Kaplan Nursery School
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Overview
Educational philosophy
Progressive / Play BasedPrograms offered
2s · 3s · Pre-K
Annual tuition
$25K – $35K / yr
School continues
Through Pre-K
Total students
~70
Financial aid
Not offered
Sibling & legacy
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Kaplan Nursery School (KNS) is a Jewish, play-based preschool of Sutton Place Synagogue in Midtown East, founded in 2001 and serving roughly 65 children from age 1 year 11 months through Pre-K. Its emergent, developmentally-tailored curriculum integrates Jewish values, holidays and weekly Tkiya music, taught by head teachers who all hold graduate degrees in early childhood education. The school occupies the Sachs Family Educational Center with a large outdoor play deck, children's garden, indoor playroom and library. An ISAAGNY member, KNS sends graduates to a wide range of leading NYC independent schools and select gifted/public programs.
Programs & Schedule
| Schedule option | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|
| 3-5 days · 9am–12pm | $24,950 |
| 5 days · 9am–12pm | $28,950 |
| Schedule option | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|
| 5 days · 9am–12:30pm | $30,670 |
| 5 days · 9am–2:30pm | $35,475 |
Schedule
Mon–Thu 9am–2:30pm · Fri 9am–12pm
Extended hours
Yes
Tuition
$35,475 / yr
Admissions
Leadership
Lindsay Bennett
M.S.Ed., Bank Street College of Education
Admissions contact
knsinfo@spsnyc.orgEx-missions
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
32 schoolsPublic kindergarten & elementary
6 schoolsSee the full list of schools graduates go on to — with counts and sources.
Culture & Community
Play-based, emergent curriculum with teacher scaffolding and a developmental approach tailored to each child; aims to develop joyful, curious, lifelong learners. Jewish values, holidays and traditions are integrated through stories, music, play, cooking and dancing, including weekly Tkiya music and a Pre-K Shabbat & Share program.
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