Manhattan Schoolhouse at 1538 2nd 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
1:4 (Infant), 1:5 (Toddler), 1:10 (Preschool)
Financial aid
Not offered
Sibling & legacy
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Manhattan Schoolhouse at 1538 2nd Avenue is a Reggio Emilia-inspired, year-round early childhood center in Yorkville on the Upper East Side, serving children from 3 months through Pre-K. The newest of the chain's five NYC locations, it occupies a purpose-built space in the Beckford Tower and emphasizes individualized, child-centered care with low teacher-to-child ratios and daily enrichment specials. Full-time, part-time and extended-hour (wrap-around) options run alongside free NYC DOE 3-K and Pre-K seats and a summer camp. Admissions are rolling via a waitlist, tour, application and home visit.
Programs & Schedule
Schedule
Monday – Friday
Extended hours
Yes
Tuition
Contact school; 2026-27 rate; [Detail: Infants 3-12 months] Full-time year-round daycare. Ratio 1:4. Infant parents provide meals. Full-time/part-time/extended-hour options offered chain-wide; specific weekday combos and hours not published for this location; tuition not published (private daycare tuition).
Schedule
Monday – Friday
Extended hours
Yes
Tuition
Contact school; 2026-27 rate; [Detail: Toddlers 12-24 months] Full-time year-round daycare. Ratio 1:5. Breakfast, lunch and snack provided. Hours/day-options and tuition not published for this location.
Schedule
Monday – Friday
Extended hours
Yes
Tuition
Contact school; 2026-27 rate; [Detail: Two Year Olds] Full-time year-round program. Meals provided. Hours/day-options and tuition not published for this location.
Schedule
Monday – Friday · 8:30am–2:50pm
Extended hours
Yes · until 6pm
Tuition
Contact school; 2026-27 rate; [Detail: 3-K / 3-year-olds] Core day 8:30 AM-2:50 PM; optional wrap-around drop-off from 8 AM and pick-up to 6 PM (extended day). Ratio 1:10 or less. Curriculum aligns with NYC DOE. FREE 3-K seats available to NYC residents via NYC DOE; private full-day/extended tuition not published.
Schedule
Monday – Friday · 8:30am–2:50pm
Extended hours
Yes · until 6pm
Tuition
Contact school; 2026-27 rate; [Detail: Pre-K / 4-year-olds] Curriculum aligns with NYC DOE. Core-day times assumed same as 3-K (8:30 AM-2:50 PM) - Pre-K-specific times not separately published; optional wrap-around to 6 PM. FREE Pre-K/UPK seats available to NYC residents via NYC DOE; private full-day/extended 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.Ed. Special Education (Bank Street College); M.S. Educational Leadership (Hunter College); NY certified in Special Education, School Building Leadership, and School District Leadership; Executive Director of all Manhattan Schoolhouse locations since 2018
Culture & Community
Reggio Emilia inspired, child-centered early education in an environment of trust and partnership, cultivating each child's intellectual, emotional, social and moral potential. Emphasis on individualized care, low teacher-to-child ratios, and weekly enrichment specials (music, art, movement, yoga, foreign language).
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