Freaking out because your tot didn’t make it into your school of choice for this fall? Then hear this: The Manhattan Free School has just announced that it has openings for the 2009-2010 academic year. But don’t be fooled by the private institution’s name: This place is far from free, though they do offer sliding-scale tuition rates based on income (typically between $3,000 and $15,000 annually, a fair amount lower than many private schools). Start gathering Junior’s dossier stat, as applications will be accepted on the first-come, first-served basis.