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We are accepting online applications for the 2021/ 2022 school year. For best consideration, applicants should apply by February 5, 2021.

(Sibling priority applications should be submitted by December 1, 2020.)

All applicants must be at least 2 years old by August 1, 2021.

Families interested in the current 2020/2021 school year should contact the Admissions team directly.

Please note that our online Inquiry Form is not an application - it is a helpful first step in getting to know families interested in learning more about NCRC.

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

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(TADS Application will become available in Early December)

Steps to Apply

Determine Appropriate Learning Tier

Early Learning Programs for 2-3 year olds: General Recommendation: Child’s Date of Birth between: August 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020

Preschool Program for 3-4 year olds: General Recommendation: Child’s Date of Birth between: August 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019

Pre- Kindergarten for 4-5 year olds: General Recommendation: Child’s Date of Birth between: August 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018

Submit Application (Required)

Submit Video Footage (Required)

Parent submitted videos provide NCRC additional insights and observations of your child engaging in play. After completing your application, each family will receive suggested guidelines to aid in capturing video footage of your child at play to better acquaint the Admissions team with each applicant. Download 2-3 short video clips (2-4 minutes each).

This step in Ravenna will become available after your online application has been submitted and approved by the Admissions team.

Submit Preschool Teacher Recommendation Form (Optional)

NCRC welcomes the opportunity to get to know your child better. 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 a structured Early Childhood program to include preschool, day care, play groups or other programs.

This step in Ravenna will become available after your online application has been submitted and approved by the Admissions team. This step is optional as we understand not every child applying has participated in a 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.

This step in Ravenna will become available after your online application has been submitted and approved by the Admissions team. 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 requested documentation.

Submit Tuition Assistance Program Application through TADS (Optional)

Our Admissions Team

Janet Carter

Director of Admissions

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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.