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Introduce Early Childhood Education in our Learning Pods!

Our small group Learning Pods offer a transition into early education and a proven curriculum, led by certified teachers.

Instill an early love of learning!

Instill an early love of learning - Playgarden NYC

Prepare your young child for full-time school and schoolwork by introducing them to preschool through our engaging Learning Pods! Playgarden Prep Learning Pods are for children 2-6; Pods will familiarize them with group-based schooling, while providing an enriching curriculum that puts them ahead in their future classes!

Instill an early love of learning - Playgarden NYC

Complementary Learning with Afterschool Pods

Playgarden Prep Learning Pods can complement your current school or childcare program, by focusing on the areas that little ones ages 2 to 6 need most to succeed at school and in life!

Instill an early love of learning - Playgarden NYC

Homework Help with Playgarden Prep Teachers

Ease your little one into a homework routine with the support of a certified teacher to answer questions, give guidance, and provide strategies that help every student to become a confident, problem-solving, and resilient learner.

Playgarden Prep's teachers make learning fun! We believe that every student can become a self-assured, lifelong learner.

Instill an early love of learning - Playgarden NYC

Our Learning Pods are made up of 90-minute drop-off classes, offered 1-3 days per week. The Early Learning Pods are designed for Preschool ages (1.5-3.5 years), while Afterschool Pods are designed for Pre-K and Kindergarten students (4-6 years). All pods have a maximum capacity of eight students, to make sure that your child receives plenty of direct attention from their teacher!

The curriculum for our Early Learning Pod is based on our Preschool program, which combines Montessori methods, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, High-Scope, and Play-Based learning, as well as the latest educational tools from Early Childhood Education experts. Each pod is designed to introduce young students to the major subjects that they will learn in school -- Language, Literacy & Phonics, Math, Science, Geography, and more. Additional emphasis is placed on Creative Arts, Music, Movement, Sensory, and other important developmental subjects, incorporating plenty of hands-on learning activities!

The curriculum for our After School Pod is based on our Pre-K program, with focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, Reading, and Handwriting. With individualized learning, our teachers meet your little one at their level to help them advance in the areas they need to best succeed and grow in their learning journey.

Playgarden Prep Learning Pods are the best way to instill an early love of learning while working on socialization skills, as well as the ability to adapt to a formal classroom environment.

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Our UPPER EAST SIDE Learning Lab is located at Park Avenue and 86th Street, with Learning Pods running in the mornings and afternoons 1-3 days per week.
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    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:

    Language & Vocabulary
    Early Reading/Literacy Skills
    Early Writing Skills
    Gross & Fine Motor Skills
    Early Math Concepts
    Science & Problem-Solving
    Listening & Speaking Skills
    Cognitive Thinking & Memory Skills
    Social-Emotional Skills
    Social Studies
    Music & Creative Arts
    Independence

    Meet Your Teachers

    Our teachers are knowledgeable, experienced educators who love teaching little ones. Find out more about each Playgarden Prep teacher!

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