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.

Office closed Monday and Tuesday for Presidents Day

The Parents League office will be closed on Monday, February 18 and Tuesday February 19 for President's Day. We will reopen at 9:00am on Wednesday.

Parents League Preschool Admissions

Preschool Admissions Workshops 2019

This 90-minute workshop, led by a Parents League School Advisor, guides families through the preschool admissions process: when to start, how to develop a list of preschools to look at, the application process, what to look for, and what to expect. See the schedule here.

Paying for college

Paying for College Without Going Broke: A College Financing Seminar

Do you have questions and need help with the financial navigation of your child’s college future? Join Kal Chany, a nationally recognized expert in the field of college financing and financial aid and author of the Princeton Review guidebook, Paying for College Without Going Broke, Thursday, March 7 at 6:30pm. Register here.

Parents League Review 2019

The Review

The Review is the annual education and parenting journal of the Parents League of New York. The 2019 issue includes articles by Wendy Mogel, Ron Taffel, Jean Schrieber, and more. Get your copy when you become a member, or purchase a copy here.

School Notification and Reply Dates 2018/19

If you're applying to independent schools for your child this fall, you'll want to mark these dates. Find out when the schools will notify you about acceptances and when you'll need to reply to them.

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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

Paying for college
Paying for College Without Going Broke: A College Financing Seminar
Speaker:
Kal Chany
Venue:
Marymount School of New York
1026 Fifth Avenue
at E. 84th Street
New York, NY 10028
United States
When:
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Time:
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Members: Register here
Non-Members: Buy Tickets here or become a member to attend for free
Turning 5: Understanding the Special Education Kindergarten Transition Process
Speaker:
Speakers: Diana Gersten and Greg Cangiano, Partners, Regina Skyer & Associates
Venue:
Parents League Office
115 East 82nd Street
Between Park & Lexington Avenues, first floor
New York, NY 10028
United States
When:
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Time:
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Members: Register here
Non-Members: Buy Tickets here or become a member to attend for free

Preschool Admissions Workshops

When:
Friday, February 22, 2019
Time:
9:00am - 10:30am
When:
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Time:
5:30pm - 7:00pm
When:
Friday, March 1, 2019
Time:
9:00am - 10:30am
When:
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Time:
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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PLNY Blog

2019 New York Preschool Admissions: Notifications and Decision Dates

Feeling overwhelmed by NYC preschool admissions process? Parents League is here to help. With notification time upon us, we can answers your important questions regarding the timeline, possible outcomes, and effective communication with schools.
 

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The Psychologist Parent

by Lisa Damour, Clinical Psychologist and Writer

After spending the day reading through research on child and adolescent development, formulating advice for parents, and providing therapeutic support for other people’s children, it can be a funny thing to come home to my own two daughters.

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