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Together to Kindergarten is a FREE kindergarten readiness program for families whose adults were educated outside the United States. It is open to all families, regardless of their background. While the classes and parent workshops are taught in English, our staff can also speak Spanish, Haitian-Creole, French and Mandarin to make sure all families can attend. 

Together to Kindergarten supports parents by providing workshops to assist them in acclimating to the culture of the United States public education system and skills to be active participants in their children’s education.

The Museum strives to create long-term relationships with the families by providing free family memberships and hosting special events throughout the year for continued support. Families can inquire about free transportation options.

Sponsorship of cricital components of the Together to Kindergarten program helps underwrite the cost of this FREE community resource. Some underwriting options are listed below:

  • $1,250 - TTK GEAR: Covers the cost of T-shirts for staff and students
  • $2,500 - FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: Covers the cost of the family and child to participate in the TTK School Success program FREE of charge
  • $2,500 - GRADUATION CEREMONIES: Covers cap & gown, individual gifts for each child at graduation, and a family-style celebratory meal
  • $5,000 - FOOD & SNACKS: Healthy breakfast for the families during parenting workshops, nut-free snacks for the children every day, and dinner for all reunion nights 
  • $5,000 - MATERIALS & SUPPLIES: Cover the cost of educational materials and teaching supplies needed for the summer and for the reunion nights
  • $5,000 - ANNUAL FAMILY MUSEUM PASSES: Provide memorable experiences to children and families who may not otherwise get to visit.
  • $10,000 - TRANSPORTATION: Help remove travel barriers for families who want to enroll in TTK

Donations are tax-deductible. If you have any questions about underwriting or making an in-kind donation to TTK, please contact Nyrekia White, Director of Advancement, at nwhite@licm.org 

Group of children sitting at tables with a teachers while playing with Play Doh.

Children learn skills to prepare them for kindergarten.

A group of adults sitting at tables all watching as a speaker presents.

Workshops provide valuable skills for parents and caregivers.

Two children looking at the camera while standing at a water table outside and holding onto a rubber duck.

Children engage in museum exhibits as part of their daily schedule.

2026 Program Information

Program Information  (English PDF)

Program Information (Spanish PDF)

Program Information (French PDF)

Program Information (Creole PDF)

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Together to Kindergarten is supported by the generosity of these foundations and corporations:​   

  • John and Janet Kornreich Charitable Foundation
  • The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co.
  • Northville Industries
  • The Marion O. and Maximilian E. Hoffman Foundation

Together to Kindergarten 20th Anniversary Underwriters (2025-26): 

  • ADJO Contracting Corp 
  • All Point, Inc. 
  • Appliance World of Huntington  
  • Claster Family Fund 
  • DM Service Solutions, Inc 
  • Ed Greco  
  • Giaquinto Masonry, Inc. 
  • Golieb Family  
  • The Peter J. Haller Family Foundation (Classroom Supplies, Snacks & Breakfast)
  • JP Morgan Chase Private Bank 
  • M & T Charitable Foundation  
  • Makena Capital Management  
  • NYU Langone Health - "RX for Play" (Annual memberships for each family)
  • Steel Equities  
  • Vertical Transportation Experts LLC 
  • Dr. Bernadine Waller 
  • Worth the Wait Travel by Patricia Cadilla  

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has been a supporter of critical initiatives for the Together to Kindergarten program.
 

Add your support of this community program by contacting the Development Office at development@licm.org or (516) 224-5813.