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Smarter Toddler is a preschool / child care center with two convenient locations in New York City on Manhattan's Upper West Side. They are arts-based early childhood schools offering both full-time and part-time programs for students from 3 months to 5 years old. 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. 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.

The addresses of our preschools are:

- Upper West Side Preschool: 100A West 89th Street, New York, N.Y. 10024 (between Columbus and Amsterdam).
- Midtown Preschool: 406 West 55th Street, New York, N.Y. 10019 (between 9th and 10th).


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Photo of Preschool / Child care in Manhattan, New York City Smarter Toddler was developed around the idea that quality childhood care and education should be homelike. From the vintage toys, low height lounge chairs to the homey lamps and tons of original artwork, everything was carefully designed to make children feel like they are at home.


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School / Office Address: 100A West 89th Street
Manhattan
New York 10024
USA
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