Scarsdale Friends Nursery School

I’ve sent both my kids through the 2’s, 3’s and 4’s at Friends, and my son is «graduating» this year. I’ll be sad to not return next year. Our experience at Friends couldn’t have been more wonderful. All of the teachers are kind, warm and nurturing. It’s like handing your kids over to family. The 2’s program is the perfect introduction to school for toddlers, the 3’s is a great continuation of all the social and life skills being taught, and the 4’s curriculum emphasizes preparing for kindergarten in an organic and age-​appropriate way. In addition, because the school is so small, there’s a real sense of community among the parents. We’ve made lifelong friends at Friends — the school really lives up to its name!

My kids were at a different preschool before Friends so I have something with which to compare it. This place is amazing. Kids go to kindergarten extremely prepared as well as cultured. The director of the preschool, Sue, is one of the kindest, gentlest, most education-​savvy people I’ve ever met. She is very down to earth and reads academic articles about preschool education on a regular basis. The families who are a part of this school are wonderful. If you need extended day options, this school is not for you!