Purple Circle Early Childhood Program
Daycare center in Manhattan, NY. 2697 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10025
About the program
Purple Circle Early Childhood Program is a licensed daycare center in Manhattan, New York. It is licensed for 65 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Purple Circle is an independent, non-profit, family-led cooperative early childhood program located on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
The program follows a play-based and co-op approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Purple Circle Early Childhood Program does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,500 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →New York publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.
What parents say
Purple Circle has been the best daycare choice we could have made for our child. It is consistently so warm and welcoming, and all of the teachers know all of the kids (even those not in their own classrooms) by name. They provide such individualized care for our child- they know details about him, all of his strengths/ weaknesses, likes/ dislikes, and schedules. And even more than that- they provide a warm, caring,…
Jessica Chaoul · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoPurple Circle is a time-honored joy to be a part of. I was a daycare student at PC nearly 40 years ago (!) and had such loving memories of it that my little is there now. It is full of warm, attentive, nurturing and delicious teachers and administrators, and it has created a community that will be foundational to your kid's world.
Maggie Tauranac · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoPurple Circle has been outstanding since day one. Our little boy is always so happy to spend time at school. The teachers are professional while being incredibly kind. There is a real sense of community, almost like a big family, which is so rare to find. We feel incredibly lucky to be part of Purple Circle, and I can’t recommend them enough.
Erin · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoPurple Circle has been perfect for our family. The teachers genuinely care and pay attention to every child. Our little one comes home excited and full of stories from the day. The warm, welcoming community makes it feel like a second home. Highly recommend!
Brian S. · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoGetting there
2697 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10025
Questions about Purple Circle Early Childhood Program
Is Purple Circle Early Childhood Program licensed?
Yes. Purple Circle Early Childhood Program holds an active NYC Preschool (GCC) + NYC Infant Toddler (GCC) licence from New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services (licence 105319, 105563), with a licensed capacity of 65 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
What ages does Purple Circle Early Childhood Program take?
Purple Circle Early Childhood Program is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Purple Circle Early Childhood Program cost?
Purple Circle Early Childhood Program does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
