visits.

Does New York have a Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)?

Yes. New York’s QRIS is called QUALITYstarsNY, a voluntary five-star system for early childhood programs evaluated on learning environment, family engagement, staff development, and child assessment. Using a research-based curriculum aligned to New York’s Prekindergarten Learning Standards supports higher QUALITYstarsNY ratings.

Which New York programs are required to follow the Prekindergarten Learning Standards?

All licensed public and non-public prekindergarten programs in New York are required to use a curriculum aligned to the Prekindergarten Learning Standards under Part 100 Regulations. Universal Pre-K (UPK) programs must demonstrate curriculum alignment as a condition of state funding.

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