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The Washington Market School - Duane Street

Daycare center in Manhattan, NY. 134 Duane Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

4.8 (8 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (212) 406-7271Visit website
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity83 children
LicenceActive
On the register sinceNot listed

About the program

The Washington Market School - Duane Street is a licensed daycare center in Manhattan, New York. It is licensed for 83 children and serves preschool ages.

The Washington Market School is a private independent preschool in Tribeca, New York City, serving children ages two to five.

The program follows a Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. The Washington Market School - Duane Street 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

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Licence typeNYC Preschool (GCC) · 7297
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacity83 children
Source: New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services. Last synced September 18, 2026.

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

We recently completed Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid training for the staff at WMS and were impressed by their level of participation and professionalism. Their team understands the importance of being prepared to respond in an emergency and approached the training with seriousness and dedication. Creating a safe environment for children requires ongoing effort, and this program has demonstrated a strong…

Boundless Solutions · 5/5 on Google · 2 months ago

I cannot think of a better nursery school experience than what The Washington Market School provides! Not only do the children love it, but the teachers and administration make parenting easier. One example was that my daughter has always been very talkative but her teachers quickly realized that she was having trouble communicating and so they suggested that we enroll Eloise in speech therapy. They also assisted us…

Jacqueline Connor · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

I am constantly in awe and continually impressed by The Washington Market School’s level of thoughtfulness, attention to detail, and care toward its children, families and community. Everyone from the teachers to the administrators and staff really cares about each child, and each child is embraced and celebrated for what makes them uniquely them. I think when someone cares about what they do, it really shows and is…

Dabrowski Family · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

My daughter attended The Washington Market School before we relocated to London for my husband’s job, and we would have undoubtedly extended her stay to the full three years had our circumstances allowed. As a parent and an experienced educator with over 12 years in the field, I can confidently say that our experience at WMS was nothing short of exceptional. From the very first day, it was evident that WMS was more…

Ashley Anderson · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago
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Getting there

134 Duane Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

Questions about The Washington Market School - Duane Street

Is The Washington Market School - Duane Street licensed?

Yes. The Washington Market School - Duane Street holds an active NYC Preschool (GCC) licence from New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services (licence 7297), with a licensed capacity of 83 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

What ages does The Washington Market School - Duane Street take?

The Washington Market School - Duane Street is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does The Washington Market School - Duane Street cost?

The Washington Market School - Duane Street does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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