Would you recomment a great pre-school / childcare in NYC with extended hours?

Question

Preferably, it should also be at low-cost or with available scholarship program. I am looking for either privately or publicly funded programs.

Answer 1

I don't know about costs of any of these or aftercare.  Worth checking out, however.  Many have web sites and many Montessori schools have scholarships:

CABRINI MONTESSORI ACADEMY (Initiate Member School)

701 Fort Washington Avenue

NEW YORK 10040

Mr. Brian Donahue

212/923-9114, ext. 17 (Fax, 212/923-3960) September-June, Summer Program, Yes

E-mail: [e-mail]

Web: www.cabrinimontessori.org

THE CAEDMON SCHOOL (Associate Member School)

416 East 80th Street

NEW YORK 10021

220 Students 2.9 - 10 Years Old

Dr. Gregory Blackburn

~212/879-2296 (Fax, 212/879-0627) September-June

Web: www.caedmonschool.org

Programs Offered: Art, Music, Spanish, Computer Science, Movement, Yoga & P.E.

ELIZABETH SETON PRE-SCHOOL (Full Member School)

1675 Third Avenue

NEW YORK 10128

30 Students 2.9 - 6 Years Old

Ms. Jennifer Butch

~212/369-9626 (Fax, 212/369-1337) Open Year Round, Summer Program-Yes

E-mail: [e-mail]

Programs Offered: Music & Movement

THE FAMILY SCHOOL (Full Member School)

Dag Hammarskjold Plaza

323 East 47th Street

NEW YORK 10017

200 Students 1.6 - 12 Years Old

Mrs. Lesley Nan Haberman

212/688-5950 (Fax, 212/980-2475) September-June, Summer Program-Yes

E-mail: [e-mail]

Programs Offered:Instruments (Recorder, Guitar), Music, Foreign Language, Tae Kwon Do, Yoga, Dance & Chess

THE FAMILY SCHOOL WEST (Satellite Full Member School)

308 West 46th Street at Restaurant Row

NEW YORK 10036

38 Students 3.5 - 6 Years Old

Mrs. Lesley Nan Haberman

212/582-1240 (Fax, 212/262-9297) September-June, Summer Program-Yes

E-mail: [e-mail]

Programs Offered: Instruments (Recorder, Guitar), Music, Foreign Language, Tae Kwon Do, Yoga, Dance & Chess.

Satellite of: The Family School, Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 323 East 47th Street , New York, NY 10017

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN WALL ST. CAMPUS (Satellite Full Member School)

2 Gold Street

NEW YORK 10038

80 Students 2 - 6 Years Old

Mrs. Bridie Gauthier

~212/334-0400 (Fax, 212/334-0483) Summer Program-Yes

E-mail: [e-mail]

Web: www.montessorimanhattan.com

Offered: Music, Art, French, Spanish, Drama, Movement & Yoga

Satellite of: Montessori School of Manhattan, 53 Beach Street, New York, NY 10013

RENAISSANCE VILLAGE FAMILY LEARNING CENTER (Initiate Member School)

220 Cabrini Blvd.

NEW YORK 10033

25 Students 2 . 5 Years Old

Dr. Tatjana Matano

~212/928-7855 (Fax, same) September-August, Summer Program-Yes

E-mail: [e-mail]

Web: www.renvillage.com

Programs Offered: Music & Art

METROPOLITAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Associate Member School)

325 West 85th Street

NEW YORK 10024

195 Students 2.9 - 12 Years Old

Ms. Mary Gaines

~212/579-5525 (Fax, 212/579-5526) September-June, Summer Program - Yes

E-mail: [e-mail]

Web: www.mmsny.org

Programs Offered: Art, Music, French, Spanish, Environmental Stewardship & P.E.

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN (Full Member School)

53-55 Beach Street

NEW YORK 10013

120 Students 2 - 6 Years Old

Ms. Bridie Gauthier

~212/334-0400 (Fax, 212/334-0483) September-June, Summer Program-Yes

E-mail: [e-mail]

Web: www.montessorimanhattan.com

Programs Offered: Music, Art, French, Spanish, Drama, Movement, Yoga & Summer Program

PARK WEST MONTESSORI SCHOOL (AMS Accredited Member School)

435 Central Park West

NEW YORK 10025

126 Students 3 Months – 6 Years Old

Ms. Kathy Roemer

212/678-6072 (Fax, Same) September-June, Summer Program-Yes

E-mail: [e-mail]

Web: www.twinparks.org

Programs Offered: Art, Music, Dance, Cooking & Spanish

RIVERSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL (AMS Accredited Member School)

202 Riverside Drive

NEW YORK 10025

111 Students 3 Months - 5 Years Old

Dr. Kathy Roemer

212/665-1600 (Fax, 212/665-1775) September-June, Summer Program-Yes

E-mail: [e-mail]

Web: www.twinparks.org

Programs Offered: Music, Dance & Art

THE WASHINGTON MARKET SCHOOL (Associate Member School)

55 Hudson Street

NEW YORK 10013

170 Students 2.5 – 5.75 Years Old

Ms. Ronnie Moskowitz

~212/233-2176 (Fax, 212/240-0681) September-June, Summer Program-Yes

E-mail: [e-mail]

Web: www.washingtonmarketschool.org

Programs Offered: Music, Drama, Literacy, Science, Medieval Studies, Chess & Nature Studies

THE WASHINGTON MARKET SCHOOL (Satellite Associate Member School)

134 Duane Street

NEW YORK  10013

160 Students 18 months – 3.75 Years Old

Ms. Ronnie Moskowitz

~212/406-7271 (Fax, 212/240-0681) September-June, Summer Program – Yes

E-mail: [e-mail]

Web: www.washingtonmarketschool.org

Programs Offered:  Music

Satellite of: The Washington Market School, 55 Hudson Street New York NY 10013

WEST SIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL (AMS Accredited Member School)

309 West 92nd Street

NEW YORK 10025

200 Students 2.10 – 5.10 Years Old

Ms. Mimi Basso

212/662-8000 (Fax, 212/662-8323) September-June, Summer Program-Yes

E-mail: [e-mail]

Web: www.wsmsnyc.org

Programs Offered: Nature & Movement

Answer 2

Nicky,

I do not have any experience with low cost options.  Many colleges and universities have childcare options that are extremely reasonable if you are a student.  You may also want to check with the NYC Department of Health.  I included the link below.  Also, you can call a selection of the childcare centers you find closest to you on ChildcareAvenue.com.

Good Luck!