Spanish / English Dual-Language Preschool in NYC

Founded in 2003, La Escuelita was one of the first Spanish dual-language preschools in New York City. La Escuelita is an independent, non-profit preschool on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, serving children ages 2-5. We offer a play-based and emergent curriculum, supported by our highly trained teachers in a language-rich environment.

About La Escuelita

La Escuelita is a thriving community of talented educators, committed parents, and curious children. La Escuelita was founded with a commitment to three core values, which still form the basis of our community today.

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Play-based Learning

Everything we do is rooted in play, because research shows that is how young children learn best.
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Diversity

La Escuelita has an unshakable commitment to welcoming and creating a community of families of diverse backgrounds and compositions.
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Bilingualism

Students at La Escuelita gain language and emergent literacy skills in Spanish and English, as well as the ability to navigate cross-cultural values and competencies.
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Look Inside

Inside our classrooms, you will find students hard at “work.” They might be playing in the dramatic play area, digging through slime at the sensory table, making music, or building with blocks. Our passionate and dedicated teachers bring both their professional training and personal interests to facilitate these hands-on learning experiences.

Glowing Words from Parents Like You

La Escuelita has been everything we hoped for and more - amazing teachers and staff, great preparation for our daughter and a wonderfully supportive community.
David
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La Escuelita is a home-away-from-home for the entire family and we are grateful for it every day.
Molly
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La Escuelita is everything you could wish for as a parent and more: an enriched, play-based, and social-emotionally informed program with teachers who cultivate a...
Jake
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Every day my son comes home smiling and excited to tell me about something new and relevant that he’s learned in school.
Yael
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I was so inspired by the teaching at Escuelita that I went to school to study early childhood education.
Ivonne
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What a gift it was to find La Escuelita in our own Upper West Side community! The teachers are incredibly caring, the play-based curriculum is fun and engaging, and...
Abhishek
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We don’t speak Spanish at home and I’ve been absolutely amazed at how quickly my children picked it up at La Escuelita.
Umi
Both of my kids went to Escuelita, and I have been continuously impressed by the caliber and inventiveness of the teachers.
Lindsay
I love the community at La Escuelita. It is warm, welcoming, and down-to-earth.
Daniel
Choosing La Escuelita for our daughter was one of our best decisions upon moving to NYC. The teachers make learning fun and care endlessly for the kids, the staff ensures that school is well-run and...
Rebecca
The hidden gem of preschools! Everyone in the staff, from teachers to administration, works together to build a nurturing environment where kids feel safe and...
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Admissions

Process

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Tuition & Assistance

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Exmissions

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FAQs

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