Manhattan
Preschool Admissions

How to Apply & Enroll 

  1. Complete the Online Application Form & Pay Fee

    A $200 non-refundable fee is required with all applications.

    Payment must be made via credit card at the time of application submission.

    Our school platform and application form are hosted on Brightwheel. As such, you will first be prompted to create an account in order to access the form.

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  2. Complete & Return the Enrollment Contract & Pay Deposit

    After we receive your application, we will invite your child for a group playdate mid-January during our Admissions Day so that we can get to know their personality and strengths. You will receive a communication via email regarding the date/time of the class visit in early December.

Information Sessions

We offer virtual and in-person information sessions at the L’Alliance Manhattan Campus for parents who wish to learn about our program, tour our space, and observe a class. To get answers to some of the most common questions, visit our FAQ page

Register for an Info Session

Tuition

  • Application
    Fee

    • $200 — Non-refundable & non-deductible from tuition.
  • Tuition Deposit

    • $2,000 — Deductible from tuition. Non-refundable in case of cancellation by the parents. Acceptance letters/emails will be sent along with an enrollment contract including payment plan options. To guarantee your child’s spot, please return the paper-work plus the non-refundable tuition deposit within one week of receiving the acceptance notification.
  • Tuition

    • Full Day
      Mon–Fri, 8:30am–4:30pm
      $34,900
      Half Day
      Mon–Fri, 8:30–11:30am
      $26,900
      Aftercare
      $2,900

One time payment: 5% discount on the total tuition
Two installments: 2.5% discount on the total tuition
Three installments: no discount

Late Fee Policy: Please note that a $100 late fee will be charged if tuition payment is received later than the due date

Afterschool Program

An afterschool program (Mon–Fri, 4:30–6pm), with activities such as art, cooking, games, science, and theater, is available for an additional fee.

Sibling Discount: When you register two or more siblings, you receive a 5% discount on the tuition for each child. This discount is in addition to any other discount.

L’Alliance Membership: Tuition includes a complimentary L’Alliance Premier Membership (Supporting level), giving your family exclusive access to our cultural programs.