Frequently Asked Questions

• There are 120 students enrolled for the 2021-22 school year.

• Average class size is 10-15 students depending on the age level.

• 2 teachers per classroom at each age level.

We have 42 faculty and staff members for the 2021-22 school year.

• Head Teachers hold a Masters Degree

• Assistant Teachers hold or are studying for Masters Degree

• Fall 2011 marked the completion of the first phase of Corlears’ expansion and renovation project. As a result, all of Corlears new features are compliant with environmentally sound principles and the American Disabilities Act.

• There are 11 light-filled and spacious classrooms. A piazza exists on each of the classroom floors which is intended for informal gathering, student drop-off and pick-up.

• Our library has 7,500 books.

• There is a 720 square foot art studio.

• Self-contained science lab.

• A 1,720 square foot gym.

• A music room.

• Enclosed yard for recreation and play.

We have staggered our arrival and dismissal schedules based on the need for social distancing.

• Drop-off: Between 8:25–8:45 a.m., depending on classroom.

• Dismissal (half day nursery programs): Between 11:45 a.m. and Noon.

• Dismissal (full day preschool and elementary programs): Between 3:00–3:15 p.m. Dismissal is 30 minutes earlier on Thursdays to accommodate staff meetings.

The Roots toddler program follow its own arrival and dismissal schedule. See here for more information.

Corlears offers three different extended day options for families for a small fee:

• Early Birds — Students arrive as early as 8:00am and are supervised and accompanied to their respective classrooms at 8:30am. A small fee is charged for Early Birds.

• Corlears Plus — Is our after school childcare program. Childcare is available after school from 3:15-6:00pm. There is a daily charge.

To protect our community from infectious diseases, Corlears adheres to all federal, state and local guidelines and regulations. In accordance with Section 2164 of the New York State Public Health Law and the regulations of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the City and State require students aged 2 months to 18 years to get vaccines at specific grade levels. These requirements are based on federal recommendations, and include New York City’s requirement of an influenza vaccine. All students at Corlears must be in compliance with these immunization requirements.

Making sure that your child is healthy and vaccinated protects their health, as well as other students' health. In a school with so many very young children, it is especially critical for us to adhere to these regulations. For these reasons, Corlears will also comply with and enforce any additional regulations set forth by federal, state and local officials in response to outbreaks of infectious disease that impact our community.

• Click here to read the 2022-23 School Year New York City Medical Requirements for Child Care and New School Entrants

• Click here to read 2022-23 School Year New York State Immunization Requirements for School Entrance/Attendance

• Click here to access the 2021-22 NYC Child and Adolescent Health Examination Form

Note: Parents and guardians are required to upload the completed form above, which should reflect proof of immunization, to Magnus Health before the first day of school. More information and all of the necessary forms can be found on the Corlears Parent Portal.

As an independent school, we are required to follow state and local mandates regarding immunization for children and staff, and the same will be true for the COVID-19 vaccine for children. Also, as we did with our faculty and staff, we will provide families with time to learn about the vaccine, and consult their doctors before requiring it ahead of any state or local mandates.

Regardless of the pacing of state mandating, all children who are eligible for the vaccine (ages 6 months and older) are required to be fully vaccinated prior to the 2022-23 school year. Eligibility includes age levels approved for the vaccine through either emergency use authorization or full FDA approval. Medical exemptions will be considered.

Students are required to show proof of receiving a COVID-19 booster prior to the start of the 2022–23 school year, or within two weeks of eligibility for boosters approved after the start of the 2022-23 school year.