My son has been going to Preschool of the Arts at Gramercy for 2 years (since he was 2) and has…read moreabsolutely thrived. It was a big transition for him to go from childcare at home to a preschool environment. As the weeks and months passed, I saw him blossom as he became more outgoing, made friends and found his own special place in the classroom. We continued at PoTA for the 3s program, which he absolutely loved. The teachers are incredible, there's simply no comparison. Every day he comes home to tell me about his day in great detail and cannot wait to return in the morning. The level of creativity and warmth makes this community so incredibly special, and that comes from the director, Rachel, and her team of teachers. They make every child feel like they are the focus. I am confident my son is moving into Pre-K beyond well-equipped thanks to this special place.

Our son has been at POTA, Gramercy location since he was 7 mo. I cannot recommend this place more…read more One thing I always say about POTA is that it is not a daycare: it is a school. Our son has been in class with the same group of friends since he started and has created incredible and valuable bonds that will serve him for the rest of his life. He has an understanding of what friendship is, and understands care and solidarity as much as fun and play - all while learning so much thanks to an art-based creative curriculum and the outstanding job of all the teachers and the school director, Renee. I have worked in higher education all my life, and, I am being entirely honest, there is a lot we can learn from how young children are educated. I would like to add that the school is also very diverse, and there is a wonderful parent network.

The Goddard School in New York is one of the best preschools in the area. Our family has had a…read morewonderful experience with the school, and our children have thrived both academically and socially. The Goddard School has a great curriculum that is both challenging and fun. The teachers are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about early education, and they are always working to find new and innovative ways to engage the students. The Goddard School also has a wonderful social environment. The children are encouraged to be friendly and helpful to one another, and they learn how to resolve conflicts in a healthy way. This is such an important skill, and the Goddard School does an excellent job of teaching it. Overall, we have been extremely happy with The Goddard School in New York. Our children have learned a lot and have had a lot of fun too. We would highly recommend it to any family looking for a great preschool experience.

We started my daughter at the Goddard school when she was 7 months old. Ever since then, each one…read moreof her teachers have shown her so much love and support. When she was in her infant room, Ms. Christine was kind and patient. She engaged her both emotionally and physically. Im sure that my daughter reached all her milestones early because her teachers worked so hard with her. Now my daughter is in the toddler classroom and she is obsessed with Ms. Lidia and Ms. Danielle. She calls for them by name on the weekends. I feel so safe and comfortable knowing that these 2 women are taking care of my daughter. In addition to all the love and care she get, I am so beyond impressed with the menu my daughter I served everyday. She eats such a diverse menu of foods that I couldn't possible recreate in my house!

Vivvi is the new management for the preschool formerly run by Trinity Church, but the team and…read morefacility are basically the same. It's the best daycare in Tribeca, and we joined after leaving another which was just fine but not great. Our older daughter started at Trinity/Vivvi in 2018 and now our younger daughter is there in the infants class. The teachers and administrators are the most considerate and thoughtful, and the facility is laid out for a child-led, montessori type experience. The best thing about Vivvi/Trinity is that there's a healthy balance between focusing on the needs of working parents and centering a rich, engaging experience for the kids. For your child, you want a clear lesson plan with good structure and lots of play, and as a parent, you want flexible hours and good communication. Other daycares in the neighborhood have more one or the other, but here you get both. This isn't to say that there are little hiccups; there are little things everywhere. But our teachers run their own classrooms and have things like the health insurance that are not common in other early child education. You can feel the difference. Our ladies have been happy going to school and coming home every day, and if they are happy, we're happy. Thank you Leigh, Ben, and all our teachers!

We can't say enough good things about Vivvi. The staff is warm and loving and our son has learned…read moreso much! (He is 1.5 years old and began 6 months ago.)

Truly an exceptional preschool. Not only has our daughter's academic education been top notch, this…read moreschool has real heart. It has prepared her incredibly well for kindergarten but more importantly, it has given her a great start on becoming a compassionate and kind member of society.

They appear to be stuffing Google with positive reviews. For example, their Union Square and…read moreGreenwich Village locations have both been closed for 6+ months but all of a sudden there is a flood of 5 star reviews for both of them. Hopefully other parents will be spared the nightmare we experienced as parents of this school: This is a warning to prospective parents and is being posted in the hopes that other families will be able to make a fully informed decision on where to send their child. Preschool of The Arts, as a subsidiary of Chabad of Gramercy Park, has filed for bankruptcy according to their Executive Director Naftali Rotenstreich. They are claiming that this is somehow related to COVID (it's 2025). In the past 2 years, they have accepted enrollments and the full prepaid tuitions that come along with them, only to close 2 of their campuses and either transfer enrolled students to other campuses, or offer refunds and then fail to pay them. The bankruptcy case number is 1:25-bk-40105, you can find all of the details in the PACER portal.

great place for children…read more if you ever look for caring and responsible day care here you find it! clean, warm, breakfast, fresh hot lunch, healthy snack, and much much more. the staff are responsible and really care. academy they are young but really learn a lot. strongly commanded. as well the other site on 101 W 85th St New York, NY 10024.

Not a fan of management! I question why my grandson when told no he would cry and walk to the…read morecorner! The level of disrespect to mothers was crazy! I highly recommend anyone from bringing their child there!

My GrandBlessing attends here as a preschooler, and she truly enjoys it. The school operates with…read moresuch a great safeguard and interactive learning curriculum for all ages. The teachers truly care about the kids and take pride in their work. Sometimes I arrive early for pick up so I can sit in the class and watch all the little Blessings interact with everyone. There's several locations in Manhattan, and I would definitely recommend Bright Horizons for a solid early childhood program in the city.

Not sure why the negative reviews, but noticed they are old and some related to back up care vs…read morefull time care. My little one has been at Bright Horizons Columbus Circle since 5 months. Initially, kids inevitably get sick often - just be ready for it - it's either now or Pre-K. But we found it worked for us because we didn't have the space w remote working to have a nanny or bandwidth to be a one person HR. The administration and teachers have been great. We've all seen that nanny in the park on her phone - you don't have to worry about that here. Everything is structured, held to a high legal standard, monitored and the centre is clean. BH provided diverse stimulation (art, reading, different developmental activities, etc), structure and outdoor time weather permitting - we follow the same schedule at home. Every day you get a detailed journal of every diaper change, nap and meal / snack and tons of videos and pics. AM/PM snacks are provided. A lot of the staff have or are working on education degrees too. Have seen my little one develop intellectually and physically in leaps and bounds - his palette has also expanded being able to take advantage of the Little Green Gourmet meal delivery service, and eat w a group of little ones. He is always excited to go to school, and it's so sweet to see him and his buddies excitedly run into each other at the playground. BH is now on the universal pre-K program, and an enrolled child can get priority for enrollment which is huge. A big thanks to Ms Kim and Miriam for running the centre, Ms Christine, Tia, Kia and Stef for the toddler rooms and Ms Sam, Evelyn, Jasmine and Danelvi the infant rooms.

I have 2 children at City & Country. The school fosters an incredibly warm and inclusive community,…read moreone that immediately feels like an extended family. The environment is supportive, nurturing, and deeply committed to each child's unique journey. Their method of teaching is extraordinary, focusing on hands-on, experiential learning that allows students to engage with the material in creative, thoughtful ways. This approach not only encourages intellectual curiosity but also develops empathy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. It's no surprise that City and Country turns out such thoughtful, innovative students--young people who are equipped to make meaningful contributions to the world.

C&C has been an incredible place for my daughter, and I couldn't be happier with the environment…read morethey've created. From the moment we joined, I felt the warmth and inclusivity that runs through the entire school. They do a wonderful job of fostering independence in each child. My daughter is encouraged to take ownership of her learning, make decisions, and navigate challenges on her own, which has really helped her confidence blossom. There's a real spirit of collaboration and support among the students, teachers, and staff. It feels like everyone is invested in each other's success, and that kind of environment is exactly what I was hoping for.

Stunning! Listen you can go with a place with bells and whistles or you can go somewhere that…read morereally pours into children and has been doing so over 40 years. Quality care- all teachers are caring and brilliant. My two year old has grown so much in just 2 months. They do yoga, art, dance and go outside on a daily basis. They expose them to so much and 3 year olds even do swim and go on weekly trips around the neighborhood. Honestly, I think this is what real childcare is about! My daughter is blooming here!

This school is such a gift to the neighborhood. Jackie runs a kind, flexible environment. We…read moreloves Amelia, Liliana and Astrid and how gentle and kind they were with our daughter. She has learned SO MUCH in the year and half she has been there. From counting, to letters, to a love of reading-it's a wonderful learning environment.

Turns out, what you imagine will be amazing before your child arrives might not be amazing for the…read moreactual child you have. We were so excited about this school - it's beautiful, we love the philosophy, they have great exmissions, they said they took the children to play in the park nearby. And our first year in a toddler room was magical. The teacher was a phenomenal resource, our son grew and made some terrific friends, and we were excited for him to go to primary. Well, primary was a disaster. He had a young and inexperienced teacher who meant well, but telegraphed her disapproval of our high-spirited, high-energy, emotionally still very young kid so that our formerly school-loving child started melting down at every dropoff. An administration that wouldn't accommodate a request for change to a classroom where he had good friends, and seemed ill-equipped (or ill-inclined) to help him in general. When he needed extra physical movement, they had him walk in a circle along a piece of tape stuck to the floor. Carrying a cotton ball on a spoon. Which, as you've probably noticed, is not playing in the nearby park. No one said anything nice about our son to us at all until we informed them of our decision to leave. We went back to an AMS lab Montessori school in a different state, and the contrast is extreme. Teachers with decades of experience, lots of communication and support, lots of ability to respond to the needs of individual children who mature at different rates in different areas. The entire administration of the new school knows his name and says hello to him in the halls. Outdoor playground time every single day. And, it must be said, it's half the price. You might have an excellent experience at Flatiron. I hope you do. I wish we had.

It's obviously an extremely expensive school. Nonetheless…read more.. The teachers, staff, curriculum, facilities, and basically everything about how they grow children is excellent and wonderful. I couldn't ask for, or even imagine, anything better. The administration/ownership is bad. Aloof is probably too generous an adjective. It's Trumpian in the sense that it seems centered on what furthers their own idiosyncratic goals (eg prestige, donations, growth); which might not be the same as yours or your child's. In the end (if you can manage the tuition, and don't need any favors from the administration) it's a wonderful place.

We just moved out of New York City, and We are missing this school. We are at another Montessori…read moreschool - but it is not the same unfortunately. We were at this school for 3 years, and were happy with the progress - and the parent community. My son is already bored because he already knows the curriculum they are giving him. We miss you Montessori School of NY!

Montessori International School of NYC is one of a kind! This school has been the biggest…read moreblessing!! I cannot speak highly enough of this school. My son started to go to this school at the age of 2.5 years. When we were researching schools, it was important for me that he is in a safe environment where he can learn and grow. Early childhood learning is undoubtedly an important foundation that Montessori International NYC excels at; they truly have exceeded my expectations. Academics The school invests their time and energy into the kid's learning which is exactly what you want in a school. The school started giving my son workbooks/homework in reading and math. He has excelled so much in the past few years and is now at a 1st/2nd grade level in reading/writing/math and he is just a few weeks shy of being 5 years old. His writing, reading, and math skills have grown so much! I now have a second child who goes to the school. She is 2.5 years old now. I have already seen a difference. She is singing songs and her ABC's, speaking full sentences, very social, and knows how to play by herself and with others. The Montessori method allows students to learn and advance at their own pace. They truly have made a huge difference and I am so happy for all that they invested in their learning. Activities The kids get to do so many activities. They go on field trips to the Central Park Zoo, Botanic Gardens, and Museums. They have activities and events throughout the year. They celebrate diversity throughout the year, the kids are learning about various countries and even get a taste of various cuisines. They have "Asia" day where they pick a country in Asia and present a poster about the culture and dress, etc. They have "India" day and were even given Indian food to taste for lunch. They also learn about other countries including countries in Africa and Europe. They are well rounded and have made a strong effort to introduce the kids to a wide variety of cultures which holds true to their name as Montessori School International. They are very active in the school with art projects and coloring. They have science fairs (and yes even for the little ones) which I think is amazing since it teaches them how to stand up in front of the classroom and present. They have spelling bees and an annual "Montessorics" where they have friendly competitions in physical sports i.e. running etc. They go on walks when the weather permits and learn about their surroundings. I also like that they have a dress code so the kids are well dressed and dressed for success. They have white and blue Montessori International shirts that they wear on outings or gym day (once every week). They have their own Montessori jackets and sweaters. They offer additional extracurricular classes both during the school year and summer school, when age appropriate and child-ready, which can vary but include swimming, tennis, martial arts, gymnastics, and chess. The field trips and classes may begin at various ages but the school works on getting the kids prepared to begin going on field trips when they are ready (level of independence, comfort with going on and off the bus, ability to listen to instruction, etc). Teachers/administration The teachers are one of a kind! They really give them their all, working long hours, working hard, and dedicating their time and resources for the children. As a note, this is not a daycare in which teachers are snapping photos all day and updating you on what they ate as some schools may do. Instead, they use the school time actually devoting their attention to the class. They do offer progress reports twice a year, and occasional photos from presentations and events. More importantly, I can call in or email them and always get a prompt response. They answer all my questions and are absolutely helpful. They are truly a gem in the city. Summary The school has been absolutely wonderful!! I genuinely have so much to say about the school. They also have summer camp which is incredible. The kids have a great time. My family and I are relocating in the summer so that is the only reason why we will have to leave the school and quite frankly has been heavy on my heart because we really have created such wonderful memories with the school and their faculty/staff. They have been absolutely exceptional and I will miss them so much! I feel so happy that we have our kids at this school. When I was searching other schools, there is really nothing that even comes close. Most notably, I have yet to find any school that provides workbooks/homework for kids at this level. I personally have appreciated all their hard work, strong work ethic, investment into the kids' growth, and all the encouragement they provide! I highly recommend!!!