Columbus Pre-School

Columbus Pre-School is a preschool in New York, NY. The school provides a private preschool education centered on child-driven learning, experiential exploration, and social-emotional development. Serving the Upper West Side community, the school offers a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to investigate the world around them through an emergent curriculum.

Founded over 30 years ago, the school has operated from the same location since 1988. The facility features sun-drenched classrooms, a 2,500 square foot gymnastics studio, and a lending library containing nearly 3,000 books. The school also provides over 2,000 square feet of outdoor space equipped with a climber, riding toys, and a messy art area. The educators utilize the environment as a "third teacher" to support diverse learning styles and help prepare students for the transition to kindergarten.

Located on Columbus Ave, the school is a short walk from Playground Eighty Nine LXXXIX and the West Side Community Garden.

The school is recognized for its high rating of 4.90 and is known for providing a warm, welcoming staff and a specialized environment that includes a private playground and in-house gymnastics facility. With a long-standing history in the neighborhood, the institution remains a dedicated space for early childhood learning.

Columbus Pre-School continues to provide a holistic, child-centered foundation for young learners in New York.