Primary Playschool
An introduction to school life.
An early childhood learning program in Tribeca, for the years before formal schooling begins.
Who it is for
Children building the skills and confidence that precede school readiness.
Playschool is for families who are not yet ready for the full transition into school — and for parents who want a little more flexibility around how they get there.
With consistent teachers, Montessori materials and a grounded rhythm, children develop the foundations of preschool: confidence in separation, language and social skills, and a positive relationship with learning from the very beginning.
Teacher-led learning pods
Small, consistent groups led by licensed teachers, in a prepared environment with developmentally appropriate guidance.
A flexible transition
Intentionally flexible, with room for a gradual phase-in at your child’s pace.
More than early academics
Language development, integrated OT and PT, toileting, practical life and everyday independence, all built in seamlessly.
The work of childhood
Children learn through purposeful, hands-on work — across the five areas of the Montessori classroom.
01
Practical Life
Care of self & environment, grace & courtesy, control of movement.
02
Sensorial
Refining and classifying the world through the senses.
03
Language
Sounds to vocabulary to early reading & writing.
04
Mathematics
Concrete to abstract — number, quantity and the decimal system.
05
Cultural Studies
Geography, botany, zoology, science, art & music.
Enrichment & exploration
Play, enrichment and languages
Enrichment woven into every day, from infancy through the early years and beyond. Contact us to learn more about our daily offerings.
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A community around the family
A familiar environment, consistent educators, and friendships that carry.
Playschool families have access to Primary’s wider family community — member events, parent education, and the adult wellness and Life Cycle support that runs alongside the children’s programming.
Every day begins shoe-free — grip socks for little feet and grown-ups alike, or clean indoor-only shoes if you prefer.
Explore Life Cycle support →
Come and see
Spend a morning with us.
Meet our teachers, explore our learning community and curriculum, and see the house in use.
