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Early Childhood School Application

Laurel School accepts applications for our co-ed Early Childhood School (Early Learners, Preschool, Prekindergarten and Outdoor Prekindergarten) prior and up to the application deadlines, and throughout the year, as space is available. The checklists below outline the application requirements for our four Early Childhood groups. All items must be completed before the Admissions Committee will review your application.
We will work with you every step of the way to make the application process a positive and comfortable experience for your family. Please do not hesitate to contact us with your questions at 216-464-0946 or admissions@LaurelSchool.org.

Deadlines & Notifications

  • January 13, 2025 (Grades 9-12)

    Admission application, Scholarship and Variable Tuition applications deadline
  • January 20, 2025 (Early Learners-Grade 8)

    Admission application and Variable Tuition application (Kindergarten-Grade 8 only) deadline
  • February 13, 2025

    Notification of Admission, Variable Tuition Awards and Scholarships
  • February 28, 2025

    Response due to the School
  • After February 28, 2025

    Rolling admissions as space allows for all grades

Admissions Checklist: Early Learners

List of 3 items.

  • Ages

    18 months - 3 years
  • Application

    • Application (complete online through the above link or print the pdf version)
    • $40 non-refundable application fee 
    • Parent/guardian questionnaire (complete online through the above link or print the pdf version)
  • Family visit to Laurel

    The best way to learn more about Laurel is by scheduling time to visit. Find out how on our Visiting Laurel page.

Admissions Checklist: Preschool and Prekindergarten

List of 4 items.

  • Ages

    3 - 4 years
  • Application

    • Application (complete online through the above link or print the pdf version)
    • $40 non-refundable application fee 
    • Parent/guardian questionnaire (complete online through the above link or print the pdf version)
    • Teacher evaluation, if applicable (complete online through the above link or print the pdf version)
  • Parent Visit to Laurel

    The best way to learn more about Laurel is by scheduling time to visit. Find out how on our Visiting Laurel page.
  • Student Screening

    • Preschool, Prekindergarten, and Outdoor Prekindergarten applicants are required to attend our Gator Day Screening event.
      • Friday, January 17, 2025
    Go to Admissions Events to register today!

Admissions Checklist: Outdoor Prekindergarten

List of 4 items.

  • Ages

    4 - 5 years
  • Application

    • Application (complete online through the above link or print the pdf version)
    • $40 non-refundable application fee
    • Parent/guardian questionnaire (complete online through the above link or print the pdf version)
    • Teacher evaluation, if applicable (complete online through the above link or print the pdf version)
  • Parent Visit to Laurel

    The best way to learn more about Laurel is by scheduling time to visit. Find out how on our Visiting Laurel page.
  • Student Screening

    • Preschool, Prekindergarten, and Outdoor Prekindergarten applicants are required to attend our Gator Day Screening event.
      • Friday, January 17, 2025
    Go to Admissions Events to register today!

Upcoming Events

List of 5 events.

  • Nov
    10
  • Nov
    11

    Look@Laurel for Prospective Parents, Early Learners to Prekindergarten - Parents Only

    Take a Look@Laurel and discover the school that fosters creativity and imagination in young girls and boys ages 18 months to 5 years through our play-based and cognitively-rich curriculum. Prospective Early Childhood School parents will learn about how Laurel creates an environment in which children thrive.  REGISTER HERE!
    Lyman Campus
  • Nov
    12

    Look@Laurel for Prospective African-American/Black Families

    Laurel is committed to being a diverse school community that promotes equity, justice and an opportunity for every girl to fulfill her promise. Parents of prospective African American/Black students are invited to join Co-Directors of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), as well as current students and faculty of color, in a dialogue about Laurel's commitment to being an anti-racist institution. REGISTER HERE!
    Lyman Campus
  • Nov
    13

    Upper School Preview

    Students and their parents are invited to an informative evening with presentations by Laurel's Upper School leadership team, faculty and current Upper School students. Questions will be answered about course options, athletics, arts, college guidance, internships, service learning and student-led research to show first-hand what sets Laurel's Upper School apart. REGISTER HERE!
    Lyman Campus
  • Nov
    15

    Look@Laurel for Prospective Families, Grades 6-8

    Take a Look@Laurel and discover the school that will inspire your daughter to think creatively and solve problems through an interdisciplinary curriculum and small classes taught by innovative faculty. Prospective parents will learn about how Laurel puts research into action to create an environment in which girls thrive. REGISTER HERE!
    Lyman Campus
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