74TH ST. MAGIC
510 E. 74th St
(212) 737-2989
www.74magic.com
74th St. MAGIC offers classes in music, art, gymnastics, cooking, science and preschool alternatives, as well as a summer days camp and customized birthday parties. Sharing a building with Epiphany Community Nursery School, children will find state-of-the-art classrooms, a baby gym and a fully-equipped full-size gym, as well as a terrific party room and outdoor rooftop playground. Our mission is to help children gain confidence, independence and knowledge while cultivating their curiosity and talents.
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Central Park West at 79th St
(212) 769-5100
www.amnh.org
Boasting 45 permanent exhibition halls, every visit to the American Museum of Natural History is a new adventure. Recently opened, Extreme Mammals presents the astonishing diversity of humans' closest relatives - from 6-foot horns to a four-ton tongue - it's a family-friendly look at some truly amazing animals. Hop on over to Frogs: A Chorus of Colors to see over 200 live frogs from around the world. Don't miss your chance to explore the universe in Journey to the Stars, the spectacular new Hayden Planetarium Space Show. Visit www.amnh.org for more information.
ATLANTIC ACTING SCHOOL
76 Ninth Ave, Ste 537
(212) 691-5919
www.atlanticactingschool.org
A must for any young performer! Atlantic's programs for kids/teens offer a great introduction to storytelling, writing, acting and improvisation. The younger students create stories through creative play and improvisational exercises, while older students are introduced to the Atlantic Technique called Practical Aesthetics. Atlantic Acting School, founded by David Mamet and William H. Macy, has the only conservatory program in the world that offers in-depth training in the unique and influential approach to acting: Practical Aesthetics. Atlantic alumni and faculty can be seen in films, television and theaters worldwide.
BASSI AND GARTNER SLS
180 W. 80th St, Ste L101
(212) 873-0857
www.bassiandgartner.com
Email [email protected]
Bassi and Gartner SLS was established by speech language pathologists, Corinne Bassi and Alison Gartner. Corinne and Alison acquired medically-based clinical experience while working together at a pediatric rehabilitation hospital. Bassi and Gartner provide services to children with a variety of diagnosis, delays and disorders, including receptive and expressive language delays, apraxia of speech, oral motor impairments, articulation/phonological disorders and language processing disorders. Therapeutic services are provided in a nurturing and friendly environment.
BETTER @ MATH
153 Montgomery Ave, 1st Fl, Scarsdale
108 Sound Beach Ave, Room 104
Greenwich, CT
1 Jay St, NYC
211 E. 43rd St, Room 1407, NYC
2460 Lemoine Ave, Suite 206, Fort Lee, NJ
(914) 729-1071
www.betteratmath.com
Better@Math-Better@Thinking helps children learn how to think better, faster, and more accurately. Integrating centuries-old Japanese teaching methods with modern personal computers, students in this program understand how numbers work as they apply analysis, critical thinking, logical reasoning, strategy, and visualization skills. As these skills develop, they prove helpful in math and other school subjects, and in all aspects of daily life. Classes are also available in Scarsdale, Greenwich, and Fort Lee. Call or visit website for a FREE informational seminar.
BILINGUAL BUDS
180 Riverside Blvd (at 68th St), (212) 787-8088
www.bilingualbudsnyc.com
Bilingual Buds, a Mandarin Chinese program for ages 1-10, will open this location in the fall of 2009. Classes offered include "Mommy and Me" for ages 1-3, preschool for ages 2 ½-5, and an afterschool program four days per week for ages 5-10. The Manhattan school facility will be completely renovated with four state-of-the-art classrooms, accommodating 60 students. The teaching staff consists of bilingual native speakers of Mandarin. The curriculum is based on Bilingual Buds' established best practices in Mandarin Chinese early-childhood second language acquisition in an immersion environment.
BLUE SCHOOL
432 Lafayette
(212) 228-6341
www.theblueschool.org
Blue School is welcoming applicants for fall afterschool programs that are open to the public as well as students for the 2s through 2nd grade. We design both our curriculum and our environment with the goal of nurturing the innate sense of curiosity and wonder that children bring into our program, facilitating robust exploration, personal expression, group collaboration, open communication and active play. Information on how to apply is at blueschool.org.
C2 EDUCATION
30 W. 32nd St. 3rd Floor
212) 288-4444
www.c2educate.com
C2 Education Center offers summer programs with flexible schedules, customized curricula and personalized attention for students in grades K-12. C2's unique method and positive environment has proved highly effective because of our highly experienced, dedicated and caring teachers and staff. We help with all school subjects and in preparing for all major tests, including SSHAT, ISEE, SSAT, Regents, SAT I, SAT II Subject Tests and ACT. Our brand new facility is conveniently located a few short blocks from Penn Station and the NQRW/BDFV, 123, 6 and ACE subway stations.
CATHEDRAL SCHOOL
319 E 74th St,
(212) 249-2840
www.cathedralschoolny.org
Founded in 1949, The Cathedral School provides a warm, nurturing and family atmosphere to students in nursery - grade 8. With a 10: 1 student-teacher ratio, an international student body, and placement in the city's best high schools, the school continues the legacy of educating children in the tradition of the classics. In addition to the standard core classes, the school offers French, chess, computer science, physical education, art, and music; as well as movement classes for early childhood students. Afterschool programs include basketball, karate, music, art, science, writing workshops, and supervised homework.
CITY & COUNTRY SCHOOL
146 W 13th St
(212) 242-7802
www.cityandcountry.com
City & Country School is a premier progressive school in NYC. Progressive education is defined as: simple by design, learning from experience, partnership between children and adults, and social learning within a community. The mastering of academic, social, physical and ethical disciplines is embedded in experimental learning. C&C graduates are rigorous, original thinkers who embrace inquiry and experimentation as a means towards discovery. Compassionate in spirit and sure of their ability, they move confidently into the world and contribute positively throughout their lives.
CITY CONGREGATION FOR HUMANISTIC JUDAISM
15 W. 86th St
(212) 213-1002
www.citycongregation.org
The City Congregation for Humanistic Judaism is a community of secular Jews who believe that reason and science, not tradition, is the basis of truth. We celebrate Jewish culture and identity by holding twice-monthly cultural Shabbat programs, humanistic High Holiday services, secular Passover Seders, twice-monthly Sunday KidSchool sessions, a Bar/Bat Mitzvah program, adult programs, and discussions. The Sunday school children's and adult education programs are held at our Upper West Side location; Shabbat programs are held on the East Side, mid thirties.
COLUMBUS PARK WEST NURSERY SCHOOL
100 W. 94th St
(212) 866-1567
www.cpwn.org
Columbus Park West is a progressive, child-centered preschool program located on the UWS of Manhattan. At CPWN, our educational philosophy focuses on the importance of 1) guiding young children in developing the skills to become effective members of a community, 2) building self-esteem in children and helping them maintain their own individuality and 3) developing a life-long love of learning. CPWN offers two programs: our short day program is designed for 3-year-old children and runs from 8:45am-1pm daily, and our extended day program runs from 8:45am-2:30pm and is designed for 4- and 5- year-old children.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NURSERY SCHOOL
12 West 12th St
(212) 691-3432
www.fpcns.org
Founded in 1952, FPCNS welcomes children 2.3-5 years of diverse backgrounds and religions. Curriculum is based on the belief that young children learn through interaction and relationships. They are encouraged to explore materials and the environment, and to express their feelings, thoughts and ideas through words and the arts. There are four large bright classrooms, a rooftop playground with playhouse, climber, big blocks and riding toys, as well as an indoor play space. Teachers are chosen for their creativity, warmth and expertise. There are specialists for music, movement and studio.
FRENCH INSTITUTE ALLIANCE FRANCAISE
22 E. 60th St
(212) 355-6100
www.fiaf.org
FIAF has been offering the highest-quality French instruction for over 100 years. The Language Center, with more than 6,000 students each year, is the largest in the country and the only language school in New York dedicated to the instruction of French. FIAF offers a wide variety of courses at various proficiency levels for adults, toddlers, kids and teens. The classes scheduled at various convenient times during the day, average eight students per class to ensure a personalized, student-centered experience. Visit fiaf.org/languagecenter for more information.
GREENWICH HOUSE MUSIC SCHOOL
46 Barrow St
(212) 242-4770
www.gharts.org
Email [email protected]
Greenwich House Music School's nursery program for 3-year olds, "Music, Art and Play," is a program where children enjoy a rich curriculum of music, visual art, free play, emergent literacy and use of our garden. We believe in providing a safe and inspiring atmosphere where children can feel comfortable and free to meet their own potential. We feel it is important for children to have an intimate environment in their first school years, while forging their earliest relationships outside of their immediate families.
HARLEM SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
645 St. Nicholas Ave at 141st St
(212) 926-4100
www.harlemschoolofthearts.org
Since 1964, The Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) has offered children and young adults the freedom to discover the artist within themselves, through instruction in dance, music, theater and the visual arts. HSA's programs and classes recognize the intrinsic value of the arts in everyday life, and the ways in which arts education enhances academic achievement. HSA offers afterschool and Saturday classes. Receive 10% off by registering early (August 5-7). New student registration September 9-11, 3-7 pm and Saturday, September 12 10am-5pm. Fall Open House Saturday, September 12 12-5pm.
HOLA! A PLAYGROUP IN SPANISH
(917) 648-5006
www.holaplaygroup.com
Email [email protected]
For over eight years, HOLA! A Playgroup in Spanish, a unique grass-roots immersion program, continues to expand its programs where children learn to love Spanish because it's taught in the most fun way. Hola! follows a natural approach to help develop oral skills. Programs focus on a wide repertory of concepts to build vocabulary and helps acquire the correct use phonetics from a native speaker. Children at Hola feel empowered and proud of their achievements. Classes are taught through use of original and traditional music, movement, games, props and art.
JACK & JILL SCHOOL
209 E. 16th St,
(212) 475-0855
www.jackandjillschool.com
Celebrating 60 years as a community preschool, Jack & Jill School offers programs for children ages 2.5-5 in both half-and full-day schedules. Interactive activities stimulate intellectual development and encourage children to work cooperatively with each other and with their teachers in a warm, secure environment. Both individual and group learning experiences prepare children for future formal learning. Jack & Jill has an Early Literacy emphasis. Classes in Spanish language, computer, music and movement, yoga, and creative arts are offered. The goal is to have each child reach his full potential.
JCC THERAPEUTIC NURSERY
Kaplen JCC on the Palisades
411 E. Clinton Ave, Tenafly, NJ
(201) 569-7900 x1497
(201) 408-1497
www.jccotp.org
Email [email protected]
Unique parent-child program for bright preschool children with special needs, who have language disorders, emotional disturbances (including selective mutism), learning disabilities, attention deficits, or autistic behaviors (including PDD and Asperger's Syndrome). Developmental and communication-based curriculum. Speech-Language, Occupational Play Therapy, parent counseling and parent support group are offered. Intensive social skills curriculum prepares our students to participate successfully, as they become ready, in mainstream settings. Approximately 80% of our students have entered some form of mainstream setting upon graduation.
KID'S KORNER PRESCHOOL
247 W 24th St
(212) 229-9340
www.thekidskornerpreschool.com
Chelsea's best-kept secret, Kid's Korner Preschool is a NAEYC-accredited preschool/nursery school whose intimate, small classrooms are designed to provide a sense of warmth and acceptance for children. A backyard brings the country to the city, "paved" with fake grass so that children can take off their shoes, lie down and look at the clouds. The calm, quiet space is decorated with birds, butterflies and sunflowers.
LA SCUOLA DI ITALIA
12 E. 96th St
(212) 369-3290
www.lascuoladiitalia.org
A private, co-educational, English/Italian bilingual school, PreK-6th grade, offering an international education that provides a strong foundation in liberal arts, mathematics, and science; total immersion in foreign languages; in-depth study and appreciation of American, European, and Italian civilizations and cultures. Chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Italy. Graduates attend North American as well as Italian and European Union colleges and universities. Knowledge of Italian not a prerequisite for admission.
MANDELL SCHOOL
128 W 95th St
(212) 222-2925
www.Mandellschool.org
Mandell School is a co-educational institution for toddlers through the eighth grade,located on the Upper West Side since 1939. We are committed to providing a nurturing educational environment for children and their families, which through intellectual stimulation and emotional support, enable them to become responsible, active citizens of the world. Mandell School curriculum is well balanced, exceptionally rigorous, yet flexible enough to allow for a range of learning styles. Mandell uses both traditional and progressive approaches to teaching, incorporating use of manipulatives, collaboration and hands-on experiential learning.
NEW AMSTERDAM EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
138 W. 15th St, (845) 596-4908
We offer Waldorf parent-child and preschool programs in downtown Manhattan. Our holistic programs nurture a child's mind, body, and spirit, while our developmental curriculum reflects a deep understanding and consideration of how young children learn. The classroom atmosphere is quiet and beautiful, with natural toys and play equipment. We recognize each child's individuality and provide an environment where children can develop their unique capacities and their imaginations and creativity flourish.
NEW YORK CITY CHILD CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL CONSORTIUM (THE)
(888)469-5999
The New York City Child Care Resource & Referral Consortium offers FREE information to help you find child care and so much more. The Consortium works to improve and increase access to a range of early learning programs, including child care, Head Start and Pre-K. Focused on improving the quality of services available, we provide trainings, technical assistance, and more for child care programs and providers. We offer other free and low-cost services, including consultations and referrals for families to support them in making appropriate choices for their children.
NY CHINESE CULTURAL CENTER
390 Broadway, 2nd Fl
(212) 334-3764
ww.chinesedance.org
Email [email protected]
Throughout the year, the NY Chinese Cultural Center provides over 3,000 classes in Chinese classical dance, ballet, folk dance, martial arts, tai chi, peking opera acrobatics, Chinese language, paper cutting, calligraphy and more. Classes are for people ages 3 ½ and up at our Chinatown headquarters and at sites in the tri-state area. Register today for our Summer/Fall semester (July 11-December 19).
PARK PRESCHOOL
275 Greenwich St
(212) 571-6191
www.theparkpreschool.org
Email [email protected]
"Growth through nurturing." Beginning our 20th school year in Tribeca with our guiding principal, children learn through play. In our mixed age group settings, we focus on personal development and let each child learn and develop at his or her own pace. We offer flexible schedules to meet both the family's childcare and child's developmental needs.
POPPYSEED PRE-NURSERY
424 West End Ave (at 81st St)
(212) 877-7614
Enrich your child's day with music, art, gym and play at The Poppyseed Nursery. Groups for babies, toddlers, or 2s with parent or caregiver provide individual attention and the continuity and consistency needed for forming special friendships. The perfect bridge between the home and school experience, Poppyseed offers age-appropriate activities that foster self-assurance, creativity, and self-expression through singing, dancing and exploring the sensory world of art, developing children's imagination and creativity with the help of a professional, highly educated staff.
PRESCHOOL OF AMERICA
345 West 42nd St
(212) 262-4545
1501 Lexington Ave
(212) 987-3700
101 West End Ave
(212)362-0135
25 Tudor City
(212) 987-3700
600 6th Ave
(212) 255-6911
1190 Park Av
(212) 410-1100
Having fun and learning is what Preschool of America's summer program is all about. Our new summer program "Around the World in 50 days" is a great enrichment to our standard program. Students will be exposed to the rich traditions of South America, North America, Asia and Europe. Our summer program will enable children to learn about the distinct and various languages, foods, dress and traditions of specific regions. Children will be engaged20in meaningful hands on learning, where they will be able to participate and share in all of the different traditions that make each region unique.
REBECCA SCHOOL
(212) 810-4120
www.rebeccaschool.org
Rebecca School is a therapeutic day school promoting the education and development of children with neurodevelopment disorders of communicating and relating, including PDD and autism. Rebecca School's program is based on the Developmental Individual Difference Relation-based (DIR) model of doctors Stanley Greenspan and Serena Wieder. The School provides the related services of SP, OT, PT and CO as appropriate. The curriculum incorporates academics, floor time, art therapy, music therapy, social skills training, sensory integration and behavior modification.
RHINELANDER CHILDREN'S CENTER
350 E. 88th St,
(212) 876-0500
www.rhinelandercenter.org
A premier resource for Upper East Side families! Since 1989, the best beginnings start at Rhinelander. Early Childhood Classes include: Toddler Time, Singing Siblings, Enrichment Workshops and more for children ages 6 months-4 years. Afterschool Program includes: homework help and arts specialties for children Pre-K- 6th grade, September-June. Transportation from many area schools.Nursery School: ISAAGNY member school for children ages 2.7 - 4 years; applications for 2010-2011 available September 8.
RIVER PARK NURSERY SCHOOL
711 Amsterdam Ave at 94th St,
(212) 663-1205
www.riverparknurseryschool.com
Email [email protected]
River Park Nursery School has been providing the West Side community with quality early childhood education since 1967. River Park puts an emphasis on whole child development, while a strong focus is placed on academics through creative play. River Park is open to children ages 2.8 to 5 years.
SCHOOL AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
556 W.110th St,
(212) 851-4215
www.theschool.columbia.edu
The School at Columbia University is an independent K-8 school with a dynamic and diverse community drawn equally from the families of University employees and families in public school districts 3 and 5. Through the generosity of the University, the school's lottery-driven admissions process is entirely need-blind. The faculty is dedicated to fostering personal resourcefulness and integrity, a sense of social responsibility, and a life-long appreciation of learning through an innovative, socially and emotionally supportive, and academically challenging program tailored to the needs of the individual student.
THIRD STREET MUSIC SETTLEMENT
235 E. 11th St
(212) 777-3240
www.thirdstreetmusicschool.org
Third Street offers quality instruction in music, dance and visual arts through after-school/Saturday lessons, classes and ensemble activities for youth. Also offered: licensed half-day nursery school; Learning, the Arts and Me (LAM); and preschool arts programs for children 18 months and up (including Creative Movement, Musicianship Lab, Art Workshop, and two pre-nursery classes, Older 2s and Paint & Play). In broader service to the community, Third Street offers adult education programs, including a New Horizons program for older adults and more than 250 free-to-the-public concerts each year.
TIEL INSTITUTE
(212) 865-0366
www.TIELinstitute.com
Email [email protected]
Is your middle-grade child feeling the pressure of increased workload? Struggling with complex assignments and projects? Need help with expanded basic skills? All of these require high levels of thinking and self-management skills and contribute to the academic stress felt by children in grades 3-8. TIEL, Teaching for Intellectual and Emotional Learning, is a framework that helps students understand their thinking and learning, develop self-management skills, and organize their assignments. TIEL helps students gain control over their learning and their school work, helping them feel better about themselves as learners.
TRIBECA EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER (TECLC)
21 Saint John's Lane, 2nd Fl
(212) 925-3150
www.tribecaearlylearning.org
Email [email protected]
In a bustling corner of Tribeca, down a quiet, non-descript historic lane, within a luxury condo designed by a world-renowned architect, we have created a safe, boutique, independent nursery school. Staffed by trained, licensed professionals, who care about you and your pre -school child, it's our goal to provide your child with the best quality early childhood experience. Our center overlooks the green of CAVALA Park as well as the interesting swirl of modern city life below that becomes part of the learning environment.
TRIBECA LANGUAGE
22 Harrison St
(212) 219-9893
www.tribecalanguage.com
Maurice Hazan, nationally acclaimed teacher and author, has found the secret to making language acquisition fun and simple. His QTalk Method (visual "cues" to talk) is so profoundly effective, thousands of schools nationwide are implementing it with Hazan being hailed an "absolute genius." Parents and adult students rave about the results, and children beg to stay after class. Free trial lessons available for ages 2 to Adult.
