Brooklyn Nursery school & Elementary Schools consults

Choosing a nursery or elementary school is a big decision—and in Brooklyn, there are a lot of choices. Public or private? Zoned or unzoned? Charter? Gifted & Talented? And when are you supposed to start thinking about all of this?

Dana Szarf can help make the process simpler, clearer, and a lot less overwhelming.

Dana helps Brooklyn parents understand their options and find schools that feel like a good fit for their child and their family. As a former school director and teacher, a parent, and a longtime resident of Brooklyn, she brings both professional experience and a parent's perspective to the school search.

How Dana Can Help

Every child and every family is different. Dana takes the time to understand what matters to you and helps you explore the options that make the most sense—from nursery school through elementary school.

She can guide you through:

  • NYC public schools

  • Independent and private schools

  • Charter schools

  • Unzoned schools

  • Gifted & Talented programs

  • Nursery and preschool programs

What You'll Get

A Brooklyn Insider's Perspective

Dana shares what she's learned from years of working in schools, raising a family in Brooklyn, and getting to know the schools and communities of Brooklyn.

Straightforward, Personal Advice

Dana isn't there to tell you there's one "best" school. She'll help you think through what might be best for your child and your family, with candid observations about your choices and a thoughtful strategy for moving forward.

Useful Tools You Can Take With You

You'll also receive practical resources to help you stay organized and make informed decisions, including:

  • School data sheets

  • A detailed map of your options

  • Curated resources

Help Making Sense of the Process

NYC school admissions come with plenty of rules, dates, applications, and acronyms. Dana breaks it all down in plain language, so you'll understand what needs to happen, when it needs to happen, and what deserves your attention.

You Don't Have to Figure It All Out on Your Own

Whether you're just starting to think about nursery school or already deep into the elementary school process, Dana can help you understand your choices, narrow down your options, and feel more confident about what comes next.

Let's find the schools that feel right for your family.
Schedule a consultation with Dana and take the next step in your Brooklyn school search.
To make an appointment, contact her assistant Dom at dom@nycschoolhelp.com

Make an appointment

Appointments are scheduled by Zoom.
Dana is happy to give you as much or as little help as you need;
1 hour $300
45 min. $225
30 min. $150

Based on an hourly rate of $300.