Apply to Kindergarten

Applying to Nightingale is easy

On her first day at Nightingale, a Kindergartener is welcomed by the head of school in front of the iconic blue doors, and a senior takes her hand to walk alongside her to the classroom. This special moment of connection marks the beginning of a student’s educational adventure as a valued member of the Nightingale community.

Kindergarten Application Dates

Online Application Opens

August 20

Financial Aid Application Available

September 1

Application Deadline

December 1

All Appointments Must be Scheduled

December 3

All Appointments Must be Completed

December 18

Financial Aid Application Deadline

December 1

Application Materials Due

January 10

Notification for Applicants to Kindergarten

February 6

Kindergarten Enrollment Contract Deadline

February 13

1.

Submit Application

For Prospective Families

After you have clicked on Apply Now, select the blue "Create Account" link to create a username and password.

For Current Nightingale Families

Click on the Apply Now button. Enter your username and password for the Nightingale website when prompted.

Kindergarten applicants during the 2024-2025 admissions season for the 2025-2026 academic year must be five years old by September 1, 2025.

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2.

Schedule Student Assessment

After you submit your application we will attach an online checklist that will be viewable when you next sign into your account. Please use the online checklist to schedule a time for your daughter to come visit in person for her assessment. This will be a group assessment that will last approximately 45-60 minutes. There is no formal programming for parents/guardians during this time and you are welcome to have a caregiver or other adult bring her to the appointment. More information regarding the assessment will be provided one week before the appointment.

3.

Schedule In-Person Parent/Guardian Tour and Interview, or Virtual Parent/Guardian Interview

Please use the online checklist to schedule one of two options for an interview:

You will schedule an appointment for an in-person Schoolhouse tour with a current parent that will be followed by a conversation with a member of the admissions team. The duration of the visit will be approximately 90 minutes.

OR

You will schedule an appointment for a virtual conversation with a member of the Admissions team. This appointment will be held via Zoom, and participants are welcome to join from different locations. The duration of the call will be approximately 30 minutes. We will schedule your Schoolhouse tour at a separate time. Please contact Admissions & Financial Aid Coordinator Nat Chery at nchery@nightingale.org, or call 212-933-6515, to schedule your Schoolhouse tour.

All interview appointments after December 6 will be virtual appointments.

4.

Request School Records

Request that your daughter's current school send school records directly to Nightingale. For applicants to Kindergarten, the ISAAGNY Confidential School Report Form is available on the online portal and can be sent directly to your early childhood director. This report must be submitted to Nightingale by January 1.

5.

Register for Our Admissions Events

The events are an excellent opportunity for prospective parents/guardians to learn about Nightingale by asking questions and engaging in dialogue with key faculty, administration, students, and parents.

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Applying for Financial Aid?

Please click here for more information and here to begin the process.

Still have questions? Reach out to us at any time.