Our Programs



Daycare
Infants 3-12 months and Toddlers 12-24 months.
Manhattan Schoolhouse daycare provides a Reggio Emilia inspired
environment in which our youngest children develop loving
relationships with their teachers and peers.

Learning Values
Children are taught to respect themselves and others, learn from one another, and express their needs and ideas kindly.

Building Trust
As the children grow into preschoolers, They learn to collaborate with each other and express their understanding of the world. In every room of the daycare, children are provided with abundant opportunities to study natural materials and their environment.

Outdoor Fun
All children participate in weekly specials. Enrichment classes include music, yoga/infant massage, dance, soccer or gym, and a language. The children enjoy outdoor time throughout the year. Our infants use strollers, while the older children take neighborhood walks and play in nearby park.

Healthy Snacks
Manhattan Schoolhouse serves nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks to the children starting in the toddler program. Parents of children in the infant rooms provide all meals until the children transition to the next program.

All policies and procedures are guided by the Department of Health regulations for early childhood programs.
Preschool
3-K and Pre-K
Manhattan Schoolhouse partners with the New York City Department of Education to offer 3-K. Our preschool classes follow Reggio Emilia inspired learning techniques, which align with the NYC Department of Education curriculum.

Weekly Specials
The Pre-K program at Manhattan Schoolhouse follows Reggio Emilia inspired learning techniques, which align with the NYC Department of Education curriculum. All children participate in weekly specials.

Enrichment Classes
Enrichment classes include music, dance, soccer, language and chess. The children take daily walks throughout the neighborhood and play in the local parks.

Healthy Snacks
Manhattan Schoolhouse offers breakfast and serves nutritious lunch and snacks to the children. The 3-K day at Manhattan Schoolhouse begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 2:50 p.m.

All policies and procedures are guided by the Department of Health regulations for early childhood programs.
Wrap Around
3-K and Pre-K
Manhattan Schoolhouse offers year-long extended day programs for 3-K children before and after school, during holidays when public schools are closed but MSH remains open, and throughout the summer.

Daily Enrichment Classes
By enrolling in the year-long wrap around program, families are welcome to drop off their children before the 3-K day, starting at 8 a.m., and can pick them up by 6 p.m. Children in the wrap around program enjoy daily afternoon enrichment classes, which include science and engineering, music, art, outdoor sports, dance, and language.

Healthy Snacks
Additionally, children are provided with an afternoon snack and take walks throughout the neighborhood.

Summer Camp
Summer camp is included in the 12-month program. Campers participate in swim lessons and soccer classes throughout the week.

All policies and procedures are guided by the Department of Health regulations for early childhood programs.