Manhattan Schoolhouse at 1456 1st Ave
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Overview
Educational philosophy
Progressive / Play BasedPrograms offered
Infant · Toddler · 2s · 3s · Pre-K
Annual tuition
—
School continues
Through Pre-K
Student-teacher ratio
1:10
Financial aid
Not offered
Sibling & legacy
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Manhattan Schoolhouse at 1456 First Avenue is a Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood center on the Upper East Side serving children from 3 months through Pre-K. The program emphasizes project-based learning, low child-to-teacher ratios, and a rich enrichment slate including yoga, music, art, movement, STEAM, soccer, swim, and chess. It runs year-round with a full daycare-through-preschool progression plus a wrap-around option to 6:00 PM and summer camp, and freshly prepared meals from the toddler level up. Admission is rolling, beginning with a waitlist pre-application and tour.
Programs & Schedule
Schedule
Monday – Friday · 8am–6pm
Extended hours
Yes · until 6pm
Tuition
Contact school; 2026-27 rate; [Detail: Infant / 3-12 months] Full-time, part-time, and extended-hour options available; tuition not published. Infant families provide their own meals.
Schedule
Monday – Friday · 8am–6pm
Extended hours
Yes · until 6pm
Tuition
Contact school; 2026-27 rate; [Detail: Toddler / 12-24 months] School-provided meals begin at this level (breakfast, lunch, snack). Full-time, part-time, and extended-hour options; tuition not published.
Schedule
Monday – Friday · 8am–6pm
Extended hours
Yes · until 6pm
Tuition
Contact school; 2026-27 rate; [Detail: Twos / two-year-olds] Full-time, part-time, and extended-hour options; tuition not published.
Schedule
Monday – Friday · 8:30am–2:50pm
Extended hours
Yes · until 6pm
Tuition
Contact school; 2026-27 rate; [Detail: 3-K / three-year-olds] Core day 8:30 AM-2:50 PM; wrap-around extends to 6:00 PM year-round. Operates in partnership with NYC DOE; confirm whether free DOE-funded 3-K seats are available. Tuition not published.
Schedule
Monday – Friday · 8:30am–2:50pm
Extended hours
Yes · until 6pm
Tuition
Contact school; 2026-27 rate; [Detail: Pre-K / four-year-olds] Core day 8:30 AM-2:50 PM; wrap-around extends to 6:00 PM year-round. Operates in partnership with NYC DOE; confirm whether free DOE-funded UPK seats are available. Includes kindergarten exam preparation support. Tuition not published.
Admissions
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
Amy Rockwell
M.S. Special Education (Bank Street); M.S. Educational Leadership (Hunter College); certified in Special Education, School Building Leadership, and School District Leadership
Culture & Community
Reggio Emilia-inspired, project-based early childhood program that cultivates each child's intellectual, emotional, social, and moral potential through documentation, the environment as the third teacher, and low child-to-teacher ratios.
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