Purple Circle Early Childhood Program, day care, preschool Purple Circle is an independent Early Childhood Program for children ages 3 months through 5.
Located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, it was founded in 1972 as a parent-cooperative that values families as integral members of our school community. The partnership between families and teachers is essential to the preservation of children’s play. Our exceptional student to teacher ratio affords teachers time to observe all children closely in order to know them as unique individuals. Knowing
And what makes this community so special, across all of our classrooms? Our incredible teachers. 💜💜💜
04/27/2026
The Purple Circle 2026 Gala is right around the corner, and we'd love for you to be there 💜
Join us Tuesday, May 19 from 6–9 PM at Ellington in the Park (W. 105th & Riverside) for our marquee fundraiser of the year. It's a celebration of our community, and the night that funds the year ahead for our teachers, our classrooms, and scholarships for families who would otherwise be unable to attend Purple Circle.�
🎟️ Get your tickets: https://bit.ly/4tzN8Ca
🛍️ Our online auction goes live next week, stay tuned!
Thank you, as always, for showing up for our community. We can't wait to see you there.
01/13/2026
Looking for a place where your child is seen, celebrated, and supported?
Purple Circle’s Winter Open House is the perfect chance to learn more about our nurturing, play-based early childhood program.
💜 RSVP now for Jan 27: https://bit.ly/3MqDUaO
11/14/2025
Thinking about a nurturing, play‑based environment for your child? We’d love to meet you!
📍 Purple Circle – Fall Open House
📅 Thursday, Nov 20
👉 Save your spot here: https://calendly.com/purplecircle/fall-2024-open-house-at-purple-circle-clone?month=2025-11&date=2025-11-20
11/05/2025
🍂🍁Fall is in full swing! Our classrooms are filled with pumpkins, projects, and playful learning. 🍂🎃🍁
10/03/2025
✨🪁 Purple Circle Families! Join us on Sunday, October 19, in Central Park for our annual Kite Day—a special tradition to kick off the new school year. It’s the perfect chance to meet other families and enjoy a fun day together! Bring a picnic and your own kite (if you have one). We’ll have a few to share for the kids. We can’t wait to see you there! 📅 Sunday, October 19, 11am 📍Great Hill, Central Park (paths to enter the park at 103 or 108 have fewer stairs!)
08/05/2025
We know we’ve been MIA, but we’ve been having too much fun this summer! ☀️💜 From a variety of sensory materials to sprinkler giggles and popsicle smiles, all 6 of our classrooms have been soaking up every moment! 🍦💦
06/12/2025
💜 Ending the year with full hearts and fuller plates! 🍽️
Join us on Thursday, June 26, from 5-7pm in Riverside Park for our end-of-year family potluck picnic. 🧺
Bring a blanket, games, food and drinks for an afternoon of fun and celebration. We look forward to seeing you all there! 🌸🌼
04/30/2025
🎉 Join us for an evening of celebration and community!
The Purple Circle Gala is happening Tuesday, May 20th from 6–9 PM at Ellington in the Park —and we’d love to see you there.
Your participation helps fund our teachers, classrooms, and scholarship program—making our play-based education possible for more families.
🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://pcgala2025.givesmart.com/
📍 Ellington in the Park (W. 105th in Riverside Park)
✨ Stay tuned for our online auction launching May 6!
https://pcgala2025.givesmart.com/
03/25/2025
🌀We’re circling back to the best week of the year! Purple Circle’s Spirit Week will start on Monday, March 31-Friday, April 4.🌀 Slide over to the next post to see our daily themes for the week: 💜🐾🧦🎀👒🎩⛑️🛏️
| Monday | 8am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 6pm |
| Friday | 8am - 6pm |