Downtown is home to the city’s most enriching programs for the littles, all just steps from your door. Scroll to the bottom to see all the offerings.

BUCKLE MY SHOE

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Corlears School is a progressive independent school located in the heart of Chelsea, serving toddlers through fifth grade. In Early Childhood, curriculum is intentionally aligned to key developmental domains in an approach that emphasizes play and wonderment. In a nurturing environment centered on social and emotional development, children are encouraged to ask questions, think freely, and advocate for themselves and others. Since 1968, Corlears has specialized in early years education with the belief that these formative years are essential to instilling a lifelong love of learning, and the start of a child’s academic life
should be nothing short of exceptional.

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PINE STREET SCHOOL

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In the landscape of private and public schools within NYC, the German-American School Manhattan (GSM) is easily accessible for families from all NYC boroughs and New Jersey. With two locations located in Tribeca, this school, which was established in 2018, is the number one choice for families that value academics and dual language immersion. GSM offers Preschool starting at age 3. GSM’s expert educators are multilingual and trained to teach a stimulating program of inquiry that is grounded in the benchmark standards of the US and Germany in the core subjects. Guided by the IB’s approaches to learning, GSM students take pride in their learning and have a deep understanding of our shared core values.

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Playgarden Prep—Tribeca’s Premier Early Childhood Education Center since 2007. Join us this fall for Preschool, Pods, Enrichment Classes, Indoor Play, Dual Language Immersion, & more! Email info@playgardennyc.com or Call (212)-965-9717
for more information.

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Did you know that Downtown Dance Factory has classes for children as young as 18 months old? Grace (above) began dancing at DDF at age 3, and after graduating as a dance major from LaGuardia High School last spring, she is now pursuing her dreams studying dance at the University of Michigan!
We’d love to welcome your toddler into our preschool-age dance classes. Choose from ballet, jazz/hip hop, tap and breaking.
Registration for Winter/Spring begins on November 15th. Don’t see a class that works for you? Let us know, and we’ll try to accommodate your needs.
Downtown Dance Factory – Dancing Downtown Since 2009.

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Join us for a SPOOKY and FUN TIME
at Léman’s 10th Annual Halloween Bash!
This beloved community event provides families with super-fun and family-friendly ways to celebrate Halloween and learn more about Léman Manhattan Preparatory School. Enjoy a bubble show, slime-making, and more! This event is for children in 2nd Grade and below only. $20 per family for the general public.
Get tickets here.

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PUSTEBLUME INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL

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WISE WONDER

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Vivvi’s preschool program provides a foundation for a lifelong love of learning, while ensuring pre-K and Kindergarten preparedness. We’re growing our students’ knowledge, thinking, and social and emotional confidence, with a curriculum based on their interests and questions about the world around them.
During the preschool years, Vivvi fosters children’s growth, development and independence. They’re learning to care for themselves and for others, critical skills they’ll carry with them well beyond Vivvi. When it comes time for the exmissions process, our individualized approach
helps families find the right school for their child.
Find out what families love about Vivvi!