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Learn. Play. Grow.
Free family activities available on select Saturdays throughout the school year.
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Learn. Play. Grow.

Join us for free early childhood programming run by our teachers and program partners on select Saturdays throughout the school year.
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What Is Learn. Play. Grow. at Corlears?

Learn. Play. Grow. (LPG) is our school’s initiative to provide free community programming for children ages 0-4 (enrolled in Corlears or not) on select Saturdays throughout the school year.

Since 2021, we've opened our school up to hundreds of families, providing numerous kid-centric activities run by our teachers and program partners throughout the morning, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The 2026-27 Season Starts October 17!

We're keeping the ongoing activities you love and adding a few new things:

  • Curriculum-inspired activities: Corlears teachers will lead activities connected to what our Nursery and PreK students are exploring that month.
  • Toddler jam sessions are back! By popular demand, music jams with our program partner Kids at Work are now part of the regular schedule.
  • Meet our Admissions team: Curious about Corlears? Stop by with your questions. It's a low-pressure way to learn more about our school.

Learn. Play. Grow. is always free, and we'd love to see you there! Check out our season schedule below.

LPG Dates & Schedule

2026–2027 Dates
 
October 17, 2026 March 6, 2027
November 14, 2026 April 10, 2027
December 12, 2026 May 15, 2027
February 6, 2027  

Monthly Activity Schedule

Each Saturday, we run programming from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. for children ages 0–4 and their caregivers. For the 2026-27 season, the LPG schedule will be as follows:

9:30–11:30 a.m.

Backyard Open Play
For ages 1–4

Let your children run, climb, ride tricycles, and play in our purpose-built outdoor space.

9:30–11:30 a.m.

Toddler Open Play
For ages 6 months–2.5 years

Caregivers are invited to accompany their child in our Toddler classroom for open-ended discovery, sensory exploration, and socialization.

9:30–11:30 a.m.

Meet Our Admissions Team
For parents/caregivers

Curious about Corlears for your child? Have questions about our curriculum? Stop by the lobby throughout the morning to chat with a member of our Admissions Team to learn more.

10:15–10:45 a.m.

Treasure Trunk Theatre
For ages 1–4

Join Treasure Trunk Theatre for an interactive musical adventure filled with songs, storytelling, movement, and imaginative play.

10:45–11:30 a.m.

Classroom Connection
For ages 2–4

New this year, Corlears teachers will be running activities connected to the school's curriculum and based on what our Nursery and PreK students are learning that month.

11:15 a.m.–12 p.m.

Arts for All
For ages 3–4

Arts for All's teachers will guide children in a themed arts-and-crafts activity designed to spark imagination.

11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Kids at Work Toddler Jam Session
For ages 6 months–1.5 years

Kids at Work introduces age-appropriate musical activities led by a professional musician. Caregivers are encouraged to participate alongside their toddlers as you sing, move, and explore rhythm together with scarves, instruments, bubbles, and more.

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Sign up to receive the Learn. Play. Grow. newsletter and be the first to know about new programming, special events, and more.

Programming Partners

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

Equity & Access at Corlears

Equity, access, and belonging are core to who we are as a school and nonprofit organization, and we have nearly 60 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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Make a Donation to Learn. Play. Grow.

LPG's mission of providing NYC families with free access to our facilities, programming, and early years expertise relies on the generous support of families like yours. Every dollar counts, and monthly giving in small amounts is available!

Corlears School is a public charity under Code Section 509 (a)(I) and exempt from federal income tax per Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. EIN # 13-5653140. No goods or services will be provided in consideration of this contribution. All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. 
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Connect with Admissions 

Interested in enrolling your child at Corlears School? Submit an inquiry and a member of the admissions team will follow up as soon as possible. For any questions, email us at admissions@corlearsschool.org. We look forward to getting to know your family!

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