Dwight School Small Wonder

Small Wonder Childcare

Ages 6–24 Months — Year-Round Program

This nurturing childcare experience follows a consistent classroom routine led by caring teachers. Through a blend of teacher-directed and open-ended play, children strengthen language, spark curiosity, build problem-solving skills, and gain confidence in a warm, creative setting.

Daily Schedule Includes:

  • Open floor play & circle time (songs, finger plays, rhymes)

  • Story time

  • Music & Movement

  • Gross-motor fun: gym, dance, bubbles

  • Sensory exploration

  • Snack, lunch, rest

Registration Information

Location: Riverside Campus,

175 Riverside Blvd., (at 68th St.)


2025–2026 School Year: Registration Now Open
September 2, 2025 – June 11, 2026

Offering half and full day options

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5pm


2026 Summer: Registration Opens March 1, 2026

June 15, 2026 - August 21, 2026

Hours of Operation: 8:30-5pm

 

Email [email protected] for more information or to schedule a campus tour.

212-724-6360 Ext. 770

 

Infant Program Enrollment (5-12 months by program start date)

Full Day Infant Program Enrollment

Min age: 4 months

Sep 02, 2025 - Jun 11, 2026

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Express register

Half Day Infant Program Enrollment

Min age: 4 months

Sep 02, 2025 - Jun 11, 2026

Monday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Express register

Toddler Program Enrollment (12-24 months by program start date)

Half Day Toddler Program Enrollment

Ages: 11 months - 1 year 8 months

Sep 02, 2025 - Jun 11, 2026

Monday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Express register

Full Day Toddler Program Enrollment

Ages: 11 months - 1 year 8 months

Sep 02, 2025 - Jun 11, 2026

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Express register

Tuition & Fees

September 2025-June 2026

Infant Program: 6-12 months by program start date

September 2, 2025-June 11, 2026

8 am to 12 pm  I $25,000/Year or $2700/Per Month

8 am to 5 pm  I $38,000/Year or $4000/Per Month

 

Toddler Program: 12-24 months by 9/1

September 2, 2025-June 11, 2026

8 am to 12 pm  I $23,000/Year or $2500/Per Month

8 am to 5 pm  I $36,000/Year or $3800/Per Month

 

Summer Program - Registration Opens March 2026

June 15, 2026 - August 15, 2026

Infant Program:

8:30 am to 12 pm  I $2700/Per Month

8:30 am to 5 pm  I $4000/Per Month

 

Toddler Program:

8:30 am to 12 pm  I $2500/Per Month

8:30 am to 5 pm  I $3800/Per Month




Weekly registration option will be available for families enrolled in the full year program. 

 

Tuition & Security Deposit 

  • In order to secure your child’s placement, a non-refundable Security Deposit, equal to one month’s tuition, is due at time of registration.  *The deposit is waived for payment in full. 

  • Tuition is due in advance of services and adjusted annually with 30 days’ notice.

  • A 30 day written notice is required for withdrawals or schedule changes.

  • The security deposit will be forfeited if a 30-day withdrawal notice is not provided.