Saul & Carole Zabar Nursery School (JCC Manhattan)

PrivateUpper West Sidejewish

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

646-505-4302

www.mmjccm.org/nursery

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Overview

Educational philosophy

Progressive / Play Based

Programs offered

2s · 3s · Pre-K

Annual tuition

$21K – $41K / yr

School continues

Through Pre-K

Financial aid

Aid: $

Sibling & legacy

—

Upcoming:No upcoming admissions dates — check back soon

The Saul & Carole Zabar Nursery School at the JCC Manhattan is a progressive, Reggio Emilia-inspired program for children from twos through pre-K. Emergent, project-based inquiry and collaborative work unfold in a warm Jewish-community setting, with ample gross-motor play in the JCC's gym and rooftop spaces. The school provides ex-missions support and need-based financial aid. Graduates continue on to a mix of private and public kindergartens.

Programs & Schedule

2s – 5 years2s

8:45am start · annual tuition by days/week & pickup time

Days / wk	Until 12pm	Until 2:45pm
2 days	$20,600	—
3 days	$27,300	—
5 days	$33,500	$37,500

3sFive Day MorningAge 3–4

Schedule

Monday – Friday · 8:45am–12pm

Extended hours

Tuition

$33,500 / yr

3sFive Day ExtendedAge 3–4

Schedule

Mon–Thu 8:45am–2:45pm · Fri 8:45am–1pm

Extended hours

Yes · until 2:45pm

Tuition

$39,600 / yr

Pre-KAge 4–5

Schedule

Mon–Thu 8:45am–3pm · Fri 8:45am–1pm

Extended hours

Yes · until 3pm

Tuition

$40,600 / yr

Admissions

Early application deadlineNov 13

Early notification (sib/legacy)Dec 9

Application deadlineDec 15

Interviews completeJan 15

2s–Pre-K decisionFeb 25

Leadership

Shari Pick Taishoff (Director)

Director Shari Pick Taishoff

Admissions contact

Erica Held, Director of Admissions

eheld@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

Private kindergarten & elementary

7 schools

Bank StreetColumbia GrammarDaltonEthical Culture FieldstonHeschelRiverdaleRodeph Sholom

Public kindergarten & elementary

5 schools

Gifted & Talented programsPS 199PS 452PS 87PS 9

Based on most-attended schools. Source: mmjccm.org.

Culture & Community

Educational approach

Progressive / Play Based

Progressive, Reggio Emilia-inspired

Religious affiliationjewish

GenderCo-ed

Cultural programs

MusicArt

Outdoor spaceOwn outdoor space ✓

Enrichment

Reggio-inspired inquiry/collaborative projectsgross motor in gym & rooftopJCC facilities

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).