Brooklyn School Admissions at Cortelyou

Nursery, 3-K, Pre-K, and Kindergarten–5th Grade in Brooklyn.

Our diverse classrooms help children grow academically, socially, and personally. Visit with your child, meet our community, and discover the right program for your family.

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Explore Our Programs

• Nursery: A nurturing program for children who are 2 years old, with play-based learning and personalized attention.
• 3-K & Pre-K for All: Free programs through NYC’s MySchools that support early learning, social growth, and school readiness.
• Cortelyou Academy, K–5: Academic learning, creativity, and character development.
• Afterschool: Full-time and part-time care, school closure days, and camps.

How to Enroll

1. Schedule a tour. Call the main office and bring your child to explore the facility.
2. Meet our enrollment team. Discuss your child’s program, available seats, tuition, and next steps.
3. Complete the application and required documents. Our team will explain the applicable enrollment fees and payments.

Tuition & Financial Assistance

Nursery

Five-day service: $2,000 per month. Non-refundable registration fee: $300. Tuition is due by the 5th of each month. A down payment equal to one month’s tuition is due the month before your child starts and is applied to the last month of the school year.

K–5 Registration

The annual, non-refundable registration fee is $550, including the $50 technology fee. Tuition depends on afterschool services and the payment plan. Additional fees may apply for items such as uniforms, graduation, yearbook, and holiday camp. Contact the school for current tuition and a complete fee breakdown.

After Care

• Registration: $125; monthly care: $450.
• Half day: $25; full day: $45.
• Backup care for public/charter school closures: $50 half day; $85 full day.
• Pick-up: P.S. 139 and P.S. 245, 2:20–2:30 PM.
• Late tuition fee: $50 after the 5th.

Rates may change. Please contact the school to confirm the services and fees that apply to your child.

Funding Sources

• NYC childcare vouchers / ACD-HRA vouchers
• Children’s Scholarship Fund
• CWE Facilitated Enrollment Scholarship Program
• 1199/MTA member benefits — contact your union
• Flexible Spending Accounts — contact your employer

Eligibility and coverage vary. Contact the school and the relevant provider for details.

Documents & Forms — 2026–2027

Our enrollment team can provide the forms required for your child’s program:

• Nursery, 3-K/Pre-K, and grade-school supply lists
• Health form and CECC Health Policy
• CACFP meal form and income eligibility guidelines
• CECC Student & Parent Handbook

Visit Cortelyou

Main Office: 1110 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Phone: (718) 282-6077
Email: info@mycecc.com
Fax: (718) 282-2919

Cortelyou Academy: 2739 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Phone: (718) 282-6077

Flatbush: 1059 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Phone: (718) 856-2880

Please call to confirm the location for your child’s program before visiting.

Schedule Your Family’s Visit