Montessori
Rose Hill Montessori of Manhattan
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
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Montessori schools in Manhattan, NY
17 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,500 a month · 185 with Google ratings
Montessori programs use mixed-age classrooms, long uninterrupted work periods and hands-on materials that children choose themselves. The name is not protected, so any school can use it. The American Montessori Society (AMS) and Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) accredit schools that follow the method closely.
Montessori
Golden Minds Prep
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
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Montessori
Playgarden Associates, LLC
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
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Childcare in Manhattan: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Manhattan?
Manhattan has 480 licensed programs on the New York register: 463 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 13 home daycares and 4 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in New York?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in New York. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What does daycare cost in Manhattan?
5 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,500 a month. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Manhattan?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Source: Child Care Regulated Programs, Open Data NY, and Active NYC Health Code Regulated Child Care Programs, NYC Open Data. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.