Make your little one’s first school experience count! Receive a well-rounded education that will prepare your child for Kindergarten and life.
Learn through play in the largest indoor playground that’s especially made for toddlers!
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HOME TO NYC’S LARGEST INDOOR PLAYGROUND FOR CHILDREN UNDER 5!
Our 3,000 square foot playground with fixed climbing structures, slides and a rotation of equipment offers safe, unstructured play with peers.
Preschool
Our Montessori-based preschool has prepared the youngest children in Tribeca for over 15 years. Choose 3, 4 or 5 days per week to get your little ones ready for the Kindergarten of your choice.
Enrichment
Movement, Music, and more classes for ages 12 months to 4 years. Cognitive, physical, and social play paired with early learning in safe, clean classrooms.
Learning Pods
Our small group learning pods (up to 8 children each) offer a transition into early education and proven curriculum, led by certified teachers.
Summer Semester
Playgarden Prep Summer Camp offers the best of Playgarden Prep Preschool and Enrichment class programming combined! Campers will participate in structured play, art projects, educational lessons, music and sports making for a fun filled day. Our Summer staff includes some of your favorite Playgarden Prep Teachers who are experts in preschool drop off. With flexible enrollment options, children can drop in all summer long to share in the fun with friends!
Parties
Our famous Playgarden birthday parties are now available on the Upper East Side, in our new space including a 2,500 sq. ft. outdoor playground!
Our Curriculum
Preschool and Pre-K are essential for developing pre-literacy and pre-numeracy skills, as well as for cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development. At Playgarden, we introduce the following skills and more:
Curriculum
Our robust curriculum includes:
Playgarden Prep welcomes students 18 months to 4 years and offers both 4-day and 5-day enrollment. Our certified teachers are experts in introducing first separation and success in a formal classroom environment!
Students thrive in our carefully designed classrooms, which provide developmentally appropriate materials to encourage each learning style. We use a combination of proven and custom learning tools/materials to connect with our youngest students. Our mission is for children to gain independence in an educational community aimed to build a foundation for successful future learning.
Meet Your Teachers
Our teachers are knowledgeable, experienced educators who love teaching little ones. Find out more about each Playgarden Prep teacher!
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