This policy brief summarizes findings from research conducted by the author. The goal of the research was to understand what steps administrators of Universal Pre-K networks in a variety of cities are taking to reduce the complexity associated with the application process. In order to answer these questions semi-structured interviews were conducted with six representatives from Universal Pre-K Programs in three Massachusetts cities (Cambridge, Northampton, and Springfield) and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Interviews were conducted with key informants who were identified by Strategies for Children through existing connections. Informants from Philadelphia were identified through researcher connections. All informants were public school or city employees, though each spoke about collaboration with partners implementing preschool at community-based organizations (CBOs). (author abstract)