NY Preschool & Kids Club at 168 Amsterdam Avenue
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Overview
Educational philosophy
Progressive / Play BasedAnnual tuition
$18K – $36K / yr
· free 3-K available
Ages served
2s – 5
Financial aid
Not offered
Operating hours
8am – 6pm
Full year?
No (Sept–June)
NY Preschool & Kids Club at 168 Amsterdam Avenue is the Lincoln Center-area (Upper West Side) '68th Street' branch of the NYC child-enrichment and preschool chain founded in 2001 by Pam Wolf. Its play-based preschool follows the Tools of the Mind curriculum, using intentional play to build executive function, emotional regulation and early academic foundations in small classes. The center has four spacious classrooms and a large indoor gym outfitted with a 20-foot trampoline, uneven and parallel bars, balance beams and a sprung floor. Beyond preschool it offers flexible 2-, 3-, and 5-day Half-Day, Academic-Day and Extended-Day schedules for 2s through Pre-K, plus enrichment classes, open play, camps and birthday parties for children from 2 months to 12 years, with rolling registration.
Programs & Schedule
| Program | Ages | Schedule | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twos · 2 days Academic Day 9am-3pm | 2 yrs – 3 yrs | 2 days/week · 9am–3pm | $19,910 / yr |
| Twos · 2 days Extended Day 9am-6pm | 2 yrs – 3 yrs | 2 days/week · 9am–6pm | $22,790 / yr |
| Twos · 3 days Half Day 9am-12pm | 2 yrs – 3 yrs | 3 days/week · 9am–12pm | $19,875 / yr |
| Twos · 3 days Academic Day 9am-3pm | 2 yrs – 3 yrs | 3 days/week · 9am–3pm | $21,990 / yr |
| Twos · 3 days Extended Day 9am-6pm | 2 yrs – 3 yrs | 3 days/week · 9am–6pm | $26,310 / yr |
| Twos · 5 days Half Day 9am-12pm | 2 yrs – 3 yrs | Monday – Friday · 9am–12pm | $22,750 / yr |
| Twos · 5 days Academic Day 9am-3pm | 2 yrs – 3 yrs | Monday – Friday · 9am–3pm | $28,150 / yr |
| Twos · 2 days Half Day 9am-12pm | 2 yrs – 3 yrs | 2 days/week · 9am–12pm | $17,750 / yr |
| Twos · 5 days Extended Day 9am-6pm | 2 yrs – 3 yrs | Monday – Friday · 9am–6pm | $35,530 / yr |
| Threes & Fours (mixed-age 3–4) · 5 days Extended day 9am–6pm | 3 yrs – 5 yrs | Monday – Friday · 9am–6pm | $35,530 / yr |
| Threes & Fours (mixed-age 3–4) · 5 days Half day 9am–12pm | 3 yrs – 5 yrs | Monday – Friday · 9am–12pm | $22,750 / yr |
| Threes & Fours (mixed-age 3–4) · 5 days Academic day 9am–3pm | 3 yrs – 5 yrs | Monday – Friday · 9am–3pm | $28,150 / yr |
| 3-K · DOE-sponsored 3-K for All | 3 yrs – 4 yrs | Monday – Friday · 8am–2:20pm | Free |
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.
Enrollment contact
nykidsclub68@nypreschoolandkidsclub.comCulture & Community
Play-based early education built on the Tools of the Mind curriculum, an outcomes-driven, nationally recognized, research-backed program that uses intentional play to develop emotional regulation, executive function, social skills, and a love of learning. Small classes across four spacious classrooms with a large on-site gym (20-foot trampoline, uneven and parallel bars, balance beams, sprung floor) for gross-motor play.
Health & Safety
NYC daycares are licensed and inspected by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
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