Admissions

Welcome to preschool admissions! Here you’ll find an overview of our admissions process, important dates, and opportunities to learn more and stay connected.

Our 2027-28 Application will be available on September 8th, 2026! 

If you would like to be added to our admissions distribution list, please email us at admissions@rsprep.com and we’ll notify you with admissions related updates.

Please email us at admissions@rsprep.com with any  26-27 program availability inquiries and general questions.

Important Dates

STEP 1: Application

Our application will guide you through the decisions on age group, as well as language and schedule preferences. At the end, you will be prompted to schedule a school tour with us.

We have two admissions cycles to select from: Early or Regular Admissions. Early applicants receive an increased rate of acceptance and their admissions notification in December. Regular applicants receive admissions notifications in February/March. The enrollment deposit is the same for both.

 

STEP 1: Application

Our application will guide you through the decisions on age group, as well as language and schedule preferences. At the end, you will be prompted to schedule a school tour with us.

We have two admissions cycles to select from: Early or Regular Admissions. Early applicants receive an increased rate of acceptance and their admissions notification in December. Regular applicants receive admissions notifications in February/March. The enrollment deposit is the same for both.

 

STEP 2: Tour

Whether you are applying for early or regular admissions, a tour will provide families with a greater insight into our environment, our day-to-day experiences, and our curriculum. Furthermore, our tours will give you a chance to interact with our staff and administrative team!
Tours run approximately 45-60 minutes so plan accordingly. After applying, you will be prompted to schedule your tour visit.

STEP 2: Tour

Whether you are applying for early or regular admissions, a tour will provide families with a greater insight into our environment, our day-to-day experiences, and our curriculum. Furthermore, our tours will give you a chance to interact with our staff and administrative team!
Tours run approximately 45-60 minutes so plan accordingly. After applying, you will be prompted to schedule your tour visit.

STEP 3: Parent Meetings

All prospective families will attend a parent meeting. Early applicant meetings will be scheduled prior to the early admissions deadline and Regular applicant meetings will be scheduled in early January.

Parent meetings are an opportunity for our team to learn more about your family and your goals for your child’s early childhood education. Meetings are for parents only and are approximately 20 minutes.

Open House

We’d love to invite you in person to meet the RSP family! This optional evening opportunity gives you the chance to tour our facility, meet our administration, and learn more about our philosophy, staff, and programs. Nothing beats seeing the school in person!

Fall 2026 Open House Dates and Registration Coming Soon!

Email us at admissions@rsprep.com if you would like to be notified when dates and registration information is available.

 

Open House

We’d love to invite you in person to meet the RSP family! This optional evening opportunity gives you the chance to tour our facility, meet our administration, and learn more about our philosophy, staff, and programs. Nothing beats seeing the school in person!

Fall 2026 Open House Dates and Registration Coming Soon!

Email us at admissions@rsprep.com if you would like to be notified when dates and registration information is available.

 

  • HRP Mama’s Early Education Fair
    • Information coming soon!
  • Downtown Early Childhood Association (DECA) Preschool Fair
    • Information coming soon!
  • HRP Mama’s Early Education Fair
    • Information coming soon!
  • Downtown Early Childhood Association (DECA) Preschool Fair
    • Information coming soon!

Admissions Fairs

Admissions Fairs are a great place to learn more about Reade Street Prep and other wonderful schools in lower Manhattan! Please email admissions@rsprep.com with any additional questions.

 

Admissions Fairs

Admissions Fairs are a great place to learn more about Reade Street Prep and other wonderful schools in lower Manhattan! Please email admissions@rsprep.com with any additional questions.

 

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Reade Street Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, disability, national or ethnic origin in the administration of our admission policies, educational policies, or any school administered programs.

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Exmissions

Choosing where your child continues their education is an important next step!

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FAQ's

Have more questions? You are probably not the only one.

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Meet Our Team

Learn more about our talented and passionate educators.

Our Team

I feel confident sending my children to RSP and know they are in safe, competent and loving hands. ”

Blair Lichter, Parent