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 19, 2026 (Kindergarten-Grade 12)

Admission application, Scholarship and Variable Tuition applications deadline

JANUARY 19, 2026 (18 Months-Prekindergarten)
Admission application deadline

FEBRUARY 12, 2026
Notification of Admission, Variable Tuition Awards and Scholarships

FEBRUARY 27, 2026
Response due to the School

After FEBRUARY 27, 2026
Rolling admissions as space allows for all grades

Online Application

Download Full Application (pdf)

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 a Gator Day Screening event.
  - Friday, December 19, 2025
  - Friday, January 16, 2026
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 a Gator Day Screening event.
  - Friday, December 19, 2025
  - Friday, January 16, 2026
Go to Admissions Events to register today!

Upcoming Events

List of 5 events.

Dec

11

Look@Laurel for Prospective Parents, Kindergarten-Grade 2 (Parent Only)
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Discover how Laurel School empowers girls to lead by helping them to think boldly, explore deeply, and grow with confidence. During this special preview event, prospective parents will experience our dynamic, interdisciplinary curriculum, small class sizes, and the innovative faculty who bring learning to life in these early Primary School years.

You’ll also learn how Laurel’s nationally recognized Center for Research on Girls (LCRG) shapes our approach, translating the latest research into everyday practices that help girls thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Come see what makes Laurel a place where girls truly flourish! REGISTER HERE!

Lyman Campus
Dec

12

Upper School Visit Day
12/12/2025 8:30 AM
For students applying to Upper School for the 2026–27 school year, a visit to campus is a meaningful and required part of the application experience. Come see what makes our community so vibrant—and maybe even picture yourself here! For more details and to schedule a visit please contact the Admissions Office at Admissions@LaurelSchool.org or 216.464.0946.

Lyman Campus
Dec

15

Variable Tuition Deadline for Current Families

All Campuses
Dec

19

Gator Days: Screening Event for Early Childhood Applicants
8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Children applying to our Early Learners, Preschool, and Prekindergarten programs are invited—along with their parents—to attend Gator Day, a required step in the admission process. During this engaging, play-based morning, applicants will interact with our Early Childhood teachers and future classmates in a warm, nurturing environment designed to gently assess school readiness.

While Preschool and Prekindergarten children play and explore, parents will join Laurel administrators to learn more about our philosophy, curriculum, and what sets Laurel’s Early Childhood program apart. Our Early Learners will screen alongside their parents, making it a welcoming experience for the whole family.

Early Learners (18-36m) will screen 8:30-9:15 am. Preschool and Prekindergarten (3 and 4 year olds) will screen 9:30-10:15 am.

We can’t wait to welcome you to campus and share the joy of learning at Laurel! REGISTER HERE!

Lyman Campus
Jan

9

Upper School Visit Day
1/9/2026
For students applying to Upper School for the 2026–27 school year, a visit to campus is a meaningful and required part of the application experience. Come see what makes our community so vibrant—and maybe even picture yourself here! For more details and to schedule a visit please contact the Admissions Office at Admissions@LaurelSchool.org or 216.464.0946.

Lyman Campus