Welcome to
York Avenue Day School

Why York Avenue Day School

  • Drawing from 45+ years of preschool, childcare, and educational excellence in Manhattan

  • Highly qualified, experienced educators

  • Flexible schedule options from 8:30am to 6:00pm

  • First-rate facility & enrichment programs

  • Continuity of care from ages 6 months to 4 years

  • Licensed by the Department of Health, Bureau of Daycare of the City of New York, and chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York.

How We Learn

1 year old girl building blocks

Play

Play is the work of young children. At York Avenue Day, children share their insights and perspectives of their daily lives by engaging in dynamic play scenarios. Our teachers observe, scaffold, and interact as partners in play.

Art class is a fun way for kids to grow

Create

Children practice processed-based art, which emphasizes the act of creating over the finished product. Children explore different materials, make messes, and expand their creativity, while engaging in open-ended projects.

Boys and girls love physical activities in our gym

Move

We all learn best when we are on the move. This is especially true for children. Our classrooms are designed to encourage students to use their bodies in creative and purposeful ways.

This 3 year old preschool student is learning a lot

Grow

We have great conversations with one another throughout the day. Whether it’s circle time, lunch, painting at the easel, or during free play - there are endless opportunities for social development.

York Avenue Day School on Instagram

A physics lesson on motion, wind and tornadoes emerged from a class reading of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. #emergentcurriculum

From The Blog

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Top Tips to Navigating Early Childhood Admissions
Top Tips to Navigating Early Childhood Admissions

In New York City, there is an abundance of choice when it comes to early childhood care. It can feel overwhelming and daunting to know how to navigate the process of finding, applying, and accepting a place at the right environment for your child.

Emergent Curriculum at York
Early Education, Preschool
Emergent Curriculum at York
Early Education, Preschool

When choosing a school, it is paramount to consider the curriculum and how it aligns with your expectations regarding your child’s education and development. At York, we draw from a variety of early childhood philosophies, developmentally appropriate practices, and current research to create an emergent curriculum that meets the needs of each child.

Early Education, Preschool
The York Avenue Day School Model
Daycare, Preschool, Early Education
The York Avenue Day School Model
Daycare, Preschool, Early Education

York Avenue Day School began in 2023 after combining two highly successful schools from differing models - York Avenue Preschool and East Side Day School. Drawing from each of these models and joining them together, provides continuity of education and care for children ages 6 months through Prekindergarten.

Daycare, Preschool, Early Education