FAQ

Our morning programs welcome children from 15 months to 3 years, and we intentionally keep the groups mixed-age. Toddlers learn a great deal from watching and being around children at different stages. Younger children are inspired by what the older ones are doing, and older children naturally build confidence and empathy when they have the chance to lead. It’s a dynamic that mirrors how children learn in the real world, and one we’ve found works beautifully at this age.

We’re at 154 E 64th St on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, between Lexington and Third Avenue. The closest train is the Q at 63rd Street/Lexington. We’re also convenient to the 4/5/6 at 59th and 68th Street.

A play-based enrichment program is a structured learning environment where children develop cognitive, social, and emotional skills through guided play rather than formal instruction. At Pinard, this means circle time, sensory exploration, movement, art, or outdoor experiences, all designed around how toddlers and young children actually learn. It’s intentional, it’s joyful, and it’s backed by decades of early childhood research.