The school accepts applications for children from 2 years through 5 years at the time of enrollment.  We recommend that applications (for programs beginning in September of the following year) be submitted during the first week of September (but not before September 1st).  Applications usually are processed on a “first come, first-served” basis; but preferences are given to those for children of families affiliated with Columbia University, New York Presbyterian Hospital, the New York State Psychiatric Institute or to those for siblings.  It is important to remember that submitting an application does not guarantee admission into the school.

The second step in the application process is the school visit.  These visits typically begin in November.   The dates of the visits have no impact on acceptance; nor are they in any way formal interviews.

The Notification and Parent Reply Dates conform to the regulations of the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Great New York (ISAAGNY) of which the school is a member.   These dates usually are in early March of the year prior to enrollment. 

You will find an entire application packet within this website.  Forms may be downloaded, completed, and submitted to the school.

Download Admission Packet