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Spotlight on Independent Brooklyn Preschools
As a parent you are on the job a mission to find the perfect preschool. The mere mention of the topic piques your interest, and your evenings are now devoted to creating a list of school goals for your child’s first educational experience. This is a big task, but it is essential to find the best school that not only suits your child, but one that works for the whole family.
If you’re looking for a preschool specifically in the Brooklyn area that offers a nurturing environment, learning through creativity, play that promotes curiosity, and more, we have some fantastic choices.
Check them out!
A. Fantis School of Saints Constantine and Helen Cathedral
195 State Street Brooklyn
Fantis School is at the top 1% of PreK-8 schools in New York City. They emphasize whole-child education, personalized learning, and cultural immersion. With a focus on character development, language skills and Greek culture, A. Fantis prepares students for leadership and global citizenship. There are two city-funded ones UPK4 classrooms and one PreK3 classroom that provides a nurturing environment for physical, social, emotional and academic growth. Dedicated faculty promote curiosity through questioning and language modeling, while game-based instruction promotes social-emotional growth and second language learning. They offer after-school options—Beyond the Bell, extensive daytime programming daily until 6 p.m., fun camps during breaks and in the summer, and daily clubs such as chess, football and gardening. A. Fantis toddlers play every day on the playground on the roof and in the entire gymnasium. Download them Guide for preschoolers!
Montessori Day School of Brooklyn
237 Park Place, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
A warm and welcoming community for children from two to five years old. At MDS, they encourage every child’s natural curiosity and willingness to learn and create a nurturing and fun atmosphere that promotes independence and self-esteem and creates lifelong learners. They ensure that the school community is as diverse as our city.
The Montessori Day School of Brooklyn serves children ages 2 through 5, divided into preschool and elementary/mixed age classes. The school has a total of seven classrooms. Each class is led by a team of three teachers, with class sizes appropriate to the age of the children. The application deadline for the following school year is December 31.
Brooklyn Heights -182 Henry St
Park Slope – 125 5th Ave
Cobble Hill-299 Court St
Discover NY Preschool, where children ages 18 months to four years embark on a journey of awe and wonder. Their enriching curriculum combines stories, songs and art with core subjects, sparking lifelong curiosity. The school’s vibrant teaching team brings lessons to life and ensures that every child enjoys engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
Students thrive in the immaculate classrooms and state-of-the-art fitness facilities and participate in courses led by experts in language, dance, gymnastics, STEAM, Spanish, sign language and music. Their unique approach promotes intellectual, physical and social growth and prepares your child for future success.
Enroll at NY Preschool, where a warm, nurturing environment and purposeful play provide the perfect foundation for your child’s development.
292 Court Street, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn
Paché Montessori offers authentic Montessori preschool education through its preschool in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. Located in a renovated heritage building amid beautiful brownstones, the school offers a unique, high-quality learning environment with optional Spanish language immersion. Highly trained and nurturing teachers create a true Montessori environment, fostering independence, curiosity and a love of learning, allowing every child to thrive in all aspects of their development. Preschoolers and preschoolers receive special support and experiences, including regular field trips. Their beautiful 25,000 square foot school includes two outdoor areas and an indoor gross engine room, providing abundant physical activity and exploration opportunities. Visit Paché Montessori and discover why it is the best choice for early childhood education in the region.
277 3rd Ave, Brooklyn
Located in Gowanus, Brooklyn, Rivendell Preschool is an enriched Montessori program for children ages 2 to 5, complemented by a wide range of opportunities for joyful work and play. Their inclusive community is known for its warmth and welcoming nature, and understands that learning to respect the similarities and differences within a wide range of friends and families has lasting benefits for everyone!
Visit Rivendell for a personal tour of their beautiful classrooms, rooftop playground and Growing Connections greenhouse in the backyard. Find out for yourself how early childhood is celebrated by families and staff! Please e-mail [email protected] to participate in a personal morning tour on weekdays.
Saint Redeemer Catholic Academy
701 8th Ave, Park Slope, Brooklyn
Saint Savior Catholic Academy takes a student-centered approach with a preschool philosophy rooted in the importance of a play-based curriculum and social emotional learning as anchors for academic success. The low class size, combined with a dedicated faculty and staff, create a small school environment with a big heart.
At SSCA, early childhood teachers follow developmentally appropriate curricula that encourage children to explore their world through classroom and other play-based activities. They pride themselves on promoting growth in the five domains of child development: physical, cognitive, language, social/emotional and adaptive skills.
Centrally located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, SSCA is a great option for parents interested in individualized attention within an ethnically diverse student population.
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