Corlears Plus

One of the many ways we are committed to providing families with the supports they need is through Corlears Plus, a program designed to provide before- and after-school care for students in PreK and above. At Corlears, our values are the cornerstone of our community and guide us every day, in and out of the classroom; through Plus, families can have peace of mind while their children continue to learn, play, and grow in an age-appropriate, nurturing, and engaging environment.

Early Birds: Early Morning Childcare

Early Birds is for students in PreK and above and runs from 8–8:30 a.m. on all school mornings. Families must arrive at the front of the school between 8–8:15 a.m., where they will be greeted by the Early Birds teacher.

Activities take place in the library or gym and include games, arts and crafts, reading, and storytelling, followed by a supportive transition into the school day. Breakfast is not provided, but children are welcome to bring their breakfast with them and eat it during early morning group.

Early Birds Pricing

Families can enroll in Early Birds for a weekly flat fee of $20 per student, which remains the same whether your child attends one or all five days of the school week. So, you have the flexibility to use the program as little or as much as you need at a reasonable price that is also scaled to your family's TEAM tuition level.

Any parent or caregiver attending board or committee meetings can leave their children at Early Birds at no cost.

Plus: After-School Programs

Corlears School's after-school programming, called Plus, offers two options for child care and enrichment: specialty classes by interest, and Choice Time, our general after-school care. After-school programming is in session daily for any full-time students, starting from your child’s afternoon dismissal time until 6:00 p.m.

Plus Pricing

Specialty classes are generally $650 per trimester, though we occasionally have higher-cost (and higher-fun!) options available. General after-school care (also known as Choice Time) is $45 per day, or families can opt to pay $495 for an entire trimester. The prices listed here are the maximum a family will be asked to pay, as the cost for all programming under Corlears Plus is scaled to a family's TEAM tuition level.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does payment work? Through Sawyer, our before- and after-school registration system.

What if I need to send my child to Plus on a day they don’t typically attend Plus?

Please email the following people as soon as you are aware of a change to your child’s Plus schedule:

Your child’s classroom teachers
plus@corlearsschool.org

What if I am a few minutes late to pick up my child? There is a 15-minute grace period following dismissal before parents are charged for a day of Plus; meaning, parents will not be charged for Plus if arriving to pick up their children before 3:30 p.m. After this 15-minute grace period, if a child is still at Plus, parents will be charged the full fee of $45 (scaled to TEAM level).

What if I arrive after 6:00 p.m. to pick up my child? Parents are expected to make every effort to pick up their child before 6:00 p.m. If you think that you will be late to pick up your child, please call the school and inform our receptionist. After three instances of late pick-up, parents will be required to attend a daytime meeting with the Head of School and Director of Educational Operations, during which a plan for avoiding future lateness must be presented. Any subsequent late pick-ups may result in the family losing access to Corlears Plus. (This policy is also outlined in our family handbook)

What if I have a meeting with a teacher or administrator at Corlears and need before- or after-school childcare? In the event that a family needs to attend a before- or after-school meeting at Corlears School, any child currently enrolled at Corlears School can attend Corlears Plus for the day at no charge.

Need More Support? Ask Alex!

Alex Gelman is the Director of Program Operations at Corlears School, and your go-to for any questions about Corlears Plus. He completed his undergraduate studies at Wesleyan University, and received a Masters in Elementary Education from Bank Street College. Alex oversees auxiliary programming, crisis management, and the flow of people and materials around the school. If you don't know who to ask about something, chances are he'll have an answer for you. He loves working with the passionate teachers, loving students, and caring families at Corlears.

(Also, he wants you to know that he came up with "Corlears Plus" before the proliferation of plus-named streaming services.)