Early Years Preschool in New York

THE NAIS NEW YORK PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM

At our private preschool in New York, our youngest students embark on an exciting educational journey, as they blossom into curious, confident, and active lifelong learners. In our bright environments, open spaces, and large classrooms, we encourage purposeful learning through play. Our holistic UK preschool curriculum not only ensures our students develop academically, but also nurtures personal, social, and emotional growth.

A PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM THAT FOSTERS GROWTH

At NAIS New York private preschool in Manhattan, we know that the early years of your child’s education are critical to their success in later life. This is why we follow the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, which covers seven key developmental areas and delivers learning experiences tailored to the needs of each child.

We also provide specialist lessons in languages (Spanish, French, and Mandarin), music, art, dance, drama, swimming, and PE. Our preschool curriculum is enriched further through collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, and UNICEF.

By recording every stage of your child’s growth, we can expertly guide them through purposeful, planned activities. This will ensure they hit the seven EYFS milestones.

The seven EYFS milestones:

Physical development.
Communication and language skills.
Personal, social, and emotional development.
Mathematics, problem solving, and reasoning.
An understanding of the world.
Expressive arts and creative development.
A love of literacy.

A PERSONALIZED APPROACH AT OUR NEW YORK PRESCHOOL

At NAIS New York, your child will enjoy a preschool education that’s as unique as they are. In small class sizes with a teacher-student ratio of just 1:6, our educators will provide individualized instruction and personalized experiences that spark their love for learning.

The EYFS preschool curriculum at NAIS New York is filled with fun, real-life experiences, too, which connect learning to the world. Through careful observation and ongoing assessment, we set unique learning goals for each child, reviewing these targets in partnership with our families.

PLAY: THE BRAIN'S FAVORITE WAY TO LEARN

Play is central to the education we offer at our New York preschool. Our British early years curriculum provides hands-on experiences that give our children the chance to make sense of the things and people around them, investigate the world, and form positive relationships.

We all learn best when we’re motivated, happy, and engaged in learning that fascinates and challenges us. In a safe and secure international preschool environment, our children confidently play and refine their natural skills, including inquiry, creativity, and critical thinking. This lays firm foundations for future success.

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EARLY YEARS

A TYPICAL NAISNY DAY

Our young learners explore and play together through our EYFS curriculum, which instills a love for learning and develops vital, future-ready skills.

A HAPPY START

As we enter the classroom, our teachers warmly greet us. We’ll settle in, chat with our peers, do some warm-ups, and get ready for a stimulating day of learning activities ahead.

GETTING WARMED UP

PHONICS: THE BEST BUILDING BLOCKS

It’s never too early to fall in love with fun sounds, books, and colorful pencils for storytelling! From our 2s, we practice phonics daily through Read Write Inc., so we can build our skills to fully read and write on our own by 4 or 5 years old.

LISTENING, SPEAKING, READING, AND WRITING

LUNCHTIME RELAXATION

At midday, we munch on a healthy lunch from NAISNY’s in-house chefs. Then, we’ll take a nap, relax quietly with a book, or do some calming yoga activities with our teacher to center ourselves and reenergize.

RESTING AND REENERGIZING

SPECIALIST LESSONS

Our specialist teachers are so fun! They help us discover our abilities and build our confidence, whether it’s learning how to act or dance during Juilliard performing arts lessons or learning some Spanish and Mandarin from playful songs and games.

DISCOVERING NEW THINGS

PLAYFUL LEARNING

We learn more and more about the world around us through exciting play-based activities organized under different themes that make us ask questions, use our creativity, or think critically across different subjects. We become comfortable taking the lead in our learning.

EXPLORING OUR WORLD

WAVING GOODBYE FOR THE DAY

We finish strong when we tidy up after ourselves, tie our shoelaces, and pack our bags to get ready for the journey home. We’ll look forward to tomorrow and say goodbye to our peers and teachers, building our independence every step of the way.

FINISHING UP

INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION

NAIS New York’s preschool specialists understand that no two children learn in the same way, grow at the same rate, or have the same needs. Experts in differentiated instruction – and highly skilled at tailoring lessons or activities to individual learning preferences – our high-quality teachers will ensure your child thrives.

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