1998 2nd Avenue, New York, NY, USA
Serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and after-school families with nurturing, high-quality care and education in Manhattan.
About Gilded Lily Nursery School
Our Mission
At Gilded Lily Nursery School, our mission is to provide exceptional early childhood education in a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where every child is encouraged to grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, and creatively.
We are committed to cultivating a lifelong love of learning by combining academic excellence with purposeful play, meaningful relationships, and developmentally appropriate experiences. We believe that every child is uniquely created with limitless potential, and it is our responsibility to help each one develop the confidence, curiosity, character, and resilience needed to flourish in school and in life.
Our mission extends beyond educating children. We strive to build strong partnerships with families, recognizing that parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. Through open communication, mutual respect, and collaboration, we work together to support every child’s growth and well-being.
At Gilded Lily Nursery School, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive community where every child and family feels welcomed, respected, and valued. We celebrate diversity, encourage kindness, and foster an environment where children learn to appreciate themselves and others.
Above all, our mission is to lay a strong foundation for lifelong success by providing children with the knowledge, skills, values, and confidence they need to become compassionate, capable, and responsible members of their communities. Every decision we make reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence and our belief that every child deserves the very best start in life.
Our Staff
At Gilded Lily Nursery School, our staff is our greatest asset. We carefully select educators who are not only highly qualified and experienced in early childhood education, but who also possess the warmth, patience, and genuine love for children that cannot be taught.
Every member of our team is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where children feel secure, respected, and encouraged to explore the world around them. We understand that the early years are among the most important in a child’s development, and we take seriously the privilege and responsibility of caring for each child entrusted to us.
Our educators recognize that every child is unique, with individual strengths, interests, and learning styles. Through thoughtful observation, meaningful relationships, and developmentally appropriate teaching practices, they foster each child’s social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development while encouraging independence, creativity, curiosity, and confidence.
To maintain the highest standards of care and education, our staff participates in ongoing professional development, ensuring they remain current with best practices in early childhood education, child development, health and safety, and family engagement. We believe that learning is a lifelong journey, and our educators model that commitment every day.
Above all, our staff is passionate about what they do. They celebrate each child’s achievements, provide comfort during challenges, and work closely with families to create a strong partnership that supports every child’s growth and well-being. At Gilded Lily Nursery School, we strive to ensure that every child is known, valued, loved, and inspired to reach their fullest potential.
Our Programs
At Gilded Lily Nursery School, our program is thoughtfully designed to provide children with a strong foundation for lifelong learning. We believe that the early years are a time of extraordinary growth, curiosity, and discovery, and every aspect of our program is intentionally planned to nurture the whole child.
Our curriculum combines purposeful play, hands-on learning, and meaningful teacher-guided experiences to support children’s cognitive, language, social-emotional, physical, and creative development. Each day includes opportunities for exploration, problem-solving, movement, music, art, literacy, mathematics, science, dramatic play, and outdoor learning, allowing children to develop confidence while discovering their unique interests and abilities.
We recognize that every child learns at their own pace. Our educators carefully observe each child’s progress and tailor learning experiences to meet individual developmental needs while encouraging independence, resilience, creativity, and critical thinking. Children are encouraged to ask questions, make choices, collaborate with their peers, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Our classrooms are intentionally designed to be calm, beautiful, and engaging environments that inspire curiosity without overwhelming young minds. High-quality learning materials, thoughtfully arranged learning centers, and developmentally appropriate resources invite children to explore, create, and grow through meaningful experiences.
Equally important is our commitment to character development. We teach children the values of kindness, respect, honesty, responsibility, gratitude, empathy, and perseverance through daily interactions, classroom routines, and positive role modeling. We believe that developing strong character is just as important as developing academic skills.
At Gilded Lily Nursery School, we view families as essential partners in a child’s education. Through open communication, regular updates, and collaborative relationships, we work together to ensure every child receives the support, encouragement, and care they need to thrive.
Our goal is not simply to prepare children for kindergarten, but to cultivate confident, compassionate, curious, and capable learners who are equipped with the academic, social, and emotional skills needed for success in school and in life.
Admissions
Tuition and Fees
Structure
Gilded Lily Nursery School provides full-day care and education from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Annual Tuition $26,400 per year For families who prefer to view tuition on a weekly basis, this is equivalent to $507.69 per week.
Semester Payment Schedule
Semester Payment Schedule Fall Semester (September – November) $6,600 Winter Semester (December – February) $6,600 Spring Semester (March – May) $6,600 Summer Semester (June – August) $6,600
Payment Information Tuition is payable in four semester installments of $6,600 each and is due prior to the start of each semester unless an alternative payment arrangement has been approved by the school. We proudly accept eligible child care vouchers and subsidy programs.
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Contact Us
1998 2nd Avenue, New York, NY, USA
Phone: +1 (646) 261-1091 Email: info@gildedlilynurseryschool.com
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Fees
Enrollment Fee
This is a non-refundable fee due upon acceptance to secure a child’s place and cover enrollment and administrative processing.
Tuition
Additional Fees
Include any optional or occasional charges such as:
- Late pick-up
- Returned payment
- Field trip
- Special activity
- Extended care
- Replacement of lost or damaged school property
- Transportation
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