Brooklyn Schoolhouse

Brooklyn Schoolhouse

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Brooklyn Schoolhouse is an independent preschool in Brooklyn's Clinton Hill neighborhood. Opened in

Brooklyn schoolhouse is founded on the conviction that children are strong, competent and capable learners. They have an innate desire to learn, and they have rich and multifarious resources for building understandings and making meaning. We believe that children learn best in a diverse community where their ideas and questions are respected, and where they are guided through the process of buildi

Photos from Brooklyn Schoolhouse's post 02/17/2026

A very special announcement 🤍

We are so proud to share that our sister school, Alexandria Schoolhouse, is officially opening for the coming school year.

Built from the same philosophy and heart as Brooklyn Schoolhouse, this new space will bring our approach to early childhood to families in Alexandria.

If you know anyone in the DC/Alexandria area (or anyone planning a move), we would be so grateful if you shared this post or sent it their way. Word of mouth is how schools like ours grow.

We can’t wait to see this next chapter unfold. 🤍

05/18/2025

Celebrating 10 incredible years of Brooklyn Schoolhouse with a birthday party for this little schoolhouse of ours!

Photos from Brooklyn Schoolhouse's post 05/01/2025

Loose parts & behavioral schema come together to create hanging sculpture in the yard at Brooklyn Schoolhouse.

Photos from Brooklyn Schoolhouse's post 03/11/2025

We aim to foster a curiosity, interest and sense of wonder for the natural world. We see this as foundational work for lifelong environmental stewardship and care!

Photos from Brooklyn Schoolhouse's post 02/15/2025

Creating cards and artwork for those we love is just one way to express care! Also, it’s always amazing to see familiar materials and tools presented so seamlessly alongside loose parts and repurposed items.

01/17/2025

“All aboard the Magic Elevator.” Theater Adventures with our theater specialist and classroom teacher Sophia!

01/09/2025

We have one more Admissions Open House of the season and we’d love to see you there. Register for our January 17th Open House by visiting brooklynschoolhouse.nyc/apply

Photos from Brooklyn Schoolhouse's post 12/17/2024

Creating the space for children and families to bring a tradition from home to school is something we cherish! Here we are exploring a delicious cranberry sauce recipe brought to us by

Photos from Brooklyn Schoolhouse's post 11/23/2024

Nothing brings us together quite like a spontaneous construction vehicle sighting!

11/23/2024

Creating “chalk angels” as a small group!

Photos from Brooklyn Schoolhouse's post 10/31/2024

Thanks to all who attended and supported our yearly Family Halloween Party and Fundraiser. It was an incredible time of play, music, food and costumes! Happy Halloween!

Photos from Brooklyn Schoolhouse's post 10/23/2024

A special Thank You to Damian , the incredible contractor who has helped to beautify, recreate and renew so much of Brooklyn Schoolhouse. Damian even stopped by yesterday to put the final touches on a set of climbing blocks while children watched! Thank you !

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156 Gates Avenue
New York, NY
11238

Opening Hours

Monday 8:45am - 4:45pm
Tuesday 8:45am - 2pm
Wednesday 8:45am - 4:45pm
Thursday 8:45am - 2pm
Friday 8:45am - 4:45pm