Giocare Playschool

We took a little time in our staff meeting this Friday to celebrate a real gem of a teacher as she embarks on a new chapter. A new addition will join our Giocare family very soon! We are so thrilled for this wonderful couple! ❤️

Wishing everyone a meaningful Passover filled with freedom, gratitude, and peace.

Due to inclement weather, New York City Public Schools buildings are CLOSED on Monday, January 26.

School will be in session remotely only for students scheduled to attend school on this day.

For more information, visit schools.nyc.gov.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Watch through Monday, January 26.

Snow has started to accumulate and will continue through Monday afternoon on January 26.

EXCEPTION: due to the professional development day, students that attend high schools and schools that serve only grades 6-12 are not scheduled to attend school on January 26. School will not be in session remotely for those students.

ALERT: All other students – including students who are in grades 6-8 in K-8 or middle schools - are expected to participate in remote learning.

Children attending LYFE or a 3K or Pre-K program in an elementary school or Pre-K Center should participate in the remote learning experiences outlined by their program.

All after-school activities, Public Schools Athletic League (Public Schools Athletic League activities, adult education, and YABC programs are canceled on Monday, January 26.

Family Welcome Centers will be closed on Monday, January 26 and will operate virtually.

For safety reasons, yellow bus service for charter and non-public school students will not operate on Monday, January 26.

Safety is of the utmost importance. If you must travel, use extreme caution and allow for additional travel time.

For information about digital learning tools used by the New York City Public Schools, please visit schools.nyc.gov/digitallearning.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s school if you have questions or require IT help.

Before and during an emergency, the City will send emergency alerts and updates to New Yorkers through various channels, including
Notify NYC

Sign up for emergency notifications at NYC.gov/NotifyNYC or call 311.

Wishing a joyous holiday to those celebrating!

We are thrilled to kick off our 2026-2027 admissions season with some virtual sessions. Please visit our website to apply.

Giocare Playschool Q&A ~ 2026-2027 Please sign up here for a Question and Answer session via Zoom for our preschool program at Giocare Playschool. We serve children who are 2 through private tuition and also 3K and Prek through the Department of Education with a private early drop off and afternoon extended day option. Please include...

Applications due January 15th for a September start for children born in 2023. Applications can be submitted here: https://giocareplayschool.com/admissions/school-year/online-application/

Celebrating the holidays with our giocare family ❤️

Some pics of our gorgeous community “Thankful” Tree. Trunk created by our amazing art leader Kate and branches created by different classes, each child sharing their thanks on a leaf that perches on them…

A fun day at school. Lots of families visiting, showing off our homemade costumes (candy corn, carrots, butterflies, cupcakes, and pumpkins pictured) championed by the very talented Kate, pumpkin carving and a long awaited return by our beloved Dory… 🎃

It's that time again, sign up for a virtual information session about enrolling your child for the 2025-2026 school year here:

www.signupgenius.com