Benefits of Family Membership

Ongoing Advisor Support

  • PLNY advisors are expert educators with comprehensive experience & close working relationships with hundreds of independent schools.

  • Receive unlimited 1-1 advisory meetings to discuss preschool, kindergarten, lower, middle, upper, boarding or special needs admission. 

Publications & Resources 

  • the Review—receive PLNY’s annual journal on parenting & education.

  • Guide to New York City Preschools—access the only annually updated New York City preschool guide, including nearly 300 listings.

  • Let’s Play—explore a comprehensive directory featuring activities for infants, toddlers & preschoolers.

  • Online School Directory—search a list of over 300 independent & private schools with detail & up-to-date information about enrollment, tuition, ages & more.

  • Parents League Online Newsletter & Blog—learn from PLNY’s exclusive articles & videos on parenting & education.

  • Educational provider and camp resource listings—research opportunities for your family.

Panels & Presentations

  • Access to free presentations from top experts in the fields of parenting & education—including authors, family psychologists, longtime educators, local heads of schools, & more. 

Ongoing Member Rate

  • After the first 12 months of membership, families will be offered the opportunity to renew membership at a discounted "ongoing member" rate.

 

Become a family member now!
 

If you’re applying for financial aid at independent schools, apply for a discounted membership.

 

 

Upcoming Events

Kindergarten Admissions Workshop 2023
Speaker:
Anne Burns, Parents League School Advisor
Venue:
Virtual Workshop
A link will be emailed to all registrants
New York, NY 10028
When:
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Members: Register here
High School and Middle School NYC Admissions
Speaker:
Evie Gurney, Parents League School Advisor
Venue:
Virtual Workshop
A link will be emailed to all registrants
New York, NY 10028
When:
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Members: Register here

PLNY Blog

Visit independent schools and learn about their programs. Find 2023 school open houses, info sessions, school tours, and more! Our member schools are hosting a variety of in-person and virtual events this fall.

by Stefanie Goldenberg for the Tutoring League of New York

Invite your student to look at the college admissions essay as an opportunity to reflect upon their own lives filled with the 3 Ps: Purpose. Passion. Potential.