Founded in 1913 as a coalition of parents and independent and private schools, the Parents League of New York supports families and children by providing a broad range of educational and parenting resources.

NYC Preschool Fair 2018

Preschool Admissions Fairs

Join us for our Annual Preschool Admissions Fair featuring preschools in Manhattan on Thursday May 10th at St. Bart's. A Brooklyn Preschool Fair Co-Sponsored by Brooklyn Early Childhood Directors' Association will be held on Monday May 14th at Poly Prep Lower School. Both fairs are free and open to the public. Register on our events page.

Parents League Preschool Admissions

Prepare for Preschool Admissions

The 2018 session of our popular Preschool Admissions Workshops begins in February for families who are applying to preschool for the 2019-20 academic year. Led by one of our experienced preschool advisors, these 90-minute workshops are offered at our office or at one of our member school locations. See the schedule here.

Choosing a Special Education School

ISAAGNY Member Schools Special Assistance for Families Displaced by Recent Storms

The Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY) Member Schools welcome inquiries regarding admission for students whose families are relocating due to recent natural disasters. Please click here for school contact information regarding openings or call the Parents League office at 212-737-7385 to speak to one of our school advisors.

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School Fair

Membership for Schools

If you represent an independent or private school click here to learn how to apply for School Membership, or call us at 212-737-7385. Annual membership dues are based on the total enrollment of the school.

Benefits
  • Annual School Fairs
  • Panel Presentations for Prospective Parents
  • Member School Directory and Publications
  • Online Member School Directory
  • Advisory Services
  • Grade Openings
  • Workshops and Forums
  • Spring Reception

More Information about Memberships for Schools

Family Membership

Take advantage of our many benefits including school admissions advice, events and publications.

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Benefits
  • School Advisory Appointments and Workshops
  • Lectures, Panels and Events on Parenting and Education
  • Parents League Publications
  • Online School Directory
  • Camp Advice and Information
  • Office Bulletin Board and Tutoring File

More Information about Family Memberships

Financial Aid Memberships available.

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Upcoming Events

Special Education and the Preschool-Aged Child
Special Education and the Preschool-Aged Child
Speaker:
Regina Skyer, Special Education Lawyer
Venue:
Parents League Office
115 East 82nd Street
Between Park & Lexington Avenues, first floor
New York, NY 10028
United States
When:
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Time:
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Members: Register here
Non-Members: Buy Tickets here or become a member to attend for free
NYC Preschool Fair 2018
Preschool Admissions Fair
Venue:
St. Bart's
325 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022
United States
When:
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Time:
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Members: Register here
Non-Members: Register here

PLNY Blog

Financial Aid Questions and Answers with Kal Chany

by Kal Chany, College Financial Aid Consultant

Don't let the process of applying for financial aid intimidate you. Kalman A. Chany, a college financial aid consultant and the author of Paying for College Without Going Broke, tackles common financial aid questions and provides solid answers through in this discussion with Gina Malin, Executive Director, Parents League of New York.

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The Lexicon of New York City Preschools

by MARJORIE GOLDSMITH, Former Director, All Souls School

We are fortunate to have many different kinds of early childhood schools in New York City. But when investigating these schools in order to choose one for your child, you may find the many educational approaches and philosophies that describe them a bit dizzying.

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