Amanda D.
6/25/2018
Our son Paulo has been attending Elements for the past two years (we'll soon have to say goodbye, so sad!) and it's been such a wonderful experience. His teachers Elizabeth Swift and Samantha...
Elements Preschool
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99 Suffolk St Apt 3E
New York, NY 10002
Located in the heart of Manhattan, Elements Preschool provides a unique urban nature experience for children aged 1 to 5 years old. Every morning, amidst the bustling streets of New York's Lower East Side, children find their way to this hidden oasis, where open-air outdoor classrooms await.
Founded in 2015 with a mission to reconnect children with nature, Elements offers DOE Pre-K funded classrooms for 3 and 4-year-olds, ensuring accessibility to nature education within the community. The preschool prioritizes authentic, child-driven play, fostering a sense of wonder and joy through intentional environments enriched with loose parts and plants.
With a focus on social equity, diversity, and inclusion, Elements Preschool guides children in developing problem-solving skills and nurturing relationships with themselves, others, and the natural world. Their emergent curriculum philosophy encourages collaboration, curiosity, and a spirited learning community, making it a nurturing space for young explorers to play, learn, and grow.
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4.07 reviewsPia P.
8/22/2025
Elements has a serious management problem. It's not what it used to be. We had our child enrolled in the 1s group and summer school in 2025, and the past few months were a rollercoaster of weekly...
Megha R.
4/12/2019
Elements has been a wonderful gift for my son who started a pre-K program there this year. It was the first time he separated, and their gentle, child-led approach made the process not only smooth...
Alison J.
9/22/2019
Wonderful philosophy, dedicated teachers, friendly and knowledgeable administration. Beautiful, unique outdoor play area. As a former employee, I am happy to give this school two thumbs up!
Katherinr W.
10/5/2019
Our 2 1/2 year old, who has going to Elements since she was about 4 months old, absolutely loves it! She rarely wants to leave when it's time to pick her up, and is always excited to go in the...
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