Become a Member School
The Parents League currently has approximately 350 member schools, comprised of New York City private and independent preschools, elementary and secondary schools, country day schools in the tristate area and boarding schools across the country and globe. Annual membership dues are based on the total enrollment of the school.
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We Help With Outreach
Partner with Parents League as we provide school advisory services to families in New York City and beyond. Our school advisory team will learn more about your school and take that knowledge to their appointments with families.
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What’s Included for Schools?
Our core values drive our work. We are welcoming, inclusive, professional, trustworthy and collaborative
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Annual Independent School Fairs
Each year, PLNY holds fairs featuring our member schools for boarding schools, middle and upper day schools, kindergarten, preschool, and special education.
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Grade Openings
Member schools keep PLNY advisors informed of school openings throughout the year.
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Online School Directory
Comprehensive online resource for PLNY family members. Includes detailed information about member schools in a digital format.
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Parents League Publications
Publications distributed to families highlight articles by heads of school and valuable information like school enrollments and tuitions.
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Spring Reception
Annual community event celebrating school heads and admission directors of PLNY member schools.
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Directory of Member Schools
Annual roster distributed to PLNY family members. The directory includes school contact information, enrollment, age/grade ranges, and tuition/fee information.
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Panel Presentations
Annual presentations for prospective parents that feature admissions directors from PLNY member schools.
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Advisory Services
PLNY advisors regularly visit member schools to stay up-to-date on their educational approaches and learning environments so they can better advise families.
What’s Required to Become our School Member?
Ongoing Day and Boarding Schools
To apply to become a Parents League Member School, an independent and/or proprietary day or boarding school must be in existence for a minimum of five years. Applicants for School Membership must also be accredited by a regional association, an ICAISA-affiliated accrediting association, or other international accrediting body with a recognized evaluation process that includes a self-study and site visit component.
Preschools
To apply to become a Parents League Member Preschool, a preschool must be licensed with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene/Bureau of Child Care and be in existence for a minimum of five years. PLNY strongly recommends that preschools hold membership with one or more early childhood associations, including but not limited to NAEYC, AMS, AMI or Waldorf association, and gives preference to schools with recognized evaluation processes that include a self-study and site visit component.