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Smarter Toddler, Manhattan:
With two convenient locations in New York City on Manhattan's Upper West Side, Smarter Toddler is an arts-based early childhood school offering full-time and part-time preschool & child care programs to children aged between 3 months to 5 years. The school was founded by parents of gifted young children who wanted a progressive preschool with an advanced arts-based curriculum that their children could benefit from. We believe that the artistic, cultural, and social development of each child is integral to education. We are dedicated to providing a foundation that encourages each child’s lifelong love of learning through art and music. We are located on West 89th Street (between Columbus & Amsterdam Avenues) and West 55th Street.

Early Childhood Education Programs:

Photo of Early Learning / Child Care Center in Manhattan, NYCAt Smarter Toddler we recognize and encourage the amazing potential children have to learn. That's why we have developed programs with each and every individual child in mind. Teachers have developed interesting and motivating lessons to engage the children and captivate their interest. With hands-on experiences children are able to learn using all five senses.

Language development and communication are emphasized. Children have opportunities to play and work with other children, make choices and encounter consequences, and negotiate social conflicts using appropriate language.

- 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.

Our Teachers:

Our teachers and caregivers are true professionals and partners in the caring and teaching of the children in their charge. They prepare the environment and plan activities that are appropriate for the age span of the children within the group and consider the different needs, interests, and developmental levels of individual children. Learning is an interactive process between the teachers and the children. In addition, Smarter Toddler provides extensive staff development opportunities, with goals determined by the teachers themselves.

Parent Testimonials:

Image of Early Learning / Child Care Center in Manhattan, NYC"We fell in love with Smarter Toddler the minute we walked in the door. Everything from the decor to the staff is welcoming, friendly and fun. Our son's teachers, and the other teachers he interacts with, have become like family to us. He looks forward to going to "school" every day."
—Jen Falek

"We love Smarter Toddler because it's an inviting, educational, safe, and comfortable place and it offers a fun, accessible education for our son. The best part though is how much our son loves it. He adores his teachers, his friends, and has a blast on field trips, neighborhood walks, and with Music Together. Our experience has been better than we could have even hoped for."
—Julie & Patrick Large, Parents of Henry

"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

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Address: 100A West 89th Street, New York City, New York , USA
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