There are many factors to consider when choosing a preschool for your child. (For more on that, see here). In the meantime, here’s a list of some Jewish preschools in downtown Manhattan.
14th St Y (Non-denominational)
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Ages: 2-5 years
Days/Time: 2-year-olds have choice of 2 days (T,Th), 3 days (M,W,F) or 5 days; from 9am-1pm. 3-year-olds have choice of 3 days (M,W,F) or 5 days; 9am-1pm, or extended days from 9am-3pm. Four-year-olds have choice of 5 days from 9am-1pm or extended 5 days from 9am-3pm.
Tuition: Ranges from $8,580-$15,496 for Y members; $10,080-$16,996 for non-members
Apply: Accepts applications until end of January for following school year. $50 application fee.
liz_hirsch@14streety.org 646.395.4325
Jewish Community Project (Non-denominational)
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Ages: 22 months-4 years
Tuition: Financial aid is available.
Apply: Schedule an information session and tour throughout the fall. Applications available at information session.
sharon@jcpdowntown.org 212-334-3522
My Little School–Tribeca Jewish Preschool (Non-denominational)
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Ages: 18 months-5 years
Days/Time: Monday – Friday; 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tuition: Upon request
Apply: Contact us to receive an application package: info@mylittleschoolnyc.com
Preschool of the Arts (Non-denominational)
Locations: Cooper Square, Gramercy, Flatiron and Chelsea
Ages: 6 months-5 years
Tuition: Information upon request
Apply: Contact us to receive an application and set up a school tour.
admissions@nycpreschool.org 212-366-5053
Synagogue for the Arts Jewish Early Childhood Education Program (Orthodox)
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Ages: 18 months-2.5 years
Days/Time: Fridays at 9:30am (inquire about additional classes)
info@synagogueforthearts.org 212-966-7141
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