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Tribeca's Favorite Preschool!

Montessori-based Preschool, Enrichment, Playground, Parties, and more for the early years

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 - Playgarden NYC

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 - Playgarden NYC

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.

Community & Parent Support - Playgarden NYC

Community & Parent Support

Our expert educators provide Family Seminars, Parent-Teacher Conferences, School Application Guidance and Language Support.

Learning Pods - Playgarden NYC

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.

Playgarden Prep Français

French Immersion Preschool
For Children 18 Months to 5 Years

Immersive English-Español Education

  • Immersive program (50/50 English/Spanish) for the youngest learners
  • Expert teachers from Spain
  • Comprehensive, proven, curriculum in both languages

Full day option, including Afterschool Club includes free play time in our 3,000 sqft playground - a well rounded day of learning and play

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:

Language & Vocabulary
Early Reading/Literacy Skills
Early Writing Skills
Gross & Fine Motor Skills
Early Math Concepts
Science & Problem-Solving
Listening & Speaking Skills
Cognitive Thinking & Memory Skills
Social-Emotional Skills
Social Studies
Music & Creative Arts
Independence

See what others have to say!

“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. Playgarden not only provided an incredible education that had my children prepared for their next schools, but they were also integral partners in the ex-missions process, placing them in the best preschools and ongoing schools.”

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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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!”

Proud Parent
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Parties

*Recommended by Time Out New York

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!!

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