Preschool in New York on Manhattan's Upper West Side

Smarter Toddler:
Smarter Toddler is a nursery school / preschool with 2 convenient locations in New York City. One school is located on Manhattan's Upper West Side and the other location is at Midtown West near Times Square. Full or part time options are available for ages 3 months - 5 years. Smarter Toddler was founded by parents of gifted young children who wanted a progressive preschool with an advanced arts-based curriculum that their own children could benefit from, hence the name. It has long been proven that a child's brain is like a dry sponge capable of absorbing knowledge at a much faster rate than an adult's. As a result, at Smarter Toddler you're never too young to begin learning. We are located on West 89th Street (between Columbus & Amsterdam Avenues) and West 55th Street.

- Infant Program (3 - 12 months)
- Toddler 1 Program (13 - 20 months)
- Toddler 2 Program (21 months - 2.5 years)
- Young Preschool Program (2.5 - 3.5 years)
- Preschool Program (3.5 - 5 years)
- Arts Program (includes music, visual arts and yoga)
 
* Subjects include:  Early reading, Early Math, Early computer - "Tech Tots", Music and Movement, Art and Arts appreciation and Early Spanish.

Experienced Teachers:
Our experienced staff are dedicated to making your child's time full of love, learning and fun each and every day. They teach and foster respect by allowing children to think for themselves, make decisions, work toward their own solutions to problems, and communicate their ideas. Smarter Toddler teachers encourage toddlers to pour their own juice and preschoolers to become actively engaged in clean-up. The 2 outdoor playgrounds nearby allow the children to do what they like to do best... play!

"The warmth and attention to detail that left me awestruck when I first entered the lobby of Smarter Toddler has been echoed ever since in the diligence and enthusiasm of its staff. Their support and concern on an everyday basis makes me feel less like I am leaving my children at a daycare and more like I am leaving them with family. My daughter and son clearly agree–they eagerly make their hellos each morning with hugs that require a running start." 
— Nina Zito, Mother of Sencha and Hudson

"Smarter Toddler is an innovative and creative program. Sofia loves her teachers and has learned lots of new skills. We have experienced administration as being very responsive to the needs of children and families. As parents we feel grateful our child has a safe and caring environment to grow and learn."
— Iris Kaspi, Mother of Sofia