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Preschool, Pre-K, & Early Childhood Education in NYC since 2007

Why Families Love Playgarden Prep

Whole-Child, Montessori-Inspired Curriculum

A personalized approach blending Montessori, Reggio-Emilia, and play-based learning to support cognitive, emotional, and social development.

Full Day, Flexible Program Options

Preschool and Pre-K with flexible start/end time options for families seeking full day childcare, or shorter program options for first-time drop-offs.

Strong Community & School Readiness Focus

Active parent engagement, expert ex‑mission support, and thoughtfully designed programs that prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.
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See what others have to say!

“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. Playgarden not only provided an incredible education that had my children prepared for their next schools, but they were also integral partners in the ex-missions process, placing them in the best preschools and ongoing schools.”

Proud Parent

“The truly exceptional teachers really get to know your child and what he or she needs. My son is really learning – not just his letters and how to write, but how to be independent and how to be a good friend.”

Proud Parent

“Playgarden Prep holds a special place in my heart. Our child really embraced and thrived in the Montessori based curriculum. He learned so much academically and emotionally, while becoming such an independent creative thinker. He made real connections with the teachers and his classmates that we will never forget.”

Proud Parent

“I never thought I could be in love with my child’s preschool until she started at Playgarden Prep. This school has set the bar for me for my children’s education. The teachers are warm, incredibly engaged, caring and made transition to drop-off easy. Their educational material is impressive and has set the stage for my child to enjoy becoming a lifelong learner.”

Proud Parent

“Playgarden is very special. My son is so lucky to have had these past two years in the most nurturing, enriching and beautiful environment they have masterfully created. ”

Proud Parent

“When it came time to make the decision of where to send our daughter to school, Playgarden Prep was our obvious first choice. We are so impressed with the teaching style and the state of the art facility. Our daughter always has the biggest smile on her face when we ask her about school. We’re so happy to be part of the Playgarden Prep family!”

Proud Parent

“Playgarden is a place that truly helped my son thrive! He attended class at the UES location for 3 years and in that time his growth both intellectually and socially was tremendous. As an educator myself I was consistently impressed with the amount of care placed into every aspect of his education there. The facility was always immaculate and thoughtfully planned out with activities perfect for the very young child. Their curriculum has helped set a foundation for his work in Kindergarten and has proven to be invaluable. We could not have found a better environment for his early learning career.”

Proud Parent

“Our daughters have learned so much with Playgarden Prep, not only educationally but socially too. The curriculum is impressive, flexible and well rounded. Our daughters also adore the Playgarden songs and listen to them every day. These songs and the Playgarden Prep teachers have become a part of our family. ”

Proud Parent

“You guys are amazing… my daughter knows letters, numbers, continents & planets before she even turned 3 and that barely scratches the surface! Thanks for helping parents give their kids real learning!”

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Our Locations

Tribeca

Tribeca

Founded in 2007, Playgarden Tribeca boasts 8,000 sq. ft. of space dedicated to little learners. Our upstairs indoor playground is the largest of its kind in NYC for children under 5, while our downstairs classrooms and sports floor are tailor-made for Preschool, Learning Pods, Playdates, and Enrichment Classes.

UES: Madison Ave

UES: Madison Ave

Our 3,000 sq. ft. space was custom-built in 2016 to provide the best educational environment for young children. Playgarden Madison Ave. is the Upper East Side’s leading program for Preschool and Learning Pods.

UES: Park & 86th

UES: Park & 86th

Playgarden’s NEWEST location–the Park Avenue Learning Lab! Our innovative new programs for early development provide children ages 6 months to first grade with the tools they need to succeed in school and in life. Join us for Mommy and Me Classes, Tutoring, Learning Pods, and more!

Online Preschool

Online Preschool

When you can’t go to preschool, Playgarden Prep brings preschool to you! Learn for an hour a day, any day. Video lessons taught by our certified teachers pair with hands-on activities to layer learning, plus toddler classes via Zoom. Playgarden Online is the ultimate tool for Kindergarten Readiness!

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