Chelsea Day School
Our Toddler Group classes and our Summer Program are open to not only our school community but all interested families in the neighborhood.
Our Toddler Group welcomes children ages 15 to 21 months, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, into a warm and engaging environment led by experienced Chelsea Day School teachers. This program provides a gentle structure where children become familiar with a consistent routine, helping them transition smoothly between activities.
In this supportive space, children and adults explore thoughtfully curated, age-appropriate materials together, fostering early language and communication development. Through open-ended play, storytime, songs, and observing teacher-child interactions, toddlers naturally build foundational social and communication skills. For more details and to register, click the button below.
Monday/Wednesday: ages 15-19 months
Tuesday/Thursday: ages 20-24 months
* age at the start of the program.
Chelsea Day School's Gentle Separation Program offers a warm and nurturing introduction to a preschool setting. This twice-weekly class supports a gradual transition from the comfort of being with a parent or caregiver to more independent exploration. In a thoughtfully prepared classroom with interesting, age-appropriate materials, children engage in activities that spark curiosity and foster language communication skills. Sensory play, art, story time, and music are all part of their routine. As children grow more comfortable, caregivers gently step back, remaining nearby as their child gains confidence. It is a meaningful and reassuring first step into a school environment.
This class is for children ages 21-24 months. For more details and to register, click the button below.
Our Summer Program for children 2- 6 years of age runs for 4 weeks, with each day providing a balance of structured activities as well as free play to ensure every child has a valuable, rewarding and enjoyable experience. The Program is open to all children from Chelsea Day School as well as children and their families from our nearby community.
Entering 2s
Our Ladybugs group runs for 4 weeks and is open to children entering a 2s program either at Chelsea Day School or elsewhere in the fall. Chelsea Day School students have preference as they become familiar with their new environment. This program focuses on the process of separation and helps to prepare children for school in the fall.
Entering 3s (Butterflies) & Entering 4s or Kindergarten (Dragonflies)
Our Summer Program for children ages 3-6 runs on a week to week basis, Monday- Friday, 9am- 1pm for the Dragonflies and 9:10-1:10pm for our Butterflies. Children will pack lunch and eat at Chelsea Day School or picnic outside at the nearby park when possible. Activities include indoor explorations, music and art as well as adventures outside of Chelsea Day School when appropriate. Children in the Butterflies are entering a 3s program in the Fall and Dragonflies entering a 4s or Kindergarten program in the Fall.
Thank you for your interest. We can’t wait for our Summer fun to begin! Inquiries can be addressed via telephone (212) 675-8541. See you soon!