The Y Nursery School (YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood)

A community of learners where children explore and grow within a safe, nurturing and academically enriching environment.

Since 1956, the Y nursery is continuing to provide quality early childhood experiences infused with tthe arts and humanitarian values. The Y program emphasizes individual attention for each child in a nurturing and stimulating environment. Through small group experiences, children work together to learn, share and develop skills. Children are given opportunities to make decisions, under the guidan

ce of teachers, helping them build self-esteem and confidence in themselves. The Y Nursery School has a constructivist approach providing children the opportunity to learn through hands-on participatory experiences with the belief that these types of experiences are critical in the development of children. Children are given the opportunity to explore, touch, taste, build, interact with other children, experiment and tackle problems while working with a wide variety of materials utilizing rich and inviting learning centers within our classrooms Our experienced teachers guide children as they make connections, solve problems, and explore their worlds. Instruction incorporates an integrated curriculum using language arts, music, art, social studies, and science as well as physical education. At the Y Nursery School, we strive to teach our children to be learners for life. Our curriculum is vibrant and literacy-based, focusing on the emotional, social, intellectual, physical and aesthetic development of children. Our program incorporates readiness skills (reading, math, science, and social studies), with teachers and outside specialists providing opportunities to explore music, creative movement and Jewish Culture. Our nursery programs run from September - June for children who are 2 years 9 months - 5 years 6 months. We offer:

• Extended Full Day Programs:
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Full Day Programs:
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Half Day Programs:
9:00 - 11: 30 a.m. or
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

• Universal Prekindergarten*:
1:00 - 3:30 p.m. for 4 year olds

• Early Morning drop off: 8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
• Late Afternoon care: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Extended Afternoon care: 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• Door-to-door transportation: available for an additional fee.
*Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) is a tuition-free program that is offered in partnership with the New York City Department of Education. Four year olds can enroll in Universal Prekindergarten only or can integrate the program with full-day or extended full day options. The registration process for UPK only is separate from our regular admissions process and the timeline is determined by the NYC Department of Education. Four year olds who enroll in our full-day or extended full-day programs are automatically enrolled in UPK and will complete additional NYC paperwork. Visit the Y's general page here: https://www.facebook.com/ywashhts/.

03/11/2022

Purim Palooza this weekend! Sunday morning and also Tuesday after school. All welcome! https://ywhi.org/jewish-life/pj-library/

11/10/2021

This Sunday morning 11/14 in Bennett Park! Help pack food bags for the Fort Fridge, and join a parade to deliver it. Plus crafts and story time, with the Y and PJ Library. More info and RSVP: https://bit.ly/3klFUQU All welcome! YNS families and friends, too

05/12/2021

Sunday, May 16, 10:30 to 11:30 am, Fort Tryon Park
Join "Songs & Sweets" in Fort Tryon Park, and enjoy live music with Tkiya plus an ice cream treat for the holiday of Shavuot. With PJ Library and the Y. Reserve your tickets now!

Songs & Sweets Enjoy live music outdoors in the park, plus an ice cream treat for the holiday of Shavuot, with PJ Library

05/12/2021

Parent workshop next Wednesday! Learn about children’s understanding of race, and how parents can encourage healthy development and learning around race and identity through conversations, books and play. Facilitated by educator Aliza Plotkin. https://ywashhts-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcuceuhrDwqHdbebp9tjxFrTFbNBq5eP9TI

04/27/2021

Parenting in a pandemic is hard! Have a question for a psychiatrist? Tune in tomorrow to hear Dr. Esther Rollhaus fielding your questions on a range of topics. https://ywashhts-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrce-sqDMjE9J0HB6aJNxF42I0NBc-6ziF

04/13/2021

Show & Tell is coming home from school! This Sunday, we invite the whole family, including grandparents, to join us over lunch as we share favorite food traditions, plus a story, song and socializing. Link in comments. Hope to see you!

03/12/2021

Family cooking project! Reserve your food kit now, and look forward to making fruit spreads (charoset) from around the world, for Passover. With Cyndi Rand, of Bubbie's Kitchen, and PJ Library. Grandparents welcome to Zoom in, too! RSVP link in comments.

01/07/2021

Family-friendly volunteer project on MLK Day! With the Y and PJ Library, hope to see you. Craft kit can be delivered to YNS students at school, and those who order kits will receive their own card in the mail, too. On MLK Day, we'll make birthday cards together on Zoom for seniors served by the Y, to help ease social isolation. RSVP and details in comments.

12/29/2020

Year-end dance party with PJ Library! Join us! Zoom link in comments.

10/29/2020

All welcome! Musical celebration and 5th birthday party for Ukulele Shabbat, this Sunday morning at 10! Zoom link in comments.

10/22/2020

Craving parenting inspiration in these tough times? Join a book talk and conversation with author Dasee Berkowitz next Wednesday 28th at 3 pm. Zoom link in comments. All welcome!

08/25/2020

Join us!
"Parenting with a Jewish Soul" @8 tonight, Zoom

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Website

http://ywashhts.org/nursery_school/

Address

54 Nagle Avenue
New York, NY
10040

Opening Hours

Monday	8:15am - 6pm
Tuesday	8:15am - 6pm
Wednesday	8:15am - 6pm
Thursday	8:15am - 6pm
Friday	8:15am - 6pm