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Playgarden's Upper West Side Location!

601 Amsterdam Ave. New York, NY 10024 uws@playgardenprep.com
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Playgarden Prep is officially on the Upper West Side!

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WHAT WE OFFER

Our programs

Preschool & Pre-K
AGES 18mo – 4yr

Preschool & Pre-K

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, nurturing social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.

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Preschool Readiness & Learning PODs
SMALL GROUP

Preschool Readiness & Learning PODs

When your little one is ready for gentle separation, our short drop-off Preschool Readiness classes are the next step. These small-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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Adult-accompanied Early Learning Classes
FOR FAMILIES

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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OUR COMMUNITY

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Proud Parent

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.

Proud Parent

Proud Parent

“The truly exceptional teachers really get to know your child and what he or she needs. My son is really learning - not just his letters and how to write, but how to be independent and how to be a good friend.”

Proud Parent

Proud Parent

“Playgarden Prep holds a special place in my heart. Our child really embraced and thrived in the Montessori based curriculum. He learned so much academically and emotionally, while becoming such an independent creative thinker. He made real connections with the teachers and his classmates that we will never forget.”

Proud Parent

Proud Parent

“I never thought I could be in love with my child’s preschool until she started at Playgarden Prep. This school has set the bar for me for my children’s education. The teachers are warm, incredibly engaged, caring and made transition to drop-off easy. Their educational material is impressive and has set the stage for my child to enjoy becoming a lifelong learner.”

Proud Parent

Proud Parent

“Playgarden is very special. My son is so lucky to have had these past two years in the most nurturing, enriching and beautiful environment they have masterfully created. ”

Proud Parent

Proud Parent

“When it came time to make the decision of where to send our daughter to school, Playgarden Prep was our obvious first choice. We are so impressed with the teaching style and the state of the art facility. Our daughter always has the biggest smile on her face when we ask her about school. We’re so happy to be part of the Playgarden Prep family!”

Proud Parent

Proud Parent

“Playgarden is a place that truly helped my son thrive! He attended class at the UES location for 3 years and in that time his growth both intellectually and socially was tremendous. As an educator myself I was consistently impressed with the amount of care placed into every aspect of his education there. The facility was always immaculate and thoughtfully planned out with activities perfect for the very young child. Their curriculum has helped set a foundation for his work in Kindergarten and has proven to be invaluable. We could not have found a better environment for his early learning career.”

Proud Parent

Proud Parent

“Our daughters have learned so much with Playgarden Prep, not only educationally but socially too. The curriculum is impressive, flexible and well rounded. Our daughters also adore the Playgarden songs and listen to them every day. These songs and the Playgarden Prep teachers have become a part of our family. ”

Proud Parent

Proud Parent

“You guys are amazing... my daughter knows letters, numbers, continents & planets before she even turned 3 and that barely scratches the surface! Thanks for helping parents give their kids real learning!”

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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:

Exmissions

Playgarden Prep is well known by continuing schools and supports parents in the next steps in their child’s education. We offer informational sessions to learn about future schools and we happily offer guidance with application processes and interviews. We can also provide letters of recommendation upon request. Our graduates have gone on to the following schools:

  • Avenues
  • Bank Street
  • Blue School
  • Washington Market
  • Grace Church School
  • Brunswick School
  • City and Country School
  • Covenant of the Sacred
  • Heart
  • Greenwich Academy
  • Little Red
  • UNIS
  • Friends Seminary
  • Horace Mann
  • Marymount
  • Spence
  • St Ann's
  • St David's
  • St Luke's
  • The Dalton School
  • Trinity School
  • Washington Market
  • Wetherby-Pembridge
  • Whitby School
  • 92nd Street Y
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+1 646-389-8765
uws@playgardenprep.com
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