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Child Care / Preschool on Upper East Side, NYC
Town House International School, Manhattan:
Town House International School (T.H.I.S) is a non-profit, licensed pre-school in the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. We offer an enriching pre-school program that incorporates language, science, math, play, computers, music-and-movement and arts in a multicultural environment. We have a full pre-school curriculum, both outdoor and indoor play areas, and we visit the park and library. Our schedule options are designed to meet the different needs of different families. We have qualified and experienced teachers who love their jobs. Our age-appropriate program focuses on the whole child in the areas of cognitive, socio-emotional, physical and intellectual development. Our youngest students are two years old and our graduates are five years old. The curriculum in each of our classrooms is age appropriate and incorporates the critical components of child-initiated and teacher-supported activities.
Accreditation:
Town House International School (T.H.I.S.) is a member of the Independent School Admission Association of Greater New York, the Parents League Association and the Educational Record Bureau (ERB), and is committed to the Principles of good Practice as articulated by the National Association of independent Schools (NAIS).
The school is licensed by the NYC Board of Health, is a member of the nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York (NCCNY) and is chartered by the Board of Regent of the State University in association with the New York State Department of Education.
Our Educational Philosophy:
Since our inception in 1976, we have believed that a pre-school is the springboard for one’s lifelong journey of intellectual and social growth. This is the essence of the Town House International School’s educational philosophy – teachers help their students identify and explore their interests and create a sound foundation for lifelong learning.
Education Programs:
- We offer an enriching preschool program for children aged 2-5 years.
- Subjects include:
Language, math, science, circle time, art, music and movement, drama, reading, computer, play time all incorporated into our schedule.
- The language, science, math and arts programs incorporate a multicultural perspective. Learning experiences are enriched through circle time, discovery, creative activities, music and movement, as well as drama and reading.
Diversity:
Our school welcomes children from across the city and around the world, encompassing a wide vaiety of national, religious, racial and ethnic backgrounds. This way, students learn to respect and appreciate the dynamics of a multicultural environment. We offer a diverse multi-cultural curriculum to give our students a strong foundation in their academic and social lives.
Address:
1209 Park Avenue, Manhattan, New York , USA
Watershed Learning Center's - The Birch School & Homeschool Resource Center
Courses / Programs
Watershed Learning Center's The Birch School & Homeschool Resource Center is a learning alternative for youngsters in Orange County, NY and the Greater Hudson Valley. It is a nature-based, ecology program based on democratic principles. We serve students ages 4 - 17 with Full-time and Part-time school options, and Homeschoolers. We encourage child-led, child-centered, inquiry based and project based learning opportunities. We follow in the tradition of schooling which includes Waldorf, Montessori, Reggio Emilio. We are part of an international network of progressive schools, AERO, Alternative Education Resource Organization.
Nature-Based, Child-Centered, Connected Learning Community
- Full and Part-time school program
- Students ages 4 - 17
- Homeschool resource center, support, classes
* Our curriculum is individualized, with a foundation in age-appropriate natural history, geography and science, music and the arts.
- Full and Part-time school program
- Students ages 4 - 17
- Homeschool resource center, support, classes
* Our curriculum is individualized, with a foundation in age-appropriate natural history, geography and science, music and the arts.
Little Atelier of Young Children
Courses / Programs
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, Little Atelier of Young Children is a childcare center for young artists (ages 2-5).Little Atelier is situated in Bayside, Queens - the easternmost Borough of NYC. Choose from Half Day programs up to 5 Days. Our curriculum explores a range of common areas such as language, math, art, science, history through deep and sustained inquiry.
We do our best to provide motivating, inspiring and nurturing learning environment to the children and their families in Bayside community.
Reggio Emilia-inspired Artistic Childcare Programs:
- Little Matisse: 2 years old
- Little Picasso: 3 years old
- Little Monet: ages 4 & 5
Schedule Options:
- 5 day program
- 3 day program
- 2 day program
- Half day program
- Little Matisse: 2 years old
- Little Picasso: 3 years old
- Little Monet: ages 4 & 5
Schedule Options:
- 5 day program
- 3 day program
- 2 day program
- Half day program
Oogie Art: Art Portfolio Development School
Courses / Programs
Oogie Art is the World's No.1 art portfolio preparatory school based on college and art award results alone. We are located in Manhattan, NY, Boston & Lexington, MA, and Shanghai, China.Every year, we have help students gain admission with scholarships to their 1st choice colleges and universities.
These are the results from 2018:
2 students accepted from Harvard
1 student from Stanford, MIT, Yale
3 students from Cornell
2 students from Columbia University
+ and many more from SVA, RISD, Parsons, and Pratt.
The results of this year's 2019 for Early Action and Decision:
1 student accepted to Harvard
2 students accepted to Cornell
At Oogie, students will build college prep skills and develop diverse portfolios with varying levels of experience. Our rigorous classes hone student's technical skills in a range of media, as well as develop an extraordinary body of their own frameworks because our students follow a curriculum that is specifically based on their individual needs, goals and most immediate deadlines.
Class scheduling is extremely flexible - students register by the semester or year.
1. Art Portfolio Prep Program: Gr. 7-12 & Transfer
2. Junior Program: Grade 7-8
3. Art HS or Boarding School Art Portfolio and Audition Prep Program: Gr. 7-8
4. Young Talent program: Gr.4-6
5. AP Studio Art Program: Gr. 10-12
6. Foundation Program: Gr. 7 and Up
7. Curating and Art Research Program
8. Art College Counseling Service
- Painting/Drawing
- Illustration
- Perspective Drawing & Painting
- Figure Drawing & Painting
- Advanced Drawing & Painting
- Mixed Media & Collage
- Sculpture
- Group Crits
- Film & Animation
- Fashion Design
- Business of Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Art
- Installation Art
2. Junior Program: Grade 7-8
3. Art HS or Boarding School Art Portfolio and Audition Prep Program: Gr. 7-8
4. Young Talent program: Gr.4-6
5. AP Studio Art Program: Gr. 10-12
6. Foundation Program: Gr. 7 and Up
7. Curating and Art Research Program
8. Art College Counseling Service
- Painting/Drawing
- Illustration
- Perspective Drawing & Painting
- Figure Drawing & Painting
- Advanced Drawing & Painting
- Mixed Media & Collage
- Sculpture
- Group Crits
- Film & Animation
- Fashion Design
- Business of Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Art
- Installation Art
British International School of New York
Courses / Programs
The British International School of New York (BIS-NY), located in stunning waterfront facilities on Waterside Plaza, Manhattan, New York, is a British (UK), independent, co-ed, school offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years teaching methodology to students aged 3 -14 years. Children can join BIS-NY at three years old (Nursery) and stay until they have completed our Year 9 (Eighth grade).Since its foundation in 2006, The British International School of New York has grown to take its place amongst the leading international schools in NYC with year on year growth and a strong placement record for students transitioning on to middle school in New York, or returning to the United Kingdom, or a new International School.
At The British International School of New York we offer all our students the best start in their education by providing a caring and inspiring academic atmosphere. In a safe and nurturing environment, students develop a genuine love for learning, quality and academic success.
Primary Years Programme (Nursery to Year 6 / 5th grade)
- The school’s distinctive curriculum combines the best of British education with the teaching methodology of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP).
Key Stage 3: Year 7 - 9 (6th - 8th grade):
- The Key Stage 3 (KS3) programme is taught from the National Curriculum of England and Wales.
- The school’s distinctive curriculum combines the best of British education with the teaching methodology of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP).
Key Stage 3: Year 7 - 9 (6th - 8th grade):
- The Key Stage 3 (KS3) programme is taught from the National Curriculum of England and Wales.
Geneva School of Manhattan
Courses / Programs
Located in the heart of New York City on the west side of Manhattan, The Geneva School of Manhattan is a preschool to eigth grade coeducational school offering a classical, Christian education. We provide preschool with French language immersion, kindergarten, lower and upper school programs. Founded in 1966 the school has provided a rich and rigorous curriculum within the framework of Christian beliefs since the beginning. Classical education has worked best for centuries because it corresponds to the way in which young minds develop, giving students the confidence to excel in any field that they choose. The classical curriculum allows students to accumulate knowledge earlier than would be accomplished in most other educational formats.
The classical education trivium (literally “three roads”) begins in the grammar phase, providing the building blocks of the classical foundation. This is followed by the dialectic phase where students begin to think critically about the facts they’ve learned. In the final phase, the rhetoric phase, students develop exceptional writing and oratory abilities. Our graduates have been accepted to the top high schools in New York City.
Co-Ed Programs from Pre-K through 8th Grade:
- Preschool Program with French language immersion
- Lower School (Kindergarten to 4th Grade)
- Upper School (5th to 8th Grade)
- Classical Christian curriculum with English grammar, reading, spelling and vocabulary, French, math, logic, history, science, visual arts
- After School Programs including ballet, art instruction, chess club, sports and exercise
- Preschool Program with French language immersion
- Lower School (Kindergarten to 4th Grade)
- Upper School (5th to 8th Grade)
- Classical Christian curriculum with English grammar, reading, spelling and vocabulary, French, math, logic, history, science, visual arts
- After School Programs including ballet, art instruction, chess club, sports and exercise
Bright Minds Center, Manhattan
Courses / Programs
Bright Minds Center is a year-round secular day care and nursery school program in lower Manhattan, New York City for 2.5 - 5 year olds geared to help you raise your child to be a lifelong learner. Using the best European techniques for Early Childhood Development of speech, logic, creative abilities and gross / fine motor skills, Bright Minds will discover, develop and nurture each child’s unique talents. Located in the beautiful building of the Synagogue for the Arts, our facilities feature a large room with an open floor layout and separate areas for different kinds of activities. There is a securely fenced adjacent outdoor playground equipped with the soft padding and furnished with appropriate playground equipment. It is also partially roofed so it can be used for some outdoor time even in the event of mildly inclement weather.
Unique in its approach, our center provides complete immersion into the Russian language and culture from an early age by creating fun learning experiences. Our center welcomes anyone who is interested to preserve their heritage, add a new cultural experience, or simply get the best quality education for their children!
Early Childhood Programs for Kids Ages 2-5:
- Day Care Program
- Nursery School
- Enrichment Classes
- Russian Language Classes
- "First Steps" for 12-24 months old children in Russian
- Russian Ballet
- Math tutoring
* Multiple options are available to accommodate your child’s educational needs.
* We also offer a Russian language program for those who are interested to preserve their heritage or add a new cultural experience to their child’s life.
- Day Care Program
- Nursery School
- Enrichment Classes
- Russian Language Classes
- "First Steps" for 12-24 months old children in Russian
- Russian Ballet
- Math tutoring
* Multiple options are available to accommodate your child’s educational needs.
* We also offer a Russian language program for those who are interested to preserve their heritage or add a new cultural experience to their child’s life.