The private preschools in NYC are notoriously competitive. There’s a grueling application process which includes interviewing people who can barely talk yet. It’s so cut-throat there are professional preschool admission coaches! The tuition at the most desirable schools is more than a public college education! It’s a scene that is a source of jokes and bafflement for those on the outside but taken incredibly seriously by those involved.
I have very little reason to ever think of preschool. But I walked by one the other day and was absolutely delighted by what I saw in the window.
Out of the Mouths of Babes, our favorite New York Clichés/Icons!
The Statue of Liberty
The Brooklyn Bridge
The Guggenheim
The Freedom Tower
New York Preschool tuition : 28K a year
The art children make: priceless
I think the Freedom Tower is my favorite. That’s some abstract, cubism shit going on.
Enjoying your blog! It is really great. Funny, enlightening entertaining and insightful.
Great post — it offers a fresh NYC-preschool perspective that’s honest and relatable. The story, tone and personal anecdotes really highlight both the excitement and the challenges of preschool life in NYC. I especially appreciated the reflections on community, local vibe, and how parents navigate early-childhood choices. It brings a grounded, human touch to the preschool conversation.