Third Street Preschool

A Message from Debra Frankel

Director, Third Street Preschool

Welcome to our school! Choosing the best educational environment for your child and family is a significant decision. We are so glad that you are interested in our extraordinary school. Compelling curriculum, music, movement, dance, art and gardening are infused in our daily learning experiences at school. We believe in the magic of early childhood and strive to cultivate experiences for children and their families that will spark a love of lifelong learning, community and the arts in all who pass through our spaces.

Third Street is an educational gem. Exceptional teachers are at the heart of this institution, guiding and inspiring our learners over the course of their time with us. We embrace a holistic approach that values all areas of a child’s development: Social/Emotional, Cognitive, Motor, and Language and Literacy. We scaffold curriculum from age level to age level, ensuring that our learners can actively explore all our learning spaces while engaging in developmentally appropriate, purposeful play, ever mindful of kindergarten readiness.

Our preschool reflects the life of our host school, the Third Street Music School, and is a place where learning and the arts meet. Professional musicians, dancers and artists from the Music School, trained in teaching our youngest learners, regularly meet with our students to share their expertise in creative movement, instrument exploration, gross motor exploration and fine art.

The Learning Garden serves as an extension of our classrooms. From composting to planting to harvesting, our students and families learn not only about planting from seed and tending a garden, but about what it means to be a steward of the earth.

Third Street holds an unwavering dedication to equity and belonging. Every child’s unique identity is celebrated and respected, creating an inclusive and nurturing environment. While Third Street is nondenominational, we welcome families to share their traditions and celebrations with us at school. Our student body represents the rich tapestry of downtown Manhattan.

Why Third Street Preschool

Third Street Preschool stands out as an educational gem because it embraces a holistic approach that values every facet of a child's development. The school's commitment to discovery learning fosters curiosity and creativity, allowing children to actively explore and learn. It recognizes that children are capable learners with boundless potential, and this belief empowers them to thrive academically and emotionally.

Equally important is Third Street's unwavering dedication to equity and belonging, where every child's unique identity is celebrated and respected, creating an inclusive and nurturing environment. With a love of music at its core, students are immersed in a world where the arts flourish.

Exceptional teachers are the heart of this institution, guiding and inspiring students every step of the way. This, coupled with a magical community that encourages collaboration and support, in children and adults alike, makes Third Street Preschool an exceptional place for young minds to flourish and grow.