Play Together NYC

PlayTogether was one of the first schools I toured. As I wanted to make sure I did my due diligence on the most appropriate school for my son, I then toured approximately 15 other UWS schools. What a waste of time. I compared every school that I visited to PlayTogether. I wanted a school that was nurturing, had a terrific teacher-​student ratio, provided a safe environment, believed every kid is gifted in his own way, and fostered a love of learning and discovery. PlayTogether represented everything that I was looking for in a preschool for my son and more so. PlayTogether is one of the best kept secrets on the UWS.

Both of my children have attended PlayTogether for over 3 years. We have been so happy to find this school. We were referred to this school by friends and have loved our experience.
Nyla and all teachers are kind and very talented. My sons have excelled here and love going to school each day.
It’s unusual to find a preschool that offers affordable, part day program. Nyla is aware of each child’s personality, strengths & weaknesses. They are able to accommodate the needs of the classroom, all while helping the children to grow and learn.
Couldn’t reccomend PlayTogether enoug!

I feel so fortunate to have found this little gem of a preschool. Nyla and her staff have (what I think) is an unusual passion for teaching young children. My husband and I talk about Nyla as «The Children Whisperer». I don’t think we would have had a such wonderful first preschool experience for our rambunctious 3 year old daughter if it weren’t for this great place. I could not recommend it enough.

I cannot praise this Preschool highly enough. The director, Nyla is very experienced in many aspects of child care and is passionate about giving each child the best experience in Preschool. My son is on the Autism Spectrum and he was welcomed with open arms by all the staff. Each child is given individual attention and encouraged to experiment with art, dance, music and play. They cater for different age groups and teach colors, numbers etc — all in a warm, accepting and fun environment. A lovely experience.

My family’s experience with PlayTogether NYC has been positive in all aspects.
My daughter, who just turned two when she began attending PTNYC, not only enjoys going to what she calls «fun play group», but I can tell she is making excellent progress in her expression and socialization. She talks about Nyla and the rest of the children a lot, and on those days the «fun play group» doesn’t meet, she asks when she gets to return.
Before moving into charitable management and development, I served students in public school systems in two states for over 15 years as a teacher and as an administrator. My experience gives me further appreciation of Nyla’s practices. She intentionally avoids the trendy forcefeeding of academic concepts to children who are not intellectually ready. Her work with children reflects Piaget’s studies of child development. Children learn through play, and their expression improves through various arttistic means.
That’s what Nyla told my wife and me when we and our daughter first met with her, and that is what she has delivered. Furthermore, her open-​door policy adds the assurance that my wife and I are welcome at any time.
If you’re looking for something posh, this isn’t the place. But if you’re looking for a nurturing program that provides children the balance of structure and freedom to grow and learn, this is it!