The Upper East Side’s Best Preschool!

Montessori-based Preschool and Pre-K for the early years

Make your little one’s first school experience count! Receive a well-rounded education that will prepare your child for Kindergarten and life.

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Our programs at Madison Ave

WHAT WE OFFER

Preschool
AGES 18mo-4yr

Preschool

Our comprehensive preschool curriculum is taught by certified teachers for students 18 months to 4 years. Choose 3, 4, or 5 days per week for consistent, in-person early education.

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Pre-K
AGES 4-5yr

Pre-K

Prepare your little one for kindergarten with Playgarden's advanced early childhood curriculum, with literacy specialists and dedicated teachers for ex-missions support.

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Early Learning Pods
SMALL GROUP

Early Learning Pods

Our small group learning pods (up to 8 children each) offer a transition into early education and proven curriculum, led by certified teachers.

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Community & Parent Support
FOR FAMILIES

Community & Parent Support

Our expert educators provide Family Seminars, Parent-Teacher Conferences, School Application Guidance and Language Support.

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OUR APPROACH

OUR APPROACH

Instill an early love of learning through our whole Preschool & Pre-K programs

Playgarden Prep ensures that the early years are a vital part of a comprehensive curriculum, developed over 15 years by passionate educators. Our children grow into confident learners, fully prepared for kindergarten and beyond, hitting developmentally appropriate milestones at every age.

In our school's unique design each classroom creates a different learning environment and children rotate classrooms throughout the day.

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ADMISSIONS

Our Curriculum

Preschool and Pre-K are essential for developing pre-literacy and pre-numeracy skills, as well as for cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development. At Playgarden, we introduce the following skills and more:

Flexibility for Families

8 AM

Breakfast Club

for 8 am drop off

1 / 3 PM

Lunch Group

for 1 and 3 pm pick up

4:30 / 5:30 PM

Afterschool Club

for 4:30 and 5:30 pickup

OUR COMMUNITY

See what others have to say!

Proud Parent

I have had two children graduate from Playgarden. They both became confident and independent children with a great love for learning. The teachers at Playgarden are unparalleled, teaching early literacy skills and science alongside all of the social-emotional skills early learners need. I have yet to come across a school environment that is as purposeful and communicative.

Proud Parent

2026-2027 Sept School begins
IMPORTANT DATES

View the 2026-2027 school year calendar

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Still have questions? We are here to help!

Reach out to UES: Madison Ave

+1 212-965-9718
madison@playgardenprep.com
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