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Welcome
A message from Head of School David Egolf and Assistant Head of School Mansi Vasa.
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Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
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Learn about Corlears School's history, educational philosophy, mission, core values, and more.
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Admissions Overview
Everything prospective families need to know about Corlears admissions.
How to Apply
Outlining the admissions processes for each of our academic programs, from toddlers through fifth grade.
Tours, Events, and Webinars
Visit our campus and go inside the curriculum with school leadership. 
TEAM Tuition Model
Changing the paradigm from financial aid to equitable tuition level-setting for all families.
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Everything you need to know about Corlears School in one handy booklet. Follow the link to receive a digital copy in your inbox.
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Early Childhood Division
Toddler
The Roots program for ages 16–24 months celebrates the way toddlers learn best: through the art of play and wonderment. 
Nursery
The Seedlings nursery program fosters the natural wonder and curiosity of 2- and 3-year-olds.
PreK
Empowering children to become even greater participants in their learning and school community.
Elementary Division
Kindergarten
As Corlears students enter the all-important elementary years, it’s all about making connections and building independence.
Elementary
Building the foundation kids need to fall in love with learning and gain confidence for everything to come.
Middle School Outplacement
Comprehensive, individualized support for all Corlears graduates.
Auxiliary Programs
Camp Corlears
Classic summer fun with plenty of outdoor play, arts and crafts, and fun with friends. Led by Corlears teachers. Open to all.
Corlears Plus
All about the before- and after-school care available to families enrolled at Corlears.
Learn. Play. Grow.
Free family activities available on select Saturdays throughout the school year.
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Board of Trustees
Meet the volunteer Board of Trustees and learn more about the committees and structures that govern Corlears School.
School Calendar
Events, holidays, and school closings.
Families Association
Corlears families are important members of our school community, and we offer a number of ways to get involved.
Alumni
How to get connected and stay involved with Corlears School's alumni community.
Ways to Support
Corlears is a small school, but our community has a big heart — and many ways to get involved.
Make a Donation
Every dollar has a lasting impact — not just on  students attending Corlears today, but on all children who come through our doors.
Volunteer
There are a variety of opportunities available for current and alumni community members to get involved by volunteering their time. 

A TRANSFORMATIONAL VISION
The Corlears 50th Anniversary Campaign

In 2018, Corlears celebrated its 50th anniversary. In honor of this significant milestone, Corlears School embarked on a 5-year, $4 million campaign that goes beyond our physical structure; this campaign is focused on our heart. Over the past five years, Corlears has been building a truly innovative and transformational vision that is growing a new model for what a private school made just for young children can be.

Learn More About the Campaign
Fun with bubbles in the Corlears backyard with Love Child

Learn. Play. Grow.

The best in early education, free to the public on select Saturdays at Corlears School.

Learn. Play. Grow. has ended for the 2022–23 school year, but we'll return in the fall! Be sure to subscribe below to be among the first to know when LPG Saturdays are back.
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About Learn. Play. Grow.

About Learn. Play. Grow.

  • Our Mission

    Corlears School introduced Learn. Play. Grow. in October 2021. In founding this initiative, our mission has been to offer our expertise and facilities alongside a coalition of community-minded businesses and organizations in the effort to create broader inclusion and access for families in our diverse city.

  • Introduced in 2021

    We've opened our space up to hundreds of families from inside and outside our school community for completely free programming designed by our expert faculty in addition to partners including The GIANT Room, Love Child, Ramblin' Dan's Freewheelin' Band, Arts For All, and more!

  • Our Values

    Equity, access, and belonging are core to who we are as a school and nonprofit organization, and we have 50+ years of experience fostering growth through play at the early childhood and elementary levels. LPG has been an exciting opportunity to share our mission with local families, and this is just the beginning!

  • Changing the Paradigm

    Learn. Play. Grow. is also part of a larger initiative that includes shifting many aspects of the traditional independent school model, including the Tuition Equity and Access Model (TEAM), which has changed the paradigm from financial aid to equitable tuition level-setting for all Corlears families.

     

    We hope to see you soon! 

Corlears School introduced Learn. Play. Grow. in October 2021. In founding this initiative, our mission has been to offer our expertise and facilities alongside a coalition of community-minded businesses and organizations in the effort to create broader inclusion and access for families in our diverse city.

We've opened our space up to hundreds of families from inside and outside our school community for completely free programming designed by our expert faculty in addition to partners including The GIANT Room, Love Child, Ramblin' Dan's Freewheelin' Band, Arts For All, and more!

 

Equity, access, and belonging are core to who we are as a school and nonprofit organization, and we have 50+ years of experience fostering growth through play at the early childhood and elementary levels. LPG has been an exciting opportunity to share our mission with local families, and this is just the beginning!

Learn. Play. Grow. is also part of a larger initiative that includes shifting many aspects of the traditional independent school model, including the Tuition Equity and Access Model (TEAM), which has changed the paradigm from financial aid to equitable tuition level-setting for all Corlears families.

We hope to see you soon!

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LPG's Impact

At the end of last year's season, we asked our attendees to fill out an impact survey. Here's what some of our parents had to say. 

"[Learn. Play. Grow.] opened my mind about what early childhood education should look like."
"In The GIANT Room, I enjoyed how one staffer answered all the children’s questions but refrained doing the task for the child. She instead would ask, "How can you problem-solve?" This was a teaching moment even for me and I learned that kids are capable of handling tasks themselves. I started using this approach with my kids. So I even learned from The GIANT Room!"
"[It was memorable] to see my child embrace new faces and a new environment. The staff made her feel so comfortable."
"This was really a tremendous experience for our children."

Programming Partners

Thank you to the partners, past and present, who have helped bring Learn. Play. Grow. to our growing community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the COVID safety guidelines at LPG? All guests ages 5+ must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Masks are optional, and we encourage guests to stay home if they're not feeling well. 
Does my child have to be a student or alumni of Corlears School to take part in programming?

Nope! We founded this initiative to promote greater access and equity in our Chelsea community and surrounding boroughs, especially as families have struggled to maintain children's academic growth and wellbeing during the continued COVID-19 crisis. All families are welcome.
How do I register to attend? Registration will be available on Sawyer, though we're not live for the 2022–23 year quite yet. 
How much does Learn. Play. Grow. cost?

Programming is completely free. Donations are accepted, however, and will be used to fund future programming in addition to our Tuition Equity and Accessibility Model (TEAM).
I want to partner with Corlears School, either as a programming partner or as a corporate sponsor. How can I do that?

Wonderful! So glad you asked. Please email us at lpg@corlearsschool.org and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

How to Apply to Corlears School

Since 1968, Corlears has been one of the few schools in NYC focused exclusively on the early years of education, because the start of your child’s academic life should be nothing short of exceptional.
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