Admissions

Buckle My Shoe is more than a preschool; it’s a progressive learning community shaped by the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Our carefully curated admissions process ensures that each family is aligned with our values; we seek families who value collaboration, inquiry, and the powerful role of the environment in a child’s development.

We look forward to introducing our program to prospective families
in
four easy steps.

  • Step 1

    Online Inquiry

  • Step 2

    Virtual School Presentation

  • Step 3

    Application & School Tour/Walk Through

  • Step 4

    Child Playdate & Current Family Connection


Step 1: Online Inquiry

To register for a virtual school presentation, please fill out an inquiry and pick a date.


Step 2: Virtual School Presentation

Virtual School Presentations are held monthly on the first Thursday of every month and last for one hour. Once you have attended a virtual presentation of our program, please submit an application.

$50 Application Fee Applies


Step 3: Application & School Tour/Walk Through

Once you sumbit your application you can schedule a tour to explore our classrooms and see BMS in action. During your visit, you’ll experience our Reggio Emilia–inspired environment and gain a true sense of the Buckle My Shoe philosophy (parents only).


Step 4: Child Playdate & Current Family Connection

The final step of our admissions process is a playdate for your child in our school environment. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with a current family from the class your child would be joining—offering a genuine parent-to-parent perspective and an authentic glimpse into the Buckle My Shoe experience.

SCHEDULES OFFERED

  • INFANTS* & TODDLERS* (Tribeca & West Village)
    Monday-Friday
    Mornings (9am-12pm), extended day (9am-3pm) or full day (8:30am-5:30pm with optional 8am-6pm extension available)

  • TWO’S*, THREES and PRE-K (Tribeca & West Village)
    Monday-Friday
    Mornings (9am-12pm), extended day (9am-3pm) or full day (8:30am-5:30pm with optional 8am-6pm extension available)

*Flexible scheduling available (2 or 3 days in addition to 5 days)



2025-2026

ADMISSIONS TIMELINE

March-September: Rolling Admission for West Village & Tribeca

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