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 northwest Brooklyn.
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.
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
A personalized action plan based on your child's birth month and year
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.
Appointments are scheduled by Zoom.
Dana is happy to give you as much or as little help as you need;
based on an hourly rate of $300.
30 min. $150
45 min. $225
1 hour $300.
