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Corlears Roots
Your child's Corlears journey starts here, with a toddler program that celebrates how toddlers learn best: through the art of play and wonderment.
A message from Head of School David Egolf and Assistant Head of School Mansi Vasa.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
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Everything prospective families need to know about Corlears admissions.
Outlining the admissions processes for each of our academic programs, from toddlers through fifth grade.
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Changing the paradigm from financial aid to equitable tuition level-setting for all families.
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Early Childhood Division
The Roots program for ages 12–24 months celebrates the way toddlers learn best: through the art of play and wonderment.
The Seedlings nursery program fosters the natural wonder and curiosity of 2- and 3-year-olds.
Empowering children to become even greater participants in their learning and school community.
Elementary Division
As Corlears students enter the all-important elementary years, it’s all about making connections and building independence.
Building the foundation kids need to fall in love with learning and gain confidence for everything to come.
Comprehensive, individualized support for all Corlears graduates.
Auxiliary Programs
Classic summer fun with plenty of outdoor play, arts and crafts, and fun with friends. Led by Corlears teachers. Open to all.
All about the before- and after-school care available to families enrolled at Corlears.
Free family activities available on select Saturdays throughout the school year.
Meet the volunteer Board of Trustees and learn more about the committees and structures that govern Corlears School.
Events, holidays, and school closings.
Corlears families are important members of our school community, and we offer a number of ways to get involved.
How to get connected and stay involved with Corlears School's alumni community.
Corlears is a small school, but our community has a big heart — and many ways to get involved.
Every dollar has a lasting impact — not just on students attending Corlears today, but on all children who come through our doors.
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.