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The Ethical Culture Fieldston School's early education programs feed into its middle and upper schools in the Bronx. Photo courtesy of the school. Photo courtesy of the school
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NYC school kids head back to school on Thursday, September 8, 2022, according to the newly released NYC public school calendar. Photo by Al De Ingeniis
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See all the days off NYC kids will have during the 2022-2023 school year.
Independent learning and critical thinking are a focus at the Brooklyn Heights Montessori School. Photo courtesy of the school
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5 Ways to Decide Which NYC Pre-K Is Right for Your Child
Ask yourself these five questions before choosing a pre-K for your kid.
It's hands-on work and play in the garden in the Garden Buds program at the Queens Botanic Garden.
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Students at the Montclare Children's School attend classes in a landmarked building and study a child-centered curriculum. Photo courtesy of the school
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Preschoolers at All Souls get plenty of play time to romp on the rooftop playground. Photo courtesy of the school
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NYC school kids head back to school on Thursday, September 7, 2023, according to the newly released NYC public school calendar. Photo by Al De Ingeniis
Here's the NYC Public School Calendar for 2023-2024
At long last, the 2023-2024 NYC public school calendar has been released. READ MORE
Battery Park Montessori's authentic trilingual Montessori approach provides an immersive language experience. Photo courtesy of the school
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These programs earn high praise for their child-centered, hands-on classes. READ MORE
The Ethical Culture Fieldston School's early education programs feed into its middle and upper schools in the Bronx. Photo courtesy of the school. Photo courtesy of the school
Upper East Side and Upper West Side Private Schools with Pre-K
These private schools cater to the youngest learners, too. READ MORE
Independent learning and critical thinking are a focus at the Brooklyn Heights Montessori School. Photo courtesy of the school
Brooklyn Private Elementary Schools with Pre-K
These Brooklyn schools cater to everyone from tots to teens. READ MORE
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Kids can get a lesson in space technology at the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum's STEM Matters spring break camp. Photo courtesy of the museum
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