First Presbyterian Church Nursery School

What First Presbyterian Church Nursery School does

First Presbyterian Church Nursery School (FPCNS) is a nonprofit early childhood education institution founded in 1952 and operated as a ministry of First Presbyterian Church. It serves children ages two through five from New York City families, including church members, alumni, and the broader Greenwich Village community, delivering a Reggio Emilia-inspired, play-based curriculum. Programs are delivered at a single facility in the Mellin-Macnab Church House at 12 West 12th Street, which houses four classrooms plus specialized spaces including a woodworking studio, art atelier, rooftop playground, kitchen, lending library, and gardens.

The school offers four core program tiers by age and schedule — the 2s Program ($27,380/year, M–Th afternoons), the 2/3s and 3s Morning Programs ($34,210/year, M–F mornings), and the Full Day Program for 3/4/5-year-olds ($44,480/year, M–F) — supplemented by Project A.P.P.L.E. (an integrated gardening, cooking, and nutrition curriculum), an Extended Day Enrichment Program with 12 enrichment classes, and a three-week Early Summer Program. Operations are supported by a 26-person staff and a small leadership team (Director, Director of Enrollment and Advancement, Associate Educational Director).

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition subscriptions, with secondary income from an Annual Fund charitable giving campaign (currently the 2025-2026 "Caring for Our Corners" initiative) processed via Zeffy, checks, stock gifts, wire transfers, and employer-matched donations. Admissions follow ISAAGNY-aligned timelines with lottery-based selection, in-person tours, and early-decision priority for siblings, alumni families, and church members. The school's distribution is exclusively direct enrollment at the physical Manhattan campus, with no digital delivery channel or geographic expansion beyond NYC.

Name

First Presbyterian Church Nursery School

Legal name

The First Presbyterian Church Nursery School

Website

https://fpcns.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

First Presbyterian Church Nursery School is a nonprofit, Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood school founded in 1952, serving NYC families with children ages 2–5 through tiered tuition-based programs and an Annual Fund, operating from a single Greenwich Village facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nursery School Programs (2–4 Years) (EDACACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD), Half-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAC)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Nursery school programs
• Reggio Emilia education
• Preschool tuition
• Private preschool

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: The school generates primary revenue through tuition payments for various program levels including 2s, 2/3s, 3s, and full-day programs for 3/4/5 year olds, with tuition ranging from $27,380 to $44,480 annually for the 2026-2027 school year.
2. Annual Fund Donations: The school accepts charitable donations through its Annual Fund campaign ('Caring for Our Corners') supporting classroom enhancements, capital improvements, and the scholarship fund. Donations are tax-deductible and may be matched by employers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

First Presbyterian Church Nursery School (FPCNS) provides Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood education for children ages 2-5 at its Greenwich Village campus in Manhattan. The school offers age-based program tiers (2s, 2/3s, 3s, and Full Day for 3/4/5s), with annual tuition ranging from $27,380 to $44,480. Its distinctive Project A.P.P.L.E. curriculum integrates healthy snacking, cooking, baking, and gardening with core early-learning activities.

Product overview

First Presbyterian Church Nursery School offers a unified early childhood education program for children ages 2-5, structured as a single integrated nursery school with multiple program tiers based on age and schedule. The core educational programs include the 2s, 2/3s, 3s, and Full Day (3/4/5s) programs, all inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. Supporting offerings include Project A.P.P.L.E. (healthy snack and gardening curriculum), the Extended Day Enrichment Program, and the Early Summer Program. The school also provides a Parent Portal for family communications and an Annual Fund Campaign for community support. Programs operate Monday through Friday from the school's Greenwich Village location at 12 West 12th Street, New York, NY.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Project A.P.P.L.E. A Place for Planting, Learning & Eating - combines healthy snack and gardening programs, involving cooking, baking, and food education.

Products and services

• 2s Program Part-time program for 2-year-old children, meeting Monday through Thursday from 1:30PM to 4:00PM, with annual tuition of $27,380 for the 2026-2027 school year.
• 2/3s Morning Program Morning program for children ages 2-3, meeting Monday through Friday from 8:45AM to 11:45AM, with annual tuition of $34,210 for the 2026-2027 school year.
• 3s Morning Program Morning program for 3-year-old children, meeting Monday through Friday from 8:45AM to 11:45AM, with annual tuition of $34,210 for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Full Day Program (3/4/5s) Full-day program for children ages 3-5, meeting Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 2:30PM, with annual tuition of $44,480 for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Extended Day Enrichment Program After-school enrichment program extending the student's day to 3:30PM on Mondays through Thursdays, offering 12 different enrichment class choices including Chess, Chemistry, Literacy, Math, and Yoga, led by content and early childhood specialists.
• Early Summer Program Three-week end-of-year summer extension program for full-day program students featuring mixed age group experience with guided and free choice activities, science, cooking, gardening, arts and crafts, and rooftop water play.
• Project A.P.P.L.E. A Place for Planting, Learning & Eating — an integrated healthy snack, cooking, baking, and gardening program providing daily nutritious snacks and rooftop gardening experiences that build math, literacy, and fine motor skills.
• Annual Fund Campaign Annual charitable fundraising campaign supporting school programs, capital improvements, and the scholarship fund. The 2025-2026 campaign titled 'Caring for Our Corners' supports classroom enhancements including student cubbies, teacher workspaces, and new 'Cozy Corners' reading areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Among top-ranked nursery schools in New York City

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional affiliation providing adherence to standardized admissions timelines and notification processes. The school follows ISAAGNY guidelines for admissions notification dates.
• North American Reggio Emilia AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional membership organization supporting schools using the Reggio Emilia educational approach. FPCNS is inspired by Reggio Emilia principles.
• Parents League of New YorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization providing resources and support for parents and schools in New York. Provides networking and credibility within the NYC parent community.
• Downtown Early Childhood AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional professional organization serving early childhood education providers in downtown Manhattan, providing networking and professional development opportunities.
• First Presbyterian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe nursery school is part of the First Presbyterian Church and its ministry to serve members and the greater community. The church provides facilities and institutional support. Donations are made payable to The First Presbyterian Church.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Town School: Manhattan independent school with a Nursery program serving ages 2-4, known for progressive education. Comparable to FPCNS as a top-tier NYC nursery option targeting premium-segment families.
• Rodeph Sholom School: Manhattan Jewish Community nursery and day school offering early childhood programs with a play-based, progressive approach. Comparable to FPCNS in serving premium NYC families with a faith-community affiliation.
• Grace Church School: NYC independent school (Nursery through 8th grade) with a downtown Manhattan footprint and progressive, arts-integrated curriculum. Comparable to FPCNS in Greenwich Village location and progressive pedagogy.
• Spence School: Elite Manhattan K-12 school with a highly selective lower school entrance starting around age 5. Comparable to FPCNS as a destination nursery-to-elementary feeder in the premium NYC market.
• Trevor Day School: Manhattan independent school (Nursery-12) with progressive and Reggio Emilia-influenced early childhood program. Comparable to FPCNS in curriculum philosophy and target demographic.
• Bank Street Family Center / Bank Street Nursery: Progressive NYC nursery and early childhood program rooted in the Bank Street College of Education tradition. Comparable to FPCNS in progressive, play-based pedagogy and Manhattan location.
• The 92nd Street Y Nursery School: Long-standing, independent Manhattan nursery school serving ages 2-5 with a progressive, play-based philosophy. Highly comparable to FPCNS in age range, Manhattan location, and premium positioning for NYC families.

Broad incumbents

• Avenues: The World School: Large NYC independent school (Nursery-12) offering a high-end progressive early childhood program. Comparable to FPCNS in premium pricing and progressive pedagogy, though broader in scope.
• The Brearley School: Elite NYC girls' independent school (K-12) with a competitive lower-school entry. Comparable to FPCNS as a top-tier Manhattan feeder where families often start their child at a nursery school.
• The Buckley School: Manhattan boys' independent school (K-9) with a longstanding nursery division serving premium NYC families. Comparable to FPCNS in Manhattan location and high-net-worth family targeting.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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