Elements, the Nature Preschool, New York

Elements, the Nature Preschool, New York is a preschool in New York, NY. Founded in 2015 by Shilpa Sethi, the school serves children from one to five years old, organizing them into specific groups: Discoverers for one-year-olds, Explorers for two- and three-year-olds, Seekers for three-year-olds, and Adventurers for four-year-olds. The program emphasizes an authentic, child-driven approach to play, prioritizing community, equity, risk-taking, autonomy, and inclusion. Its curriculum is nature-driven and emergent, designed to spark wonder through an intentional environment featuring loose parts and growing plants. The school guides children in problem-solving and conflict resolution to foster honest relationships with themselves, others, and the world. Elements offers open-air outdoor classrooms and holds DOE Pre-K funded classrooms for both three- and four-year-olds, making its nature education accessible within the community.

The facility is located on Suffolk Street in the Lower East Side. It sits just a short walk from Delancey Street, a main road, and is less than a mile from Lower East Side Preparatory High School and the School for Global Leaders. A theater named Teatro LATEA is also nearby. The school provides flexible scheduling options, including extended care, early drop-offs, summer programming, family workshops, and community events. Daily in-house cooked meals are prepared fresh each morning by a vegetarian chef, with breakfast, lunch, and snacks available as an optional service. Tuition is managed through the Brightwheel App, and siblings are eligible for a discount. The school is currently accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year, with rolling admission based on classroom availability.

Elements, the Nature Preschool, New York holds a rating of 3.00 based on 2 reviews. It stands out in Manhattan for its open-air classrooms and its focus on bringing children back to their innate relationship with nature.

Services:

• Accessible Care
• Community Events
• Nature Driven Curriculum
• Nature-Driven Curriculum
• Outdoor Classrooms
• Outdoors Classrooms