You should definitely try for the public school lottery, which is coming up soon for next year. They used to provide both before and after care, that got cut, but I think some schools have added it back in. They are free and our children had a very positive experience. If you live in a neighborhood with a school with Pre-K, you have neighborhood preference and your child is likely to get in. Even if you don't live in a neighborhood with a school with Pre-K, it's still worth trying.