Admissions
We are delighted with your interest in St. Thomas More Play Group. Our traditional, nonsectarian early childhood program is reflective of our values of kindness and respect, where each child is encouraged to reach their full potential in preparation for a successful transition to kindergarten. A strong community of involved and engaged parents, in partnership with the extraordinary teachers at the school, is a hallmark of the STMPG experience, creating long-lasting and deep relationships that last way beyond the nursery years.
The details of our application process are outlined below. If you have questions, please reach out to us. We look forward to meeting you and your family soon!
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Kind regards,
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Kimberley Hutfilz
Director of Admissions
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What are the first steps of the admissions process at STMPG?The first step in our admissions process is to complete our inquiry form. We will begin to schedule tours on September 3, 2025. If you have filled out the inquiry form, you will receive an email from STMPG with instructions to create an account. Once your account is created, you will be able to self-schedule a parent tour. You may also call us on (212) 534-3977. Parent tours take place in October, November and December. You will meet with the Director of Admissions and a current parent at STMPG. There are usually two families on each tour. Once your tour has been completed, you will receive access to our application. Should you decide that STMPG is a good fit for your family, you will be able to fill out your application online.
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What is the birthday cutoff for children to apply for the 2026-27 school year?For our Two's class, the applicant's birthday range is January 1 - June 15, 2024. For our Young Three's class, the applicant's birthday range is June 16 - December 31, 2023. We accept applications for our older classes on a limited basis. Please contact the school office for more information.
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Do you meet my child?Child visits are scheduled after parent tours are completed. They are usually dependent on the age of the child and can be discussed with the Director of Admissions.
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When will I be notified about an admission decision?Parents are notified of decisions based on the ISAAGNY notification guidelines. Decisions will be released on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Accepted families are asked to respond by March 5th. Acceptance is based upon available spaces after returning children and siblings of current attendees are considered. Further, there is the desire to balance ages, genders and personalities within each group.
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Where do children go to school after STMPG?Children are well prepared for a range of continuing school experiences. After three years at the Play Group, many go on to attend single sex or co-ed independent schools. Some families also apply to specialized public school programs. The administrative team actively supports the exmissions process.
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What is the tuition at STMPG?For the 2025-26 school year, tuition rates are as follows: Twos $19,700 Young Threes $25,500 Five Day Threes $32,300 Transitional Fours $33,300 Regular Fours $34,500
WHAT PARENTS SAY...
“The curriculum was rich, engaging and relevant to the children and their needs. We could see that every aspect of the classrooms and the curriculum were well thought out and aimed to spark wonder and curiosity in the children. The learning was fun and weaved seamlessly through play, science, movement, art, woodwork and music at your school. We love that STMPG has a perfect balance of structure and flexibility.”
