Montclare Children's School

PrivateUpper West Side

747 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025

(212) 865-4020 x55218

www.montclareschool.org/

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Overview

Educational philosophy

Progressive / Play Based

Programs offered

Toddler · 2s · 3s · Pre-K

Annual tuition

$9K – $44K / yr

School continues

Through Pre-K

Financial aid

Aid: $

Sibling & legacy

Given some weight

Upcoming:

Nov 6Early-notification opt-in.3s

Montclare Children's School is a coed independent preschool founded in 2000 on the Upper West Side (96th & Amsterdam), serving children from age 2 through Pre-K. Its enriched, balanced curriculum pairs primarily teacher-guided instruction with play-based, open-ended learning, supported by specialists in art, music, movement/yoga, and library, plus two gyms, a climbing wall, and a rooftop play space. Morning, full-day, and extended-day schedules are offered, with after-school enrichment and summer camp. Middle States accredited and an ISAAGNY/NAIS member, Montclare provides dedicated kindergarten placement into NYC independent schools and public G&T programs.

Programs & Schedule

ToddlerAge 1–2

Schedule

2 days/week · 9:30am–10:15am

Extended hours

Tuition

Contact school; 2026-2027 rate; [Detail: Curious Crocs / parent-child, 12-24 months]. Caregiver accompanies child; not a separation program. Priced per session, not annual: Tue-only $504 (7 sessions), Thu-only $432 (6 sessions), both days $900 (13 sessions).

2s2 yrs – 3 yrs

Schedule option	Tuition / yr
Tuesday & Thursday · 8:45am–10:45am	$8,675
2-Mornings · 8:45am–11:45am	$17,440
3-Mornings · 8:45am–11:45am	$27,550
5-Mornings · 8:45am–11:45am	$35,250
5-Full Days · 8:45am–2:30pm	$41,700

Extended Day to 2:30pm available

3s3 yrs – 4 yrs

Schedule option	Tuition / yr
5-Mornings · 8:30am–12:15pm	$36,850
5-Full Days · 8:30am–2:30pm	$43,000

Extended Day to 3:30pm available

Pre-KAge 4–5

Schedule

Monday – Friday · 8:30am–2:30pm

Extended hours

Yes · until 3:30pm

Tuition

$44,200 / yr

Admissions

Applications open.Aug 1

Early-notification opt-in.Nov 6

Sibling/legacy notification; reply Dec 16.Dec 9

General deadline.Jan 8

Financial aid deadline (early Nov 6).Jan 8

Play session (tours scheduled after applying).Jan 19

Notification (ISAAGNY).Feb 25

Reply by noon.Mar 4

Sibling & legacy priority:Given some weightBased on community knowledge — confirm with school

Leadership

Sasha Wilson

M.A. Ed

Admissions contact

Sharona Grossberg

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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

Private kindergarten & elementary

48 schools

Allen-Stevenson SchoolAvenues: The World SchoolBank Street School for ChildrenBASIS Independent ManhattanBrearley SchoolBrowning SchoolBuckley SchoolCalhoun SchoolCathedral SchoolChapin SchoolCollegiate SchoolColumbia Grammar & Preparatory SchoolConvent of the Sacred HeartDalton SchoolDwight SchoolEthical Culture Fieldston SchoolFieldston LowerFriends SeminaryGateway SchoolGeneva School of ManhattanGrace Church SchoolHewitt SchoolHorace Mann SchoolLeman Manhattan Preparatory SchoolLittle Red School HouseLycee Francais de New YorkLyceum Kennedy French American SchoolManhattan Country SchoolMarymount School of New YorkNightingale-Bamford SchoolNord Anglia International School New YorkRiverdale Country SchoolRodeph Sholom SchoolSacred Heart (Convent of the Sacred Heart)School at Columbia UniversitySpence SchoolSpeyer SchoolSt. Ann's SchoolSt. Bernard's SchoolSt. David's SchoolSt. Hilda's & St. Hugh's SchoolSt. Ignatius Loyola SchoolStephen Gaynor SchoolTown SchoolTrevor Day SchoolTrinity SchoolUnited Nations International School (UNIS)Wetherby-Pembridge School

Public kindergarten & elementary

6 schools

Anderson School (PS 334)Hunter College Elementary SchoolNEST+MPS 163PS 166TAG Young Scholars

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

Culture & Community

Educational approach

Progressive / Play Based

An enriched, balanced early-childhood curriculum that blends primarily teacher-guided instruction with open-ended, play-based learning, promoting development across cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and ethical domains. Specialists lead art, music, movement/yoga, P.E., and library; older classes use Handwriting/Learning Without Tears for kindergarten readiness, plus a Writopia filmmaking workshop and ABT ballet.

GenderCo-ed

Cultural programs

MusicArt

Outdoor spaceOwn outdoor space ✓

Enrichment

Yoga, movement, library, P.E., climbing wall, Writopia Lab filmmaking (4s), ABT ballet workshop (4s), Imagination Playground blocks.

After-school programs

After-School enrichment classes (2:30-3:30pm) for 3s and 4s: Spanish, TADA! performing arts, Silver Music (violin/cello), STEAM Studio, Multi-Sports, Storytime Chess, Little Explorers/Book Club.