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Child Care Center / Private School in Brooklyn NY
Williamsburg Northside Schools, Brooklyn:
Located in Williamsburg, a vibrant neighborhood of Brooklyn NY, Williamsburg Northside is a Reggio Emilia inspired school with three distinct programs in three Brooklyn locations all within walking distance of each other. Our Infant & Toddler Center provides specialized programs for children ages 3 months to 2 years of age, our Preschool provides a joyful daycare experience for 2, 3 and 4 year olds, and our Elementary School provides a challenging education program rich in the arts and in creative expression.
Our Mission, Values and Beliefs:
All children are strong, capable individuals. Guided by this understanding, we at Williamsburg Northside welcome families into beautiful and flexible environments where children engage in independent and collaborative investigations.
Our teaching community builds a unique curriculum from the children's interests, their experiences with one another and the world in which they live.Inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, we are committed to offering a school age experience that views each and every child as a strong, capable and powerful individual who is an active participant in their learning.
Throughout the week, children are engaged in a variety of enrichment classes including, but not limited to, Studio Art, Library, Music, Physical Education, Science, and Spanish in compliment to the explorations and in the classroom.
Early Learning, Preschool & Elementary School Programs:
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, we are committed to offering a school experience that views each and every child as a strong, capable and powerful individual who is an active participant in their learning.
Infant & Toddler Center:
Specialized programming for children ages 3 months to 2 years (2, 3 or 5 days a week options)
Preschool (Ages 2-4)
A multi-sensory approach is used in order to meet the varying learning styles and developmental needs of each child.
Elementary School (Grades K-5)
Children are engaged in a variety of enrichment classes including Studio Art, Music, Physical Education, Science, and Spanish in addition to general explorations in the classroom.
Address:
747 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, New York, 10025, USA
The Smith School
Courses / Programs
The Smith School on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, New York City, is a private, accredited alternative high school offering Grades 7-12 to students who fail to thrive in large public schools. The Smith School offers limited enrollment (under 50) and small class sizes (5 students), and includes strong arts, music and college prep programs.As an institution of alternative education, we work to match the diversity and individuality of each student with our creative and innovative teaching strategies, so that proficiency in learning and the self-esteem it brings become the norm. Our faculty members are dedicated and experienced educators, whose commitment to the success and growth of every student helps make Smith a unique and vibrant place.
The Smith School is accredited for grades 7-12 by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle states Association of Colleges and Schools (MSCSS).
Small Class Programs for Students in Grades 7-12:
Full Time Day Program:
- Grades 7-12
Excel Program:
- Supplement to the Full-Time Day program for students wishing additional assistance
Also available:
- Summer Program
- Individual Tutoring Program
- Off-Site Instruction Program
- Art, Drama, Computers
- Elective courses
Full Time Day Program:
- Grades 7-12
Excel Program:
- Supplement to the Full-Time Day program for students wishing additional assistance
Also available:
- Summer Program
- Individual Tutoring Program
- Off-Site Instruction Program
- Art, Drama, Computers
- Elective courses
Oakdale Academy, New York
Courses / Programs
Oakdale Academy is the largest independently owned and operated child educational school on Staten Island, New York. We have two locations offering modern and cosy facilities to serve families throughout Staten Island and Raritan Bay and Bay Terrace communities. Our school serves children from infants, aged one month through children of eleven years. Our programs are designed to foster creativity and independence, promoting academic enrichment through a specifically designed curriculum utilizing challenging and stimulating materials and teaching methods. Our programs care for the child as a whole so that there is also emphasis placed on nurturing emotional growth, while sparking excitement and enthusiasm in learning endeavors. We have programs to care for and educate your children at all stages of development and growth.
We are open 7 AM to 7 PM to serve working parents. We have holiday care available year round as well. We also have available door to door bus transportation for one way or round-trip use.
- Infant Care program
- Preschool program
- Kindergarten program
- Elementary program
- Summer Camp programs
* We have holiday care available year round.
* We also have available door to door bus transportation for one way or round-trip use.
- Preschool program
- Kindergarten program
- Elementary program
- Summer Camp programs
* We have holiday care available year round.
* We also have available door to door bus transportation for one way or round-trip use.
Pono Learning, Manhattan
Courses / Programs
Conveniently located in Manhattan, NYC, Pono Learning is an alternative, independent, education center for kids ages 2.5-5. It is an outdoors learning center set up with the purpose of immersing children in rich, stimulating learning environments and harmonious learning communities where each child's interests and natural innate desire to learn are cherished, nurtured, and guided to flourish into becoming life-long learners, critical thinkers, and balanced human beings. Pono, a traditional Hawaiian concept denoting perfect harmony and equilibrium, inspires everything we do. We strive to create a learning environment of perfect harmony with our children, families, teachers, and other members of the Pono community. We make every effort so that our lessons, meals, programs and projects achieve a state of Pono among our community, bigger society, and nature.
Early Childhood Learning for Kids Ages 2.5 - 5:
Features include:
- Exploration Field Trips
- Nature Hikes in NYC Parks
- Pono-STREB Workshops
- In the Open Studio
- Pono About Town
- Pono in SLAM
- Inside and Outside: Nature, Art, and our Thoughts
- Winter Wonders...
Features include:
- Exploration Field Trips
- Nature Hikes in NYC Parks
- Pono-STREB Workshops
- In the Open Studio
- Pono About Town
- Pono in SLAM
- Inside and Outside: Nature, Art, and our Thoughts
- Winter Wonders...
Tutor Time Child Care / Learning Centers, New York
Courses / Programs
Welcome to Tutor Time in the heart of New York City in Manhattan! We provide Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Programs based on The Tutor Time® LifeSmart™ Philosophy of Early Childhood Education. designed by early childhood specialists and national experts to set each child on a path of life-long learning. Grounded in the latest research and understanding of early childhood education, Tutor Time LifeSmart nurtures and educates the whole child – cognitively, physically, socially and emotionally.Our Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten classrooms include rich learning centers designed around these eight “Smarts.” Each invites children to participate in self-directed investigations that build problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Research shows that children learn best when they are actively involved in constructing knowledge through self-directed learning activities. Deep and true understanding comes when young children are supported, in playful exploration, by caring and encouraging adults, in rich and stimulating environments.
Early Childhood Tutoring Programs:
- Infant Program
- Toddler Program
- Preschool Program
- Pre-Kindergarten Program based on The Tutor Time® LifeSmart™ Philosophy of Early Childhood Education.
- Designed by early childhood specialists and national experts to set each child on a path of life-long learning.
- Infant Program
- Toddler Program
- Preschool Program
- Pre-Kindergarten Program based on The Tutor Time® LifeSmart™ Philosophy of Early Childhood Education.
- Designed by early childhood specialists and national experts to set each child on a path of life-long learning.
PlayWorks NYC
Courses / Programs
PlayWorks NYC is a pediatric therapy center in Rego Park, Queens that provides physical, occupational and speech and language therapy to children with special needs from infancy through to teenage years. We offer services in a professional, nurturing environment with highly qualified staff. We contract directly with the Department of Education, Early Intervention Agencies and accept private payment. PlayWorks main aim is to provide therapeutic services to children with special needs. We are approved by both the NYS Department of Health & the New York City Board of Education.PlayWorks was born out of a simple love of working with children with special needs and their families. We wanted to have a safe, comfortable, professional place for parents and children to come to for quality therapy. PlayWorks prides itself on offering speech, physical, and occupational therapy with the utmost professionalism in a warm, nurturing environment.
Our mission is to serve children with special needs by enhancing capabilities and fostering independence through high quality therapeutic programs, serve as a resource and respond to the needs of parents, professionals and members of the community.
Pediatric Therapy Program - Specialty Therapies include:
* Occupational Therapy: Our Occupational Therapists help children with play, work, fine-motor and self-care activities to improve independent function.
* Physical Therapy: Our Physical Therapists facilitate a child's age-appropriate gross motor skills.
* Speech Therapy: Our Speech / Language Pathologists help children with articulation, oral motor skills, feeding issues, language comprehension, and phonemic awareness.
* Occupational Therapy: Our Occupational Therapists help children with play, work, fine-motor and self-care activities to improve independent function.
* Physical Therapy: Our Physical Therapists facilitate a child's age-appropriate gross motor skills.
* Speech Therapy: Our Speech / Language Pathologists help children with articulation, oral motor skills, feeding issues, language comprehension, and phonemic awareness.
Smarter Toddler
Courses / Programs
If you are looking for a quality preschool or child care center in Manhattan, Smarter Toddler is perfect for you! With convenient locations on Manhattan's Upper West Side and at Midtown West near Times Square, we aim to provide a loving, home-like atmosphere for infants, toddlers and young kids (ages 3 months - 5 years). Our specially-designed arts-based curriculum is geared toward the growth of the 'whole child'. Music, movement, literacy and visual arts are an active part of every child's day. Full-time and part-time options are available.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. Developed around the idea that quality childhood care and education should be homelike, everything was carefully designed to make children feel like they are at home, from the vintage toys, low height lounge chairs and tons of original artwork.
Our mission is to continue to create an enhanced, quality early education program that emphasizes the arts, cultural experiences, and the unique individuality of each child. We aim to encourage curiosity, promote kindness and respect, and exercise imagination and creativity.
Parent Testimonial:
"Every morning, my children are so happy to see & hug their teachers, and love visiting their “old” teachers as well. To us, there could be no better sign that they are happy at Smarter Toddler!"
- Patty Goldman
Early Childhood Education Programs:
- 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, Yoga, Sign Language, Art and Arts appreciation, Early Spanish.
- 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, Yoga, Sign Language, Art and Arts appreciation, Early Spanish.