Family Annex Nursery School

"I have had at least one child at the Family Annex since 2014 and could not be happier with this school! The staff are caring, dedicated, and knowledgeable; the leadership is experienced; and there is truly a community feel among the families."

"Family Annex has provided my son with a nurturing, exciting and stimulating educational experience. With the use of child-led exploration, hands-on experiences and gentle adult facilitation, my son has thrived in social, emotional and academic domains."

"Family Annex has provided a warm, welcoming and stimulating place for our toddler. His teachers shower him with love and support, even during his most challenging moments. Guided by Nancy, the school Director, they have helped us solidify the home-school connection so that he is able to thrive in both environments. It is truly a special place and we couldn't be happier!"

"Family Annex is a wonderful preschool with very special teachers. Our daughter loves going to school. We are delighted to see her grow and blossom into a caring and loving person with many thanks to Family Annex."

"The Family Annex is a very special place for early childhood education. I appreciate the Reggio Emilia approach, which views the child as a researcher and encourages children to explore, ask questions and engage with the world around them. My children have become voracious learners through this process. The emerging curriculum evolves from the students' interests and their natural curiosities. My two sons have had truly unique experiences in their classrooms ranging from the study of Harlem, gardening, visiting farmer's markets, making tea, etc. Aside from the pedagogy, the school also focuses on the child's social emotional development and what it means to be a member of a community. The teachers in all of the classrooms have been amazing; they are kind, encouraging and motivating. Each day the teachers send parents/caregivers a journal depicting the day's explorations. I absolutely love the daily journals --it's always the best part of my day! An added bonus is the fact that the school is open for 11 months and has great hours (8:00 am - 5:45 pm)! The tuition is also a great deal compared to other child care centers in the Columbia University area."