JCC Manhattan - Turning 2s (Pre-Nursery)

PrivateUpper West Sidejewish

334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, New York, NY 10023

646.505.4444

www.mmjccm.org/children-families/pre-nursery

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Overview

Educational philosophy

Progressive / Play Based

Programs offered

Toddler

Annual tuition

$4K – $10K / yr

School continues

Through toddlers

Financial aid

Aid: $

Sibling & legacy

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Turning 2s is the pre-nursery, drop-off program at the JCC Manhattan, designed as a gentle first-separation experience for toddlers. Its play-based, child-centered classrooms are grounded in the JCC's warm Jewish-community setting, with flexible one- to three-day schedules. Financial aid is offered, and families often continue on within the JCC's nursery program. It is a stepping-stone program rather than an ongoing school.

Programs & Schedule

Toddler1 yr – 2 yrs

Schedule option	Tuition / yr
Turning 2s Shabbat Together (Fri) · 9am–11am	$3,900
Two-Day Drop-off (M/W) · 9am–11am	$9,400
Two-Day Drop-off (T/Th) · 9am–11am	$9,700

Admissions

Rolling admissions — enroll any time

This school enrolls on a rolling basis year-round (subject to availability and waitlists). There is no fixed application deadline — reach out to the school directly to check for current openings.

Leadership

JCC Children + Families / Pre-Nursery team

Admissions contact

JCC Children + Families (registration-based)

info@mmjccm.org

Ex-missions

Ex-missions support ✓

Ex-missions refers to the process of applying from preschool to Kindergarten or an ongoing school. Schools with dedicated ex-missions support actively guide families through ERB testing, school visits, and applications.

Where graduates go

Ongoing nursery

1 school

Saul & Carole Zabar Nursery School (JCC Manhattan)

See the full list of schools graduates go on to — with counts and sources.

Culture & Community

Educational approach

Progressive / Play Based

Play-based, child-centered (drop-off)

Religious affiliationjewish

GenderCo-ed

Cultural programs

MusicArt

Outdoor spaceOwn outdoor space ✓

Enrichment

Drop-off curriculum: creative play, circle time, movement, stories, artoptional Friday Shabbat Together

After-school programs

extended-day option to ~2:45-3:00 PM. Specialty arts/music in-program (Pedagogista). Families may separately enroll in a-la-carte JCC children's classes (art, music, swim, sports).