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Determine Appropriate Learning Tier

Early Learning Program (2-3 year olds)
- General Recommendation: Child’s Date of Birth (August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021). All applicants must be at least 2 years old by August 1, 2023.
Preschool Program (3-4 year olds)
- General Recommendation: Child’s Date of Birth (August 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020)
Pre-Kindergarten Program ( 4-5 year olds)
- General Recommendation: Child’s Date of Birth (August 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019)

Submit Application

To begin, you will need to create an account with Ravenna. NCRC uses Ravenna Solutions to manage our application process.

Early Learning Program: Use N1 or N2 grade designations in Ravenna.
Preschool Program: Use PS grade designation in Ravenna.
Pre-Kindergarten Program: Use PK grade designation in Ravenna.

All applicants must be at least 2 years old by August 1.

For best consideration, families are encouraged to adhere to Admissions deadlines. NCRC will continue to work with families and consider applications after deadlines as program space allows.

Submit Preschool Recommendation Form

The Preschool Teacher Evaluation provides the opportunity for insights from a current or former teacher, program director or instructor to be shared.

Completion of this form by a teacher or program director is recommended for applicants who have participated in any structured Early Childhood program to include preschool, day care or play groups. The form is not required of applicants who have not participated in a structured program to date.

Submit Developmental Supporting Documents and Reports (Required of Applicants with Documentation)

If applicable, attach reports, evaluation and treatment plans generated by any therapists, specialists,physicians or educational professionals. Documents should be submitted under the application step Therapist, Physician & Other Provider Evaluations & Reports. This information helps NCRC’s Team provide each family with information about support NCRC may provide each child.

PLEASE NOTE: This step is NOT REQUIRED of applicants who do not have any evaluations or reports to submit. This step is REQUIRED of any applicant who has received documentation as referenced above.

Submit Tuition Assistance Program Application through TADS

Attend Play Session

The play session is designed to observe your child in our school setting and to determine appropriate placement within NCRC classes. Children will be in small groups with other children of similar ages. We request that one adult accompany and remain with your child in the classroom during the 45-minute play session. We want this visit to be a fun, relaxing and exciting time for all involved. The play session is optional, but does provide an opportunity for NCRC and families to get to know each other better.

Non-Discrimination Statement

NCRC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin (including English Language Learners), age, disability, genetic information, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, tuition assistance, or any other school-administered programs.

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Steps to Apply

Determine Appropriate Learning Tier

Submit Application

To begin, you will need to create an account with Ravenna. NCRC uses Ravenna Solutions to manage our application process.

Submit Video Footage

Submit Preschool Recommendation Form

Submit Developmental Supporting Documents and Reports (Required of Applicants with Documentation)

Submit Tuition Assistance Program Application through TADS

Attend Play Session

Non-Discrimination Statement

Application Deadlines

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