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Welcome
A message from Head of School David Egolf.
DEIB
Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
About Corlears
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 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.
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Toddler Application
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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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Welcome to Corlears

Read letters of welcome from Head of School David Egolf.

Why Choose Seedlings at Corlears?

Meet Head of School David Egolf

Welcome to Corlears School, a school for young children with a mission and purpose that extends well beyond our walls. Corlears is a diverse, warm, and dynamic school focused on what toddlers through PreK need to learn, play, and grow together. 

Our school is a beautiful space filled with the sounds of joyful children who are engaged with each other in meaningful ways, and curious about the community in which they live. Corlears School's innovative approach to tuition-setting and commitment to diversity have helped us to establish a community that is truly unique in NYC independent schools. 

David Egolf Corlears School

We keep our focus where it belongs — on the young children we serve — and we’ve simultaneously created opportunities for a continuous educational journey through to Kindergarten.

All the while, the unwavering dedication of faculty, families, administrators and school leaders are aligned towards living our mission to build a foundation of compassion, critical thinking, imagination and leadership that cultivates joy and confidence.

Come visit us, and see the magic of a uniquely diverse, exceptional school designed for young children.

Sincerely,
David Egolf
Head of School

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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