Begin Excellence Early
With Buckle My Shoe Preschool
Our Story
At Buckle My Shoe Preschool, we believe children are natural explorers and storytellers. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, our mission is to nurture curiosity, creativity, and joy through hands-on experiences, play, and meaningful connections. In partnership with families, we create an inclusive community where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to grow with confidence and kindness.
As childhood education experts, we focus on the whole child, encouraging our students to be the individuals they were meant to be.
Nurturing Environment
We offer a nurturing and educational environment that encourages children to thrive and grow.
Quality Education
We pride ourselves on our commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education.
Creativity & Learning
Our approach stimulates creativity and fosters a love for learning in every child.
Our Curriculum & Programs
Our curriculum is designed to stimulate young minds and foster a love for learning. We offer a variety of programs to suit the needs and interests of every child.
Our Philosophy & Environment
At Buckle My Shoe Preschool, children are not only nurtured and cared for, but they are provided with the skills necessary to succeed academically and socially. We provide a stimulating environment where our highly experienced and dedicated educators guide children through daily individualized learning opportunities while facilitating advanced social skills and an awareness of others.
Admissions
At Buckle My Shoe Preschool, our admissions process is as thoughtful and intentional as our classrooms. We seek families who share our belief in the power of play, inquiry, and the Reggio Emilia approach to early learning. Learn more about how to apply, upcoming deadlines, and what makes our community so unique.
Where We Are
We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our newest Buckle My Shoe Preschool location, which opened in September 2023. Our Tribeca campus remains open and thriving, while our new premier space at 80 Eighth Avenue (at 14th Street) spans over 7,000 square feet and allows us to expand enrollment to include Infants, Toddlers, 2’s, 3’s, and Pre-K.
Nested in Tribeca and the West Village and serving infants to Pre-K children, Buckle My Shoe Preschool has offered an enriched Reggio Emilia-inspired, play-based educational program since 1981.
Tribeca
Address: 214 Church Street New York, NY 10013
Contact: 212-374-1489
West Village
Address: 80 8th Avenue New York, NY 10011
Contact: 212-807-0518
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