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Welcome
A message from Head of School David Egolf and Assistant Head of School Mansi Vasa.
DEIB
Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
About Corlears
Learn about Corlears School's history, educational philosophy, mission, core values, and more.
Faculty and Staff
Meet our faculty and staff and explore the directory.
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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 PreK.
Events and Webinars
Visit our campus and go inside the curriculum with school leadership. 
Tuition & TEAM
Changing the paradigm from financial aid to equitable tuition level-setting for all families.
Quick Links
Toddler Application
TADS
Ravenna
Clarity
School Programs
Toddler
The Toddler program for ages 12–24 months celebrates the way toddlers learn best: through the art of play and wonderment.
Nursery
The Nursery program fosters the natural wonder and curiosity of 2- and 3-year-olds.
PreK
Empowering 4-year-old children to become even greater participants in their learning and school community.
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.
See Complete Program Overview
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. 

THE ROAD TO OUR FIRST ENDOWMENT

The Tuition Equity Fund (TEF) will serve as the foundation for Corlears School’s first-ever endowment. Corlears has committed significant resources to become the leading school for young children driven by diversity and equity. 

Through the Tuition Equity Fund, we strive to cultivate inclusion and belonging for all community members for generations to come. Your support of the TEF brings to life our vision of a vibrant and connected community like no other in New York City.

Learn More About the Tuition Equity Fund
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Program Overview

A complete overview of our academic and auxiliary programs serving toddlers through PreK, and a snapshot of our progressive approach to education.
A joyful start for children — a community for families
 
At Corlears, we believe the earliest years matter most. Corlears focuses on serving our youngest learners — Toddlers, Nursery, and PreK — within a warm, values-driven Early Learning Center. We combine decades of early childhood expertise with modern-day flexibility, offering full-day and year-round care to support families as much as children.

School Programs

Decades of deep thinking about early childhood education has gone into the development of the Corlears curriculum, and it shows in our graduates’ lifelong love of learning and their sense of responsibility to their community. Browse our available school programs below.

Optional Wraparound Care Program

For families who need full-day care, extended days are available for registration on a month-by-month basis, as an optional add-on. Children who stay for extended day will be cared for our by childcare team from 11:30–3:00 or from 11:30–6:00. This team supervises lunch, nap, and free play in the afternoon. 
 
A summer program for June-August is also available for all ages.

Auxiliary Programs

At Corlears, we believe that the values that shape our community should be woven into every aspect of our daily lives, both inside and outside of the classroom. Corlears offers a variety of auxiliary programs that empower children to explore new interests, build connections, and have fun!

Corlears Plus is after school programming for families enrolled at Corlears School. Programming on the current page is for the 2025-26 school year.

Auxiliary programming, aside from Corlears Plus, is available to all families.

Why Choose Seedlings at Corlears?

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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!

Submit an Inquiry