How to Apply

Early Learning Program 

• Recommended Age Range: Child's Date of Birth Between: August 1, 2022- July 31, 2023.
• Select grade N1 or N2.

Preschool Program

• Recommended Age Range: Child's Date of Birth Between: August 1, 2021- July 31, 2022.
• Select grade PS.

Pre-Kindergarten Program

• Recommended Age Range: Child's Date of Birth Between: August 1, 2020- July 31, 2021.
• Select grade PK.

Applicants must be at least 2 years old by August 1, 2025. For best consideration, families are encouraged to adhere to NCRC's admissions deadlines. 

Priority Applicant Materials Deadline: November 25, 2025

NCRC hosts a Priority Application period for siblings of current students, siblings of alums who have completed NCRC’s PK program, & children of current faculty & staff. 

General Application Due:  January 15, 2025 with all supporting documents due by January 20 (for best consideration) .

Applications are submitted through your Ravenna account. Please reach out to our Admissions Team if you have any issues setting up your account. 

As a play-based preschool, NCRC welcomes the opportunity to get to observe your child at play. Parent submitted videos provide NCRC insights and observations of your child engaging in play with others.

This step will be completed by parents outside of the Ravenna platform. 1 or 2 short video clips (approximately 3 minutes each) of your child engaging in shared play to better acquaint NCRC with your child. Videos may be taken at home; in a school, class, play group; or other similar environment. 

Submission guidelines will be emailed to all applicants at the time the Online Application is received. 

The play session is designed to observe your child in our school setting and to determine appropriate placement within NCRC classes. During the visit, children will be in a small group with other children of similar ages led by our classroom teaching teams. There will be table top activities for the children to explore, such as puzzles, play dough, and small manipulatives. We will end the visit with a story time and snack.

Tuition Assistance Application Deadline: January 15, 2025

NCRC's Tuition Assistance Program application is available for families through the Clarity Application . Learn more about Tuition Assistance.