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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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Blog

Press and Media Coverage

Careers

FAQs

Parent Reviews

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.

Quick Links

Roots Toddler Application

Outplacement

TADS

Ravenna

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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.

Download the Viewbook

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.

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.

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

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The Corlears School Blog

Parents have questions, Corlears has answers! Sharing what we’ve learned from 50+ years of teaching young children.

Here you'll find articles, videos, and other resources about early childhood and early years education, plus news and updates from inside Corlears and our wider community.

How to Talk About Race and Identity with Older Children

By ages 8 to 10, upper elementary students are able to have deeper conversations about ...

How to Talk About Race and Identity with Kindergarteners

Between ages 5 and 7, kids are internalizing messages about race and diversity in ...

How to Talk About Race and Identity With Toddlers

Children ages 2 to 4 begin developing an awareness of their identity and the identity of ...

Students Dive Into Mock Caldecott Awards Project

Corlears students got a taste of what it’s like to be on the Caldecott Medal award ...

Corlears Board of Trustees Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The school’s leadership echoed their support for the school’s diversity, equity and ...

Building a Partnership with Your Child’s Teachers at Conferences

Conferences are a regular part of school communication between teachers and families. ...

Separation Anxiety: Tips on How to Say Goodbye

Watch this video to get advice on how to say goodbye to your child in a way that sets ...

Elementary Math Game: How To Play 'What Comes Next?'

Practice patterns at home with this math game for early elementary school students, ...

Kids Art Activity: How to Make Recycled Robots and Animals

You can find inspiration for art anywhere – including your recycling bin! Kids looking ...

Our Stand for Justice, Equity, and Inclusion

Since its founding in 1968, Corlears School has been dedicated to bringing social justice ...

Anti-Racist Parenting: Recommended Resources for White Families

Children become aware of race and form ideas about identity at an early age, based on ...

Helping Children Build Confidence Through Music

Looking for ways to support your child in building confidence? Try music! Corlears music ...

What Is Choice Time? Why Students Love This After-School Option

Choice Time is structured free time allows kids a chance to play with friends and engage ...

Kindergarten Math: Teaching Number Combinations

Learning to group numbers is one of most important math lessons kindergarteners learn. ...

Kindergarten Math: How to Practice Patterns

Did you know that mastering patterns in kindergarten math develops critical thinking ...

Why We Love the Book ‘How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk’

Why Corlears School educators recommend the book How to Talk so Kids will Listen and ...

Corlears Alum and Author Amanda Stern Speaks About Anxiety in Children

Corlears welcomed back alum Amanda Stern, the author of Little Panic, who spoke with ...

The Corlears Core Values

The entire Corlears faculty and staff identified words that represent our school and ...

Top Tips for Helping Toddlers with Separation Anxiety

Starting nursery school, preschool, or daycare for the first time can also be ...

3 Expert Tips to Stop 'Summer Brain Drain'

Put an end to the “summer slide!” A Corlears teacher offers creative ways families can ...

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