Playgarden Prep School: UES Preschool and Early Childhood Education

1366 Madison Ave.

New York, NY 10128

Madison@PlaygardenPrep.com

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3+ Months

Adult-accompanied Early Learning Classes

Our adult-accompanied Early Learning classes are the first step into our school environment. With music, movement, and socialization, these classes support early development while introducing routine and group interaction—laying the groundwork for future independence.

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18+ Months

Preschool Readiness, Afterschool, and Early Learning Programs

When your little one is ready for gentle separation, our 90 minute drop-off Preschool Readiness classes are the next step. These short-group sessions support early independence, language, and social-emotional skills in a safe and nurturing environment—preparing your child for the rhythm and routines of Preschool.

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18 Months – 5 Years

Preschool and Pre-K Programs

Our Montessori-inspired Preschool is where children thrive through exploration, play, and intentional teaching with emphasis on STEAM, language, and literacy. We focus on whole child development, while nurturing social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. With a low student-to-teacher ratio and a warm, inclusive community, we empower children to become confident learners and kind friends.

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OUR APPROACH

Instill an early love of learning through our elite Preschool & Pre-K programs

Playgarden Prep ensures that little ones get a head start in life through a comprehensive curriculum, developed over 15 years by New York City’s most passionate early childhood educators, specialists, and psychologists. Students aged 18 months to 5 years old consistently achieve preparation skills for kindergarten which can place them up to two years ahead of national standards, all while they learn to socialize in a classroom setting, hit developmentally appropriate milestones, and acquire valuable life skills.

In our school's unique design each classroom creates a different learning environment and children rotate classrooms throughout the day.

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ADMISSIONS

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:

Flexibility for Families

8 AM

Breakfast Club

for 8 am drop off

1 / 3 PM

Lunch Group

for 1 and 3 pm pick up

4:30 / 5:30 PM

Afterschool Club

for 4:30 and 5:30 pickup

INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM

Every child learns differently; our classrooms are designed for each type of learner.

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I have had two children graduate from Playgarden. They both became confident and independent children with a great love for learning. The teachers at Playgarden are unparalleled, teaching early literacy skills and science alongside all of the social-emotional skills early learners need. I have yet to come across a school environment that is as purposeful and communicative.

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Elizabeth Gilliard

Head of Schools

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Leslie Nuez

Educational Director

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Skylar Gamble

Enrichment Director

2026-2027 Sept School begins

IMPORTANT DATES

View the 2026-2027 school year calendar

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Reach out to UES: Madison Ave

+1 212-965-9718

madison@playgardenprep.com

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Playgarden Prep School: UES Preschool and Early Childhood Education

The Playgarden Pathway

Adult-accompanied Early Learning Classes

Preschool Readiness, Afterschool, and Early Learning Programs

Preschool and Pre-K Programs

OUR APPROACH

Ready to Apply?

Our Curriculum

Flexibility for Families

Breakfast Club

Lunch Group

Afterschool Club

INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM

OUR COMMUNITY

OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Still have questions? We are here to help!