Manhattan Schoolhouse at 1616 1st Ave
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Overview
Educational philosophy
Progressive / Play BasedAnnual tuition
Free (NYC DOE)
Ages served
3-K – 5
Financial aid
Not offered
Operating hours
8:30am – 2:50pm
Full year?
Yes
Manhattan Schoolhouse's 1616 First Avenue location (the DOHMH permit address is 1608 First Avenue) is the Reggio Emilia-inspired group's original preschool site on the Upper East Side, opened in 2016 and serving children from three years old through Pre-K. The program emphasizes project-based, child-centered learning with low teacher-to-child ratios and a rich enrichment slate including music, art, movement, STEAM, soccer, swim, and chess. It partners with the NYC DOE to offer free 3-K and Pre-K for All seats, runs year-round with a wrap-around option to 6:00 PM and summer camp, and provides freshly prepared meals daily. Admission is rolling, beginning with a waitlist pre-application and tour.
Programs & Schedule
| Program | Ages |
|---|---|
| 3-K for All (3s) · Core Day | 3 yrs – 4 yrs |
| Pre-K for All (4s) · Core Day | 4 yrs – 5 yrs |
Tuition on request
Enrollment
This center enrolls on a rolling basis year-round (subject to availability and waitlists). There is no fixed application deadline — reach out to the center directly to check for openings.
Center director
Amy Rockwell
Enrollment contact
lvisman@mshnyc.comCulture & Community
Reggio Emilia-inspired, project-based early childhood program that cultivates each child's intellectual, emotional, social, and moral potential through exploration, imagination and creativity, the environment as the 'third teacher,' documentation, and low child-to-teacher ratios. This location is the group's original preschool site (opened 2016) and serves ages 3 through Pre-K (3-K and Pre-K), partnering with the NYC DOE for 3-K and Pre-K for All.
Health & Safety
NYC daycares are licensed and inspected by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
View DOH inspection record →Opens NYC Health Department website. Search by facility name if link doesn't load directly.
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