Discover Our Nursery School
Founded in 1951, Temple Emanu-El Nursery School has been a trusted choice for families seeking a warm, engaging, and high-quality early childhood education in the heart of Manhattan.
Why Choose Our Nursery School?
- Experienced Leadership
- Director: Gabrielle Savoldelli
- Assistant Director: Dena Warren
- Director of Enrollment & Administration: Susanne Fischer
- Convenient Location
Located at 10 East 66th Street, New York, NY 10065, our nursery school offers easy access for families living on the Upper East Side and throughout New York City. - Welcoming Community
We enroll approximately 100 children each year. Temple membership is not required to apply or enroll.
Exceptional Facilities
- 7 bright, air-conditioned classrooms designed to inspire learning and creativity
- Two spacious rooftop playgrounds for active outdoor play
- A large indoor playroom for movement and social activities
- A dedicated Nursery School library to foster a love of reading
- Fully equipped kitchen for special projects and activities
- Access to sites to Temple Emanu-El’s Ivan M. Stettenheim Library and the Bernard Museum of Judaica
- Special holiday celebrations and community experiences with clergy in our magnificent Fifth Avenue Sanctuary
Enrollment Information
- Children must be at least 2 years and 3 months old by September 30 to enroll
- Financial aid is available thanks to a generous donation from Marjorie and Josh Harris, making our program accessible to more families.
Schedule
- First-Year Students (Two-year-olds and young three-year-olds):
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Second-Year Students (Older three-year-olds):
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, with an option to stay three extended days until 2:00 PM - Four- and Five-Year-Olds:
Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Connect With Us
- Phone: 212-507-9531
- Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Temple Emanu-El Nursery School provides a joyful, enriching foundation for young children, fostering curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
